8/31/2023 0 Comments Draftsight alternative unitsystemTyler Thompson, VP of Operations for Young Industries. “DraftSight is an indispensable tool in our tool belt, says J. And, because DraftSight is so intuitive and similar to AutoCAD, engineers can learn it in a day or two. The move to DraftSight Enterprise has also improved the company’s drawing management function because DraftSight is fully compatible with SOLIDWORKS PDM. This accessibility helps accelerate proposal development, which saves both time and money. Minor modifications can take about 15 minutes in DraftSight versus days of work remodeling an old 2D drawing in SOLIDWORKS.ĭraftSight also enables Young Industries to manage its collection of 2D legacy data and library of 2D drawings more effectively. For example, a customer’s DWG/DXF file is much easier to manipulate in DraftSight Enterprise. Plus, DraftSight directly integrates with SOLIDWORKS PDM, which the company also deploys.Įliminating the translation from 2D to 3D saves engineers time and effort. DraftSight ®Enterprise from Dassault Systèmes was chosen because the software is easy to maintain and support, and it included the needed features at a better price. When Young Industries decided to look for an alternative 2D design solution, they evaluated the available 2D design packages. ![]() The company used MountainTop ® 2D design software until it experienced both hardware and software failure. However, specific tasks, such as modifying legacy drawings, creating simple layouts, and developing P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), are better addressed with 2D design tools. The majority of Young Industries’ design and engineering work, including all new designs, is done in 3D using SOLIDWORKS® software. The engineering staff regularly evaluates better methods to develop, design, and manufacture custom-designed equipment for handling dry bulk materials in the chemical, petrochemical, ceramics, and coatings industries. All you have to do is change the Angle Units.Young Industries, Inc., has manufactured conveying systems and related components since 1947 and holds many patents for problem-solving equipment. You can work with Angles in different unit like Grads and Radians in Draftsight. Then you can decide to Display Polar Guide at specific angle(s) or change the Incremental angles for Polar guide display. You can as well activate the angle tracking by right clicking on POLAR > Settings… Make sure to activate the POLAR mode for this feature to work while drawing. Right click on the Drawing window, and click on Options…Īnd change the number highlighted on the image above to 20 in order to tell Draftsight that you want to be able to draw Line inclined with 20 degrees with no hassle and all you will need to indicate then is the distance of the line you are drawing while drawing the line. ![]() You can tell Draftsight to help you draw lines with 20 degrees angle by changing the reference angle in your Settings. Let say, you are working on a project where you need to draw many inclined Lines with an angle of 20 degrees for example. type Unit System > Base Angle and Polar tracking.The Line of 2.0 of length is vertical, meaning it forms 90 degrees with the zero degree angle. That being said, if we want to draw the figure above, to find the inclination angle of the oblique line from the zero degree angle, we will do 90-49 which is 41 degrees. Do you remember the trigonometric circle? it comes all down to the same thing.īy default, the zero angle is the same with the zero Angle on a trigonometric circle. There is a 0 degree angle reference in Draftsight, and you are free to set it to be wherever you want. How do you get this done in Draftsight? 1. On the figure above, we have two lines of length 2.0 and 4.6 and the angle between them is 49 degrees.
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8/31/2023 0 Comments Handbrake 32 bit vs 64 bit![]() Fixed optical disc drives on the source selection pane not scanning correctly (#4771).Fixed a potential graphical interface hang when stopping the queue (#4782).Fixed issues upgrading presets from older versions (#4820).Fixed quality slider not allowing negative values for encoders supporting them.Fixed building with -Werror=format-security by adding missing format strings where needed.Fixed a potential crash when canceling an Intel QSV encode (#4341).Fixed (partially) Intel QSV hardware detection (#4768).Fixed translations missing updates as part of 1.6.0 (#4790).Fixed behavior of quality slider when changing encoders.Fixed inability to name external subtitles tracks using -subname.Fixed a potential