Stimulated by Pinheiro et al and Yi et al 2026.[1,2] Image retrieved by ChatGPT 5.2, but of unknown origin. MSK – musculoskeletalIF – impact factorMRI – magnetic resonance imaging – key to acronyms This week I have chosen a couple of recent anatomical papers that examine innervation patterns in the two lower limb muscles named … Continue reading Gluteus medius and soleus – innervation patterns 2026
…in teres minor and other SG muscles. Stimulated by Yi et al 2023.[1] Photo by Shakibuzzaman Khan Chowdhury on Unsplash. SG – shoulder girdleTrP – trigger point (referring to a myofascial trigger point)SG – shoulder girdleTrP – trigger point (referring to a myofascial trigger point)EPZ – endplate zone (the area of a muscle where motor … Continue reading Where to needle – part 3
…in infraspinatus and other muscles. Stimulated by Lee et al 2023.[1] Possible TrP locations in the infraspinatus muscle based on the frequency of finding EPZs. Yellow indicates the presence of EPZs in 90% to 100% of individuals. Green indicates the presence of EPZs in 50% to 80% of individuals. This is based on data from … Continue reading Where to needle 2023
...in two tricky muscles! Inspired by Yi et al & Lee et al 2022.[1,2] Drawing by MC to illustrate the 3 different sets of fibres making up QL (left) and the just the costotransverse fibres (right).Screenshot from the BMAS Points Resource (QL) with QL fibres and their attachments drawn in over the image. SR – … Continue reading Where to needle 2022
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