Anatomy of the obturator nerve: multimedia presentation on origin of the obturator nerve from the anterior divisions of the lumbosacral plexus, its sensory and motor innervation, its relation in the superolateral aspect of the obturator foramen. The nerve is at risk while placing sharp retractors below the transverse acetabular ligament during a THA. The nerve […]
-Applied Anatomy
Suprascapular Nerve Anatomy
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Toledo Ohio United States. Suprascapular nerve Origin: upper trunk of brachial plexus( C5, C6) Course: The Nerve passes under the transverse scapular ligament at suprascapular notch. The transverse scapular artery runs above the ligament. Artery and nerve join and passes through spinoglenoid notch under inferior […]
Sciatic Nerve Origin- Anatomy
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Toledo, Ohio State, United States
Anatomy of the Radial Nerve
Courtesy: Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, United States
Radial Nerve Course
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA GENERAL OVERVIEW The radial nerve is the primary motor nerve of the posterior compartment of the arm and forearm. It provides motor innervation to: The triceps brachii muscle The wrist and finger extensors It also provides sensory innervation to a large portion of the dorsum of […]
Muscles around the Cervical Spine
Courtesy: Prof Nabile Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, United States Bony Anatomy of the Cervical Spine The cervical spine consists of: C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 T1 Posterior View: Muscular Anatomy (Arranged from deep to superficial) Rectus capitis posterior minor Rectus capitis posterior major Obliquus capitis superior Obliquus capitis inferior Spinalis cervicis […]
The Plantaris Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
The Piriformis Muscle
? Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA LATERAL ROTATORS OF THE HIP There are six short external rotators of the hip: Piriformis Superior gemellus Obturator internus Inferior gemellus Obturator externus Quadratus femoris ORIGIN Arises from: The anterior surface of the lateral process of the sacrum The capsule of the sacroiliac joint The […]
Anatomy of Superior Cluneal Nerves
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy of the Patellar Tendon
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY OF PATELLAR TENDON • The patellar tendon attaches the patella to the top of the tibia. • The quadriceps muscle is attached superiorly to the patella. • A small part of the quadriceps tendon then continues over the front of the patella to become the […]
The Trapezius Muscle
? Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA TRAPEZIUS Anatomy – It is a large superficial muscle that extends from the back of the skull, back of the neck and back of the thorax . – The upper fibers arise from external occipital protuberance and medial third of superior nuchal line. – […]
Tensor Fascia Lata
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY The tensor fascia lata is a small, flat muscle located in the anterolateral aspect of the upper thigh. It lies between: The gluteus maximus posteriorly The fascia lata and iliotibial tract laterally It blends distally with the iliotibial band, contributing to lateral thigh stability. ORIGIN […]
Nerves of the Leg and Foot
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of TOledo, Ohio, USA
Popliteal Fossa-Anatomy
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Teres Minor-Why is it Important?
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA GENERAL ANATOMY The teres minor is a small, narrow muscle of the rotator cuff. It is located on the posterior aspect of the shoulder. Functions primarily as an external rotator of the shoulder and contributes to glenohumeral stability. TRIANGULAR SPACE Boundaries Superior: Lower border of the […]