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This is a reflex of proprioception which helps maintain posture and balance, allowing to keep one's balance with little effort or conscious thought. The patellar reflex is a clinical and classic example of the monosynaptic reflex arc. [3] There is no interneuron in the pathway leading to contraction of the quadriceps muscle.
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The flexor hallucis longus is situated on the fibular side of the leg. It arises from the inferior two-thirds of the posterior surface of the body of the fibula, with the exception of 2.5 cm at its lowest part; from the lower part of the interosseous membrane; from an intermuscular septum between it and the peroneus muscles, laterally, and from the fascia covering the tibialis posterior, medially.
A flamingo-style balance test should be included in mid-life health check-ups, researchers have said after a new study found that people who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds have an ...
The tensor fasciae latae (or tensor fasciæ latæ or, formerly, tensor vaginae femoris) is a muscle of the thigh.Together with the gluteus maximus, it acts on and is continuous with the iliotibial band, which attaches to the tibia.
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A new study out of Penn State suggests that even light activity—like walking or doing chores—can make your brain four years younger. Here's what to know.
For example: if you’re 35 years old, your MHR is 185 BPM (220-35), and 60 to 70 percent of that is 111 to 130 BPM. Vigorous-Intensity Cardio Vigorous-intensity cardio, as the name suggests ...