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Anatomy of the Radial Nerve

? Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA RADIAL NERVE   It is a major peripheral nerve in the upper limb. It arises from the posterior cord of brachial plexus and contains fibres from nerve roots C5 to T1 COURSE It arises in the axilla posterior to axillary artery Traverses through the posterior […]

Anatomy of Cubital fossa, Popliteal fossa and the Femoral Triangle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Overview Certain anatomical regions contain important neurovascular structures arranged in a specific order. Three clinically important regions are: Cubital fossa Popliteal fossa Femoral triangle Knowledge of the contents and arrangement of these structures is essential for clinical examination, surgical procedures, and emergency interventions. Cubital Fossa Location […]

Anatomy of the Femoral Triangle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY OFTHE FEMORAL TRIANGLE Femoral triangle is a superficial triangular space located on the anterior aspect of the thigh just inferior to the inguinal ligament . The boundaries of the triangle include the medial border of the sartorius on the lateral aspect ,medial border of adductor […]

Patellar sleeve fractures

DEFINITION Patellar sleeve fractures are rare injuries occurring in the skeletally immature population( 8 – 12 years) . Characterized by the separation of the cartilage “sleeve” from the ossified patella. Displaced bone-forming tissue will continue to grow and ossify, enlarging, and possibly duplicating the patella. Epidemiology 1% of all fractures in pediatric population Accounts for […]