The semispinalis cervicis is a major contributor to headaches, especially those in which the pain concentrates at the base of the skull extending up the back of the head. It can also contribute to tingling and burning in the back of the head and scalp.
The adductor magnus muscle can cause groin, pelvic, and thigh pain. The pain ranges from dull annoying aches to sharp, stabbing pain.
Muscle anatomy of the rectus femoris includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The tensor fasciae latae muscle is located toward the front of the hip. The muscle contributes to hip pain and stiffness. It makes straightening the thigh at the hip difficult and painful.
Muscle anatomy of the buccinator includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The buccinator muscle is located in the cheek. It can contribute to pain in the cheek, upper teeth and mouth. The pain in the upper teeth often feels like an abscessed tooth. It can also cause pain while chewing and difficulty swallowing.
Abductor digiti minimi hand muscle contributes to pain on the outside of the hand radiating up into the little finger. Pain can be sharp when moving the little finger. The outside pad of the hand will often have a dull ache.
Muscle anatomy of the abductor digiti minimi hand muscle includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
Muscle anatomy of the extensor digitorum includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The extensor digitorum is located in the back of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the back of the hand and middle finger which sometimes radiates up into the back of the wrist and the back of the forearm. Pain is occasionally felt in the front of the wrist, just below the palm.
The flexor digitorum profundus muscle is found in the front of the forearm. It can contribute to pain and twitching in the four fingers. It can affect one or any combination of the fingers. It can also cause trigger finger, where a finger will lock in a bent position.
Muscle anatomy of flexor digitorum profundus includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The lumbrical muscles of the hand contribute to pain in the back of the hand and the fingers. Pain in the index finger and/or the little finger are most common. Stiffness in the finger joints mimics arthritis pain. Stiffness and pain when opening and closing the hand is also common.
Muscle anatomy of the lumbricals muscles of the hand includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions list agonists and antagonists for each movement.
Muscle anatomy of the adductor pollicis includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
Muscle anatomy of the opponens pollicis includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The flexor digitorum superficialis is located in the front of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the four fingers, the palm, and occasionally the wrist. The muscle is a major contributor to trigger finger.
Muscle anatomy of the flexor digitorum superficialis includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The palmaris longus muscle contributes to pain in the wrist, the palm of the hand, and will sometimes extend up into the forearm.
Muscle anatomy of the palmaris longus includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
Muscle anatomy of the flexor carpi ulnaris includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.
The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the inside (pinky side) of the forearm. It contributes to pain in the wrist, palm of the hand, and the ring and little fingers. Pain is sometimes felt in the elbow.