The adductor magnus is a big muscle shaped like a triangle and located on the medial section of the thigh. It contracts and forces the hip towards the midline of the body, thereby facilitating activities like sprinting, walking, and other bipedal movements. The muscle also plays a role in hip extension. The adductor magnus muscle… Continue reading What is Adductor Magnus?
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Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Also called the inferior maxillary bone, the mandible is the lowest, largest, and strongest bone in the face. It keeps the lower teeth in their place and constitutes the lower jaw. The anterior surface towards the midline features a minor ridge which is a sign of mandibular symphysis, marked by the bone formation via fusion… Continue reading Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Ligamentum Arteriosum
Also called the arterial ligament, the ligamentum arteriosum is a small ligament connect to the superior surface of the proximal descending aorta and the left pulmonary artery. It develops about 3 weeks after birth and is considered as a non-functional part of the ductus arteriosus. The ligamentum arteriosum is related closely to a left vagus… Continue reading Ligamentum Arteriosum
Inguinal Ligament
The inguinal ligament is a vital fibrous band of connective tissue structure present in the groin or pelvic region of the body. It plays an important role in preventing the intestines from projecting out from the groin area, offers support for the external oblique muscle in the abdomen and the soft groin tissues, as well… Continue reading Inguinal Ligament