Tag: Myofascial syndrome
Dental pains
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Temporal muscle Digastric muscle Masseter muscle
The antero-lateral (AL) muscle chain
Composition of the antero-lateral (AL) muscle chain Muscles of the main structure of the AL chain: Muscles of the lower limbs: Front part of the gluteus medius. Fascia lata tensor. Anterior tibial and posterior
Anterior thigh pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Iliopsoas muscle Quadriceps femoris muscle Sartorius muscle Hip adductors
Posterior forearm pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles (small scalene) Teres major muscle Infraspinatus muscle Coracobrachialis muscle Triceps
Upper back pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Levator scapula muscle Supraspinatus muscle Trapezius muscle Multifidus muscles Splenius
Face and jaw pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Masseter muscle Lateral pterygoid muscle Medial pterygoid muscle Digastric muscle Trapezius muscle
Eye and eyebrow pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Temporal muscle Masseter muscle Orbicularis oculi muscle (subscription required) Sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle (subscription
Pain in the temporal part of the head
A number of muscles in the neck and head can be responsible for pain referred to the temporal part of the head. Trapezius muscle (by subscription). Splenius muscle Sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle (on subscription). Temporal muscle Sub-occipital
Pain in the back of the head
The following muscles may be responsible for pain in the back of the head: Trapezius muscle Semispinatus muscle Splenius muscle of the neck Suboccipital muscles Occipito-frontal muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle Digastric muscle Temporal muscle
Pelvic pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Pelvic floor muscles Hip adductors
Buttock pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for this pain, a line can be selected for more detail on a particular muscle: Longissimus muscle of the thorax Iliocostal muscle of the lower back Multifidus
Pain in the back of the shoulder
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Deltoid muscle Levator scapula muscle Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Teres major muscle
Pain in the back of the arm
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Deltoid muscle Subscapular muscle Infraspinatus muscle Triceps brachii muscle Teres
Posterior-median chest pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Latissimus dorsi muscle Levator scapula muscle Iliocostal thoracic muscle Multifidus
Pain in the front of the arm
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Infraspinatus muscle Deltoid muscle Sternal muscle Subclavian muscle
Pain in the thumb and radial edge of the hand
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Infraspinatus muscle Scalene muscles Brachialis muscle Brachioradialis muscle Supinator muscle Flexor pollicis
Pain in the front of the arm
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Infraspinatus muscle Deltoid muscle Sternal muscle Subclavian muscle
Pain in the front side of the shoulder
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Infraspinatus muscle Deltoid muscle Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Pectoralis major muscle Pectoralis
Posterior-median chest pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Latissimus dorsi muscle Levator scapula muscle Iliocostal thoracic muscle Multifidus
Pain in the back of the arm
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Scalene muscles Deltoid muscle Subscapular muscle Infraspinatus muscle Triceps brachii muscle Teres
Upper back pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible: Scalene muscles Levator scapula muscle Supraspinatus muscle Trapezius muscle Multifidus muscles Splenius muscle of the neck Rhomboid muscle Triceps brachii muscle Biceps brachii muscle
Anterior neck pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Digastric muscle Medial pterygoid muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Ear and temporomandibular joint pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Masseter muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle Lateral pterygoid muscle Medial pterygoid muscle
Pain in the temporal part of the head
A number of muscles in the neck and head can be responsible for pain referred to the temporal part of the head. Trapezius muscle Splenius muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle Temporal muscle Suboccipital muscles Semispinatus muscle
Pain in the back of the head
The following muscles may be responsible for pain in the back of the head: Trapezius muscle Semispinatus muscle Splenius muscle of the neck Suboccipital muscles Occipito-frontal muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle Digastric muscle Temporal muscle
Pelvic pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Pelvic floor muscles Hip adductors
Buttock pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Longissimus muscle of the thorax Iliocostal muscle of the loins Multifidus muscle
Lower back pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Longissimus muscle of the thorax Iliocostal thoracic and lumbar muscles Multifidus muscle
Anterior leg pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Anterior tibialis muscle Hip adductors
Anterior thigh pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Iliopsoas muscle Quadriceps femoris muscle Sartorius muscle Hip adductors
Myofascial syndrome of the tensor fasciae latae and sartorius muscles
Anatomical reminder Tensor fascia lata muscle Description 1 – Anterior superior iliac spine 2 – Ilio-tibial tract 3 – Lateral tubercle of the tibia The tensor muscle of the fascia attaches, above, to the antero-external
Myofascial syndrome of the interosseous muscles of the hand MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder The interosseous muscles are located between two metacarpals. It exists : A dorsal formation (D1, D2, D3, D4) whose proximal part inserts on the 2 metacarpals forming two fusiform muscles inserting distally on
Myofascial syndrome of the subscapularis muscle. Frozen shoulder syndrome MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder The subscapularis muscle is innervated by a branch of the axillary nerve (C5C6) which also takes care of the motricity of the teres minor and the deltoid and the sensitivity of the shoulder
Myofascial syndrome of the teres major muscle MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder Muscle behind the scapula. (anatomy Wikipédia) Myofascial syndrome of the teres major muscle Patients mainly complain of pain when moving the shoulder, especially when driving a vehicle with a somewhat hard steering wheel.
