Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

Dystonia involves involuntary muscle contractions, but you're not out of options. Discover how botulinum toxin, DBS, and ...

Once the nerve is identified, axillary tissue may be swept anteriorly away from the nerve by blunt dissection along the anterior serratus muscle; there are no significant vessels in this area.

We exposed the subscapularis muscle in its original anatomical position to measure three points on the internal surface of the muscle: the distance from the MGR to the course of the subscapular nerve ...

A personal trainer shares why the in-and-out exercise is a worthy alternative to leg raises for strengthening your deep core and hip flexor muscles.

Abstract During sustained isometric exercise, central command has very little effect on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA). To determine if central command has a greater effect on MSNA during i ...

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) and recent advances in nerve reconstruction (such as neurotization with nerve transfers) have improved outcomes for patients suffering peripheral nerve trauma. The ...

The axillary nerve is key to your shoulder's strength and stability. It powers the deltoid and teres minor muscles, which let you lift your arm away from your body and rotate it outward.

Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...

Vaccination injuries to the shoulder go from bursitis to arthritis to axillary nerve and radial nerve injury (Photo C). The pain typically starts less than 48 hours after the vaccination and lasts ...

What Does the Ulnar Nerve Do? The ulnar nerve function is to control movement (motor control). It carries signals from the brain that activate the muscles in your forearms, wrist, and hand.