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
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Tibia, tibia
The shinbone (tibia) and the fibula form the bony part of the lower leg. The shin connects the thigh with the foot via the knee and ankle joint and serves as an anchoring point for the calf muscles. The most frequent
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Tooth pulp (pulp)
Medicine Online, the dental information portal. Here you will find information on the subject of tooth pulp that is understandable for laymen.
Dental nerve
The dental nerve is located inside the teeth. In this way, vessels and nerve fibers reach the tooth from the inside and are responsible for the sensation of pain in the teeth in the event of cold, mechanical or chemical irritation. In periodontal disease, these are dental nerves
Oral cavity
The oral cavity is divided into two parts, the oral vestibule and the actual oral cavity. The oral cavity represents the first section of the digestive tract and is mainly used to chop up and prepare food. She also takes one
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Fibula
The fibula and the shin form the two bones of the lower leg. Both bones are connected to one another by a connective tissue membrane. The fibula lies on the outside of the lower leg. The fibula forms with the shin bone
The thigh muscles
The thigh muscles are made up of various muscle groups that are responsible for moving the leg in the hip and knee. Strong muscles ensure more stability and can be achieved through athletic training. Ruptured muscle fibers
Ankle joint
The ankle is divided into an upper and a lower ankle. The upper ankle joint (OSG) absorbs the force of the shin and fibula and transfers it to the lower ankle joint (USG). From there the force on the ground or
The upper ankle
The upper ankle enables movement between the lower leg and foot and forms a functional unit with the lower ankle. The upper ankle joint consists of the shinbone (tibia) and the fibula (fibula), which make up the ankle fork
The lower ankle
The lower ankle acts as a functional unit with the upper ankle. It forms the articulated connection between the lower leg and foot. The articular surfaces of the lower ankle are formed by three of the tarsal bones, the ankle bone
Heel bone
The calcaneus is the largest human foot bone. As part of the rear foot, part of the heel bone stands directly on the floor and serves for stability. The posterior part is known as the calcaneal tuberosity and is visible and palpable as the heel on the foot
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The cervical spine (cervical spine)
The cervical spine (Cervical spine) consists of seven cervical vertebrae (vertebrae cervicales) that connect the head to the trunk. While the lower 5 cervical vertebrae are similar in structure, the first two cervical vertebrae (Atlas and Axis) are in yours
Melatonin
Melatonin is also known as the sleep hormone and is produced to varying degrees by the body.
Breathing exercises to help you fall asleep
Breathing exercises to fall asleep serve to accelerate and induce the sleep process. The techniques of relaxation are especially useful in times of stress and brooding. Often techniques related to counting are used.
Anatomy of the foot
The human foot is made up of 26 bones. They can be divided into three areas (tarsus, metatarsus and forefoot). Joints (tarsal joints, metatarsal joints, and toe joints) also make up the entire complex, many for movement
Supraspinatus muscle
The supraspinatus muscle is used for external rotation and abduction of the arm. It is part of the rotator cuff on the shoulder joint. Important diseases of the supraspinatus muscle are tendinosis calcarea, impingement syndrome and tearing in the frame
Infraspinatus muscle
The infraspinatus muscle is part of the rotator cuff and is used for external rotation in the upper arm. In addition, the tendon tightens and stabilizes the joint capsule of the shoulder joint. The infraspinatus muscle can be injured by a shoulder dislocation
Ankle bone
The ankle bone is one of the seven tarsal bones involved in both the upper and lower ankle. Ankle fractures occur as a result of greater force and often require surgical treatment. You run the risk of yourself
Subscapularis muscle
The subscapularis muscle is part of the rotator cuff and is used for internal rotation of the upper arm in the shoulder. Furthermore, the muscle tensions and stabilizes the joint capsule of the shoulder joint. The terminal tendon of the subscapularis muscle protects the
Mucous membrane
The mucous membrane is the top layer of all hollow organs. It itself secretes mucus with various functions: Among other things, it protects the epithelium from pathogens - many lymphoctuses are located below it, which in an emergency one
