The trapezius, the splenius, the scaleni, and the levator scapulæ muscle may also undergo shortening, along with their investing sheaths derived from the cervical fascia.
The movements of the eyeball are restricted in a varying degree, and ptosis often results from paralysis of the levator palpebræ superioris.
A firm pad placed over the anus and well supported by a T-bandage is useful in limiting the motions of the anus due to the alternate contraction and relaxation of the levator ani muscle.
Levator muscles that raise an organ, and Depressors that depress it.
The levator muscles in Coleoptera, at least in the cockchafer, by a long tendon have their posterior attachment in the lower part of the posterior coxae[877], their anterior attachment to the solid parts to be moved.
The forefinger of the left hand is now to be deeply inserted into the wound, and any remaining fibres of the levator ani in front are to be divided, the edge of the knife being directed from above downwards.
The lateralis caudae differs more according to species than does the levator caudae, showing that rudder action of the tail is of primary importance in the adaptation for capturing insects.
The levator coccygis is less altered in different species of the family than is the lateralis caudae.
The muscles of the caudal area that were used for comparison were the levator caudae and the lateralis caudae.
The levator coccygis, together with the two muscles mentioned above, is responsible for elevation of the tail.
A person suffering from constipation should make powerful movements of the sphincter ani, and of the levator ani, in as rapid succession as possible, continuing the exercise for three or four minutes or until the muscles are fatigued.
Defn: The act of raising; elevation; upward motion, as that produced by the action of a levator muscle.
Defn: Drooping of the upper eyelid, produced by paralysis of its levator muscle.
The right eye was bloodshot and streaming with tears, the skin of the right side of the nose and right cheek was anaesthetic, the right levator palpebrae was partially paralyzed.
The right eye showed complete paralysis of the levator palpebrae and of the external rectus; nearly complete paralysis of the superior and inferior rectus, rather less marked paralysis of the internal rectus.
Notches in the posterior margin of the neck, usually two in number, observable in Coleopterous insects, to which the levator muscles are attached[994].
These consist of thelevator labii superioris alaeque nasi, the levator labii proprius, the malaris, and the zygomaticus minor, or little zygomatic.
This muscle occupies the subscapular fossa, from which it takes its origin, leaving free the superior part where the surface is found, to which are attached the serratus magnus and the levator anguli scapulae.
Because of the connections of the serratus magnus with the levator anguli scapulae, some authors consider it as united with the latter.
It is to be noticed that during movements a little more active than the ordinary the levator anguli scapulae, as moreover the other muscles of the neck do, becomes very distinct.
The levator palpebræ was normal, but spasm of the orbicularis held the eye firmly closed.
The levator palpebræ superioris acted very slightly; the right, however, better than the left.
The right eye was partially closed, but could be opened by the levator palpebræ superioris.
It was doubtful in this case whether the ptosis depended on injury to the nerve of supply, or on laceration and fixation of the levator palpebræ superioris.
The forefinger of the left hand is then introduced into the wound, and the resisting fibres of the transverse muscle of the perineum, and of the levator ani, are touched with the edge of the knife directed downwards.
In the healthy state of the urinary organs, when the powers of each correspond, the urine passes without almost any exertion on the part of the patient; the action of the levator ani and abdominal muscles is scarcely required.
Plate 55, lies like the forepart of the levator ani, C C, behind this structure and between it and the anterior ligaments of the bladder.
The anterior fibres of the levator ani muscle embrace the prostate on both its sides.
Cruveilhier as being part of the levator ani muscle.
External pterygoid process lying on the levator and tensor palati muscles.
The prostate is separated from the pudic artery by the levator ani muscle, and from the artery of the bulb, by the deep perinaeal fascia and the muscular fibres enclosed between its two layers.
On the right side, there was a complete paralysis of the superior rectus and a partial paralysis of the inferior rectus and levator palpebrae superioris.
In wounds of the upper lid care should be taken to suture the levator palpebræ, if divided, as otherwise traumatic ptosis may result.
Grafting of part of the superior rectus muscle into the lid to take the place of the levator palpebræ superioris.
The movement of the lid by the levator palpebræ is best estimated by eliminating the action of the occipito-frontalis by holding down the brow and asking the patient to raise the lid.
In sewing up, it is important to reunite the cut edges of the levator ani, or pelvic weakness will result.
This is done for vaginismus due to a pathological spasm of the levator ani and resulting in more or less complete obstruction to coitus.
In the majority of the cases of congenital ptosis the levator palpebræ is completely absent, as shown by the want of upward movement in the lid, and it is for this condition that one of the operations of this type is performed.
The needle is then again carried through the levator palpebræ, palpebral ligament, and orbicularis in the upper part of the wound.
From Los Angeles, Joughin went to Arizona and then to San Juan Capistrano, but was back here again in 1870, opening another shop.
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