Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a result of tibial nerve compression or damage at the tarsal tunnel. The tarsal tunnel is a passage in the medial ankle. It is bounded by the flexor retinaculum of the ankle, the medial malleolus of the tibia and the talus and calcaneus bones. Several structures pass through the tarsal tunnel […]Beitrag lesen
Brain anatomy and Alzheimer’s
A great way to understand what Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are, is to first understand the basic anatomy of the brain. The brain can be simplified into key structures. The cerebrum is the bulk of the brain. It can be divided into the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes as well as the […]Beitrag lesen
Muscles of the Back
The muscles of the back include those that move the vertebral column, help maintain posture, and are involved in movements of the pectoral girdle and arm. The muscles of the back can be categorised into two main groups: the extrinsic and the intrinsic muscles. The extrinsic muscles of the back are generally involved in movements […]Beitrag lesen