Human Upper Limb Anatomy - TeachMeAnatomy
The Upper Limb. There are 7 main areas covered in the upper limb; The muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood and lymphatic supply, anatomical areas, and the structures in the hand.
Muscles of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
The muscles of the upper limb can be divided into 6 different regions: pectoral, shoulder, upper arm, anterior forearm, posterior forearm, and the hand. There are 4 muscles of the pectoral region: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior and subclavius.
Bones of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
In this section, learn more about the anatomy of the bones of the upper limb – the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna and hand bones.
Joints of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
The upper limb has a wide range of precise movements associated with it to allow us to effectively interact with our environment, the 6 main joints covered here (from proximal to distal) are the sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, shoulder, elbow, radioulnar, and wrist joints.
Arterial Supply to the Upper Limb - Brachial - TeachMeAnatomy
Oct 12, 2023 · The arterial supply to the upper limb is delivered via five main vessels (proximal to distal): Subclavian artery; Axillary artery; Brachial artery; Radial artery; Ulnar artery; In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the arteries of the upper limb – their anatomical course, branches and clinical correlations.
Anatomical Areas - TeachMeAnatomy
There are 5 areas covered in the upper limb: The axilla, cubital fossa, extensor tendon compartments, carpal tunnel and anatomical snuffbox.
Nerves of the Upper Limb - TeachMeAnatomy
There are 6 topics covered in the nerves of the upper limb, an overview of the brachial plexus and a more in-depth look into it’s 5 main branches: axillary, musculocutaneous, median, radial, and ulnar nerves.
The Clavicle - Functions - Landmarks - TeachMeAnatomy
Oct 8, 2024 · In thin individuals, it is visible under the skin. The clavicle has three main functions: Attaches the upper limb to the trunk as part of the ‘shoulder girdle’. Protects the underlying neurovascular structures supplying the upper limb. Transmits …
The Brachial Plexus - Sections - Branches - TeachMeAnatomy
Oct 8, 2024 · The brachial plexus is a network of nerve fibres that supplies the skin and musculature of the upper limb. It begins in the root of the neck, passes through the axilla, and runs through the entire upper extremity.
Muscles of the Upper Arm - Biceps - Triceps - TeachMeAnatomy
Oct 29, 2023 · The upper arm is located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint. It contains four muscles – three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii).