These are known as “hip pointer” injuries. It is concave in front, rounding inward, and convex in back, rounding outward. These include: Hip Pointer Injuries A hip pointer injury is because of trauma to the hip. Stocktrek Images / Getty Images Athletes who play contact sports, particularly football and hockey, are prone to these injuries. Hip pointer injuries cause immediate, intense pain and tenderness over the upper hip. The pain tends to worsen with movement....

The iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of your hip joint. Its made up of two muscles: theiliacus, thepsoasmajor. Your body has two iliopsoas muscles: one at the left hip, and one at the right hip. fizkes / Getty Images Injury to the iliopsoas may causehip pain and limited mobility. Anatomy of the Iliopsoas Muscle The iliopsoas consists of two distinct muscles. They are usually grouped together due to their common attachment point on your femur (thigh bone)....

It also controls the movement of certain muscles in the lower jaw. There is one inferior alveolar nerve on each side of your face. This article describes the location and function of the inferior alveolar nerve. anatoliy_gleb / iStock / Getty Images Plus It also lists conditions that can affect the nerve and explains how inferior alveolar nerve damage is treated. Anatomy and Function The inferior alveolar nerve is a sub-branch of thetrigeminal nerve....

The word “foramen” is the singular form, while “foramina” is the plural form. If the foramina narrow, they can put pressure on the nerve roots near them, causing pain. This is called neuroforaminal stenosis. Hero Images / Getty Images Anatomy The vertebrae are the building blocks of the spinal column. Structure The large, round portion of bone that makes up each vertebra is called thebody. The body of each vertebra is attached to a bony ring....

It is located beneath the ilium and behind thepubis. In addition, fracture of the hip or pelvis is not uncommon and can be severely debilitating. Anatomy Structure and Location The ischium is a major part of the hip. Drazen Zigic / Getty Images The former connects the ischial spine to thesacrum, the triangular terminal extension of the spine (tailbone). As such, its essential in walking, jogging, and other body movements....

The LES is sometimes called the gastroesophageal sphincter or gastroesophageal junction because of the two structures it connects. (Gastro means stomach.) Its sometimes referred to as the cardiac sphincter as well because of its proximity to theheart. Verywell / Michela Buttignol How Does the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Work? The LES is classified as a functional (or physiological) sphincter. Functional sphincters don’t have a thickened ring of muscles like anatomical sphincters do....

Many different muscles are located in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle. Some of the main ones include: This article describes the anatomy of the lower leg muscles. It covers where they’re located and what they do. Peathegee Inc / GettyImages The tibia is stronger and more prominent than the fibula. It is located toward the middle of the lower leg. The fibula, or calf bone, is smaller and located on the lower leg’s outside....

It’s a part of the larger structure called the lumbosacral plexus. The plexus' major function is to supply nerve function to the front part of the thigh. Structure The spine is divided up into five sections. ​Westend61 / Getty Images Even so, the lumbar region is low in your back, where it naturally curves inward. (The sacral and coccygeal regions below it are short, while the thoracic region is the longest....

The lower portion of the maxilla is connected to the upper teeth through the alveolar process. The roots of the teeth form grooves that extend up the anterior portion of the maxilla. The alveolar process extends posteriorly below the maxillary sinuses and ends in the maxillary tuberosity. magicmine / iStock / Getty Images The alveolar process also contains channels through which the alveolar arteries, nerves, and periodontal ligaments run. The palatine process includes the nasal floor and a portion of the hard palate....

The medial (inner) compartment is an extremely significant part of theknee joint. Many important structures are contained in this inner area. In between the two bones lies a C-shaped piece of cartilage called the meniscus. PeopleImages / Getty Images 2013;40(3):309-315. doi:10.3899/jrheum.120589 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Meniscus tears. Michigan Medicine.Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.

There are a lot of blood vessels in the body. The median cubital vein is one of them. Akiromaru / Getty Images Anatomy The median cubital vein is a part of thecirculatory system. Akiromaru / Getty Images Capillaries join the two together. It lies about 23 mm below the surface of the skin. Anatomical Variations The median cubital vein variably forms as either anH-orM-shaped pattern. The significance of this vein is its use in venipuncture, the procedure that collects blood for laboratory testing....

Damage to this nerve may cause numb chin syndrome. The alveolar nerve, which the mental nerve branches into, is one of them. Theinferior alveolar nerve, which runs along the lower teeth, plays both sensory and motor roles. marvinh / Getty Images Anatomical Variations The mental nerve has some slight variations to its course. While three branches are standard, some people have more while others have fewer. Other times, theyre able to find it simply by palpating (feeling) the area....

Also called the mesencephalon The midbrain functions as a relay system, transmitting information necessary for vision and hearing. It also plays an important role in motor movement, pain, and the sleep/wake cycle. The midbrain, also called the mesencephalon, is a part of the central nervous system. MedicalRF.com / Getty Images It is located below your cerebral cortex and at the top of your brainstem. MedicalRF.com / Getty Images Anatomy The midbrain is the most superior region of the brainstem....