16 Anatomy of the Forearm

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Luke P. Robinson and Russell A. Shatford 16 Anatomy of the Forearm 16.1 Osteology The exact knowledge of the bones is the foundation of all anatomy. J. B. Winslow (1669-1760)….

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28 The Flexor Tendons and the Flexor Sheath

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Sandeep Jacob Sebastin and Beng Hai Lim 28 The Flexor Tendons and the Flexor Sheath The forearm flexor muscles (flexor–pronator group) are present in the anterior (volar) compartment of the…

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25 Function of the Distal Radioulnar Joint

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William B. Kleinman 25 Function of the Distal Radioulnar Joint The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is the foundation for a moving relationship between radius and ulna through their full arc…

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26 Hand Fascia, Retinacula, and Microvacuoles

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Duncan A. McGrouther, Jason K. F. Wong, and Jean-Claude Guimberteau 26 Hand Fascia, Retinacula, and Microvacuoles The term “fascia” has been applied to a large number of very different tissues…

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23 Function of the Wrist Joint

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Marc Garcia-Elias 23 Function of the Wrist Joint 23.1 Introduction The hand gives meaning to the upper extremity. Without a hand, the upper limb is like a crane without a…

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24 Anatomy of the Distal Radioulnar Joint

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Makoto Tamai 24 Anatomy of the Distal Radioulnar Joint 24.1 The Distal Radioulnar Joint (The Mobile DRUJ) The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is an articulation between the ulnar head and…

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20 Anatomy of the Wrist Joint

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Nathan Polley and Amit Gupta 20 Anatomy of the Wrist Joint 20.1 Bones of the Wrist The wrist is generally described as a joint with motion between the eight individual…

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22 Interosseous Vascularity of the Carpus

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Mohamed Morsy, Nick A. van Alphen, and Steven L. Moran 22 Interosseous Vascularity of the Carpus 22.1 Introduction The blood supply to the carpal bones plays an important role in…

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13 The Anatomy of the Arm

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John T. Capo and Ben Shamian 13 The Anatomy of the Arm 13.1 Humerus The humerus is the largest bone in the upper limb. It articulates with the scapula (▶Fig….

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