Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ORIGIN: posterior tubercle of transverse processes of C1- C4 INSERTION: superior part of medial border of scapula INNERVATION: dorsal scapular nerve (C5) + cervical nerve (c3,c4) FUNCTION: elevates the scapula and tilts the glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating the scapula. Synergists are rhomboids major , rhomboids […]
Archives for December 2015
A Kangaroo Court; A Triumph of Mediocrity
In the blog@orthopaedicprinciples Shankar N Kashyap, BSc, MBBS, MCh.Orth, FRCS.Glas, FRCS.Ed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Adult Joint Reconstruction Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UNITED KINGDOM This is a story based on true events in the author’s life over the years. A highly successful consultant orthopaedic surgeon’s life is turned upside down by actions of four […]
Anatomy of the Anconeus Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy of anconeus muscle Introduction- Small triangular muscle at the elbow area Origin – Posterior aspect of the lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion Olecranon of ulna as well as proximal ulna Variable in distance 4 to 9 cm Nerve supply – Radial nerve It can […]
Structures inserted into the Fibular Head
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA *STRUCTURES INSERTED INTO FIBULAR HEAD 1. Lateral collateral ligament • most anterior structure that is inserted into fibular head 2. Popliteofibular ligament • comes down from the popliteus and inserts into fibular head 3. Biceps femoris tendon • most posterior structure inserted into fibular head • […]
Anatomy of the Flexor Carpi Radialis
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy of #Brachioradialis
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, Unversity of Toledo, Ohio, USA BRACHIORADIALIS: The brachioradialis is a muscle of the forearm that flexes the forearm at the elbow. Origin-Proximal 2/3 rd of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus Insertion-Lateral surface of styloid process of radius Nerve Supply- Radial nerve Function-Flexion of elbow, supination and pronation of the radioulnar joint […]
In- & Out-toeing: a reliable diagnostic sign for Femoral Malversion
Courtesy: M. Tannast, Hip Symposium Berne, 2018
Anatomy of Supraspinatus
? Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA SUPRASPINATUS is a small muscle that originates from the superior aspect of the scapula and runs from supraspinatus fossa to the greater tuberosity of the humerus. THE SUPRASPINATUS TENDON inserts into the superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus. THE SUPRASPINATUS IS ONE OF THE […]
Anatomy of #Palmaris Longus
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA