Dorsal Interossei Muscles Of The Hand Question 1. What are the interossei muscles? Describe their origin, insertion, nerve supply, and actions in brief. Answer. The interossei are small muscles present between the metacarpals. They are divided into two groups: palmar interossei and dorsal interossei; each group consists of four muscles. "Understanding the dorsal … [Read more...] about Dorsal Interossei Muscles Of The Hand
Upper Limb
Spaces Of Hand
Spaces Of Hand Question 1. Write a short note on dorsal digital expansion. Answer: Each tendon of extensor digitorum flattens to form an aponeurotic expansion over the dorsal aspect of the MCP joint, which covers the dorsum and sides of the proximal phalanx like a hood. At the PIP joint, the aponeurotic expansion divides into three slips: a central slip and two collateral … [Read more...] about Spaces Of Hand
Vessels Of Upper Limb
Vessels Of The Upper Limb Question 1. What is the axis artery of upper limb? Enumerate the various arteries that represent the axis artery in the adult. Answer. The axis artery is formed by the 7th cervical intersegmental artery. In the adult, it persists in the form of the following arteries: Axillary artery Brachial artery Anterior interosseous artery … [Read more...] about Vessels Of Upper Limb
Wrist Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements
Wrist Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements Question 1. Describe the wrist joint under the following headings: (a) classification, (b) articular surfaces, (c) ligaments, (d) relations, (e) nerve supply, (f) movements and (g) applied anatomy. Answer. Wrist Joint Classification Wrist Joint Structural: Synovial joint of ellipsoid variety. Wrist Joint … [Read more...] about Wrist Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements
Elbow Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements
Elbow Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements Describe the elbow joint under the following headings: (a) classification, (b) articular surfaces, (c) ligaments, (d) relations, (e) nerve supply, (f) movements, and (g) applied anatomy. Answer. Elbow Joint Classification Synovial joint of hinge variety. Articular surfaces It is a compound joint consisting … [Read more...] about Elbow Joint Anatomy: Classification, Ligaments, Movements