Synonym: Extension Stretch (extension) The stretching is the counter movement to the bending. The limb is in the starting position in a flexed position. During the contraction, there is an extension in the respective joint. In this a stretching in the elbow joint is to be recognized. Example: Triceps pressure (elbow joint) Bench press (elbow … Aspect Ratio
Introduction Propofol belongs to the group of general anesthetics and is characterized by good controllability. The anesthetic accumulates in the body in extremely small quantities and has a short plasma half-life. This means that even after a short period of time, only half of the original concentration of the active substance is still present. Propofol … Propofol
Duration of action Propofol only has a relatively short duration of action. This is mainly due to the short plasma half-life, which is associated with a rapid reduction in blood concentration. After application, the effect sets in within 10 to 20 seconds and decreases after about eight to nine minutes if no further application is … Duration of action | Propofol
Risks of a propofol administration The risks include first and foremost the possible side effects (see above: side effects of Propofol), in other words, in brief: A further risk is the potential for abuse due to the euphoric and relaxing effect. A psychological dependence can develop. Persons with professional activities in the medical field are … Risks of a propofol administration | Propofol
Propofol during a colonoscopy All articles in this series: Propofol Duration of action Risks of a propofol administration Propofol during a colonoscopy
Synonym: retroversio Retroversion Retroversion is the countermovement to anteversion. The arm/leg is moved backwards. In anteversion and retroversion, the limbs must be understood as a pendulum. The word retroversion comes from Latin and means: retro (back), vertere (turn/turn) In our example, a retroversion of the stretched arm takes place in the shoulder joint. This results … Retroversion
In medicine, the term supination describes the movement of an extremity. The word supination comes from Latin and means “bent back position”. The opposite movement to supination is pronation. There is the supination of the hand or forearm and the supination of the foot. Both are introduced in the following text. Supination of the forearm … Supination
In medicine, the term pronation describes the movement of an extremity. The word pronation comes from Latin and means something like “to bend forward” or “to turn forward”. The opposite movement to pronation is supination. There is the pronation of the hand or forearm and the pronation of the foot. Both are presented in the … Pronation
Supination refers to a movement of the extremities that is part of running, jumping and other movements. If it is performed correctly, the affected person cannot be harmed. However, if the outward rotation occurs at the wrong time, takes too long, or if the runner has no control over the rotation, the foot, for example, … Supination: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Synonyms Peroneal nerve, fibular nerve Introduction The nervus peroneus, also called the fibular nerve, is responsible for the nervous supply of the fibula and emerges from the sciatic nerve together with the tibial nerve, which supplies the tibia. Course of the peroneal nerve The nervus peroneus originates from the sciatic nerve at the back of … Peroneal nerve
Symptoms of nerve damage Possible symptoms that the peroneal nerve can cause include : Pain in the area of the hollow of the knee, the outer side of the lower leg and the foot, Numbness on the back of the foot or between the first two toes, Paralysis of the extensor muscles to lift the … Symptoms of nerve damage | Peroneal nerve
Causes The cause of the pain is irritation or damage to the peroneal nerve. This can happen, for example, through increased pressure on the nerve in the foot extensor box, for example in compartment syndrome, which can lead to the nerve dying off in the further course due to a lack of blood supply. Frequently, … Causes | Peroneal nerve