Lesser Trochanter
Lesser Trochanter (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The structure indicated is the lesser trochanter of the femur. The lesser trochanter is a small protuberance of bone that projects...
View ArticleUpper Limb Arteries – Hand and Wrist
Learn all about the anatomy of the arteries of the upper limb in this tutorial.
View ArticlePulmonary Trunk
Pulmonary Trunk (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The structure indicated is the pulmonary trunk. The pulmonary trunk is one of the great vessels – a term which refers to the major...
View ArticleAdductor Brevis
Adductor Brevis (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The structure indicated is the adductor brevis muscle. The muscle indicated is the adductor brevis muscle of the thigh. The adductor...
View ArticleObturator Externus
Obturator Externus (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The muscle indicated is the obturator externus muscle. The obturator externus is one of six muscles in the medial compartment of...
View ArticleCalcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The structure indicated is the calcaneal tendon (Achilles’ tendon). The calcaneal tendon is formed from the convergence...
View ArticleGreater Sciatic Notch
Greater Sciatic Notch (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The structure indicated is the greater sciatic notch of the pelvis. The greater sciatic notch les between the ischial spine...
View ArticleRadial Fossa
Radial Fossa The structure indicated is the radial fossa of the distal humerus. The distal end of the humerus consists of several features: Condyle, consisting of the capitulum and trochlea Medial and...
View ArticleSuperior Angle of Scapula
Superior Angle of Scapula The superior angle of the scapula is indicated in the diagram. The scapula is a bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle. The scapula consists of two surfaces: Costal...
View ArticleFlexor Hallucis Brevis
Flexor Hallucis Brevis The structure indicated is the flexor hallucis brevis muscle of the foot. The intrinsic muscles on the plantar aspect of the foot are divided into four layers. The flexor...
View ArticleLateral Pterygoid
Lateral Pterygoid The structure indicated is the lateral pterygoid muscle. The lateral pterygoid muscle is one of four muscles of mastication: Masseter Temporalis Medial pterygoid Lateral pterygoid...
View ArticleLatissimus Dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi The structure indicated is the latissimus dorsi muscle. The latissimus dorsi muscle is one of the superficial muscles of the back. There are three groups of back mucsles: Superficial...
View ArticleFlexor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpi Radialis The structure indicated is the flexor carpi radialis muscle. The flexor carpi radialis is one of four muscles in the superficial layer of muscles in the anterior compartment of...
View ArticleSuperior Extensor Retinaculum
Superior Extensor Retinaculum The structure indicated is the superior extensor retinaculum of the leg. Retinacula (retinaculum singular) are bands of connective tissue which surround tendons and hold...
View ArticleGemellus Inferior
Gemellus Inferior The structure indicated is the gemellus inferior muscle. The gemellus inferior muscle is one of the muscles of the gluteal region. The muscles in the gluteal region are divided into...
View ArticleMedian Cubital Vein
Median Cubital Vein The structure indicated is the median cubital vein. The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the cubital fossa anteriorly in the elbow, and connects the basilic and...
View ArticleSupraspinatus
Supraspinatus The structure indicated is the supraspinatus muscle. The supraspinatus muscle is one of the four muscles of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff muscles are located in the posterior...
View ArticleBiceps Brachii – Long Head
Biceps Brachii – Long Head The structure indicated is the long head of the biceps brachii muscle. The biceps muscle is one of three muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm: Biceps brachii...
View ArticleLateral Femoral Condyle
Lateral Femoral Condyle The structure indicated is the lateral femoral condyle. The distal end of the femur forms two rounded condyles which articulate with the tibia below and the patella anteriorly...
View ArticleRadial Vein
Radial Vein The structure indicated is the radial vein of the forearm. The venous drainage of the upper limb consists of a superficial system and a deep system. The superficial system drains to the...
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