decoder issue that could cause desync with audio (#4788, #4789).Video Filters: Deinterlacing, Decomb, Denoise, Detelecine, Deblock, Grayscale, Cropping and scaling.Constant Quality or Average Bitrate Video Encoding.Subtitles (VobSub, Closed Captions CEA-608, SSA, SRT). ![]() Audio Pass-thru: AC-3, E-AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, TrueHD, AAC and MP3 tracks.Audio Encoders: AAC / HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, or Vorbis.Video Encoders: H.265 (x265 and QuickSync), H.264(x264 and QuickSync), H.265 MPEG-4 and MPEG-2, VP8, VP9 and Theora.Handbrake can process most common multimedia files and any DVD or Blu Ray sources that do not contain any kind of copy protection. For those that want more choice, tweak many basic and advanced options to improve your encodes. Get started with HandBrake in seconds by choosing a profile optimised for your device, or choose a universal profile for standard or high quality conversions. HandBrake's hardware video encoders also benefit from modern GPU hardware. HandBrake's software video encoders, video filters, audio encoders, and other processes benefit from fast CPU and memory. It does not work with video files employing Digital Rights Management (DRM). HandBrake does not defeat or circumvent copy protection of any kind. HandBrake uses FFmpeg under the hood and generally can open whatever FFmpeg will, in addition to disc-based formats like DVD and Blu-ray. One of HandBrake's strengths is its ability to open a wide variety of video formats. Also, Handbrake only offers MKV and MP4 output, while FFmpeg supports many video output formats. Another difference is that Handbrake supports DVD and Blu-Ray video as input, while FFmpeg does not. In fact, Handbrake uses FFmpeg internally for conversion. The difference is that Handbrake uses a GUI (graphical user interface) to convert media files, while FFmpeg uses the command line to encode or decode video files. Is Handbrake better than FFmpeg?īoth HandBrake and FFmpeg are free and open source, both are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and both can convert video files. ![]() Yes, HandBrake can compress any 4K video to reduce video size, while converting the video format at the same time. Yes, HandBrake can rip any DVD or Blu-Ray discs that are not copy protected. HandBrake can crop and resize videos as well as restore old and low-quality videos, but for more powerful editing tools you can try DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut or VSDC Free Video Editor, which are great free options. HandBrake is a cross-platform application, available for Windows, Mac and Linux. HandBrake is a free and open source tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. 8/31/2023 0 Comments Luminar technologies ipo![]() The company has six main milestones it will use to measure success in 2021: pushing Iris into C sample production, at least three "major program wins," the alpha release of Sentinel, growing the year-end forward-looking order booking by at least 40%, and ending the year with more cash than at the start (Luminar raised $154M in warrants in Q1). As part of the tie-up, Luminar is setting up an office in Shanghai to work alongside SAIC Motor, which will provide local engineering and product resources. The parties' have a long-term goal of widespread integration across all vehicle lines. Last week, Luminar partnered with Chinese automotive giant SAIC to integrate its lidar and software technology into the new production R brand EV line launching next year. Volvo vehicles will be the first to launch with Sentinel, but the solution will also be available a-la-carte to other OEMs. Luminar developed Sentinel with Zenseact, a Volvo subsidiary. Sentinel will include perception software, controls and planning software, Iris lidar, and other ecosystem components. Two weeks ago, Luminar transitioned into a full-stack autonomous vehicle company with the Sentinel autonomous system for series production. Iris lidars are currently on some customer vehicles going through the data collection and development process.