Chapter 3 Elbow Complex
3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Significance and Function of the Elbow Complex The function of the middle joint of the upper limb (elbow joint) is to increase or decrease the distance between…
3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Significance and Function of the Elbow Complex The function of the middle joint of the upper limb (elbow joint) is to increase or decrease the distance between…
2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 Significance and Function of the Shoulder Region This chapter will consider the function and pathology of the shoulder region, or shoulder complex. The shoulder complex is one…
“You must be relaxed to have a good tactile sense” (A. Vleeming, Berlin, 2003) 1.1 Why Do Clinicians Need Surface Anatomy? The need to locate anatomical features on living subjects…
3 Organs of the Digestive System and their Neurovasculature 3.1 Stomach: Location, Shape, Divisions, and Interior View A Projection onto the trunk Anterior view. The stomach is intraperitoneal and located…
3 Organs of the Cardiovascular System and their Neurovasculature 3.1 Location of the Heart in the Thorax A The heart in situ, anterior view a Simplified illustration. The chest has…
5 Organs of the Genital System and their Neurovasculature 5.1 Overview of the Genital Tract Classification of the genital organs The genital organs of the male and female can be…
4 Organs of the Urinary System and their Neurovasculature 4.1 Overview of the Urinary Organs; the Kidneys in situ A Projection of the kidneys and other urinary organs onto the…
6 Topographical Anatomy 6.1 Surface Anatomy, Topographic Regions, and Palpable Bony Landmarks A Surface anatomy of the female a Anterior view; b Posterior view. B Surface anatomy of the male…
6 Topographical Anatomy 6.1 Surface Anatomy, Topographical Regions, and Palpable Bony Landmarks A Surface of the female thorax a Anterior view; b Posterior view. B Surface of the male thorax…
4 Organs of the Respiratory System and their Neurovasculature 4.1 Lungs: Location in the Thorax A Location of the lungs in the thorax: topographical relations a Transverse section through the…