Overview Tendons are tissues which connect muscle to bone and allow movement to take place. In the case of the triceps, the muscle begins at the shoulder joint and extends down the back of the arm to the elbow. At …
Hamstring Tendonitis
Overview The hamstring tendon connects the hamstring muscle to the outer part of the knee. Hamstring tendonitis occurs when this tendon becomes damaged or inflamed because of excessive strain or force. The usual cause is overuse over time, especially among …
Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Overview Did you know the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body? It is formed by the merging of the upper calf muscles and it works to help you bend your knee and point your toes down. If …
Iliocostalis Pain Treatment
Overview As part of the Erector Spinae muscle group, the iliocostalis is a group of muscles in the back, which, along with the Spinalis thoracis muscles, and the longissmius thoracis muscles, helps provide the support needed for your trunk to …
Iliocostalis cervicis
Overview Our back muscles are critical to our ability to stand, turn, and generally move around. We use them as we carry out mundane household chores, sit at our desks and push our bodies through exercise. But unless we have …
Deltoid Tendonitis
Overview Deltoid tendonitis is an injury to the deltoid muscle which covers the shoulder joint. The deltoid muscle is a large muscle which lifts the arm up sideways and can be divided into three parts: the front or the anterior …
Iliocostalis
Overview Iliocostalis is one of the three thin and long muscles of the group called erector spinae (erigere: to erect, spina: spine) which are found parallel with the vertebral column. Erector spinae is the strongest muscle group of the back. …
Medial Pterygoid
Overview Medial pterygoid is a quadrilateral muscle and just like lateral pterygoid, it is also involved in chewing (mastication). It is also called internal pterygoid muscle. However, in contrast to lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid performs mandibular elevation that results in …
Lateral Pterygoid
Overview The lateral pterygoid (also called the external pterygoid) is a deep muscle located in the face. It is part of the muscle group that has a primary role in chewing (mastication). It is short, flat, thick and somewhat conical …