To adduct is to do the opposite: to bring the body part across the midline, as in reaching your arm across to your opposite leg to grasp the foot in Janu Sirsasana

The fascia of the abdomen also connects the vertebrae, the psoas muscles, and the kidneys to the diaphragm at the muscular insertions. In fact, basically all organs both above and below the diaphragm area are connected to the diaphragm in some way, and thus the act of respiration moves them all.

tuberosity of the humerus and the trochanter of the femur.

you can feel and sometimes see

Each vertebral body has four flattened surfaces, called facets, on the posterior side, which are covered with cartilage to facilitate fluid movement and to protect the bony surfaces.

splits into other structures; the opening for the esophagus; and the opening for the vena cava, which is the vein bringing blood from the lower body to the heart. There are also openings for the passage of nerves and smaller veins.

Bones come in a variety of shapes: long, short, flat, or irregular. For example, the humerus is a long bone, and a tarsal bone is a short one; the ilium is a flat bone, and a vertebra is irregular.

Fascia is another form of connective tissue. The superficial type is just under the skin. The deep fascia holds each muscle and can hold muscle groups as well. It is thin, white, and has a strong cobweb-like look. It also can serve as an anchor for the passage of nerves and blood vessels. After injury, the fascia can become adhered to surrounding t

left. The transverse processes of the vertebral column function similarly. When muscles on one side of the transverse process contract, they help to rotate the vertebral body.