Temporal bone

and the physical shape of the thoracic vertebrae are the most rigid because they connect the ribcage and torso to the spine. Thoracic vertebrae are the only vertebrae to aid in protecting the inner organs. Lumbar Vertebrae are the largest spinal bones, their size aids in supporting the majority of upper body weight, and allows for twisting and bending. Intervertebral discs are shock absorbing cartilage in…

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the hand and harm, causing numbness, tingling, and a variety of other symptoms. It is caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist. Many factors can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome such as the anatomy of the wrist, other underlying health problems, and possibly patters of hand use. The carpal tunnel, a narrow passage way that protects a main hand nerve - the median nerve, is located on the palm side of the wrist. Compression of that nerve causes numbness, tingling,…

Skating injuries have increased with the rise in popularity of the sport and the injury pattern can be expected to have changed with the development of both skateboard tricks and the materials used for skateboarding construction (Skateboarding injuries of today, 2001; L Forsman, A Eriksson) Longboard and skateboard injuries by Glenn keays and Alex Dumas (2014) compare the types and causes of longboarding related injuries to those associated with skateboarding. In this…

implants actually restore bone loss and look and function like natural teeth. Dental implants are a long-term solution to tooth loss and may last the rest of your life. The most common type of implant is the endosteal implant. The implant is a titanium screw that is implanted into your jawbone just like a natural tooth. After a few weeks or months, your bone grows around the screw…

Introduction Patellar dislocation occurs when your kneecap (patella) slips out of its normal position. The patella is located in a groove in front of the lower end of your thighbone (femur). This groove is called the patellofemoral groove. It usually occurs toward the outside of the leg. What are the causes? This condition is caused by: Force. Sports injuries. Twisting the knee when the foot is planted. What increases the risk? This condition is more like to occur in: Women. People who play…

Muscle tissue Comparing skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle tissue Common things between the structures of cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle The skeletal tissue and cardiac muscle tissue both are part of muscle tissue. The cells in cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle are made up of fibres. The fibres in both of these muscles are striated. The fibres in both of these tissue have a similar kind of shape and appearance. Differences between the structures of cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle The…

DOI: 06/22/2014. The patient is a 37-year-old male laborer who sustained injury while pushing a pallet jack off a truck and took a step over the truck to the ground doing the splits. The patient is subsequently diagnosed with status post left tibia puncture fracture repair with instrumentation, left knee, left ankle, lumbar sprain/strain. Based on the progress report by Dr. McSweeney dated 01/07/16, the patient had a left ankle scope on 12/17/15 and has just started PT. He reports left ankle…

or partially tear a ligament due to a sudden stretching. After spraining, swelling immediately occurs and the pain is most severe at time of injury. Definitions Ligament: a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. Swelling: an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid. Severe: very great , or intense. Tripping Rolling the Ankle the wrong way Turning or…

Introduction. Lateral epicondylitis is also known as ‘Tennis Elbow’ that is commonly occurring on dominant arm. This disease, lateral epicondylitis is the term that describes the inflammation or the irritation to the tendon of lateral epicondyle of the humerus. It is normally occurred on the tendons that connect the extensor muscle of the wrist and fingers. Often, the inflammations happen to be on the attachment site of the tendon on lateral epicondyle. Also it is the common site of injuries,…

Cuneiform Fracture The cuneiform bones are the bones in the middle of the foot that make up the arch. A cuneiform fracture is a break or crack in one of these bones. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A sudden twisting of your foot. A fall onto your foot. Dropping a heavy object on your foot. Overuse or repetitive exercise. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: Play contact sports. Have a bone disease. Have a low calcium…