Abduction
Abduction is moving the extremities away from the body to the side. Different muscle groups are used for this form of movement, for example different muscles of the shoulder in the arms.
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Kneecap
The kneecap serves as a kind of force diverter so that the front thigh muscles can transfer the force favorably to the lower leg when the knee joint is bent. The large front thigh muscles (musculus quadriceps
Adduction
The lateral approach of the extremities from the raised position is called adduction. Different muscle groups are responsible for this movement, depending on the extremity.
Symptoms of meniscus injuries
There are two meniscus in each knee joint, an inner and an outer meniscus. They absorb the load and pressure of the knee, but can be damaged by excessive stress. With meniscus injuries, those affected usually suffer from severe
M. semitendinosus
The semitendinosus muscle is located on the lower half of the thigh on the tibile side (shin side). The semitendinosus muscle causes the lower leg to flex. It also functions as an internal rotator of the knee joint and extensor of the
Slimming muscle
The slender muscle is the longest and narrowest muscle of the adductors in the hip joint. Since the slender muscle is a two-jointed muscle, it takes on the function of adduction in the hip joint on the one hand and the function on the other
Epo - erythropoietin
Erythropoietin (Epo) belongs to the group of glycoprotein hormones and is produced in the kidney. It is transported via the blood to the bone marrow, where it triggers the formation of red blood cells. In medicine, Epo is used for renal insufficiency
Functions of the large intestine
The main task of the large intestine is to thicken stool, for which a lot of water is withdrawn from the pulp. But other food components are also supplied to the body as nutrients here. The stool is also stored here
Facial muscles
The facial muscles consist of 26 different muscles that control facial expressions on the one hand and open or close eyes and mouth on the other. One can see the facial muscles in the ear, nose and mouth muscles as well as the muscles of the eyelid and the muscles
Germs
Your medical information portal. Here you will find helpful information on the subject of germs explained to laymen.
Radial artery
The radial artery (radial artery) arises from the brachial artery. Together with the ulnar artery, it ensures arterial blood flow to the forearm and hand. The artery is named for the bone it runs and pulls along
Femoral artery
The femoral artery is also called the great leg artery and arises from the pelvis. Part of the thigh muscles and the genitals are supplied with oxygen-rich blood through the femoral artery. This large artery is in the groin area
Tibia, tibia
The shinbone (tibia) and the fibula form the bony part of the lower leg. The shinbone connects the thigh with the foot via the knee and ankle joints and serves as an anchoring point for the calf muscles. The most frequent
Vascular supply to the heart
There are many blood vessels in the heart that perform different functions. A distinction is made between Vasa privata, which supply the heart with oxygen, and the body-supplying Vasa publica, which pumps blood through the body to supply the organs. Defects
Coronary arteries
The coronary arteries supply the heart muscles with oxygen-rich blood. There are two large branches that arise directly from the aorta and continue to branch. During a heart attack, one of the coronary arteries is blocked, causing parts to die
Psoas muscle
The psoas muscle is a hip muscle and consists of the psoas major and minor muscle. It usually attaches to the iliacus muscle, which is why this muscle group is called the iliopsoas muscle. Its main function is to straighten the spine or the upper part of the body
thorax
"Thorax" is the technical term for the chest. It contains the two organs heart and lungs, these are completely surrounded by the sternum, the ribs and the vertebral bodies and thus protected by the bones. The thorax follows the breathing movements and makes it easier
The inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament is a thin, connective tissue structure that extends from the hip bone to the pubic bone in the genital region. It delimits the anterior layer of the abdominal muscles from below. Vessels and nerves of the pelvic and genital regions run alongside it. Inguinal
Greater omentum
The greater omentum is a connective tissue and fatty tissue duplication of the peritoneum. It hangs like an apron over the deep abdominal organs and, in addition to padding and protecting the organs, is also used for the immune system and the fluid balance
Pudendal neuralgia
Pudendal neurlagia describes chronic nerve irritation of the pudendal nerve that can cause severe pain in the crotch.
