Christy Cael

Weakness, poor mobility, or lack of control of the fibularis longus and other ankle muscles may contribute to injuries such as lateral ankle sprains or chronic conditions such as tendinitis, shin splints, or plantar fasciitis.

Functionally, the spinalis and other erector spinae muscles provide broader stabilization and movement than the deeper transversospinalis group. Together, the erector spinae and transversospinalis groups maintain upright posture of the spine against gravity.

The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a relatively small muscle on the lateral edge of the anterior hip. Learn about this muscle and its placement in the hip, and its interconnectedness with the fascia lata of the thigh.

The carpal tunnel is an anatomical structure located on the anterior wrist where the hand joins the forearm. Learn about the architecture of the fascia and tendons that connect it to the hand.

The tarsal tunnel is an anatomical structure located on the medial side of the ankle where the foot joins the lower leg. Unlike the carpal tunnel of the wrist, the tarsal tunnel is oriented vertically.

The supraspinatus is one of four muscles of the shoulder that make up the rotator cuff. These four muscles surround and function as a unit to stabilize the humeral head. Without the rotator cuff stabilizing this ball-and-socket joint, chaos would ensue.