Teres Major Muscle Pain
Teres Major Muscle Pain
Teres Major Muscle Pain occurs when the teres major, a small but powerful muscle in the upper back, becomes strained or overworked. This muscle plays a key role in shoulder…
How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol
How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol?
How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol? Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower cholesterol to moderate levels in as little as six weeks. However, dietary and lifestyle changes…
Costovertebral joints
Costovertebral joints
The costovertebral joints are synovial joints that connect the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. Each rib articulates with the vertebral body at two points: the costocorporeal joint (between the rib…
Supraspinatus Muscle Pain
Supraspinatus Muscle Pain
Supraspinatus Muscle Pain occurs due to strain, overuse, or injury to the supraspinatus muscle, a key component of the rotator cuff in the shoulder. Pain is often felt on the…
Interphalangeal Joints
Interphalangeal Joints
The hand's interphalangeal joints are the hinge joints that allow flexion in the direction of the palm between the finger phalanges. Introduction The hand’s interphalangeal joints are synovial hinge joints…
Intervertebral Joints
Intervertebral Joints
Three intervertebral joints connect each neighboring vertebra from the axis to the sacrum: two between the facets of adjacent vertebral arches and one between the vertebral bodies (zygapophysial joints, also known as facet joints). Introduction The intervertebral joints join the vertebrae of the vertebral column which are closely nearby. Three distinct joints make up each intervertebral joint: two zygapophyseal (facet) joints and one…
Proximal radioulnar joint
Proximal Radioulnar Joint
The proximal radioulnar articulation, sometimes referred to as the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ), is a synovial pivot joint that occurs between the ring created by the annular ligament and the…
Facet Joints (Zygapophyseal Joints)
Facet Joints (Zygapophyseal Joints)
The facet joints, which are a group of synovial, plane joints between the articular processes of two neighboring vertebrae, are also known as zygapophysial joints, zygapophyseal, apophyseal, or Z-joints. Each…
Vastus Medialis Muscle Pain
Vastus Medialis Muscle Pain
Vastus Medialis Muscle Pain occurs due to overuse, muscle imbalances, or strain, often leading to discomfort around the inner thigh or knee. It can affect knee stability and movement, requiring…
Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Pain
Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Pain
The Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) is a small muscle located on the outer hip, playing a key role in hip stability, movement, and knee support. Pain in the TFL can…
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