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Axillary Artery
The axillary artery is a major blood vessel in the upper limb that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the arm and hand. It is a continuation of the subclavian artery and plays a crucial role in the circulatory system of the upper limb. In this article, we will explore the anatomy and clinical… Continue reading
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The Wrist Joint
The wrist joint, also known as the radio-carpal joint, is a synovial joint located at the junction between the forearm and hand. It allows for a variety of movements including flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, and is classified as a condyloid joint. Articular Surfaces The articulating surfaces of the wrist joint include the inferior surface… Continue reading
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The Elbow Joint
Discover the anatomy and functions of the elbow joint, its synovial joint types, articulating surfaces, ligaments, and blood and nerve supply Continue reading
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Anterior Muscles of the Forearm
Similar to the arm, the forearm is also divided into anterior and posterior muscle compartments. In this article, we will look at the attachments, innervation and action of all of those muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Superficial Layer There are a lot of muscles in the hand. But muscles in each compartment… Continue reading
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The Level of Coracobrachialis Insertion
What is so special about the level of the coracobrachialis insertion? Several important things happen at the level of the coracobrachialis insertion. These are high yield facts that students are commonly tested on. Arteries Veins Nerves Muscles Bones Fascial Septa Continue reading
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Muscles of the arm
Muscles of the arm arrange in two compartments; anterior and posterior, which areseparated by intermuscular septa. Anterior Compartment The anterior compartment, also called the flexor compartment, is bordered anteriorly by the deep fascia, and posteriorly by the medial and lateral intermuscular septa and the Humerus in-between them. The blood supply to the entire anterior compartment… Continue reading
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Electrical Activity of the cardiac muscle
The heart has a unique electrical system that allows it to pump even when the brain is dead. This fascinating effect is enabled by several physiological phenomena, which are discussed in this article. Resting membrane potential of cardiac muscles The resting membrane potential (RMP) of the cardiac muscle is different to that of neurons and… Continue reading
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Development of Acidosis In Acute Alcohol Intoxication
Acute alcohol intoxication can lead to acidosis. The physiological pH in blood should be maintained between 7.35 and 7.45. If the pH reduces below this level, it is known as acidosis. In this article, we discuss how acute alcohol intoxication can lead to acidosis. Alcohol by itself does not have a significant effect on the… Continue reading
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Shoulder Joint
The Shoulder Joint is the joint with the highest range of movement in the body. Everything a pre-clinical medical student needs to know about the shoulder joint, you can learn by reading this article. Type The shoulder joint is a multiaxial synovial joint. It is a joint of the ball and socket variety. Articular Surfaces… Continue reading
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Superficial muscles of the scapular and pectoral regions
These are the infamous muscles known to all body builders and athletes. Developing these muscles help you attain the v shape that all women crave. But there are far more interesting, intricate details about these muscles that body builders don’t know. We’ll be going through some of those in this article. View this post on… Continue reading