Human Upper Limb Anatomy - TeachMeAnatomy
There are seven main areas covered in the upper limb; The muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood and lymphatic supply, anatomical areas, and the structures in the hand.
Bones of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
In this section, learn more about the anatomy of the bones of the upper limb – the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna and hand bones.
Muscles of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
The muscles of the upper limb can be divided into 6 different regions: pectoral, shoulder, upper arm, anterior forearm, posterior forearm, and the hand. There are 4 muscles of the pectoral region : pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior and subclavius.
Anatomical Areas - TeachMeAnatomy
There are 5 areas covered in the upper limb: The axilla, cubital fossa, extensor tendon compartments, carpal tunnel and anatomical snuffbox. The axilla is a pyramidal shaped anatomical area which gives passage for neurovascular structures, such as the brachial plexus and axillary vein, to enter and leave the upper limb.
Joints of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
The upper limb has a wide range of precise movements associated with it to allow us to effectively interact with our environment, the 6 main joints covered here (from proximal to distal) are the sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, shoulder, elbow, radioulnar, and wrist joints.
Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
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Nerves of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
There are 6 topics covered in the nerves of the upper limb, an overview of the brachial plexus and a more in-depth look into it’s 5 main branches: axillary, musculocutaneous, median, radial, and ulnar nerves.
Blood Vessels and Lymphatics of the Upper Limb
The blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the upper limb covers the arterial supply, venous, and lymphatic drainage to the structures of the upper limb: the hand, forearm, upper arm and axilla. In terms of arterial supply, the upper limb has 5 main vessels, the: subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries.
Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb - Basilic - TeachMeAnatomy
2023年10月14日 · The venous system of the upper limb drains deoxygenated blood from the arm, forearm and hand. It can be subdivided into the superficial system and the deep system. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the upper limb veins – their anatomical course, structure, and their clinical relevance.
Arterial Supply to the Upper Limb - Brachial - TeachMeAnatomy
2023年10月12日 · The arterial supply to the upper limb is delivered via five main vessels (proximal to distal): Subclavian artery; Axillary artery; Brachial artery; Radial artery; Ulnar artery; In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the arteries of the upper limb – their anatomical course, branches and clinical correlations.