Human Anatomy Vol 1

UPPER LIMB

Clavicle

Acromion

Head of

humerus

Glenoid

cavity

Figs11.9aandb: (a) Anteroposteriorviewof theshoulderjoint,and(b) diagrammaticdepictionof (a)

Elbow

A.Identify the following bones in an AP and lateral

views of the elbow (Figs 11.10a and b).

1 The lower end of humerus, including the medial

and lateral epicondyles, the medial and lateral

supracondylar ridges, trochlea, the capitulum and

the olecranon fossa.

2 The upper end of the ulna, including the olecranon

and coronoid processes.

3 The upper end of the radius including its head,

neck and tuberosity.

B. Study the normal appearance of the following joints

in AP view.

L Elbow joint.

2 Superior radioulnar joint.

C. Note the olecranon and coronoid processes in a

lateral view of the elbow (Figs 11.11a and b).

D.Note the epiphyses (if any) and determine the age

with the help of ossifications described with

individual bones.

Hond

A.Identify the following bones in an AP skiagram

(Figs 11.12a and b).

1 The lower end of the radius with its styloid process.

2 The lower end of the ulna with its styloid Process.

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Humerus

Medial epicondyle

Olecranon

Coronoid process

of ulna

Lateral epicondyle

Head of radius

Ulna

(a) (b)

Figs11.10aandb: (a) Anteroposteriorviewof theelbowjoint,and(b) diagrammaticdepictionof (a)