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Muscles of Shoulder Joint

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  Rotator cuff: The rotator cuff is an anatomical term given to the group of four muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. These muscles are: MUSCLES ATTACHMENT FUNCTIONS Supraspinatus Origin: Supraspinous Fossa Insertion: Greater Tubercle of The Humerus Performs abduction of the arm, and pulls the head of the humerus medially towards the glenoid cavity. Infraspinatus Origin: Infraspinatus Fossa Insertion: Infraspinous Fossa of The Scapula, Greater Tubercle of The Humerus. External rotation of the shoulder Teres minor Origin: Axillary Border of The Scapula Insertion: Humerus Help hold the humeral head in the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Subscapularis Origin: Subscapular fossa Insertion: Lesser Tubercle of The Humerus Internal rotation Adduction of humeral head.  ...
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TYPES OF HEADACHES

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  Headaches are generally of two types:           ·            Primary Headaches           ·            Secondary Headaches Types of Primary Headaches: The types of primary headaches are:           ·            Tension Headaches           ·            Cluster Headaches           ·            Migraine Headaches   Types Of Secondary Headaches: The types of secondary headaches are:           ·         ...
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SYMPATHATIC AND PARASYMPATHATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

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    SYMPATHETIC PARASYMPATHETIC   FUNCTION The primary function is to stimulate a fight-to-fight response. The primary function is to control the rest and digest response.   ACTION ON SALIVARY GLANDS It decreases saliva production. It increases saliva production.   EFFECT ON URINARY RESPONSE It helps in decreasing urinary output. It helps in increasing urinary output.   EFFECT ON HEARTBEAT It increases the heartbeat. It decreases the heartbeat.   EFFECT ON GLUCOSE LEVEL It helps in increasing the conversion of   glycogen to glucose for the energy required by muscles. Parasympathetic system doesn’t affect the glucose level   EFFECT ON PUPIL It dilates the pupil to capture more light. It constricts the pupil.   EFFECT ...
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