Clinical Oriented Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Limbs
← Block B2 - Neuromusculoskeletal Problems
| Anatomy | |
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| Office: | Anatomy Building. |
| Lab: | Rear of Anatomy Building. |
| Work-plan: | None. |
| Pre-test: | 5 questions, short-answer. |
| Post-test: | None. |
| Lab Report: | None. |
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See Also: Muscle Function
Terms[edit]
- Monteggia fracture
- an injury comprises a fracture of the ulnar shaft with dislocation of the radial head at the elbow.
- Galeazzi fracture
- a fracture of the radial shaft with dislocation of the ulna from its articulation with the radius at the distal radio-ulnar joint.
- Greenstick
- an injury that comprises a bend in the bone on one side and a visible break in the bone cortex on the other side.
- Torus
- this fracture is a buckle injury without a visible break in the bone cortex.
- Ape hand deformity
- a deformity in humans who cannot move the thumb away from the rest of the hand. It is an inability to abduct the thumb. This results after damage to the median nerve.
Specimens[edit]
Galeazzi fracture, fracture of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint.
Galeazzi fracture
Monteggia fracture
Genu valgum
Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament
Genu valgum, genu varum
Wrist drop, caused by radial nerve palsy
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Ulnar nerve injury (ulnar claw hand)
Ape hand deformity
Nursemaid's elbow
Links[edit]
- Carpal tunnel on Wikipedia.