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AN13.1-8 | Introduction to General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking (Upper Limb)
Learning Objectives
- Describe the fascia, compartments, superficial veins, and lymphatic drainage of the upper limb (AN13.1)
- Describe the dermatomes of the upper limb and their clinical significance (AN13.2)
- Identify and describe the structure, movements, and neurovascular supply of the elbow, radio-ulnar, wrist, and first carpometacarpal joints (AN13.3)
- Describe the sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, carpometacarpal, and metacarpophalangeal joints (AN13.4)
- Identify bones and joints of the upper limb on standard radiographs (AN13.5)
- Identify and demonstrate important bony landmarks of the upper limb on a living subject (AN13.6)
- Identify and demonstrate surface projections of major veins, arteries, and perform muscle testing (AN13.7)
- Describe the embryological development of the upper limb (AN13.8)
INSTRUCTIONS
This module is divided into 4 content parts, each followed by a self-check quiz. Read each part carefully, paying attention to bold terms — these are the key vocabulary you need. Try the self-checks before revealing answers. Use the Glossary page at the end as your revision checklist.
References
- Gray's Anatomy for Students, 4th Edition — Drake, Vogl & Mitchell (Textbook)
- Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th Edition — Moore, Dalley & Agur (Textbook)
- Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy, 7th Edition (Atlas)
- Last's Anatomy: Regional and Applied, 13th Edition — Chummy S. Sinnatamby (Textbook)
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