Upper Limb
The Upper Limb is part of the apendicular skeleton. THe upper limb consist of four segments namely the shoulder, the arm, the foream and hand. This catergory focuses with upper limb.
Trapezius: Origin, Insertion, Action & Nerve Supply to Trapezius
The trapezius muscle arise from the medial third of the superior nuchal line to the spine of the seventh cervical vertebrae. It also arises from the ligamentum nuchae between the external occipital protuberance and the spine of the seventh cervical vertebra. Below this, the origin extends along the spinous process and the supraspinous process of all the 12 thoracic vertebrae.
Subscapular Fascia (fascia subscapularis)
Number of View: 1246The subscapular fascia is a thin membrane attached to the entire circumference of the subscapular fossa, and affording attachment by its deep surface to some of the fibers of the Subscapularis.
Pectoral Fascia
The pectoral facia is a thin lamina of deep fascia that covers the anterior surface of the pectoralis major. Medially, it is attached to the sternum. Superiorly, it is attached to the clavicle. The pectoral facia contines laterally as the axillary fascia. The pectoral facial continuues inferiorly with the fascia of the anterior abdominal wall.
The Deltoid Fascia
Deltoid Fascia is the deep fascia covering the Deltoid Muscle (Deltoideus). This deep facia invests the muscle, and sends numerous septa between its fasciculi. In front it is continuous with pectoral facia
The clavicle
Number of View: 13501The clavicle forms the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle. It is a long bone, curved somewhat like the italic letter f, and placed nearly horizontally at the upper and anterior part of the thorax, immediately above the first rib. It articulates medially with the manubrium sterni, and laterally with the acromion [...]
The Humerus
Number of View: 8419The humerus is the longest and largest bone of the upper extremity; it is divided into a shaft and two expanded upper and lower extremity. Upper Extremity: The upper extremity consists of a large rounded head joined to the body by a constricted portion called the neck, and two eminences, the greater [...]