Ĭompared to Luminar's prior-gen Hydra lidar, Iris is said to offer better ranging performance with a max range of 500 meters and better ability to see dark objects "very clearly" at 250 meters. ![]() ![]() Luminar has successfully completed engineering validation testing from the Iris B samples and is now moving into the final stages of B sample production before launching C samples later this year. Image source: Luminar business update presentation slide. The company ended the year with $486M in cash on hand, which Luminar says is sufficient to cover costs for its Iris launch and program wins. Luminar met its upwardly revised year-end forward-looking order book projection target of $1.3B, which only included production programs and not commitments or value associated with other customer engagements. The latter might have a limited lifecycle as Intel works on an in-house sensor system, but it's unlikely that Mobileye would ink the deal if an in-house solution was close to happening. The company also added Daimler Truck as a partner on the trucking/logistics vertical and partnered with Intel's Mobileye on the robo-taxi vertical. Luminar signed the series production deal with Volvo last year. Iris contains next-generation custom laser, receiver, scanning, and chips for a sensing platform meant for automotive series production. Last year, Luminar entered the B Sample phase for its Iris technology, shipping the first units to lead series production partner Volvo Cars. LAZR shares are up 190% since the December debut. Luminar shares ended up closing out the week up nearly 12%. ![]() Last week, Luminar provided a business update that included preliminary 2020 results, a 2021 forecast, and a business update presentation that included milestones for success for this year. Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ: LAZR) went public last December through a SPAC merger with Gores Metropoulos and walked away with about $590M in gross proceeds and what remains as the highest valuation among the top lidar companies. 8/31/2023 0 Comments Coincheck stock market![]() In Japan they don’t really want a wholesale clampdown. “Japan is one of the most pro-crypto trading countries, among the G-20. “What’s the lasting impact? It’s hard to tell,” said Marc Ostwald, global strategist at ADM Investor Services International in London. As a result, Coincheck falls under the supervision of the agency, an official said.Ĭryptocurrency exchanges, many of which operate with little to no regulation, have suffered a spate of outages and hacks amid the trading boom that propelled bitcoin and its peers to record highs last year. At that time, the theft of bitcoin was estimated at about $450m, though the figure was revised down later.Ĭoincheck had applied with the agency for a license as an exchange, and was able to continue operating under the FSA’s rules while awaiting a decision. In Japan, one of the world's biggest markets for cryptocurrencies, policymakers have introduced a licensing system to increase oversight of local venues, seeking to avoid a repeat of the Mt Gox exchange collapse that roiled cryptocurrency markets worldwide in 2014. If they continue to 'trade' the same way knowing the murky nature of this market, they're gambling." "The 'investors' that did not do due diligence and take time to understand what they're trading in, both venue and subject matter, face unhedgeable risks. "Caveat emptor," said Yvonne Zhang, who had spoken on a panel on the future of cryptocurrencies at an Association of Futures Markets conference in Bangkok on Friday. Bitcoin dropped about 2 per cent and Ripple retreated 8.4 per cent, according to prices available on Bloomberg. NEM, the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell 9.4 per cent to 85 cents as of 1.47am New York time, according to Coinmarketcap. "We are looking into the facts surrounding Coincheck," Japan's Financial Services Agency said in a statement. The disappearance likely ranks among the biggest losses or thefts of investor assets since the advent of digital currencies with the launch of bitcoin in 2009. SPACs are publicly listed shell companies that carry out IPOs to raise funds for acquiring a private entity at a later date.One of Japan's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges said that about $400 million in NEM tokens were lost after the coins were sent "illicitly" outside the venue, spooking investors in a country that is still wary of digital-token exchanges four years after the collapse of Mt Gox.Īfter hours of speculation, Coincheck co-founder Yusuke Otsuka said during a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange that the company did not know how the 500 million tokens went missing, but the firm is working to ensure the safety of all client assets. Coincheck said earlier it had suspended all withdrawals, halted trading in all tokens except bitcoin, and stopped deposits into NEM coins. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. ![]() The combined entity, to be named Coincheck Group NV, will be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "CNCK". ![]() As per the deal, existing Coincheck investors are eligible to receive up to 50 million shares based on future stock price performance. Monex will have pro-forma ownership of about 82% of the combined company after the merger, excluding warrants and earn-outs. It was acquired later that year for about $34 million by Japanese online brokerage Monex Group Inc (8698.T), which had said then that it planned to launch an initial public offering of Coincheck. ![]() The company was at the center of a $530 million digital money heist in 2018 that prompted tighter regulatory scrutiny and calls for an improvement in risk management infrastructure of crypto exchanges. Tokyo-based Coincheck operates a marketplace for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and an exchange for digital assets such as non-fungible tokens. The deal would provide proceeds of $237 million to the combined company from the cash held in the special-purpose acquisition company's (SPAC) trust, assuming there are no redemptions. March 22 (Reuters) - Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck Inc said on Tuesday it would go public in the United States by merging with blank-check firm Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV Inc (THCP.O) in a $1.25 billion deal. 8/31/2023 0 Comments Trex furniture chaise lounge guide![]() To suit different decor preferences, we also made sure the patio chairs in our lineup are attractive, with aesthetically pleasing choices to suit a range of tastes. Since patio chairs can span a wide range of seating styles, we included several options for outfitting a porch or garden, from outdoor dining chairs to cozy lawn chairs. The picks on our list are also made of durable materials that are easy to clean and are weather- and fade-resistant. We chose chairs that are highly rated for comfort. The best patio chairs can last upwards of a decade, which means it’s important to find a comfortable, high-quality, and nice-looking option-it should be around for a while! The top patio chairs share the same traits as the best outdoor furniture, and we judged them on similar criteria. Photo: How We Chose the Best Patio Chairs BEST WEIGHT CAPACITY: Highwood Lehigh Garden Chair.BEST FOR WEATHER: Keter Rio 3-Piece Patio Seating Set.BEST ROCKING: Adams USA Big Easy Stacking Rocking Chair.BEST DINING: Titimo 5-Piece Cast-Aluminum Outdoor Dining Set.BEST ZERO-GRAVITY: Best Choice Products Set of 2 Zero-Gravity Chairs.BEST ADIRONDACK: Polywood Classic Folding Adirondack Chair.BEST LOUNGE: Lokatse Home 3-Piece Metal Chaise Lounge Set.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Devoko 3-Piece Wicker Patio Furniture Set.BEST OVERALL: Pamapic 5-Piece Wicker Patio Seats With Ottomans.Consider the best patio chairs ahead to get a better idea of what’s on the market today in a host of popular categories. Patio chairs come in several different types, materials, designs, and color patterns, so keep these factors and features in mind when shopping for outdoor chairs that will truly suit your lifestyle and setting. ![]() Key to this pleasure are quality, comfortable patio chairs that help create an inviting area for morning coffee, casual meals, and small get-togethers with family and friends. Regardless of the season, there are few things more refreshing and relaxing than enjoying the outdoor space of your backyard, deck, or patio. 8/30/2023 0 Comments Drinking straight whiskey![]() WhistlePig recommends drinking this on the rocks or in a highball. “Think magnifying glass, but on a slightly larger scale.”) This is an easy-drinking, 86-proof whiskey that is sweeter than classic WhistlePig rye on the palate, with notes of butterscotch, coconut, vanilla, caramel, maple syrup, and banana pudding. For WhistlePig’s solara aging, the whiskey is matured in barrels with different toast and char levels, including some that were toasted by the sun (“We harnessed the heat of the sun to spark the fire,” said distiller Mitch Mahar. A common misconception is that single malt Scotch comes from one batch and is never blended. The blend is “solara” aged, according to the brand, which is a play on the solera aging that is typically done with sherry. What Does Single Malt Mean Single malt is a term used to describe Scotch whisky made in a single Scottish distillery from 100 malted barley. This is a blend of rye whiskey produced in-house and sourced from Canada and wheat whiskey also sourced from Canada. The new SummerStock whiskey is not like the typical rye whiskey you might expect from WhistlePig, which sources most of its liquid from Canada and Indiana while also producing its own for its FarmStock series. How to Make a Growing Old, the Rule-Breaking Cocktail That Negroni Fans Will Love ![]() This New Coffee-Infused Tequila Liqueur Listens to Mozart While It’s Made A few notable winners you’ll want to pay attention to. Some of the best whisky to drink straight is the Redbreast 12 Year for Irish Whiskey, Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon for those who are a fan of the style, and the Compass Box Great King Street (Artist’s Blend) for those who are Scotch lovers. Additionally, the American Cancer Society cites alcohol consumption as a risk factor for the development of cancer, attributing 6% of cancers and 4% of cancer-related deaths to preventable alcohol consumption.Inside Iggy’s, Nashville’s Hottest Opening of the Summer The SFWSC named its winners just a few days ago, including the best rum, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, Scotch, and whiskey around the world. "There is an abundance of this acid in soft fruits" - a much safer source of ellagic acid. First it indicates that whiskey must be distilled from fermented grain to no more than 95 ABV. It is also possible that you are just not a concentrated alcohol person. Straight Whiskey Defined The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau, or TTB, builds out all of its specifications from a starting definition of whiskey. Over time you will get used to it and the burning sensation will be smaller. ![]() Lesley Walker of Cancer Research UK, advise against thinking of whiskey as a cancer preventative. "Ellagic acid is a powerful antioxidant, but that does not mean it is necessary to hit the bottle," Dr. ago Well first of all try drinking it slower and having smaller sips (not shots). Meds News concurs, explaining that ellagic acid fights free radicals and can stop them from regrowing. Nevertheless, other health experts, including Dr. Jim Swan seems to have been making when he told the 2005 EuroMedLab conference in Glasgow, Scotland: "Whisky can protect you from cancer and science proves it" (via Telegraph). Since whiskey has anti-inflammatory properties owing to its ellagic acid content, it stands to reason that to the extent that the ellagic acid in whiskey reduces inflammation, it also reduces oxidative stress, which, in turn, decreases the risk of tumor growth and other consequences of DNA damage. 8/30/2023 0 Comments Ranmaru basara![]() In 1569, Luis gave a glass flask of konpeitō as a gift to Nobunaga in order to obtain a permit for Christianity mission work. The konpeitō (prickly candy) Nobunaga "pays" Ranmaru with for his services were most likely given to him by Luis Frois, a Portuguese missionary.He appears in Katsuie Shibata's anime flashback, thowing his arms around Katsuie in a loving embrace. Ranmaru has a cameo in Sengoku BASARA 4.Cathy is probably best known for providing the voice of Spike the Dragon on My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Ranmaru's seiyuu is Hiroki Shimowada, while his voice actor in English is Cathy Weseluck.It fires down in an arc in front of Ranmaru. A great special move for avoiding attacks while also attacking lots of enemies. The more the player presses the special attack button, the longer he hangs in the air and fires arrows. Meteor Shower - Ranmaru leaps into the air and fires a constant rain of arrows on foes.Hurricane Chaser - Ranmaru slowly pulls back his bow and fires four massive rocket-like arrows that explode on impact and damage all enemies in the vicinity.This is a great long-range attack to kill mace wielders, shield soldiers, pole wielders, flying bombers and slow enemies. Raiden's Rage - Ranmaru launches an arrow into the sky that brings down a lightning bolt at a distance directly in front of him.Cloudburst - Ranmaru dives under enemies, smacks them into the air and then fires arrows up at them.It gives Ranmaru very good attack and defense bonuses according to his level. This humorous looking rainbow sprinkle-covered weapon is surprisingly effective. It also deals bonus lightning damage on each hit. Wild Crane has the best attack power of any of Ranmaru's bows and it doesn't suffer from low defense. Wild Crane - this is in every way a better version of Blue Raiden.However, it is a "prime" weapon, meaning it adds an extra hit to the player's combo display every time Ranmaru hits a "primed" target. He is occasionally portrayed as a woman, for instance in the stage play and anime series Nobunaga the Fool and the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Gaim. Demon Wedge - this bow has a great defense bonus, but only mediocre attack power. Sengoku Basara, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege and Pokémon Conquest.It also deals additional lightning damage to enemies. It has a high attack power, but weak defense. Blue Raiden - a longbow imbued with lightning magic.Eagle Sting - this is a better bow than Tanglevine, with modest attack and defense power.Tanglevine - this longbow has a weak attack and defense.It is shown in Ranmaru's Devil Kings ending that Nobunaga pays him with three konpeitō (sugar candy), one of which he cheerfully throws into the air and catches in his mouth.