Myofascial syndrome of thoracolumbar paravertebral muscles
Anatomical reminder This muscle group is made up of: superficial fibers: longissimus and iliocostals deep fibres: multifidus, long and short rotators Description Surface fibers: 1 -Longissimus of the head 2 – Iliocostal thoracic 3 –
Myofascial syndrome of thoracolumbar paravertebral muscles
Anatomical reminder This muscle group is made up of: superficial fibers: longissimus and iliocostals deep fibres: multifidus, long and short rotators Description Surface fibers: 1 -Longissimus of the head 2 – Iliocostal thoracic 3 –
Serratus Posterior and Inferior Myofascial Syndrome
Anatomical reminder Diagnostic The muscle inserts medially on the aponeurosis which joins the spinous D11-D12-L1-L2 and laterally on the last 4 ribs. Functions Participa en la rotación de la columna ver su extensión los músculos
Serratus Posterior and Inferior Myofascial Syndrome
Anatomical reminder Diagnostic The muscle inserts medially on the aponeurosis which joins the spinous D11-D12-L1-L2 and laterally on the last 4 ribs. Functions Participa en la rotación de la columna ver su extensión los músculos
Serratus Anterior Myofascial Syndrome MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder Description It is made up of 3 groups of fibres: At the top, muscle fibers insert on the first rib and join behind the scapula. Intermediate, groups of fibers are inserted on the
Serratus Anterior Myofascial Syndrome MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Description It is made up of 3 groups of fibres: At the top, muscle fibers insert on the first rib and join behind the scapula. Intermediate, groups of fibers are inserted on the
Serratus Anterior Myofascial Syndrome
Anatomical reminder Description It is made up of 3 groups of fibres: At the top, muscle fibers insert on the first rib and join behind the scapula. Intermediate, groups of fibers are inserted on the
Serratus Posterior Superior Myofascial Syndrome
Anatomical reminder Description The muscle is inserted, medial, on the dorsal fascia from C7 to T2 or T3 and, laterally, on the upper edge of the 2nd to the 5th ribs. The muscle is located
Serratus Posterior Superior Myofascial Syndrome
Anatomical reminder Description The muscle is inserted, medial, on the dorsal fascia from C7 to T2 or T3 and, laterally, on the upper edge of the 2nd to the 5th ribs. The muscle is located
Myofascial syndrome of the flexor muscles of the hand and fingers
Anatomical reminder In this category, several muscles stand out: Flexor carpi radialis and ulnaris Superficial and deep finger flexors flexor pollicis longus round pronator Description 1 – Biceps brachii muscle 2 – Pronator teres
Myofascial syndrome of the flexor muscles of the hand and fingers
Anatomical reminder In this category, several muscles stand out: Flexor carpi radialis and ulnaris Superficial and deep finger flexors flexor pollicis longus round pronator Description 1 – Biceps brachii muscle 2 – Pronator teres
Palmaris longus muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Pronator teres muscle 2 – Palmaris longus muscle 3 – Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle 4 – Tendon of palmaris longus 5 – Palmar aponeurosis 6- Antebrachial fascia 7 – Brachioradialis
Palmaris longus muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Pronator teres muscle 2 – Palmaris longus muscle 3 – Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle 4 – Tendon of palmaris longus 5 – Palmar aponeurosis 6- Antebrachial fascia 7 – Brachioradialis
Myofascial syndrome of the infraspinatus muscle
Anatomical reminder The infraspinatus muscle inserts, in its medial part, into the infraspinatus fossa of the scapula and, in its lateral part, into the greater tubercle of the humeral head. The function of the muscle
Lateral leg pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Gluteus minimus muscle Quadriceps femoris muscle (vastus lateralis) Gastrocnemius muscle Fibular muscles
Anterior and medial knee pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Vastus medialis, rectus femoris and gracilis muscles (quadriceps femoris) Adductor muscles Sartorius
Anterior knee pain of muscular origin
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Rectus femoris and vastus medialis muscles (quadriceps femoris) Hip adductors
Myofascial syndrome of the supinator muscle (tennis elbow)
Anatomical reminder Description On this diagram, at the top, view of the anterior part of the forearm, at the bottom, of the posterior part. The proximal part of the muscle inserts on the dorsal surface
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor muscles of the fingers of the hand
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Tendon of the extensor of the fingers 2 – Extensor muscle of the fingers The muscle attaches, in its proximal part, to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, to the
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor muscles of the fingers of the hand
