Upper Extremity Introductory Discussion
Lab Summary
An introduction to the bones, movements, muscles, vessels and nerves of the upper extremity.
Lab Objectives
- Name the major bones and joints of the upper limb.
- Describe the movements of the major joints of the upper limb.
- Describe the role of upper extremity motions to position the hand.
- Name major muscles and muscles groups of the upper limb with main actions.
- Name the principal blood vessels of the upper extremity.
- Describe the difference between the superficial and deep venous drainage.
- Describe components of the brachial plexus and target compartments.
Lecture List
Bones of the Upper Limb, Movements of the Upper Limb, Muscles of the Upper Limb, Vessels of the Upper Limb, Nerves of the Upper Limb
Bones of the Upper Limb
Bones of the Upper Limb Gallery
1.1a) Arm and forearm
Movements of the Upper Limb
Movements of the Upper Limb Gallery
2.1a) The shoulder joint
Muscles of the Upper Limb
Muscles of the Upper Limb Gallery
3.1a) Anterior and posterior muscles
Vessels of the Upper Limb
Vessels of the Upper Limb Gallery
4.1a) Subclavian and axillary arteries
Nerves of the Upper Limb
Nerves of the Upper Limb Gallery
5.1a) The brachial plexus: nerves supply of upper extremity