Īn early casualty in the series, after being murdered by Oichi, Ranmaru has since been replaced by Tsuruhime. Ranmaru will do anything for Nobunaga (who obviously takes advantage of him), even help him conquer Japan. Ranmaru Mori is portrayed in Devil Kings and Sengoku BASARA 2 as a young purple-clad boy just on the verge of his teenage years. 8/30/2023 0 Comments 2021 cadillac crossover![]() XT5 Towing CapacityĪ properly equipped XT5 can tow up to 3,500 pounds. There are better choices in the class if you're looking for an athletic SUV, but the XT5 feels composed around turns, and the available Sport trim has a few performance enhancements, such as steering assist and an adaptive suspension. This Cadillac rides comfortably over smooth roads, but ride quality drops off noticeably when you drive over streets that have fallen into disrepair. Opt for the V6, and gas mileage checks in at 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. With the base engine and front-wheel drive, this Caddy gets 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Not many vehicles in the luxury midsize SUV class can match the XT5's fuel economy ratings. Other available features: a sunroof and tri-zone automatic climate controlįor more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?.Additional standard features: dual-zone automatic climate control and remote start.Available infotainment features: wireless device charging, navigation, a 14-speaker Bose audio system, and a rear-seat entertainment system.Standard infotainment features: an 8-inch touch screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, USB ports, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.Additionally, most rivals have larger touch screens than the XT5’s. However, the system can be slow to respond to inputs, and sun glare can make it hard to see the display. ![]() The CUE infotainment system and its controls, which include a rotary knob and secondary buttons, are user-friendly. XT5 Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation What's more, many rivals have superior fit and finish. Some critics say the overall styling seems a bit scattershot, as if there's no clear plan. The XT5 doesn’t quite meet class standards when it comes to the cabin’s design and materials quality. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this LATCH system the second-highest rating of Acceptable for ease of use. The tether anchors could be confused for other hardware, and the lower anchors may be set too deeply in the seats. There are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the XT5’s rear outboard seats, and the rear middle seat has an upper tether anchor. However, taller passengers may want to avoid the rear seats because headroom is tight, especially when the SUV is equipped with a sunroof. The seats are comfortable, and legroom is good throughout the cabin. While some luxury midsize SUVs are three-row affairs, the XT5 seats five people across two rows. Fold those seats down, and capacity expands to 63 cubic feet. You get 30.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. The Lincoln has a slightly better predicted reliability score than the Cadillac, along with a more upscale cabin and an easier-to-use infotainment system, giving it a leg up in this comparison.Ĭompare the XT5, MDX, and Nautilus » XT5 Interior: Solid but not Spectacular XT5 Cargo SpaceĬargo capacity in this Cadillac is typical for the class. Both models offer lots of features, good fuel economy, and comfortable rides, but both also have lackluster handling. These SUVs have some things in common, good and bad. The Lincoln Nautilus is the rare class rival that has a lower MSRP than the XT5. Here are the key changes for the Cadillac XT5 over the past few years: There aren't any major updates to the 2021 Cadillac XT5, which means it's basically the same as the 2020 XT5. 