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Tendon of the extensor of the fingers 2 – Extensor muscle of the fingers The muscle attaches, in its proximal part, to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, to the
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor muscles of the hand MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Brachioradialis muscle 2 – Extensor carpi radialis longus 3 – Extensor carpi radialis brevis 4 – Abductor pollicis longus 5 – Thumb extensor brevis 6 – Long thumb extensor 7
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor muscles of the hand MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Brachioradialis muscle 2 – Extensor carpi radialis longus 3 – Extensor carpi radialis brevis 4 – Abductor pollicis longus 5 – Thumb extensor brevis 6 – Long thumb extensor 7
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor muscles of the hand ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Brachioradialis muscle 2 – Extensor carpi radialis longus 3 – Extensor carpi radialis brevis 4 – Abductor pollicis longus 5 – Thumb extensor brevis 6 – Long thumb extensor 7
Myofascial syndrome of the triceps brachii muscle MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder This muscle is made up of three heads: The lateral head which attaches to the humerus above and the olecranon process below The medial head which also attaches to the humerus above and
Myofascial syndrome of the triceps brachii muscle ABONNE
Anatomical reminder This muscle is made up of three heads: The lateral head which attaches to the humerus above and the olecranon process below The medial head which also attaches to the humerus above and
Myofascial syndrome of the brachialis muscle
Anatomical reminder The muscle is inserted, above, on the humeral diaphysis in its anterior part and, below, on the proximal part of the ulna (cubitus). Its only role is the flexion of the elbow. Síndrome
Myofascial syndrome of the brachialis muscle
Anatomical reminder The muscle is inserted, above, on the humeral diaphysis in its anterior part and, below, on the proximal part of the ulna (cubitus). Its only role is the flexion of the elbow. Síndrome
Myofascial syndrome of the biceps brachii muscle
Anatomical reminder Proximal anatomical insertions are made by: the long head (lateral head) attaches by a tendon on the upper part of the glenoid cavity on the scapula to descend on the humeral head in
Myofascial syndrome of the biceps brachii muscle
Anatomical reminder Proximal anatomical insertions are made by: the long head (lateral head) attaches by a tendon on the upper part of the glenoid cavity on the scapula to descend on the humeral head in
Myofascial syndrome of the coracobrachialis muscle MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder The coraco-brachialis muscle attaches, above, to the coracoid process and, below, to the medial part, in its middle part, of the humeral diaphysis its function is the flexion and adduction of the arm
Myofascial syndrome of the coracobrachialis muscle MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The coraco-brachialis muscle attaches, above, to the coracoid process and, below, to the medial part, in its middle part, of the humeral diaphysis its function is the flexion and adduction of the arm
Myofascial syndrome of the rhomboids lesser and greater muscles
Anatomical reminder The small rhomboid is inserted medially on the nuchal ligament and on the spinous spinae of the C7 and T1 vertebrae and laterally on the medial border of the scapula. Below, the rhomboid
Deltoid muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder The cranial insertions are made, from front to back, on the clavicle, the acromion and the spine of the scapula. The distal insertions on the deltoid tuberosity. The function of the deltoid is
Myofascial syndrome of the coracobrachialis muscle ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The coraco-brachialis muscle attaches, above, to the coracoid process and, below, to the medial part, in its middle part, of the humeral diaphysis its function is the flexion and adduction of the arm
Latissimus dorsi muscle myofascial syndrome ABONNE
Anatomical reminder This very extensive muscle is inserted, in its medial part, on the spines of the last 6 thoracic vertebrae, the 5 lumbar vertebrae, on the sacrum, on the iliac crest and on the
Latissimus dorsi muscle myofascial syndrome ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder This very extensive muscle is inserted, in its medial part, on the spines of the last 6 thoracic vertebrae, the 5 lumbar vertebrae, on the sacrum, on the iliac crest and on the
Latissimus dorsi muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder This very extensive muscle is inserted, in its medial part, on the spines of the last 6 thoracic vertebrae, the 5 lumbar vertebrae, on the sacrum, on the iliac crest and on the
Teres minor myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder 1 Supraspinalis muscle 2 Infraspinatus muscle 3 Teres minor muscle 4 Triceps brachii muscle 5 Teres Major 6 Latissimus dorsi muscle The teres minor insertions are close to the infraspinatus muscle, slightly inferior.
Pelvic pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Pelvic floor muscles Hip adductors
Deltoid muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder The cranial insertions are made, from front to back, on the clavicle, the acromion and the spine of the scapula. The distal insertions on the deltoid tuberosity. The function of the deltoid is
Myofascial syndrome of the rhomboids lesser and greater muscles
Anatomical reminder The small rhomboid is inserted medially on the nuchal ligament and on the spinous spinae of the C7 and T1 vertebrae and laterally on the medial border of the scapula. Below, the rhomboid
Teres minor myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder 1 Supraspinalis muscle 2 Infraspinatus muscle 3 Teres minor muscle 4 Triceps brachii muscle 5 Teres Major 6 Latissimus dorsi muscle The teres minor insertions are close to the infraspinatus muscle, slightly inferior.
Myofascial syndrome of the infraspinatus muscle
Anatomical reminder The infraspinatus muscle inserts, in its medial part, into the infraspinatus fossa of the scapula and, in its lateral part, into the greater tubercle of the humeral head. The function of the muscle
Lateral chest pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Serratus anterior Latissimus dorsi muscle
Anterior chest pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Pectoralis major muscle Pectoralis minor muscle Sternal muscle Scalene muscles Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Pain in the front side of the shoulder
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Infraspinatus muscle Deltoid muscle Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Pectoralis major muscle Pectoralis
Pain in the back of the shoulder
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Deltoid muscle Levator scapula muscle Scalene muscles Supraspinatus muscle Teres major muscle
Upper back pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible: Scalene muscles Levator scapula muscle Supraspinatus muscle Trapezius muscle Multifidus muscles Splenius muscle of the neck Rhomboid muscle Triceps brachii muscle Biceps brachii muscle
Torticollis: myofascial syndrome of the levator scapula muscle MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder The levator scapula attaches above to the transverse processes of the first 4 cervical vertebrae and below to the superomedial angle of the scapula. Its role is: to elevate the medial aspect of
Myofascial syndrome of the levator scapula MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The levator scapula attaches above to the transverse processes of the first 4 cervical vertebrae and below to the superomedial angle of the scapula. Its role is: to elevate the medial aspect of
Myofascial syndrome of the levator scapula ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The levator scapula attaches above to the transverse processes of the first 4 cervical vertebrae and below to the superomedial angle of the scapula. Its role is: to elevate the medial aspect of
Face and jaw pain
Here is the list of muscles potentially responsible for these pains, a link can be selected for more details on a particular muscle: Masseter muscle Lateral pterygoid muscle Medial pterygoid muscle Digastric muscle Trapezius muscle
Pain in the back of the head
The following muscles may be responsible for pain in the back of the head: Trapezius muscle Semispinatus muscle Splenius muscle of the neck Suboccipital muscles Occipito-frontal muscle Sternocleidomastoid muscle Digastric muscle Temporal muscle
Myofascial syndrome of the iliopsoas muscle
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Psoas minor tendon 2 – Inguinal ligament 3 – Pubis 4 – Lesser trochanter 5 – Iliac muscle 6 – Psoas major muscle 7 – Psoas minor muscle 8 –
Myofascial syndrome of the iliopsoas muscle
Anatomical reminder Description 1 – Psoas minor tendon 2 – Inguinal ligament 3 – Pubis 4 – Lesser trochanter 5 – Iliac muscle 6 – Psoas major muscle 7 – Psoas minor muscle 8 –
Myofascial syndrome of the square muscle of the loins MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder The anatomical insertions on 3 different structures give rise to 3 groups of fibers of different orientation: The fibers, which start at the top of the twelfth side and attach, at the
Myofascial syndrome of the square muscle of the loins MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The anatomical insertions on 3 different structures give rise to 3 groups of fibers of different orientation: The fibers, which start at the top of the twelfth side and attach, at the
Myofascial syndrome of the square muscle of the loins ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The anatomical insertions on 3 different structures give rise to 3 groups of fibers of different orientation: The fibers, which start at the top of the twelfth side and attach, at the
