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Dec 5, 2022 · 1/2. Synonyms: Proximal. The term proximal is a directional term that is used to describe a position of a structure that is closer either to the center of the trunk of the body or to the point of origin. In addition, it can also describe a position that is closer to the central aspect of a linear structure. For example, the knee is proximal to ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Brachioradialis is a fusiform muscle located in the lateral part of the posterior forearm. Along with extensor carpi radialis brevis and extensor carpi radialis longus, it comprises the radial group of forearm muscles, which belong to the superficial layer of posterior forearm muscles. Although anatomically part of the posterior forearm muscles ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Pectoralis major muscle. Musculus pectoralis major. 1/4. Synonyms: none. The pectoralis major muscle is a broad superficial muscle found superficially in the anterior chest wall. In males, it is covered by the deep layer of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and the adjacent skin. In females, it is covered by the breast.
Nov 3, 2023 · Epicondylus lateralis humeri. Synonyms: none. Extensor digitorum is a superficial muscle of the posterior compartment of the forearm. Like the majority of the muscles in this compartment, it originates via common extensor tendon that arises from the lateral epicondyle of humerus. This tendon serves as a proximal attachment for extensor digiti ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Semitendinosus muscle attaches between the ischial tuberosity of pelvis and proximal end of tibia. This muscle is specific by having almost half of its mass (semi-) made of a rounded tendon (-tendinosus). Semitendinosus shares the origin with the long head of biceps femoris. Both muscles originate with a common tendon from a posteromedial ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Synonyms: Adduction of hip, Adductio coxae. The gluteus maximus muscle exhibits four actions on the hip joint; extension, external rotation, abduction and adduction of the thigh. When its proximal attachment is fixed, gluteus maximus acts as the main extensor of the hip joint, pulling the shaft of the femur posteriorly.
Jul 3, 2019 · Medial: Toward the mid-line, middle, away from the side. Rostral: Toward the front. Caudal: Toward the back, toward the tail. Bilateral: Involving both sides of the body. Unilateral: Involving one side of the body. Ipsilateral: On the same side of the body. Contralateral: On opposite sides of the body.
