5 components a. Central aponeurosis It is triangular in shape with apex originating at the level of flexor retinaculum as a continuation of palmaris longus…
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Compartments, Muscles and Fasciotomy of the leg
Muscle Origin Insertion Action Innervation Anterior compartment 1. Tibialis anterior (TA) Superior 2/3 lateral surface of tibia Medial cuneiform, 1st metatarsal Dorsiflexion, foot inversion Deep…
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Spaces of Hand Deep space infections occur in one of the three anatomically defined potential spaces within the hand. Thenar, mid-palmar and hypothenar spaces Interdigital…
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Pes Anserinus is composed of the combination of tendinous insertions of the sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus muscles (guy ropes muscles) which attaches to the medial…
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First things first. It is essential to understand the meaning of collateral and recurrent arteries. Recurrent arteries turn back so as to reverse direction. Collateral…
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Anterior Humeral Circumflex Artery (AHCA) Origin: Axillary artery Course: Along the inferior border of subscapularis Gives anterolateral ascending branch which courses along lateral aspect of…
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a. Interosseous: Extend deeply, directly between two bones Radioscapholunate (RSL) aka Ligament of Testut (neurovascular conduit to SL ligament) Scapholunate (SL) and Lunotriquetral (UL) –…
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A. Superficial Group (Appendicular group) Arise from vertebral column and attach to shoulder (assist in movement of limbs) a. Most superficial: Trapezius (From external occipital…
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