Myofascial syndrome of the piriformis muscle and short lateral rotator muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder These muscles include: The piriformis muscle The upper and lower gastrocnemius muscles The square femoris muscle The internal and external obturator muscles 1- gluteus maximus muscle (cut) 2- gluteus medius muscle (sectioned) 3-
Myofascial syndrome of the piriformis muscle and short lateral rotator muscles MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder These muscles include: The piriformis muscle The upper and lower gastrocnemius muscles The square femoris muscle The internal and external obturator muscles 1- gluteus maximus muscle (cut) 2- gluteus medius muscle (sectioned) 3-
Myofascial syndrome of the piriformis muscle and short lateral rotator muscles ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder These muscles include: The piriformis muscle The upper and lower gastrocnemius muscles The square femoris muscle The internal and external obturator muscles 1- gluteus maximus muscle (cut) 2- gluteus medius muscle (sectioned) 3-
Myofascial syndrome of the deep intrinsic muscles of the foot MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder The deep intrinsic muscles of the foot are composed of: plantar quadratus muscle lumbrical muscles flexor hallucis brevis muscle flexor muscle of the little toe interosseous muscles. 1- Lumbar muscles 2- Plantar square
Myofascial syndrome of the deep intrinsic muscles of the foot MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The deep intrinsic muscles of the foot are composed of: plantar quadratus muscle lumbrical muscles flexor hallucis brevis muscle flexor muscle of the little toe interosseous muscles. 1- Lumbar muscles 2- Plantar square
Myofascial syndrome of the deep intrinsic muscles of the foot ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The deep intrinsic muscles of the foot are composed of: plantar quadratus muscle lumbrical muscles flexor hallucis brevis muscle flexor muscle of the little toe interosseous muscles. 1- Lumbar muscles 2- Plantar square
Myofascial syndrome of the superficial intrinsic muscles of the foot
Anatomical reminder These muscles are: The extensor digitorum brevis extensor hallucis brevis The flexor digitorum brevis hallux abductor The abductor of the little toe. 1-abductor muscle of the little toe 2-flexor digitorum brevis 3-abductor
Myofascial syndrome of the superficial intrinsic muscles of the foot
Anatomical reminder These muscles are: The extensor digitorum brevis extensor hallucis brevis The flexor digitorum brevis hallux abductor The abductor of the little toe. 1-abductor muscle of the little toe 2-flexor digitorum brevis 3-abductor
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor digitorum longus muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder Composed of 2 muscles: the extensor digitorum longus and the extensor hallucis longus. 1 -Tibia 2-Extensor hallucis longus muscle 3-Inferior extensor reticunalum 4-Tendon of the extensor hallucis longus 5-Tendon of the extensor digitorum
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor digitorum longus muscles MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Composed of 2 muscles: the extensor digitorum longus and the extensor hallucis longus. 1 -Tibia 2-Extensor hallucis longus muscle 3-Inferior extensor reticunalum 4-Tendon of the extensor hallucis longus 5-Tendon of the extensor digitorum
Myofascial syndrome of the extensor digitorum longus muscles ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Composed of 2 muscles: the extensor digitorum longus and the extensor hallucis longus. 1 -Tibia 2-Extensor hallucis longus muscle 3-Inferior extensor reticunalum 4-Tendon of the extensor hallucis longus 5-Tendon of the extensor digitorum
Fibular muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder Composed by 3 muscles: peroneus longus Peroneus brevis Peroneus third 1-long toe extensor 2-tibia 3-fibular third 4-inferior extensor retinaculum 5- tendon of extensor digitorum longus 6- tendon of the third peroneus 7-inferior retinaculum
Fibular muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder Composed by 3 muscles: peroneus longus Peroneus brevis Peroneus third 1-long toe extensor 2-tibia 3-fibular third 4-inferior extensor retinaculum 5- tendon of extensor digitorum longus 6- tendon of the third peroneus 7-inferior retinaculum
Tibialis anterior muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder The proximal insertion of the muscle is on the lateral condyle of the tibia, the upper half of the lateral aspect of the tibia. The tendon of the muscle, distally, attaches to the
Myofascial syndrome of the scalene muscle MEDECIN
Anatomy The scalene muscles are 4 in number. From front to back the anterior scalene muscle, the middle scalene muscle, the posterior scalene muscle and the lesser scalene muscle. They are partially covered in front
Myofascial syndrome of the head and neck splenius MEDECIN
It is composed of an upper part, the splenius muscle of the head, and a lower part, the splenius muscle of the neck: They lie directly under the trapezius muscle. 1- semi-spinous of the head.
