Origin: Tibial nerve (both medial and lateral plantar nerve) Similar to: Course and innervation: Medial plantar nerve Lateral plantar nerve Origin Larger branch of tibial…
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Musculoskeletal system
Clavipectoral Fascia
Extent: Function: Structures piercing the clavipectoral fascia: Mnemonic: CLAP Surgical relevance:
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Clarke’s test
Synonyms: Patellofemoral grind test, Patella hold test, Zohler’s sign Tests for: Patellofemoral dysfunction Patient position: Lying down with knees extended and relaxed (heels on table)…
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Median, Ulnar and Radial Nerve – Course and Innervation
Median nerve, Ulnar nerve and Radial nerve are the 3 major nerves of the upper limb originating from the brachial plexus. Some important neuroanatomic relationships…
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Thoracic Diaphragm : Mnemonics
Embryology Mnemonic: Several Parts Build Diaphragm Embryonic components Parts of Diaphragm 1. Septum transversum Tendinous portion (Central tendon) 2. Pleuroperitoneal folds Muscular portion 3. Body…
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Orthopedic Examination Made Easy
It’s difficult to find a student friendly book on examination techniques in orthopedics and often the students struggle with the sequence and techniques of examination…
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Knee Examination
Go through the general principles of orthopedic examination before starting with knee examination. EXPOSURE: From flanks to ankle INSPECTION: STANDING: SITTING: SUPINE: PALPATION TEMPERATURE (joint…
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Hematoma Block
Hematoma block is a technique in which a local anesthetic agent is injected directly into the hematoma surrounding the fracture, the location of which is…
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