Keratin horn also referred to as cutaneous horn is a clinical diagnosis that refers to a projection of cornified material occurring above the skin surface. This conical projection resembles a small horn; hence its name. Keratin horn is made up of compacted keratin—the protein found in parts like the nails. The base of cutaneous horn… Continue reading Keratin Horn
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Pronator Teres Syndrome
Pronator teres syndrome or PTS is a condition marked by compression of the median nerve located near the elbow. The entrapped nerve goes through the 2 sections of the pronator teres muscle in the hand, thereby resulting in numbness, pain, and tingling sensation in the hand and forearm. The condition is more common in individuals… Continue reading Pronator Teres Syndrome
Sternal Angle
Also known as the ‘Angle of Louis,’ the term sternal angle is used to define the angle which occurs at the junction of the sternum body and the manubrium. Sternal angle – Structure Also called the breastbone, the sternum refers to the flat and elongated T-shaped bone situated in the upper middle segment of the… Continue reading Sternal Angle
What Does It Mean When Your Left Eye Jumps?
Eye jumps or eyes twitching are a common phenomenon. Eye twitching is a form of spasm that affects the muscles of the eye. In most cases, only the bottom lid of an eye twitches but the top lid can also jump. Many of the eye jumps come and go, but others can last for week… Continue reading What Does It Mean When Your Left Eye Jumps?