The Brachioradialis Muscle is a superficial forearm muscle located in the lateral forearm. The brachioradialis primarily flexes the forearm at the elbow but also functions to supinate or pronate depending on the rotation of the forearm. The muscle originates along Read More …
Month: September 2020
Brachioradialis – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
The Brachioradialis is a superficial forearm muscle located in the lateral forearm. The brachioradialis primarily flexes the forearm at the elbow but also functions to supinate or pronate depending on the rotation of the forearm. The muscle originates along the Read More …
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle – Anatomy, Functions
The Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle is one of the five main muscles that control movements at the wrist. This muscle is quite long, starting on the lateral side of the humerus, and attaching to the base of the second Read More …
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus – Anatomy, Nerve Supply
The Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus is one of the five main muscles that control movements at the wrist. This muscle is quite long, starting on the lateral side of the humerus, and attaching to the base of the second metacarpal bone (metacarpal of the index finger). The extensor Read More …
Wrist Extensor Muscles – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The Wrist Extensor Muscles make up a significant component of the posterior forearm musculature. In general, these muscles originate on or near the lateral epicondyle and insert on the distal forearm or in the hand. Clinical pathology affecting one or Read More …
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle – Functions, Anatomy
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle is located in the posterior compartment of the forearm and primarily functions to extend and adduct the wrist. Its origin lies on the lateral epicondyle of the distal humerus and the posterior aspect of the Read More …
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle is located in the posterior compartment of the forearm and primarily functions to extend and adduct the wrist. Its origin lies on the lateral epicondyle of the distal humerus and the posterior aspect of the Read More …
Lateral Medullary Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage Read More …
Wallenberg Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage Read More …
Posterior Cerebral Artery Stroke – Symptoms, Treatment
Posterior Cerebral Artery Stroke/A solid understanding of the pathophysiology of a posterior cerebral artery (PCA) stroke as well as the syndrome relating to it, requires adequate knowledge of the structures and vascular anatomy of the brain. Anterior and posterior circulations Read More …
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Basilar Artery Infarct – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Basilar Artery Infarct/The basilar artery (BA) is formed over the surface of pons by two vertebral arteries to supply the critical areas of the brain and brainstem. Anatomically, it can subdivide into three arbitrary segments: proximal form vertebral artery (VA) Read More …