The groin area is located at the same place in men and women—at the junction where the upper body or abdomen meets the thigh. It is an area of the hip and is comprised of five muscles that work together to move your leg. The groin area is located at the same place in men...
The thymus gland is a small organ located in the chest between the lungs The thymus gland is a small organ located in the chest between the lungs and behind the breastbone (sternum). This gland increases in size till puberty and then shrinks till it is eventually replaced by fatty tissue. This decline in size...
Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is used by therapists to change muscle tone, move lymphatic fluids, correct movement patterns, and improve posture. Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is a newly popularized modality that is used by therapists trained in the Kinesio Taping Method by Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors (CKTI). Kinesio Tape is a latex-free hypoallergenic...
Control anger at work Our overall well-being depends not only on our physical health but also on our emotional health. Our overall well-being depends not only on our physical health but also on our emotional health. There are several kinds of emotions, such as happiness, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anger. Happiness is the emotion everyone...
Atropa belladonna (also referred to as belladonna and deadly nightshade) is a poisonous plant. Atropa belladonna (also referred to as belladonna and deadly nightshade) is a poisonous plant. Interestingly, its leaves and roots are used in appropriate amounts to make medicine. It contains important alkaloids, including scopolamine and hyoscyamine. These constituent alkaloids are used as...
What are shoulder muscles called? Shoulder muscles are required for movements of the upper limb. They also give the shoulders their characteristic shape. The shoulder has multiple muscles. Shoulder muscles include the intrinsic muscles or scapulohumeral group, including the deltoid, teres major and four rotator cuff muscles. The extrinsic shoulder muscles are the trapezius, latissimus...
Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is used by therapists to change muscle tone, move lymphatic fluids, correct movement patterns, and improve posture. Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is a newly popularized modality that is used by therapists trained in the Kinesio Taping Method by Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors (CKTI). Kinesio Tape is a latex-free hypoallergenic...
The brain is made up of two sides (hemispheres) known as the right and left cerebral hemispheres The brain is made up of two sides (hemispheres) known as the right and left cerebral hemispheres. Each hemisphere controls the limb movement and sensations in the opposite half of the body. The right brain is involved with...
What is a mesomorph body type? A mesomoph body type is someone who is strong with a medium bone structure and an athletic build. Mesomorph's benefit from weight and cardio training. Most individuals have a body build or structure that can be roughly categorized as ectomorphic, endomorphic, or mesomorphic. The classification is based on bone...
Tickling and health It is said that a hearty laugh and a good night’s sleep can solve most of your problems. It is said that a hearty laugh and a good night’s sleep can solve most of your problems. Laughter is great for your physical and mental well-being. However, does tickling have the same impact?...