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Anatomy and Mechanics of the Shoulder Joint Study Guide

This guide covers the anatomy of the palmar wrist, including its bony framework, the carpal tunnel and its contents (median nerve, flexor tendons), the flexor retinaculum, palmar ligaments, and the sensory innervation of the hand. It also touches upon clinical correlations like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Anatomy of the Cervical Vertebrae

Anatomy of the Cervical Vertebrae

This lecture describes the typical and atypical cervical vertebrae, including the atlas and axis, and the joints and movements within the cervical region.

  • Typical cervical vertebrae
  • Atypical cervical vertebrae
  • Foramen transversarium
  • Odontoid process (dens)
  • Vertebra prominens (C7)
  • Atlanto-occipital joints
  • Atlanto-axial joints
  • Spinous processes
  • Transverse processes
  • Lateral masses
  • Articular surfaces

Joints and Ligaments of the Spine

Anatomy of the vertebral column including synovial and cartilaginous joints between vertebral bodies and arches, and associated ligaments.

  • synovial joints
  • cartilaginous joints
  • intervertebral disc
  • fibrocartilage
  • hyaline cartilage
  • anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments
  • supraspinous ligament
  • interspinous ligament
  • ligamentum flavum
  • intertransverse ligaments
  • ligamentum nuchae
  • cervical vertebrae
  • atlas
  • atlanto-occipital joints
  • atlanto-axial joints

Upper Limb Bones and Joints

Upper Limb Osteology and Joints

An anatomical study of upper limb bones, joints, and ligaments including the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints.

  • sternoclavicular joint
  • acromioclavicular joint
  • clavicle
  • sternum
  • scapula
  • humerus
  • radius
  • ulna
  • costoclavicular ligament
  • anterior sternoclavicular ligament
  • interclavicular ligament
  • posterior sternoclavicular ligament
  • coracoclavicular ligament
  • trapezoid ligament
  • conoid ligament
  • sternoclavicular joint dislocation
  • acromioclavicular joint separation

Anatomy and Mechanics of the Shoulder Joint

Anatomy and Mechanics of the Shoulder Joint

This document illustrates the anatomy, ligaments, muscles, and movements of the shoulder joint.

  • head of the humerus
  • glenoid cavity
  • glenohumeral lig.
  • transverse ligament of the humerus
  • rotator cuff
  • supraspinatus
  • infraspinatus
  • teres minor
  • subacromial bursa
  • anterior flexion
  • extension
  • posterior flexion
  • adduction
  • medial rotation
  • lateral rotation
  • circumduction

Shoulder Anatomy and Clinical Conditions

Upper Limb Shoulder Anatomy and Injuries

This content covers shoulder anatomy including the acromioclavicular joint, humeral head, and brachial plexus, as well as anterior and posterior shoulder dislocations.

  • acromioclavicular joint
  • humeral head
  • rotator cuff
  • acromion
  • glenoid
  • lesser tuberosity
  • greater tuberosity
  • deltoid m.
  • biceps m.
  • triceps m.
  • axillary vessels
  • shoulder dislocation

Anatomy of the Elbow, Forearm, and Hand

Anatomy of the Palmar Wrist

An anatomical study of the palmar ligaments, tendons, carpal tunnel structures, and nerve innervation of the wrist.

  • Transverse carpal ligament
  • Flexor synovial sheaths
  • Median nerve
  • Ulnar nerve
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Palmar sensory innervation zones
  • Flexor retinaculum
  • Scaphoid bone
  • Pisiform
  • Triquetrum
  • Lunate
  • Capitate

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