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Anatomy Of The Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle

? Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA   Anatomy of Extensor Hallucis Longus • The extensor hallucis longs muscle lies in the anterior extensor compartment of the leg. • There are four muscle compartments within the leg (Q: “How many muscle compartments are present in the leg”) Anterior Compartment Lateral Compartment Superficial […]

Anatomy Of The Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Leg Compartments The leg contains four compartments: anterior, lateral, superficial posterior, and deep posterior. The extensor digitorum longus lies in the anterior compartment of the leg. Muscles of the Anterior Compartment Tibialis anterior. Extensor hallucis longus. Extensor digitorum longus. Peroneus tertius. All muscles in the anterior […]

Supination-Adduction in Lauge Hansen Classification

Courtesy: Dr Glass DPM Supination–Adduction (SA) Injury (Lauge–Hansen Classification of Ankle Fractures) Overview Supination–Adduction (SA) injuries are a distinct pattern of ankle fractures described in the Lauge–Hansen classification, based on mechanism of injury. Key Concept  Injury pattern follows a predictable sequence depending on the applied force Mechanism of Injury Position of Foot Supinated foot Applied […]

Current Trends in Hip Dysplasia

Courtesy: NY Lagone Medical Centre, NY, USA Topics: Clinical Diagnosis of Hip Dysplasia – Charles T. Price, MD Ultrasound Enhanced Physical Exam of the Hip – Pablo Castañeda, MD Why Aren’t We Screening Everyone? – Benard P. Dreyer, MD, FAAP Referral Pathways: The AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria for Hip Dysplasia – Rashel Y. Goldstein, MD, […]

Brachial Plexus Made Insanely Easy

Courtesy: Shan Nanji MD, www.kissanatomy.com Brachial Plexus Overview Brachial plexus arises from nerve roots C5–T1. Mnemonic for structure: ‘Reach To Drink Cold Beer’. R – Roots. T – Trunks. D – Divisions. C – Cords. B – Branches. Roots and Long Thoracic Nerve Roots: C5, C6, C7, C8, T1. Long thoracic nerve arises from C5–C7. […]