In the osteopathic approach to healthcare, understanding the intricate details of the human body’s functioning is essential for optimal patient care. The oculomotor nerve, or CN III, holds a central position in controlling vision, and its functions are of significant interest from an osteopathic perspective. In this article, we will explore the structure, function, embryology,ContinueContinue reading “Oculomotor nerve – Anatomy & Physiology”
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Optic Nerve – Anatomy & Physiology
The optic nerve, often referred to as the second cranial nerve (CN II), plays a crucial role in our visual perception. Beyond its role in vision, understanding the optic nerve’s intricacies holds significant importance for medical practitioners, particularly osteopathic physicians. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the optic nerve’s anatomy, function, embryology, bloodContinueContinue reading “Optic Nerve – Anatomy & Physiology”
Olfactory Nerve – Anatomy & Physiology
The olfactory nerve, the first cranial nerve (CN 1), plays a pivotal role in our sense of smell, adding depth and dimension to our sensory experiences. For osteopathic physicians, understanding the anatomy and function of the olfactory nerve is not only relevant to their broader medical knowledge but also holds implications for osteopathic practice. InContinueContinue reading “Olfactory Nerve – Anatomy & Physiology”
Cranial Nerves – Anatomy Basics
The cranial nerves are a set of 12 pairs of nerves that originate from the brain and extend to various parts of the head and neck. They play a crucial role in controlling many functions, including sensory and motor functions of the face, head, and neck. Osteopathic practitioners often consider the cranial nerves in theirContinueContinue reading “Cranial Nerves – Anatomy Basics”
Biomechanics Series – Fryettes laws of spinal mechanics.
Fryette’s laws, also known as Fryette’s principles or Fryette’s osteopathic laws, describe the biomechanics behaviour of the vertebral column, during different types of spinal motion. These laws were developed by American osteopathic physician Harrison Fryette in the early 20th century and are commonly taught in Osteopathic schools. Fryette’s laws are used to understand the complexContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics Series – Fryettes laws of spinal mechanics.”
Biomechanics series – Costotransverse and Costovertebral joints.
Following my last post from the front of the body to the back, we find the ribs entering into a biomechanical relationship with the spine. Noting that a rib with have an articulation with the vertebrae above and below the rib. Essentially one rib with articulate with two vertebrae. Being able to differentiate between theContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Costotransverse and Costovertebral joints.”
Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.
Here we are going to start with a basic overview of these joints and then further down we will get into a little more specifics. Sternochondral Joints: Location: Sternochondral joints are found where the ribs meet the sternum (breastbone). Type: These joints are typically classified as synchondrosis joints, which means they are cartilaginous joints whereContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.”
TFCC – Is it bothering you?
What is the TFCC? TFCC stands for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, which is a structure located in the wrist. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the wrist joint and enabling smooth movements between the ulna (one of the two forearm bones) and the carpal bones in the hand. Injuries to the TFCC can occur dueContinueContinue reading “TFCC – Is it bothering you?”
Extracellular Matrix – The basics.
What is Extracellular matrix, why does it concern us and what can we do about the health of this extra cellular space (in a future post) Cells congregate (come together) to form structural and functional associations. These are called tissues. There are four basic tissues in the body, epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.ContinueContinue reading “Extracellular Matrix – The basics.”
Pain series – Sensitization
Central sensitization and peripheral sensitization are often discussed in the context of pain perception and the body’s response to painful stimuli. These terms describe different mechanisms through which the nervous system becomes more sensitive to pain signals, leading to heightened pain perception and potentially chronic pain conditions. Through a short series of posts, I willContinueContinue reading “Pain series – Sensitization”
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