Bones of the Skull Anatomy
What are the Bones of the Skull Anatomy? The human skull forms the foundation of our head and protects our brain. The cranium is the part of the skull that forms most of our head, encasing the brain. The cranium is composed of the eight bones of the skull known as the cranial bones. The […]
Bones of the Spine
What are Bones of the Spine? The quick answer is the bones of the back include 33 bones. The spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. The vertebral column is split into 5 different sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx. Watch this VIDEO about the anatomy of the spine. The column itself […]
What Would Cause My Finger to Tingle?
What Would Cause My Finger to Tingle? Have you ever had tingling in your fingers and wondered what was causing it? There are multiple reasons someone can have tingling in their fingers. From carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical disc problems, repetitive stress injuries, shoulder injuries, or even poor posture, the list of potential causes goes on. […]
Bone Growth Stimulators
What are Bone Growth Stimulators? Quick answer, Bone Growth Stimulators are devices that help bones to heal. There are several types of stimulators that help with bone healing. They include electrical stimulation, pulsed ultrasound, and shockwave therapy. Bone growth stimulation is the applying of electrical or ultrasonic current into the fusion or fracture site. They […]
Spinal Epidural Injection
What is a Spinal Epidural Steroid Injection? The quick answer is that a Spinal Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a minimally invasive treatment for the spine. It is more invasive than physical therapy or oral meds. The injection can help to decrease the need for spinal surgery in some patients. They can also allow patients […]
Brachial Plexus
The Brachial Plexus The brachial plexus is the network of nerves in the arm or shoulder of your body. The group or plexus of nerves is responsible for sending impulses or signals from the shoulder, elbow, and hand back to the spinal cord. An injury to this plexus can occur when this area is over-stretched […]
The Facial Muscles
The Facial Muscles The muscles of facial expression are located just below the skin. They originate from bone or fascia (connective tissue), and insert onto the skin. When contracting, the muscles pull on the skin and exert their effects. The facial muscles are the only group of muscles that insert onto the skin. All of […]
Bones in The Head
Bones in The Head The bones of the head are made up of eight cranial bones and 14 facial bones, for a total of 22 bones of the skull. The human skull forms the foundation of our head and protects our brain. The cranium is the part of the skull that forms the majority […]
Muscles In The Neck
What are the Muscles of the Neck? The neck muscles are responsible for the functional movement of the head in the cervical spine region in all directions. They subdivide into anterior (front), lateral (sides), and posterior (back) groups based on their position in the neck. Further, they can be divided into specific groups based on […]
Bones in the Neck
Bone Anatomy of the Neck The neck, or also known as the cervical spine in medical terms, is made up of seven bones. The first bone in the neck is the atlas and is where the head attaches to the neck. The second neck bone is the axis, in which the head and atlas rotate […]