Flexor profundus digitorum muscle
The flexor profundus digitorum- named from its action upon the fingers and jts relation to their superficial flexor - is a strong fusiform sheet of muscular fibres ,vhich wraps round the anterior and inner surfaces of the ulna, and divides below into four tendons for the fingers.
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Pronator teres muscle
The pronator teres (Pronator radii teres), named from its action and somewhat cylindrical shape, is a thick ribbon-shaped muscle.
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Gastrocnemius muscle
The gastrocnemius - named from Greek terms meaning the belly, and the calf, because it forms the enlargement of that part of the leg - is double-headed, each head consisting of a fusiform muscle, the lower part of which blends with its fellow so as to form a common tendon of insertion. It forms the femoral origin of the great triceps feurae muscle.
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Staying Slim
It is a myth that a woman loses her figure after a pregnancy. Instead, if a person takes the time to really stay healthy. He or she will no doubt be slim and healthy during this pregnancy. The key, of course, is to be smart about diet and exercise choices. Starving one’s self or doing too many high risk activities could end up harming the baby. This is why it is important to always consult a doctor when adapting a diet or exercise program during a pregnancy. It’s better to be safe rather than sorry. The following are some helpful tips for those who want to stay slim during their pregnancy.
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Muscle occipito frontalis (Douglas), epi-cranius (Albinus)
This is a flat, thin, digastric muscle, extended from the occiput to the forehead (from which circumstance its name is derived), and placed immediately beneath the cranial integument, to which it closely adheres, at the same time that it rests upon the arch of the skull, over which it slides. It consists of two broad but short fleshy bellies, united by an intervening aponeurosis.
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An Introduction To Essential Oils
Perhaps you overheard someone on the street discussing them, or maybe you caught a glimpse of a TV segment on the topic. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure – you have certainly heard of essential oils. Even if you are not sure exactly what they are or how you could take advantage of them, you probably know that essential oils are widely used by many people who firmly believe in their beneficial properties.
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Flexor pollicis brevis muscle
The flexor brevis pollicis (French: muscle court fléchisseur du pouce) - named from its action and short length in compari- son with the long flexor - consists of two heads : each forming a flat triangular sheet.
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The Basis of Stem Cell Treatments
With all of the controversy surrounding stem cell research and its applications, it is surprising how little is known about the actual treatments that may be provided with stem cells. The use of stem cells in the treatment of human disease has become a major topic in the scientific research and medical community. What the stem cells may accomplish and how they will benefit mankind are questions that many scientists are seeking answers for right now.
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The teres minor muscle
The teres minor muscle named from its being the lesser of two somewhat cylindrical muscles is a thick but narrow triangular or fan-shaped sheet.
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Essential Oils As Remedies
Pharmaceuticals are often prescribed even for minor health issues – every medical drug commercial you see has a million applications but even more side effects. Even though traditional medicine is necessary in many occasions, unfortunately some drugs can damage more organs than they could actually cure.
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Supra-spinatus muscle
The supra-spinatus muscle (French: Muscle supra-épineux) is named from its position above the spine of the scapula. It is a somewhat fan-shaped, thick triangular sheet.
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Which Foods Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
Cancer is a horrible disease that is responsible for over 7 million deaths every single year. While it’s not known exactly what causes cancer, diet is believed to have a large influence on this disease and the latest research suggests that up to a third of all cancers are caused by a poor diet. In this article I’m going to be taking a deeper look at the ingredients in food which can increase your cancer risk and listing the types of food you should avoid if you want to protect yourself against this nasty disease.
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