The anatomy of the upper limb is complex and allows for exceptional functionality. The movements of the joints of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist represent a complex dynamic interaction of muscles, ligaments, and bony articulations. A solid understanding and of the characteristics and reciprocal actions of the anatomic elements of the joints of the upper limb helps explain the mechanisms and patterns of injury. This article focuses on the anatomy and functionality of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, with emphasis on the stabilizing mechanisms, to set the foundation for understanding the occurrence of pathologic conditions.
Functional and Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Limb: What the Radiologist Needs to Know / Aparisi Gomez M.P.; Aparisi F.; Battista G.; Guglielmi G.; Faldini C.; Bazzocchi A.. - In: THE RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA. - ISSN 0033-8389. - STAMPA. - 57:5(2019), pp. 857-881. [10.1016/j.rcl.2019.03.002]
Functional and Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Limb: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
Battista G.;Faldini C.;
2019
Abstract
The anatomy of the upper limb is complex and allows for exceptional functionality. The movements of the joints of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist represent a complex dynamic interaction of muscles, ligaments, and bony articulations. A solid understanding and of the characteristics and reciprocal actions of the anatomic elements of the joints of the upper limb helps explain the mechanisms and patterns of injury. This article focuses on the anatomy and functionality of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, with emphasis on the stabilizing mechanisms, to set the foundation for understanding the occurrence of pathologic conditions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.