The upper limb wiki was created in 2010 as part of an anatomy and physiology class project for 1st year physiotherapy and occupational therapy students at the university of cape town. Using terms from the list on the right, correctly identify all muscles provided with leader lines in the diagram. Dr roisin kellylaubscher, lecturer in anatomy and physiology, university of cape town. What questions are usually asked in pct of upper limb in. Extensor muscles are located along the anterior and lateral surfaces of the leg, and flexors lie along the posterior and medial surfaces figure 1121. Would be good if some of the longer tutorials were kept a bit shorter, e. Injuries to the shoulder rarely involve the sc joint. After studying gross anatomy for the national board exams a second year student left sackler at 1. Clinical anatomy of nerve affect upper limb muscles special diagnostic tests. To understand the functional anatomy of the lower limb, one must apply ones knowledge of the gross anatomy to the gait cycle. In the peripheral nervous system, bundles of nerve. This material will be on the exam and will not be repeated in lecture. Bones and joints of upper limb regions bones joints shoulder girdle clavicle scapula. Gait analysis then leads to a better understanding of the function and dysfunction seen in the lower limb.
The immune system is the complex collection of cells and organs that destroys or neutralizes pathogens that would otherwise cause disease or death. The medial and lateral intermuscular septa pass to the medial and lateral supracondylar ridges of the. The bones of the shoulder include the scapula, clavicle, and proximal end of the humerus. Medially, the sc joint represents the sole articulation between the upper limb and axial skeleton. Learn gross anatomy upper limb with free interactive flashcards. It consists of three sections, the upper arm, forearm, and hand. Department of anatomy, histology and pathology, medical faculty at the. He falls to the ground and clutches his knee in pain. Due to his regular use of various modern learning tools, he was awarded the title of most innovative teacher of the. Clinical anatomy of upper limb muscles clinical anatomy of nerve affect upper limb muscles special diagnostic tests. Hence with a cervical neck fracture, some people can still shrug their shoulders, even though theyve lost upperlimb innervation, due to residual innervation from this nerve. Pdf variations of arterial patterns in the upper limb have represented the most. Upper limbs are connected to the external part of the necks inferior part.
Occasional reference was made to the following texts, in order of importance. Muhammad ramzan ul rehman 1 mcqs from lower limb anatomy nishtar ken. Hence with a cervical neck fracture, some people can still shrug their shoulders, even though theyve lost upper limb innervation, due to residual innervation from this nerve. Bd chaurasiya human anatomy volume 1 pdf upper limb and thorax this book covers a vast portion of the upper body anatomy. On the medial back, it is an area of little muscle and hence a good place to listen to the lungs. The lower limb is designed for weightbearing, balance, and mobility.
Frolich, human anatomy,upprlimb upper limb what is a limb. This summary on the gross anatomy of the upper limb is done in the form of mnemonics according to the theory from grays anatomy for students. Histology bone skeletal muscle blood vessels nerves lymphatics skin. Groups of nodes are found in the cubital fossa and in the axilla. In the posterior triangle of the neck these rami form three trunks from which fibers enter the axilla region armpit to innervate the muscles of the anterior and posterior compartments of the limb.
The fascia merges with the periosteum outer bone layer of the humerus. Sensory to upper limb making it move bones and joints muscles and nerves vascular supply surface anatomy muscle study hint 2. The anterior divisions of the superior and middle trunk combine to form the lateral cord, and. The hand is a very mobile part of the upper limb, and we perform very specialised tasks with it every day, key adaptations can be seen in the specialised structures of the hand. The study guides in this section were adapted from the lectures and handouts of the professors in the department of anatomy and cell biology, the university of kansas, 1996. This is reflected in the myelin that coats the nerves, which is composed of oligodendrocytes, and. Choose from 500 different sets of gross anatomy upper limb flashcards on quizlet.
During the attack the student held his arm up to protect his head and was knifed on his forearm. The muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood and lymphatic supply, anatomical areas, and the structures in the. Upper trunk formed by the joining of roots c4,c5,c6. In the middle of a collegiate rugby tournament a player gets tackled just as he is kicking the ball. James pickering will introduce you to upper limb anatomy.
In human anatomy, the upper limb also called the upper extremity refers to the region distal to the deltoid. These nerves continue into the upper limb to provide innervation to the. Due to various publications on human anatomy, such as access anatomy. Pickering is a professor of anatomy and has written various publications in the field. The main action of the muscles that move the pectoral girdle is to stabilize the scapula so it can function as a steady origin for most of the muscles that move the humerus. Describe the shoulder joint under, type and articular surfaces, capsule and ligaments, movements and muscles producing them, ap. Two intrinsic ligaments join the bones of the proximal carpal row, the scapholunate interosseous ligament joining the proximal surfaces of the. These mnemonics contain theory on all structures of the upper limb including muscles, blood supply, innervation, internal structures and more. Upper limb anatomy 1 with regard to the pectoral girdle.
This anatomy section promotes the use of the terminologia anatomica, the international standard of anatomical nomenclature. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, formed from the merging of the dorsal and ventral. Anatomy, shoulder and upper limb, arm structure and function. This course will cover the upper back and scapula, pectoral region, axilla and brachial plexus, and detailed anatomy of the. In human anatomy, the arm is the part of the upper limb between the glenohumeral joint. Anterior view of the brachial plexus and upper limb. Navigate through the leg by the by type of body part you are looking for. Spleen dimensions are 1 inch x 3 inches x 5 inches.
