The upper limbs or upper extremities are the forelimbs of an upright-postured tetrapod vertebrate, extending from the scapulae and clavicles down to and including the digits, including all the musculatures and ligaments involved with the shoulder, elbow, wrist and knuckle joints. [1]

There are 7 main areas covered in the upper limb; The muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood and lymphatic supply, anatomical areas, and the structures in the hand.

2023年11月3日 · This topic page will briefly discuss the upper extremity anatomy in order to introduce you to the main regions of the upper limb, which includes: the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm and hand.

2023年11月13日 · The upper limb (upper extremity) is truly a complex part of human anatomy. It is best studied broken down into its components: regions, joints, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Learn about all muscles in the upper extremity with a list of muscles, their origin, insertion, action, nerve & blood supply chart, & labeled diagram

2023年7月25日 · The musculature of the upper limb is quite vast, much more so than the lower extremity. The upper arm contains three muscles in the anterior compartment. The long and short heads of the biceps brachii are located superiorly, while the coracobrachialis and brachialis are deep to the biceps.

2023年7月24日 · The upper limb comprises many muscles which are organized into anatomical compartments. These muscles act on the various joints of the hand, arm, and shoulder, maintaining tone, providing stability and allowing precise fluid movement.

3D models and videos covering the anatomy of the upper limb - learn about the muscles, bones, blood supply and nerves of the shoulder, arm, forearm and hand

In this section, learn more about the anatomy of the bones of the upper limb – the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna and hand bones.

2023年8月17日 · The upper limb is essential for our daily functioning. It enables us to grip, write, lift and throw among many other movements. The upper limb has been shaped by evolution, into a highly mobile part of the human body. This contrasts with the lower limb, which has developed for …