Myofascial syndrome of the semispinatus of the head, neck and multifidus of the neck MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder 1- Trapezius (sectioned) 2- Splenius of the head (sectioned) 3- Semi-spinous of the head 4- Longissimus of the head 5-rotators 6- Thoracic multifidus The semi-spinatus of the neck is not represented. For the
Myofascial syndrome of the suboccipital muscles. MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder 1- splenius of the head (sectioned). 2- semi-spinous (sectioned) 3- longissimus of the head (sectioned) 4- superior oblique of the head 5- posterior rectus minor 6- posterior rectus capitis 7- inferior oblique of
Myofascial syndrome of the medial pterygoid muscle MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder The muscle is inserted at the bottom on the internal face of the mandible, moves forward inwards and attaches at the top to the lateral plate of the pterygoid process (on the diagram
Myofascial syndrome of the lateral pterygoid muscle MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder The lateral pterygoid muscle is made up of 2 heads. The upper head inserts, posteriorly, on the capsule of the temporomandibular joint and on the articular disc, anteriorly on the sphenoid bone. The
Myofascial trapezius syndrome MEDECIN
Anatomical reminder The trapezius muscle consists of 3 parts: upper, middle and lower. The anatomical insertions of the two trapezius form a diamond extending from the occiput to the T12 vertebra. Laterally, it attaches to
Myofascial syndrome of the gluteus maximus muscle
Anatomical reminder The gluteus maximus muscle attaches proximally to the iliac crest, the lateral part of the sacrum and to the coccyx. The distal part attaches to the femur and the iliotibial band of the
Tibialis anterior muscle myofascial syndrome
Anatomical reminder The proximal insertion of the muscle is on the lateral condyle of the tibia, the upper half of the lateral aspect of the tibia. The tendon of the muscle, distally, attaches to the
Myofascial syndrome of the popliteal muscle MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder It takes its proximal insertions on the lateral face of the external or lateral femoral condyle and distal from the medial side of the posterior face of the tibia. It prevents the femur
Myofascial syndrome of the popliteal muscle MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder It takes its proximal insertions on the lateral face of the external or lateral femoral condyle and distal from the medial side of the posterior face of the tibia. It prevents the femur
Myofascial syndrome of the popliteal muscle ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder It takes its proximal insertions on the lateral face of the external or lateral femoral condyle and distal from the medial side of the posterior face of the tibia. It prevents the femur
Myofascial syndrome of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh
Anatomical reminder This posterior compartment contains the following muscles: Biceps femoris with 2 heads: long and short Semi-tendinosus Semi-membranous The semitendinosus and the semimembranosus form the medial muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh,
Myofascial syndrome of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh
Anatomical reminder This posterior compartment contains the following muscles: Biceps femoris with 2 heads: long and short Semi-tendinosus Semi-membranous The semitendinosus and the semimembranosus form the medial muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh,
Myofascial syndrome of the quadriceps femoris muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder Muscle composed of 4 heads: Right femoral vastus medialis Vast Intermediate wide lateral The muscles of the quadriceps group insert all 4, distally, on the patella. The patella is attached to the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the quadriceps femoris muscles MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Muscle composed of 4 heads: Right femoral vastus medialis Vast Intermediate wide lateral The muscles of the quadriceps group insert all 4, distally, on the patella. The patella is attached to the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the quadriceps femoris muscles ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder Muscle composed of 4 heads: Right femoral vastus medialis Vast Intermediate wide lateral The muscles of the quadriceps group insert all 4, distally, on the patella. The patella is attached to the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the gluteus medius muscle: lumbago muscle MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomical reminder The posterior part of the gluteus medius muscle sits deep within the gluteus maximus muscle. Its lower part covers the small gluteus muscle. The proximal insertions of the muscle are on the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the gluteus medius muscle: lumbago muscle MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The posterior part of the gluteus medius muscle sits deep within the gluteus maximus muscle. Its lower part covers the small gluteus muscle. The proximal insertions of the muscle are on the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the gluteus medius muscle: lumbago muscle ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomical reminder The posterior part of the gluteus medius muscle sits deep within the gluteus maximus muscle. Its lower part covers the small gluteus muscle. The proximal insertions of the muscle are on the anterior
Myofascial syndrome of the gluteus maximus muscle
Anatomical reminder The gluteus maximus muscle attaches proximally to the iliac crest, the lateral part of the sacrum and to the coccyx. The distal part attaches to the femur and the iliotibial band of the
Myofascial syndrome of the interosseous muscles of the hand
Anatomical reminder The interosseous muscles are located between two metacarpals. It exists : A dorsal formation (D1, D2, D3, D4) whose proximal part inserts on the 2 metacarpals forming two fusiform muscles inserting distally on
Myofascial syndrome of the lateral pterygoid muscle
Anatomical reminder The lateral pterygoid muscle is made up of 2 heads. The upper head inserts, posteriorly, on the capsule of the temporomandibular joint and on the articular disc, anteriorly on the sphenoid bone. The
Myofascial syndrome of the medial pterygoid muscle
Anatomical reminder The muscle is inserted at the bottom on the internal face of the mandible, moves forward inwards and attaches at the top to the lateral plate of the pterygoid process (on the diagram
Myofascial syndrome of the suboccipital muscles.
