Overview : The vulva is a part of the female reproductive system and is also part of the external genitalia. The vulva consists of labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, clitoris, vestibular bulb, vulval vestibule, urinary meatus the vaginal opening, hymen, and Bartholin's glands. other parts of the vulva include sebaceous glands, urogenital triangle, and pudendal cleft. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva and vulva including the entrance to the vagina. Vulva goes through changes during childhood, puberty, menopause, and post-menopause. Structure: A) Mons pubis: it is present in both sexes and act as a cushion during sexual intercourse and is more pronounced in female. the mons pubis is a soft fatty tissue at the front of the vulva in the pubic region covering the pubic bone. the lower part of the mons pubis is divided by a fissure called pudendal cleft. it separates mons pubis and labia majora, the mons pubis, and labia majora get covered by pubic hair at pu...
Subacromial/Shoulder impingement syndrome - symptoms | diagnosis | treatment overview subacromial/shoulder impingement syndrome also known as the swimmer's shoulder is an inflammation of the muscles in the shoulder area. The condition is commonly seen in active people and risk increases with age. It is one of the most commonly seen conditions in outpatient clinics and is related to muscle strength imbalances, rotator cuff tear, and poor scapula control. Pain, instability, and weakness with loss of range of motion are common presenting complaints. With any shoulder problem, it is important to inquire about the patient's occupation, recreational activities, and hand dominance as it helps to understand how it affected the quality of life of a patient. For eg., an athlete can complain of pain with mild impingement while an elderly even with full-thickness rotator cuff tear can have no symptoms. shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the most common causes of shoulder p...