The Hip - book

Anatomy of the CMC Joint

(See also: CMC arthritis) Discussion base of thumb metacarpal articulates w/ saddle shaped trapezium; saddle shaped articulation provides inherent stability; radial lateral ligament, which is covered by APL tendon, inserts into the thumb metacarpal; deep anterior oblique ligament (palmar beak ligament) originates on the tuberosity of the trapezium & insertes on ulnar and volar edge … Read more

Anatomy of the Axis

    – See:       – Development & Anomalies of Axis       – Dens Frx:       – Extension Teardrop Frx of C2       – Hangman’s Frx       – Normal Variants:   – Discussion:     – C2 provides rotation at its superior articulation w/ C1, … Read more

Anatomy of the Ankle 4

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Anatomy of the Ankle

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Anatomy of the Ankle 2

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Anatomy of Sacrum

– Discussion:     – upper end of sacrum, base of triangle, is directed forward & upward;     – in middle is upper surface of body of the first sacral vertebra;     – its anterior border forms the sacral promontory.     – it is concave & fairly smooth on its pelvic surface, … Read more

Anatomy of Rotator Cuff

      – See: Rotator Cuff Tear – Discussion:     – see abductors of the shoulder;     – common tendon covering top, front, & back of humeral head;     – 4 muscles fuse to form this tendon: (subscapularis, supraspinatus,, infraspinatus, teres minor;)     – supraspinatus           – lies … Read more

Anatomy of Proximal Humeral Physis

Discussion proximal humerus ossifies from four centers: head, shaft, and both tubercles, which unite at age 19 to 20; frx in adult life tend to occur along old epiphyseal lines; depression between tubercles, bicipital groove, contains long head of biceps; tubercles also serve as points of insertion for rotator cuff, w/ subscapularis inserting on lesser … Read more