2021 Cadillac XT5: What's the Difference? Ĭompare the XT5, GLE, and Aviator » 2020 vs. You may be tempted by this Caddy’s low price tag, but you’re better off spending a little more money for one of several higher-ranked rivals, including the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Lincoln Aviator, or the BMW X5. To keep them that way, our editorial staff doesn’t accept expensive gifts or trips from automakers, and a third party handles all the advertising on our site. News Best Cars has been ranking vehicles since 2007, and our team has more than 75 years of combined experience in the automotive industry. This 2021 XT5 review incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2017. Instead, we combine the findings of professional test drivers with data such as reliability and safety scores to give you a complete overview of every vehicle we rank. We don’t base our car reviews on our personal opinions. Why You Can Trust Us: 35 Reviews Analyzed It's also worth noting that even in the XT5's strong areas, it still isn't a class leader. Its interior quality is underwhelming for a luxury SUV, as is its ride quality. ![]() The cabin looks good, and there's ample passenger and cargo space. It has capable powertrains, good fuel economy ratings, and decent handling. Yes, the Cadillac XT5 is a good luxury midsize SUV. 2021 Cadillac XT5 Overview Is the Cadillac XT5 a Good SUV? 8/30/2023 0 Comments Leg compartment muscles![]() Supports the medial arch of the foot during walking.īlood supply: posterior tibial artery Figure 5. Insertion: tuberosity of navicular and adjacent region of the medial cuneiformĪction: inversion and plantarflexion of the foot. Origin: interosseous membrane and posterior surfaces of the tibia and fibula If normal, the tendon should be visible and can be palpated posterior to the medial malleolus. To test tibialis posterior, invert the foot against resistance in slight plantarflexion. Whilst this muscle is involved with inversion and plantarflexion of the foot, its main function is to support the medial arch of the foot. Located between flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior is the deepest muscle in the posterior compartment. Insertion: posterior surface of the proximal tibiaĪction: unlocks the knee joint by laterally rotating the femur on the fixed tibia as well as stabilising the knee jointīlood supply: genicular branches from the popliteal artery Figure 4. Origin: lateral femoral condyle and lateral meniscus It does this by rotating the femur laterally 5 o to release the knee from its locked position allowing flexion to occur. The main function of popliteus is to unlock the knee. Popliteus is a flat triangular-shaped muscle that forms part of the floor of the popliteal fossa. Popliteus is the only muscle to act on the knee whereas the others act on the foot and toes. There are four muscles which make up the deep group of the posterior compartment: popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus and posterior tibialis. Origin: inferior part of the lateral supracondylar line of femur and oblique popliteal ligament of kneeīlood supply: sural arteries (branches from the popliteal artery) Figure 3. The muscle is also absent in approximately 10% of people. to perform a tendon repair in hand surgery) without causing disability. Its involvement in foot plantarflexion or knee flexion is insignificant and as a result, the plantaris tendon can be removed for grafting (e.g. Plantaris is a small muscle with a short belly and a long tendon which joins the calcaneal tendon distally. Origin: soleal line and medial border of tibia posterior fibular head and tendinous arch between tibial and fibular attachmentsīlood supply: posterior tibial, fibular and sural arteries (branches from the popliteal artery) Figure 2. This tendinous arch is where the popliteal artery exits the popliteal fossa to enter the deep region of the posterior compartment of the leg, immediately dividing into the anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries. Soleus has three origin points, one of which being the tendinous arch of soleus which spans between the tibia and fibula. Soleus is a large flat muscle located underneath gastrocnemius that received its name for its resemblance to a Sole, a type of flatfish. ![]() Insertion: posterior surface of the calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon)Īction: plantarflexes foot and flexes kneeīlood supply: sural arteries (branches from the popliteal artery) Figure 1. The word gastrocnemius has Greek and Latin origin which translates as ‘stomach of the leg’. The heads of gastrocnemius combine to form the muscle belly of the characteristic calf shape and distally contribute to the formation of the calcaneal tendon. These heads form the borders of the lower section of the popliteal fossa, an important anatomical landmark for neurovascular structures. Gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle within the posterior compartment and originates from its two heads, the medial and lateral head. These strong powerful muscles are able to propel the body forward when moving and elevate it upwards on to the toes.