Overview of anatomy Iliocostalis is part of the erector spinae group, which also includes longissimus and spinalis. Iliocostalis, like the others, has 3 sections. The anatomy is often simplified. That’s understandable as it is both complex and variable. All 9 sections of the erector spinae are gathered into a fascial compartment that extends along the […]
Anatomy for Massage and Bodywork is a collection of posts with illustrations that focus on relationships that interest the massage and bodywork practitioner. Understanding the relationship between muscles and their local joints is critical in effective Integrative Bodywork. Each muscle has illustrations that highlight the bones of attachments, and the bones trapped between the attachments.
Overview Occipitalis is part of a larger structure called the epicranius or occipitofrontalis muscle. The epicranius consists of the frontalis muscle and the occipitalis muscle, which are joined by a fascial structure called the galea aponeurotica. Origin Insertion Function Innervation The occipitalis retracts the scalp, which pulls the hairline back and raises the eyebrows without
Overview The gluteus maximus is a large flat muscle on the posterior hip. It is the largest muscle in the human body. It is seen as one of the distinctive human features as it is larger and more developed than other mammals, including apes. Origin bony attachments of the posterior crest of the ilium, sacrum,
The anatomy of gluteus medius is similar to several other muscles like infraspinatus, and masseter. Likewise, it has three bellies and a tough fascial covering. The gluteus medius is a fan-shaped muscle on the lateral hip that overlays the gluteus minimus. The posterior portion lies under the gluteus maximus. Commonly, it has three sections that
Brief Overview The Tensor fascia lata is a small fusiform muscle that, with some variance, tapers at the ends. Origin – the anterior lip of the crest of the ilium Insertion – lateral, condyle of the tibia via the IT band Function – stabilizes the hip and knee, weak hip flexor and medial rotator Detailed
Fascia Lata The fascia lata is the deep fascia that wraps the outer thigh. This thick fascial envelope attaches superiorly to the crest of the Ilium and inguinal ligament. The fascia continues onto the pubic rami, ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligament, coccyx, and sacrum. Distally, it thickens as it attaches to the proximal tibia. It offers
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Sternocleidomastoid Anatomy. The sternocleidomastoid is a two-headed muscle that extends obliquely along the lateral neck. Origin: The sternal head attaches to the superior aspect of the manubrium. The clavicular head attaches to the medial third of the clavicle. Insertion: Both heads merge and attach to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and lateral third
Here, you will find an overview of the anatomy of the gluteus minimus muscle and links to related posts. It has two distinct heads. Origin Insertion Function It has a strong relationship with adductors in stabilizing the pelvis’s lateral motion, rotation, and elevation. Innervation Piriformis and gluteus maximus trap the os coxae between the femur
Here, I explore the anatomy of the pelvic ligaments, their structure, attachments, and how they mature through the decades of a person’s life. Overview These pelvic ligaments bind the ox coxae of the lower extremity to the axial skeleton. They consist of: Progression of Fusion A complex fascial structure wraps the major bony structures of
