Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
Introduction
* Anatomy is fundamental to medicine.
* Upper limb anatomy is crucial for understanding various clinical conditions.
* This summary will cover bones, muscles, joints, nerves, vessels, and clinical correlations.
Bones of the Upper Extremity
* Shoulder Girdle:
* Clavicle
* Scapula
* Arm:
* Humerus
* Forearm:
* Radius
* Ulna
* Hand:
* Carpal bones
* Metacarpal bones
* Phalanges
Joints of the Upper Extremity
* Shoulder Joint: Ball and socket joint
* Elbow Joint: Hinge joint
* Wrist Joint: Condyloid joint
* Intercarpal, Carpometacarpal, Metacarpophalangeal, and Interphalangeal Joints: Various
types of synovial joints
Introduction
* Anatomy is fundamental to medicine.
* Upper limb anatomy is crucial for understanding various clinical conditions.
* This summary will cover bones, muscles, joints, nerves, vessels, and clinical correlations.
Bones of the Upper Extremity
* Shoulder Girdle:
* Clavicle
* Scapula
* Arm:
* Humerus
* Forearm:
* Radius
* Ulna
* Hand:
* Carpal bones
* Metacarpal bones
* Phalanges
Joints of the Upper Extremity
* Shoulder Joint: Ball and socket joint
* Elbow Joint: Hinge joint
* Wrist Joint: Condyloid joint
* Intercarpal, Carpometacarpal, Metacarpophalangeal, and Interphalangeal Joints: Various
types of synovial joints
