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LIST OF BODY PART ANTERIO LEG - Coggle Diagram
LIST OF BODY PART ANTERIO LEG
1.Upper Portion of the Leg (Quadriceps)
Quadriceps muscle
Location: The quadriceps are located at the front of the thigh and consist of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.
Function: They are primarily responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.
Massage Techniques: Use effleurage to warm up the muscles, followed by deep kneading and compression to release tension and improve flexibility. Focus on each of the four muscle heads to ensure comprehensive relaxation
Side of the leg
Location: The quadriceps are located at the front of the thigh and consist of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.
Function: They are primarily responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.
Massage Techniques: Use effleurage to warm up the muscles, followed by deep kneading and compression to release tension and improve flexibility. Focus on each of the four muscle heads to ensure comprehensive relaxation
2.Knee Area
Patella (kneecap)
Location: The patella is a small, triangular bone located at the front of the knee.
Function: It protects the knee joint and enhances the leverage of the quadriceps muscles during extension.
Massage Techniques: Use gentle circular motions around the patella to improve circulation and reduce stiffness. Avoid direct pressure on the kneecap itself
Tissue around the knee
Location: This includes the soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons, and bursae surrounding the knee joint.
Function: These tissues support and stabilize the knee.
Massage Techniques: Apply gentle effleurage and kneading to the tissues around the knee to reduce swelling and improve flexibility. Focus on areas of tightness and tenderness.
Tendon around the kneecap
Location: This primarily refers to the patellar tendon that connects the patella to the tibia.
Function: The patellar tendon helps transmit the force generated by the quadriceps to the lower leg.
Massage Techniques: Use gentle friction and stretching to relieve tension in the tendon. Apply ice or cold therapy post-massage to reduce inflammation if necessary.
3.Lower Leg
Shin (Tibialis anterior)
Location: The tibialis anterior muscle runs along the front of the shin.
Function: It is responsible for dorsiflexing and inverting the foot.
Massage Techniques: Use deep effleurage and friction along the shin to relieve tension and reduce pain. Be careful with the pressure to avoid discomfort.
Ankle
Location: The ankle joint connects the lower leg to the foot.
Function: It allows for the movements of dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion.
Massage Techniques: Apply gentle mobilization and circular friction to the ankle joint to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
Ankle joint
Location: The complex joint between the tibia, fibula, and talus.
Function: Provides stability and mobility to the foot.
Massage Techniques: Use gentle stretching and mobilization techniques to enhance flexibility and reduce tension.
Top of the foot (Dorsal side)
Location: The upper surface of the foot.
Function: It contains tendons and ligaments that control foot movements.
Massage Techniques: Apply gentle effleurage and kneading to the top of the foot to relieve tension and improve circulation.
Plantar side of the foot
Location: The sole of the foot.
Function: It supports the body's weight and aids in movement.
Massage Techniques: Use deep pressure and rolling techniques to release tension in the plantar fascia. Focus on any areas of tightness or pain, often associated with plantar fasciitis.
4.Foot and Toes
Ankles
Location: The area around the ankle joint.
Function: Provides support and mobility to the foot.
Massage Techniques: Use circular motions and gentle stretching to improve flexibility and reduce tension.
Toes
Location: The digits of the foot.
Function: They aid in balance and movement.
Massage Techniques: Apply gentle traction and kneading to each toe to relieve tension and improve flexibility.
Trigger points along the shin
Location: Specific points along the shin where tension and pain can be concentrated.
Function: These points can cause referred pain and tightness.
Massage Techniques: Use focused pressure and friction on trigger points to release tension and reduce referred pain. Be mindful of the pressure applied to avoid causing discomfort.