Anatomical reminder 1- splenius of the head (sectioned). 2- semi-spinous (sectioned) 3- longissimus of the head (sectioned) 4- superior oblique of the head 5- posterior rectus minor 6- posterior rectus capitis 7- inferior oblique of
Myofascial syndrome of the semispinatus of the head, neck and multifidus of the neck
Anatomical reminder 1- Trapezius (sectioned) 2- Splenius of the head (sectioned) 3- Semi-spinous of the head 4- Longissimus of the head 5-rotators 6- Thoracic multifidus The semi-spinatus of the neck is not represented. For the
Myofascial syndrome of the head and neck splenius
It is composed of an upper part, the splenius muscle of the head, and a lower part, the splenius muscle of the neck: They lie directly under the trapezius muscle. 1- semi-spinous of the head.
Myofascial trapezius syndrome
Anatomical reminder The trapezius muscle consists of 3 parts: upper, middle and lower. The anatomical insertions of the two trapezius form a diamond extending from the occiput to the T12 vertebra. Laterally, it attaches to
Myofascial syndrome of opposing and adductor pollicis muscles ABONNE
Anatomy: The thumb adductor (1) is made up of a transverse head on the upper part and an oblique head on the lower part. The opposing thumb (2) inserts on the trapezoid bone and on
Sternal muscle myofascial syndrome MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomy of the sternal muscle The sternal muscle is an inconstant muscle whose fibers run parallel on either side of the sternum. They are located above the insertion of the pectoral muscle on the sternum
Sternal muscle myofascial syndrome MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomy of the sternal muscle The sternal muscle is an inconstant muscle whose fibers run parallel on either side of the sternum. They are located above the insertion of the pectoral muscle on the sternum
Myofascial scalene muscle syndrome
Anatomy The scalene muscles are 4 in number. From front to back the anterior scalene muscle, the middle scalene muscle, the posterior scalene muscle and the lesser scalene muscle. They are partially covered in front
Myofascial syndrome of opposing and adductor pollicis muscles MEDECIN
Anatomy: The thumb adductor (1) is made up of a transverse head on the upper part and an oblique head on the lower part. The opposing thumb (2) inserts on the trapezoid bone and on
Sternal muscle myofascial syndrome ABONNE LIBRE
Anatomy of the sternal muscle The sternal muscle is an inconstant muscle whose fibers run parallel on either side of the sternum. They are located above the insertion of the pectoral muscle on the sternum
Ischemic muscle compression MEDECIN ABONNE
Ischemic muscle compression is used in the treatment of myofascial syndromes. It consists of exerting sustained pressure on the area of muscle contracture responsible for the myofascial syndrome. To apply this technique, the responsible muscle
Trunk muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
List of muscles referenced on the site: Pectoral major Small pectoral Scalenes Sternocleidomastoid Sternal Subclavian Myofascial syndromes of the abdominal muscles Serratus anterior Latissimus dorsi Posterior and inferior serratus Multifidus Thoracic iliocostal Lumbar iliocostal Longissimus
Lower limb muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
List of lower limb muscles and associated myofascial syndrome. The quadratus lumborum muscle Pelvic floor muscles The gluteus minimus muscle The gluteus medius muscle The gluteus maximus muscle The piriformis and other lateral rotators muscles
Upper limb muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
List of upper limb muscles and related myofascial syndrome: The teres major muscle. The teres minor muscle The subscapularis muscle. The supraspinatus muscle. The deltoid muscle The infraspinatus muscle The pectoralis major muscle The pectoralis
Occipito-frontal myofascial syndrome MEDECIN ABONNE
Anatomy of the occipitofrontalis muscle. This muscle is composed of an anterior frontal part and an occipital part (in red). They are attached to an aponeurosis which covers the skull (in yellow) and which slides
Ischemic muscle compression MEDECIN LIBRE
Ischemic muscle compression is used in the treatment of myofascial syndromes. It consists of exerting sustained pressure on the area of muscle contracture responsible for the myofascial syndrome. To apply this technique, the responsible muscle