Īll three of the superficial muscles insert into the calcaneus (heel) via the calcaneal tendon, the most powerful tendon in the body. The large size of gastrocnemius and soleus form the typical ‘calf’ shape, which is a human trait due to our upright nature. The three muscles of the superficial group are gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris. All muscles within the posterior compartment are innervated by the tibial nerve. These two groups are divided by a layer of deep fascia called the transverse intermuscular septum.Īs a group these muscles act to plantarflex and invert the foot, as well as flexing the toes. The muscles in the posterior compartment are arranged into two groups: the superficial group and the deep group. You might also be interested in our Anatomy Flashcard Collection which contains over 2000 anatomy flashcards in addition to advanced features such as spaced repetition. 8/30/2023 0 Comments Pine state biscuit![]() It’s hard to imagine what he might be like this time next year, even next winter. Going out to breakfast with Jakey this morning was so much easier than a year ago. Except for that one big table with the single occupant, his paper spread out, saving space for friends who arrived much later. I enjoyed not feeling the need to stare daggers at anyone who decided to sit and read their morning paper alone in the corner booth big enough for six with the little sign stating, “Reserved for parties of four or more.” Like that one time Heather and I were there with both small kids and the tables were packed. A big morning.įor my part, I enjoyed getting a seat inside on a surprisingly calm morning at the restaurant. We saw that cargo train a couple times due to its backing and blocking operation. Breakfast for two and free coffee refills for $12. They’re surprisingly effective at slinging biscuit sandwiches and keeping the coffee pots refilled. UPS trucks and dump trucks and fire engines are cool. We talk about what things are and where they might be going and I get a lot of, “Did you see that?!” It’s more pointing out amazing machinery and asking questions. Sure, we talk, too, but small talk is not really where he is right now. Jakey mostly watches vehicles over my shoulder and I mostly watch people. In that high, high cab on those big, big tires, eastbound on Division to the monster truck rally I imagine he must have been late for. But, he climbed back up into his rig and she backed up and he backed up and that got him moving again. I can only imagine how the conversation flowed. A one-way street corked like an upside down bottle, catching all those frustrated drivers at the bottom.įinally, he climbed down from his unreasonably high urban perch and asked the woman in the station wagon behind him if she would back out into Division so that he could do the same and extricate his truck. Those crossing guards drop every few minutes on a busy morning. He obviously didn’t come this way as often as we did. His hand thumped rhythmically on the side of his truck as he craned his neck to see what could possibly be the hold up. He was hating life. The pickup truck driver’s body language twinkled with frustration. Motorcycles rumbled past and a jacked up black pickup of the style he refers to as a “monster truck” idled outside the window for ten minutes when a slow-moving line of boxcars came to a complete stop on the tracks before backing up and parking in the intersection. From our seat this morning he could see the crossing guards come down and each orange line Max light rail and each cargo train roll through. He looks at delivery trucks and buses passing out on Division and 11th. ![]() He likes the blueberry pancake.Īfter that, I fill my coffee mug and he finds a table. Sometimes there are workers on ladders and other times just scaffold and various hydraulic lifts that are themselves both remarkable and oft remarked upon by my son. When we get to Pine State Biscuits, he mills around in the lobby of the business complex because the rest of the place has been under construction for what seems like years, most of his life. We sometimes have our fun just the two of us. It wouldn’t be the same without trains.ĭining out with my 3 ½-year-old is also imminently easier, by comparison, than if we were joined by his baby sister.īut, Jakey and I have certain routines. |
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