It becomes later on the axillary artery, which supplies blood to the. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the brachial plexus its. Use the dissection man to find the appropriate images of the muscles of the head and click on the highlighted structures. As in the upper limb, sturdy con nective tissue partitions divide the lower limb into separate mus cular. In class we will apply the material youve learned and learn new information not covered in the podcasts. Pdf the artery blood supply variant of the upper limb. May 29, 2014 anatomy of the upper extremities gray s 1. Choose from 500 different sets of gross anatomy lower limb flashcards on quizlet. Bd chaurasia human anatomy pdf free download all volumes.
Learn gross anatomy lower limb with free interactive flashcards. Continues over the inguinal ligament to merge with the superficial fascia of the thigh. The bones and muscles of the lower limb are larger and stronger than those of the upper limb, which is necessary for the functions of weightbearing and balance. Basic human anatomy indiana university bloomington. The brachial plexus sections branches teachmeanatomy. Lymph from the upper limb drains into lymphatic vessels travelling with both deep and superficial veins. Take notes on the lecture outlines as you watch each podcast. The ball of the hip joint is comprised of the head of the femur or thigh bone as it is more commonly known, whilst the concavity of the socket is created by the acetabulum, which is a cuplike depression within the pelvic bone.
Muscles stabilizing pectoral girdle marieb hoehn chapter 10. Because scapular movements usually accompany humeral movements in the same direction, the mus. The arm is between the shoulder and the elbow joint. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. There may be less demand for the limbs lectures com. Watch each online podcast prior to coming to class. Oct 23, 2017 important questions upper limb describe the brachial plexus under, formation and parts, branches, applied aspect. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Arm compartments and muscles the arm is surrounded by a layer of deep fascia that encloses its contents like a sleeve and sends septa between the muscle groups to facilitate their gliding on each other. Its bones, muscles, nerves, joints, blood vessels and lymphatics, anatomical areas, and structures found in the hand. Based on the position of its major joints, the upper limb is divided into shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand. See more ideas about anatomy, anatomy and physiology and upper limb anatomy. Instant anatomy is a specialised web site for you to learn all about human anatomy of the body with diagrams, podcasts and revision questions.
The shoulder is the area of upper limb attachment to the trunk. Lecturio is your singlepoint resource for medical school. The principles of the upper limb anatomy are an important topic in your medical studies. Upper limb anatomy encompasses the anatomy of the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. It is divided into trunks to distribute along the upper limb. The muscles that act on the upper limb fall into four groups. I do not know the exact reason but i guess this could be linked to simple rule of economics supply follows demand. Once the anterior and posterior divisions have entered the axilla, they combine together to form. Upper limb anatomy anatomy bones gross anatomy anatomy study human skeleton anatomy. Posterior upper limb trudy van houten, september 1, 2010 page 30. This is reflected in the myelin that coats the nerves, which is composed of oligodendrocytes, and not schwann cells like the rest of the peripheral nervous system. He has all of his weight planted on his left leg when another player clips him on one side of his knee.
Bones and joints of upper limb regions bones joints shoulder girdle clavicle scapula sternoclavicular joint acromioclavicular joint bones of arm humerus upper end. The hip joint is formed like a ball and socket joint, which rotates on more than one axis and is classed as a synovial joint. These images were created using data obtained from medical imaging ct, mri, xrays. The 30 bones of each upper limb are illustrated in figure 1. Univ of michigan gross anatomy bones of the upper limb.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Medical gross anatomy anatomy tables bones of the upper limb listed in proximal to distal order. The motor and sensory supply of the upper limb is provided by the brachial plexus which is formed by the ventral rami of spinal nerves c5t1. The cdbased programs can be purchased through the website learninganatomy. An imaginary horizontal line, joining the front of the cubital fossa is a. Univ of michigan gross anatomy muscles of the upper limb. Anatomy arteries of the upper limb see online here the arterial supply of the upper limb is originated from the subclavian artery. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Some are 3d views of the bones, vectorised with adobe illustrator, while others are diagrams and some are digital paintings produced with adobe photoshop. Gross anatomy the optic nerves develop from outpouchings of the diencephalon part of the brain itself and are hence part of the central not peripheral nervous system.
Spinal cord 3d video anatomy tutorials to help you revise the anatomy of the spinal. Jun 30, 2016 the anterior horn cells, although technically part of the central nervous system cns, are sometimes discussed with the peripheral nervous system because they are part of the motor unit. This document contain two section s simple theoretical questions answers at the end of this section clinically oriented problem based questions answer after every set of ten questions with explanation. As in the upper limb, muscle distribution in the lower limb has a pattern.
You can use the related images section to find additional images. Vishram singh preface to the first edition this textbook on upper limb and. Upper limb ppt free download as powerpoint presentation. Brs gross anatomy 9th edition pdf download usmlematerials. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Our lower limbs carry us, allow us to push forward, and also keep us standing still. See more ideas about anatomy, upper limb anatomy and anatomy and physiology. Mnemonics are highly recommended for written and spot tests. It comprises of highly detailed and wellversed chapters on the bones of upper limbs as well as the pectoral region, scapular region, the forearm and the anatomy of the hand, joints of upper limbs and so on. Gross anatomy bones of upper limb and muscle attachments. Laterally, the acromioclavicular ac joint is surrounded by a relatively weak fibrous capsule, making it more vulnerable to injury. Jan 21, 2020 illustrations of the anatomy of the upper limb.