Upper limb muscles MEDECIN LIBRE
List of upper limb muscles and related myofascial syndrome: The teres major muscle. The teres minor muscle The subscapularis muscle. The supraspinatus muscle. The deltoid muscle The infraspinatus muscle The pectoralis major muscle The pectoralis
Lower limb muscles MEDECIN LIBRE
List of lower limb muscles and associated myofascial syndrome. The quadratus lumborum muscle Pelvic floor muscles The gluteus minimus muscle The gluteus medius muscle The gluteus maximus muscle The piriformis and other lateral rotators muscles
Ischemic muscle compression ABONNE LIBRE
Ischemic muscle compression is used in the treatment of myofascial syndromes. It consists of exerting sustained pressure on the area of muscle contracture responsible for the myofascial syndrome. To apply this technique, the responsible muscle
Myofascial syndrome. MEDECIN LIBRE
The myofascial syndrome: introduction These pains of muscular origin are encountered daily by doctors but are unfortunately poorly understood or ignored. However, they are responsible in some patients for major and disabling functional impairment. The
Myofascial syndrome of the abdominal muscles. MEDECIN LIBRE
Pain related to the abdominal musculature often poses diagnostic problems. Indeed, the relationships with the underlying viscera are close. Thus, myofascial syndromes of the abdominal muscles can be responsible for digestive or genitourinary disorders such
Myofascial syndrome of the abdominal muscles MEDECIN ABONNE
Pain related to the abdominal musculature often poses diagnostic problems. Indeed, the relationships with the underlying viscera are close. Thus, myofascial syndromes of the abdominal muscles can be responsible for digestive or genitourinary disorders such
Myofascial syndrome of the abdominal muscles ABONNE LIBRE
Pain related to the abdominal musculature often poses diagnostic problems. Indeed, the relationships with the underlying viscera are close. Thus, myofascial syndromes of the abdominal muscles can be responsible for digestive or genitourinary disorders such
Myofascial syndrome of the subscapularis muscle. Frozen shoulder syndrome.
Anatomical reminder The subscapularis muscle is innervated by a branch of the axillary nerve (C5C6) which also takes care of the motricity of the teres minor and the deltoid and the sensitivity of the shoulder
Myofascial supraspinatus muscle syndrome MEDECIN ABONNE
Rappel anatomique The supraspinatus or supraspinatus muscle attaches medially to the inside of the top of the scapula and laterally to the greater tuberosity of the humeral head (shoulder). (anatomyWikipédia) Myofascial supraspinatus muscle syndrome The
Myofascial syndrome of the muscles of the face MEDECIN
The muscles of the face are: Orbicularis muscle of the eye, The zygomatic muscle, The platysma muscle. Myofascial syndromes of the muscles of the face give pain referred to the latter. Orbicularis oculi muscle (in
Occipito-frontal myofascial syndrome. MEDECIN LIBRE
Anatomy of the occipitofrontalis muscle. This muscle is composed of an anterior frontal part and an occipital part (in red). They are attached to an aponeurosis which covers the skull (in yellow) and which slides
Occipito-frontal myofascial syndrome ABONNE LIBRE
Composition du muscle occipito-frontal. Anatomy of the occipitofrontalis muscle. This muscle is composed of an anterior frontal part and an occipital part (in red). They are attached to an aponeurosis which covers the skull (in
Myofascial syndrome of the muscles of the face ABONNE
The muscles of the face are: Orbicularis muscle of the eye, The zygomatic muscle, The platysma muscle. Myofascial syndromes of the muscles of the face give pain referred to the latter. Orbicularis oculi muscle (in
Upper limb muscles ABONNE LIBRE
List of upper limb muscles and related myofascial syndrome: The teres major muscle. The teres minor muscle The subscapularis muscle. The supraspinatus muscle. The deltoid muscle The infraspinatus muscle The pectoralis major muscle The pectoralis
Head and neck muscles ABONNE LIBRE
List of head muscles and their associated myofascial syndrome : The temporalis muscle The masseter muscle The digastric muscle The occipito-frontal muscles. Dental pain of muscular origin. The facial muscles. The lateral pterygoid muscle The