Obturator foramen is a large oval or triangular opening in hip bone. Formed by pubis and ischium margins. Closed by obturator membrane except for small passage for vessels and nerve
Sports medicine deals with physical fitness and sports-related injuries. Specialty emerged in late 20th century, first established in Italy in 1958. Now recognized as medical specialty in over 50 countries
Prolotherapy is an injection-based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Term coined by George S. Hackett in 1956 for regenerating cellular tissue. Concept dates back to Roman times with hot needle treatment
Yellow ligaments connect ventral parts of adjacent vertebrae's laminae. Begin at axis-3rd cervical vertebra junction and end at 5th lumbar-sacrum junction. Thinnest between C1 and C2, thickest in lumbar region. Each ligament consists of two lateral portions extending to spinous process
The human skeleton consists of 206 bones and various connective tissues. The skeletal system is divided into axial and appendicular sections. The appendicular skeleton comprises limbs and their attachments to the trunk
Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. Developed in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer. Requires undergraduate education followed by D.C. degree and licensing