Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of TOledo, Ohio, USA A well functioning knee joint is important for mobility and to support the weight of the body during day to day activities .Hence normal alignment of the knee is essential for its proper functioning. Q angle (Quadriceps angle )is the angle between the quadriceps tendon and […]
Anatomy of the Pronator Teres Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY OF PRONATOR TERES MUSCLE • Muscle located in the forearm • Origin: from 2 heads- Superficial and deep head Superficial head which is the humeral head arises from medial epicondyle of the humerus. Deep head which is the ulnar head arises from the medial […]
Anatomy of Serratus Anterior Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA The serratus anterior is a fan-shaped muscle that originates on the superolateral surfaces of the first to eighth ribs and inserts along the anterior aspect of medial border of the scapula. It is the strong protractor of scapula . It is known as BOXERS MUSCLE […]
The Lumbar Plexus Simplified
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
Anatomy of the Lumbosacral Plexus
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Anatomy of Profunda Femoris Artery
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA The Profunda femoris artery which is the chief blood supply of the thigh,arises from the posterolateral aspect of the femoral artery about 4cm below the inguinal ligament.Speaking about its course,it passes medially behind the femoral artery.It crosses the Pectineus and the Adductor brevis muscles,runs under the […]
Anatomy of Lateral Femoral Circumflex Artery
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery The lateral circumflex femoral artery is a branch of the profunda femoris artery. The profunda femoris artery is the main blood supply to the thigh. The profunda femoris artery gives two circumflex arteries and four perforating branches. The two circumflex arteries […]
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
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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 […]
Anatomy and Contents of the Popliteal fossa
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Popliteal fossa is a shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint , bounded by biceps femoris superolaterally ,semimembranosus and semitendinosus superomedially . Inferior boundary of this space is made by the medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius muscle . Coming to the base […]
Anatomy and Tributaries of the Anterior Tibial Artery
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Anatomy and Contents of the Anatomical Snuff Box
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA The anatomical snuffbox is a small triangular depression located on the dorsoradial aspect of the wrist.People used this space to place and sniff the powdered tobacco or “snuff”, hence the name.The base of this triangular space is proximal with the apex pointing towards the thumb.The anatomical […]
Anatomy and Contents of the Cubital Fossa
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA The cubital fossa is a triangular depression located in front of the anterior elbow.The medial border is formed by the pronator teres which arises from the medial epicondyle of the humerus.The lateral border is formed by the brachioradialis muscle which arises from the lateral supracondylar ridge […]
Tendon arrangement in the Ankle Region
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Tendons at the anterior compartment of ankle are Tibialis anterior,Extensor hallucis longus ,Extensor digitorum longus. Also passing through the anterior compartment is the anterior tibial artery and deep peroneal nerve. The superior and inferior extensor retinaculum overlies this area. The mnemonic to remember arrangement of anterior […]
Anatomy Of The Vastus Lateralis Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Video describes the Anatomy of Vastus Lateralis Muscle which is a part of Quadriceps Femoris. Vastus lateralis originates from the greater trochanter of the femur and from the lateral lip of the Linea Aspara. It loops around the shaft of femur from the posterior to anterior […]
Anatomy of Rectus Femoris Muscle
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebrhaeim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Video describes Anatomy of Rectus Femoris which is the Anterior Muscle of Quadriceps Femoris. Rectus Femoris Originates from the pelvis as two heads. 1: Straight Head From Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine and 2: Reflected head originate from a groove superior to acetabulum. The Muscle is inserted […]
Anatomy Of The Extensor Digitorum Communis
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Video describes Anatomy of Extension Digitorum Communis Muscle. It Originates from the Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus which is the Common Extensor Origin.The muscle is inserted into Extensor expansions of medial four digits.It is supplied by Posterior interosseous nerve (C7).The Primary Action of this muscle is to […]
Anatomy of Superior and Inferior Gemellus
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA This Video describes The Anatomy of Superior and Inferior Gemellus Muscle. The Superior Gemellus Muscle originates the Ischial Spine and Inferior Gemellus Muscle originate from the posterior portion of the Ischial tuberosity and the lateral Obturator. Both the Muscles insert into the medial surface of greater […]
Anatomy of the Ligaments of Elbow
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy of ligaments of elbow joint The elbow joint is a hinge joint, formed by the articulation between the lower end of the humerus with the ulna and head of the radius. Stability of the elbow joint depends upon the inherent stability of the articulating surfaces, […]