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Upper limb
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Overview
Before we examine the upper limb in detail, let’s take a look at the main bones, muscles, vessels and nerves of the upper limb.
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Regions of the upper limbRegions of the upper limb seen from anterior and posterior views.
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Main bones of the upper limbMajor bones of the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.
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Main muscles of the upper limbMajor muscles of the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand.
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Main arteries of the upper limbMajor arteries of the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand.
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Main veins of the upper limbMajor veins and tributaries that drain the upper limb.
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Main nerves of the upper limbMajor nerves of the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand.
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Shoulder and arm
The shoulder is one of the largest joints, connecting the arm to the trunk. The arm is mainly defined by the humerus and muscles surrounding it.
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ClavicleIntroduction to the clavicle.
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Humerus and scapulaBony structures and ligaments of the humerus and scapula.
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Glenohumeral (shoulder) jointThe glenohumeral joint seen from a lateral, anterior and posterior view.
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Muscles of the arm and shoulderIntroduction to the muscles of the arm and shoulder.
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Elbow and forearm
The elbow joint is found between the arm and forearm. The forearm is comprised of the radius, ulna and muscles responsible for movements in this area.
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Radius and ulnaBony structures and ligaments of the radius and ulna.
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Elbow jointIntroduction to the elbow joint and its main components.
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Anterior compartment of the forearmIntroduction to the anterior muscles of the forearm.
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Posterior compartment of the forearmOverview of the posterior muscles of the forearm.
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Wrist and hand
The wrist is an area connecting the forearm to the hand and is mainly defined by the carpal bones. Let's look at the structures found in the wrist and hand.
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Bones of the wrist and handBones and joints of the wrist and hand.
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Ligaments of the wrist and handJoints and ligaments of the wrist and hand.
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Muscles of the handAnatomy of the muscles of the hand.
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Nerves and vessels
Arteries, veins and nerves that supply and innervate the bones and muscles of the upper limbs.
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Blood vessels of the arm and shoulderArteries and veins of the shoulder and arm regions.
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Brachial plexusIntroduction to the brachial plexus.
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Nerves of the arm and shoulderExploration of the nerves of the shoulder and arm.
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Neurovasculature of the elbow and forearmArteries, veins and nerves of the elbow and forearm.
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Neurovasculature of the handArteries, veins and nerves of the hand.
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