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Chapter-02 Upper Limb

BOOK TITLE: Gross Anatomy Workbook

Author
1. Gandotra Achleshwar
ISBN
9788180616440
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10327_2
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat, India
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Abstract

Important regions of upper limb which are of clinical important are incorporated in this chapter. As breast cancer is common hence its blood supply and relations are given. The formation and branches of brachial plexus is illustrated. The fracture of surgical neck of humerus can cause injury to axillary nerve therefore its relation, course and distribution is shown. Fracture shaft humerus can cause wrist drop thus the course of radial nerve in radial groove is depicted. Cubital fossa and its contents have been shown. The course of median nerve and its distribution in forearm has been shown as it can be compressed in Carpal tunnel syndrome. Similarly course of ulnar nerve in hand is given since its lesion can cause ulnar claw hand. Superficial and deep palmers arches are of surgical importance along with palmer spaces have been depicted. The dermatomes of upper limb have clearly demarcated.

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