Category : Anatomy-Lexicon

Iliopsoas muscle

Iliopsoas muscle

The lumbar iliac muscle (M. iliopsoas) runs from the lumbar vertebrae through the pelvis to the lesser trochanter on the thigh bone, is the strongest flexor in the hip joint and therefore the strongest antagonist of the gluteal muscles. He contracts when he stands up

strip

strip

The bar is located on the edge of the pelvis and runs diagonally from the hip bone to the genital region. Blood vessels, nerves and, in men, the spermatic cord run in the inguinal canal.

Twin calf muscle

Twin calf muscle

The twin calf muscle (M. gastrocnemius) is a two-headed lower leg muscle that attaches to the foot via the Achilles tendon. He is responsible for stretching the foot and tiptoe.

The thigh muscles

The thigh muscles

The thigh muscles are made up of different muscle groups that are responsible for moving the leg in the hips and knees. Strong muscles provide more stability and can be achieved through athletic training. Ruptured muscle fibers

Intestinal loop

Intestinal loop

Loops of the intestine occur naturally and are created by the intestine twisting in order to fit into our abdominal cavity with its entire length. Unfortunately, it can also be affected by diseases and become infected and cause jokes

Thigh

Thigh

The thigh consists of the largest long bone (femur) in the human body and numerous muscles, vessels and nerves. The muscles of the thigh are used in particular for locomotion and posture when standing upright and are divided into three

Lordosis

Lordosis

The spine has two forward curvatures in the area of ​​the cervical and lumbar spine. The pronounced lordosis in the lumbar region is also known colloquially as the hollow back and is a common spinal column malposition

Normal values ​​of the joints / range of motion

Normal values ​​of the joints / range of motion

The neutral-zero method is used to document the range of motion of a joint. It is a standardized method that documents the extent of movement of a joint. The range of motion is given in degrees and can be like that

Vascular supply to the lungs

Vascular supply to the lungs

There are two types of vessels in the lungs: the lungs' own vessels (Vasa privata), which ensure that the organ itself is supplied with oxygen, and the public vessels (Vasa publica), which fill the blood with oxygen, which is used for the

Rhesus system

Rhesus system

the medical information portal with a lot of helpful and layman understandable information on the subject of the rhesus system.

Sentinel lymph nodes

Sentinel lymph nodes

The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node to receive blood from tumor-infected organs. If this is not yet infected with tumor cells, it can be assumed that the tumor has not yet metastasized and has therefore not become malignant

lip

lip

The human lips are very well supplied with blood and innervated. They play an important role in eating, as an organ of touch and in facial expressions. A very common clinical picture is infection with the herpes simplex virus

Fungi that cause disease

Fungi that cause disease

Fungi are microorganisms. If they colonize the body without an outbreak of infection, they are called commensals. However, depending on the strain, they can also cause severe infections in different organs. Particularly prone to fungal infections

Atlas

Atlas

The atlas is the first cervical vertebra and represents the connection between the skull and the spine. Therefore it is involved in the atlanto-occipital joint and the atlantoaxial joint. It bears the entire load of the skull and has a special structure without

Supraspinatus tendon

Supraspinatus tendon

The supraspinatus tendon pulls over the head of the humerus and attaches to the humeral hump. It belongs to the roator cuff and thus stabilizes the shoulder joint. It has a close relationship with bursae and is therefore prone to inflammation

The male breast

The male breast

The male breast contains the complete system of the mammary glands and excretory ducts, but unlike the female breast it is infunctional; in healthy men the breast does not produce any milk. Milk production can, however, be influenced by hormones

inflammation

inflammation

Inflammation is the term used to describe various processes by which the immune system reacts to pathogens by releasing inflammatory mediators and trying to destroy them in different ways. Symptoms of inflammation can include redness

Antibody therapy

Antibody therapy

Antibody therapy is used in many different areas, such as tumor therapy and autoimmune diseases. The antibodies are specifically tailored to certain ornamental locations and research is increasing

Listen

Listen

Hearing man is the most well-developed sense. It serves as a warning, communication and protection system for people and has a very complex process. We can recognize different tones and noises and even from a mass of tones

Sweat

Sweat

Sweat is produced in the sweat glands of the skin and consists almost entirely of water and salt. It regulates body temperature and forms a barrier against germs. Increased sweat production is usually caused by sport and high temperatures