Medial collateral ligament

Capitate bone The largest of the carpal bones (sometimes referred to as the os magnum), the capitate sits at the centre of the distal carpal row. A distinctive head shaped bone, it has a protected position in the carpus. The capitate is the site of a number of ligamentous attachments and articulations. Gross anatomy Osteology The capitate sits in a proximo-distal direction, with a waist that is proximal to the transverse midline. The head of the capitate sits proximally into the…

Ruptured Globe A ruptured globe is when the surface of your eye is split open due to an injury. This can happen when something sharp punctures the eyeball or when the eyeball is struck so hard that it breaks open. A ruptured globe is a medical emergency. CAUSES This condition may be caused by any accident in which a sharp or a blunt object hits the eye or the face strikes a hard object. This may be done by: • Being forcefully poked in the eye by a sharp object, such as a stick, pencil,…

Bursitis is a chronic inflammation that affect the small, fluid sacs which is called the Bursae. Bursitis comes when the small sac become inflamed. It is located in the elbow, shoulder and hip area. Other locations are known to be in the knee and toe area. This condition comes often near the joints that frequently had repetitive motion. For example, leaning on elbow, sitting, playing sports, or reaching items overhead. Some cases are known to be inflamed in arthritis, gout, as well as HIV and…

A Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) prosthesis is a medical device used for partial hip replacement surgery. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing device is used to provide stability and mobility for patients with hip pain and joint deterioration. The implant contains two parts, both made of Cobalt-Chromium alloy. The top portion of the implant is spherical, which looks like half of a ball, with a thin cylindrical stem that branches out of the spherical piece. The parts are the acetabular cup and the…

Movement: -The positioning of the bones forming the elbow joint produce the hinge synovial joint. This allows the elbow to make extensions and flexion. The extension involves the Triceps brachii and anconeus (the continuation of the tricep brachii). Flexion is involving the; Brachialis, biceps brachii, and brachioradialis. - The bending of a joint part so that the angle decreases and the two parts come closer together, it called Flexion. The straitening of a joint increasing the two parts to…

Whiplash Every year, millions of Americans have whiplash injuries. Neck pain is common after an accident, but some people do not experience symptoms immediately after the injury. The symptoms may arise hours, days or weeks after the accident. Regardless of when the symptoms occur, you will need treatment for your injuries. This information will give you a deeper understanding of whiplash injuries. What is Whiplash? Your neck is flexible, but it does have limits. It is connected to your spine,…

Proper functioning of joints is crucial for adequate movement, flexibility, and activity. Healthy joints have a critical role in allowing an individual to walk, exercise, and perform daily life tasks. Unfortunately, the joints of the human body can lose their healthy functioning and present a debilitating weakness to the person dealing with a joint disorder and can have devastating affects on the life and well being of a patient [1]. Osteoarthritis (OA), specifically, is a joint disorder that…

There are a number of sources of ankle pain: sprains (which themselves come in two varieties inversion and eversion, whether the foot is twisted inward or outward, respectively, resulting in the excessive stretching of the ligament opposite to the direction of the twist), tendonitis of the Achilles tendon, rupture of the Achilles tendon, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, broken ankle and stress fractures immediately come to mind. In the case of ankle…

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. The knee is basically a hinged joint that is held together by the medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL runs diagonally in the middle of the knee, preventing the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, as well as providing rotational stability to the…

consider that will affect the final payment. The amount of health insurance coverage is the major contributor in the treatment program costs. What is a Torn MCL? An injury due to bending or changing directions can create a rip or tear in the medial collateral ligament or MCL. The MCL is located on the inner side of the knee; connecting the thighbone and the lower…