There is dorsiflexion at the ankle-joint, and if an attempt is made to flex the foot towards the sole, the extensor tendons stand out prominently.
Note relation of neck of femur to tendons of obturator and gemelli, "Dislocation below the tendon" (diagrammatic).
The extensor tendons on the dorsum are displaced medially.
Considerable improvement may be brought about by lengthening the tendons of the shortened muscles.
The tendons around the joint are stretched or torn.
Note relation of neck of femur to tendons of obturator internus and gemelli (diagrammatic).
When the eversion is more pronounced, the sole looks laterally and the tendonsof the peronei stand out in relief.
The flexor and extensor tendons and the sesamoid bones are displaced laterally.
There is usually some effusion into the sheaths of the tendons passing over the joint, and in some cases on moving the fingers a peculiar creaking, which may simulate crepitus, can be elicited.
In paralysis of the calf muscles alone, the tendons of the peronei or flexor digitorum longus may be divided and stitched to the calcaneus, to take the place of the tendo Achillis.
The capsule of the joint is materially strengthened in its upper and back parts by the tendons of the supra- and infra-spinatus and teres minor muscles; while it is weakest below and in front, between the subscapularis and teres major tendons.
The tendons passing in relation to the knee, ankle, and wrist add to the stability of these joints.
The shoulder is the typical example of a joint depending for its security chiefly upon the muscles and tendonspassing over it, and hence the frequency with which it is dislocated when the muscles are taken unawares.
The uncommonly long fingers were attached by enormous tendons which still had pieces of skin hanging to them in places.
He cut gently, carefully, severing al the tendonswith this blade that was sharp as a razor.
The {417} explanation of this is not difficult if one traces the relation between the tendons that run around the arch to the big toe.
Now, if the flexor tendons are cut and the toe straightened the atrophic extensor muscles will not hold it in that position, and when the flexors grow together the old condition will reassert itself.
The mechanics of the support of the body are sadly interfered with when the arch yields, for bones are pushed out of place and ligaments and tendons are lengthened in order that the foot may accommodate itself to the new conditions.
This overstretches especially the flexer tendons which run underneath the arch, produces bunions, and gives occasion for the development of corns.
All of them have a tendency to bend the toes, and as this action is constant, gradually the tendons of the extensors become over-stretched and these muscles are not capable of exerting their full force in overcoming the action of the flexors.
We may get a sense of numbness that proceeds up along the tendons that lead to it.
The pressure upon the tendonsof the flexor longus digitorum pedis causes the smaller toes to bend somewhat, and this gives rise to projecting angular points on which corns readily form.
The yielding of the arch lengthens the foot and puts the tendons of all the flexors on the stretch.
Some of the pains produced by yielding of the arch are in the ankle, some are in the calf, some in the tissues around the knee, and some even in the muscles and tendonsabove the knee.
Some people have special muscular faculties, as, for instance, the power to displace certain tendons and bring them back with a snap which makes a distinct sound.
In dislocations generally, and displacement of cartilage, tendons &c.
Joints stiff and weak from sprains, including displacement of tendons and partial luxation.
In the first three baths the galvanic current was employed exclusively, the muscles and tendons being in too tender a condition to bear the contractions induced by the faradic current.
The flexor tendons of the fingers of both hands were more or less contracted, the result of previous rheumatic attacks.
In the hand the tendons which close the fingers are the same length as the line of the bones, and this permits him to open the fingers to a straight line, which the chimpanzee cannot do.
The tendons in the sole of the foot are equal in length to the line of the bones, and the digits of the foot can be straightened, but both members are inclined to curve into an arch in the line of the first and second digits.
She saw Gratton crawl to his feet; his hand went out to the table to draw himself up; it found one of the heavy bronze book-ends; the fingers gripped it so that the tendons stood out like cords.
The giving way of the arches may be due to weakness of the muscles, tendonsor ligaments--probably of all three.
Some of these have been completely cured, even when the tendons or cords which were contracted were going to be cut by medical advice.
There is a way of manipulating the muscles and tendons that in most cases renders it unnecessary to use much force, therefore the inexperienced should never draw forcibly.
The term "clean legs" signifies that the limbs are not only sound, but are also free from any fulness, which would more or less obscure the contour of the bones, tendons and ligaments.
Also she must not try to pull him up suddenly, but always gradually, in order that he may not strain the ligaments or tendons of his legs.
There's a spot in the leg where the tendons come together, and the trick is to pass that hosshair in between the tendons and trim off the ends just long enough so's you can find 'em again.
I only saw one case of a man who had been so punished, but many are those who have the tendons of arms and legs cut--a favourite punishment which gives the most dreadfully painful appearance to those who have undergone it.
Hannibal bent over it and with his sword began to hew the robust neck, obliged to strike many blows to sever the network of corded tendons and stubborn muscles, which seemed to blunt the edge of the blade.
Behind or superficial to this are placed the two strong tendons of the flexor muscles, the most superficial, or flexor perforatus (8) dividing to allow the other to pass through, and then inserted into the middle phalanx.
Other causes are injury to tendons or ligaments, bruised joints, blows, calking, or picking up a nail.
In more serious cases resulting from sprains, the vacant space between the back tendons and the suspensory ligament may also become filled with fluids.
Irritation of the hock joint tends to develop an extra large quantity of joint oil, and the hock is less protected by tendons where a Thoroughpin or Bog Spavin occurs--hence those puffy swellings are filled with joint oil and are connected.
A high-heeled shoe is often valuable in relieving tendons of their tension.
If the felon is on the little finger or thumb the inflammation is likely to extend down into the palm of the hand, and from thence into the arm along the course of the tendons or sinews of the muscles.
The nearest corresponding case is that of the remains of Moas in New Zealand, whose feathers, dried skin, and tendons are known.
The sleep is disturbed, the child often waking with a start, while there is occasional twitching of the muscles of its face, or of the tendons of its wrist.
The poor creature had literally put its foot in it some time before, and had worn the painful appendage till the skin beneath was destroyed and the tendons weakened, which led to its being eventually caught.
Tendons of animals make excellent glue, and can be easily split up into sewing thread.
Now this hardness proceeds from tension, precisely as when the forearm is grasped, its tendons are perceived to become tense and resilient when the fingers are moved.
A few spots now appear on each arm near the insertion of the inferior tendons of the biceps muscles.
The doctor said he would not dare to lance the swelling as the tendons and arteries lay so near that such an operation would be dangerous.
My eyes would roll back in my head, I would froth at the mouth, the tendons of my jaws would draw, causing me to bite my cheeks until the blood ran from my mouth, and I would become unconscious.
Having proceeded so far as to get the bird generally formed, the wings are next adjusted; this also is frequently difficult, owing to the stiffness of the tendons and want of proper attention in skinning and drying them at first.
The tendons are extracted by means of a longitudinal incision made behind the tarsus.
Tendons are long cords, of a substance similar in its nature to cartilage, by which the muscles are attached to the bones.
Why are tendons used to attach the muscles to the bones?
Because the muscles at the back of the arm, whose tendons are attached to the back of the fingers, contract and restore them to their former position.
The knee cap, showing its relation to the other bones, and the manner in which it is enclosed by the tendons seen at Fig.
One of the ligaments which bind the tendons and the bones of the ankle.
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