Anatomy notes

Upper limb anatomy

Anatomy notes for the upper limb: labeled 3D atlas images, key facts, mnemonics and quizzes.

• Biceps brachii

  The biceps brachii flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm. Learn its origin, insertion, action, innervation, clinical signs and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Clavicle

  S-shaped bone, connects sternum to scapula, strut for shoulder. Learn the clavicle anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Deltoid

  Abducts arm and shapes shoulder contour. Learn the deltoid anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Humerus

  The humerus is the bone of the arm. Learn its head, surgical neck, radial groove, condyles, nerves at risk, muscle attachments and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Pectoralis major

  Adducts and medially rotates humerus. Learn the pectoralis major anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Radius

  Forearm bone on thumb side, forms wrist joint. Learn the radius anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Rotator cuff

  Stabilizes shoulder joint and enables arm rotation. Learn the rotator cuff anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Scapula

  The scapula is the shoulder blade. Learn its spine, acromion, coracoid, glenoid, borders, muscle attachments and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Triceps brachii

  Extends elbow and adducts shoulder. Learn the triceps brachii anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Ulna

  Forearm bone on pinky side, forms elbow joint. Learn the ulna anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

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