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The carpus is made up of 8 carpal bones, which are arranged in two rows.
1. The proximal row contains (from lateral to medial side) (i)the scaphoid, (ii)lunate, (iii) triquetral, and (iv) pisiform bones.
2. The distal row contains in the same order (i) the trapezium, (ii) trapezoid, (iii) capitate, and (iv) hamate bones. [Read more...]
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The radius is the lateral bone of the forearm, and is homologous with the tibia of the lower limb. Radius along with ulna connects elbow to forearm.It has an upper end, a lower end and a shaft. [Read more...]
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Maintaining an adequate airway is the foremost priority in the resuscitation of the trauma patient. The airway management must consider
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The ulna is the medial bone of the forearm, and is homologous with the fibula of the lower limb. This along with other bone called radius connects elbow with radius. It has upper and lower ends a shaft. [Read more...]
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Muscles and ligments attached on humerus move shoulder and elbow. Attachments on humerus are as follows [Read more...]
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The humerus is a bone that connects shoulder and home. The humerus has an upper end, a lower end and a shaft. Following are salient features. [Read more...]
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The thorax is supported by a skeletal framework (thoracic cage) and contains the principal organs of respiration (lungs) and circulation (heart), both of which are vital for life. [Read more...]
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Thorax is the region of the body that is formed by the sternum on anterior side, thoracic vertebrae on posterior side and the ribs which start from vertebrae and end anteriorly on sterum or on other ribs.Thorax extends from the neck to the diaphragm. The heart and the lungs reside in the thoracic cavity, as well as many major blood vessels. The inner organs are protected by the rib cage and the sternum.
Thorax has following joints. [Read more...]
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Vascular injury means injury to blood vessels. both arteries and veins form blood vessel but when term vascular injury is used it always denotes injury to artery.
With any displaced fracture in the extremities, vascular injury can occur. When it occurs, it demands urgent diagnosis and treatment. [Read more...]
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Dysplasia epiphysialis multiplex is an uncommon, but not rare developmental abnormality characterized by irregularity in the density and configuration of epiphyses with minimal involvement of the spine.
The condition is not recognizable at birth and often does not present until the ages of 6 or 7 years with bilateral symmetrical abnormalities. The number of epiphyses affected varies from a few to all the major epiphyses.
The regions most prone to involvement being the hips, shoulders and ankles. [Read more...]
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