Learn about sports injuries and some basics about anatomy.
Actions of Trapezius Muscle: Upper trapezius: elevation and upward rotation of the scapula Middle trapezius: retraction of the scapula Lower trapezius: depression and upward rotation of the scapula Origin of Trapezius Muscle: External occipital protuberance Ligamentum nuchae Spinous processes of C7 to T12 Insertion of Trapezius Muscle: Upper trapezius: lateral clavicle and acromion Middle trapezius:
Actions of Latissimus Dorsi: Extension of humerus Medial rotation of humerus Adduction of humerus Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Origin of Latissimus Dorsi: Thoracolumbar aponeurosis Lower 6 thoracic spinous processes Sacrum & iliac crest Lower 3 to 4 ribs Inferior angle of the scapula Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi: Bicipital groove of the humerus Common Latissimus Dorsi
What is Connective Tissue Tissue which either supports various other tissue or brings together tissue to tissue, muscle to bone, or bone to bone. It consists of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, reticular tissue, areolar tissue, adipose tissue, blood, bone marrow, as well as lymph.
Bones of the Neck and Chest acromion atlas cervical vertebra clavicle false rib floating rib scapula spine of scapula sternum thoracic vertebra vertibral column Incoming search terms:bones of the chest and neckbones in the neck and chestneck and chest bonesneck – chest bonesinformation of bones of neck and chest
Bones of The Leg List of all the bones of the leg. Femur Patella Tibia Fibula
Bones of The Head Below is a list of the bones that make up the head or skull. frontal bone mandible maxilla occiptal bone parietal bone temporal bone zygomatic bone
Bones of The Hand Bones of The Hand (Carpal Bones) List of the bones of the hand. Scaphoid Lunate Triquetrum Pisiform Trapezium Trapezoid Capitate Hamate Metacarpals Phalanges
Bones of the Foot List of all the bones of the foot. Talus Navicular Intermediate cuneiform Medial cuneiform Lateral cuneiform Proximal phalanges Middle phalanges Distal phalanges Cuboid Calcaneus Metatarsals
Bones of the Arm List of the bones of the arm. Humerus Ulna Radius
Anatomical terms starting with the letter B Biceps Brachii: main flexor of the elbow, located on anterior aspect of upper arm. Biceps Femoris: main flexor of the knee, located on posterior aspect of the upper leg. Bone Scan: uses radioactive dye to scan the bones. Anatomical terms starting with letter B Bursa: fluid filled sac
