Palm of the hand Question 1. Describe the palmar aponeurosis briefly and discuss its applied anatomy. Answer. The palmar aponeurosis is the thick central part of the deep fascia of the palm. It is triangular in shape with its apex facing proximally and base facing distally. It overlies the superficial palmar arch, long flexor tendons, terminal part of the median nerve and … [Read more...] about The Hand Anatomy Bones Blood Supply Muscles Notes
Upper Limb
Back Of The Body And Scapular Region Notes
Back of the body Question 1. Give a brief account of posterior axio-appendicular muscles. Answer. These are the muscles that attach the scapula with the back of the trunk. These are arranged into two layers: Superficial layer Trapezius Latissimus dorsi Deep layer Levator scapulae Rhomboideus minor Rhomboideus … [Read more...] about Back Of The Body And Scapular Region Notes
Pectoral Region And Axilla Notes
Pectoral Region Breast Question 1. What is breast? Describe its structure in brief. Answer. The breast is a modified sweat gland (apocrine type). It is rudimentary in male and well developed in female at puberty. In adult female, it is seen as a soft hemispherical protruding organ one on either side in the pectoral region. Structure The breast is composed of three … [Read more...] about Pectoral Region And Axilla Notes