FractureScapulaFracturesProximalClavicleRadiusBones of the forearmAxillaryLateralFemurElbow jointForearm and handExtremityDislocationGlenoidTendonFitsRotator cuffPosteriorInnervationSocketTricepsMetacarpalsShouldersOsteosarcomaRepetitiveConnectsTendonsInjuriesHeadGlenohumeralExtendPELVISUpwardBicepsTissuesComplicationsAccidentsTearLimbsAttachesShoulder jointStrainStabilizeMechanicalDiameterStraightenPain
Fracture9
- A proximal humerus fracture is a break of the upper part of the bone of the arm (humerus). (wikipedia.org)
- It is a type of humerus fracture. (wikipedia.org)
- People with increased risk of falls are more likely to have a proximal humerus fracture, as this is also the most common mechanism of injury. (wikipedia.org)
- Muscles that attach to the proximal humerus and can cause a deforming force on fracture fragments include the pectoralis major, the deltoid, and the rotator cuff muscles. (wikipedia.org)
- MRI is not typically indicated in the setting of proximal humerus fracture, although it may be useful in assessing injury to soft tissue structures such as the rotator cuff muscles. (wikipedia.org)
- When properly indicated, non-surgical treatment options for proximal humerus fractures have good outcomes in terms of fracture healing and restoration of arm function. (wikipedia.org)
- 5) Concomitant ipsilateral fractures of distal humerus/ or elbow joint, 6) Previous surgery of affected shoulder, 7) Pathologic fracture (malignancy fractures), 8) Neurovascular injuries (e.g., stroke, or brachial plexus injuries), 9) Neurological disorders (e.g. (who.int)
- 10) Intra operative changes of treatment due to small diameter of humerus shaft to use nail, fracture line through the nail entry point or severely reduced bone quality resulting in fixation problems with either implants. (who.int)
- La prise en charge d'une fracture de jambe est fonction de la classification de la lésion, du plateau technique et de l'expérience du chirurgien. (bvsalud.org)
Scapula14
- The shoulder joint consists of the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus. (wikipedia.org)
- The second is where the head of the humerus fits into the scapula and is called the glenohumeral joint. (aaos.org)
- the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus (upper arm bone). (lipsticking.com)
- It has a joint where the humerus bone fits into the rounded scapula socket. (harcourthealth.com)
- The shoulder blades or the scapula, upper arm bones, humerus, clavicle, or collarbone all meet at the shoulder on both sides of the human body. (harcourthealth.com)
- A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula ( shoulder blade) and the humerus (the long bone of the upper arm). (rxlist.com)
- The end of the scapula, called the glenoid, is a socket into which the head of the humerus fits, forming a flexible ball-and-socket joint. (rxlist.com)
- These include the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the upper arm bone (humerus). (altonmemorialhospital.org)
- The joint capsule is a group of ligaments that connect the humerus to the socket of the shoulder joint on the scapula to stabilize the shoulder and keep it from dislocating. (altonmemorialhospital.org)
- For example, because the long head originates from the scapula, it also acts to extend the arm at the shoulder. (acefitness.org)
- The ball is your upper arm bone (humerus), and the socket is part of your shoulder blade (scapula). (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
- It originates in the ribs and attaches to the scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus bone in the upper arm. (ironmanmagazine.com)
- These flexor muscles are all located on the anterior side of the upper arm and extend from the humerus and scapula to the ulna and radius of the forearm. (innerbody.com)
- The triceps brachii, as its name indicates, has three heads whose origins are on the scapula and humerus. (innerbody.com)
Fractures12
- Proximal humerus fractures are common. (wikipedia.org)
- Older adults more commonly experience proximal humerus fractures after a fall from standing height. (wikipedia.org)
- Osteoporosis increases the risk of proximal humerus fractures. (wikipedia.org)
- This nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in proximal humerus fractures due to its location close to the proximal humerus. (wikipedia.org)
- The Neer classification of proximal humerus fractures is the most commonly used classification system. (wikipedia.org)
- There are both non-surgical and surgical options for treatment of proximal humerus fractures. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Most proximal humerus fractures are stable and can be treated without surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- I'm going to quickly talk about humerus fractures. (justinziegler.net)
- Then, I discuss accident settlements for humerus fractures. (justinziegler.net)
- Fractures at the top of your arm bone (humerus). (clevelandclinic.org)
- Inclusion criteria: Patients with displaced three-part proximal humerus fractures based on Neer classification will be included. (who.int)
- Le but de notre travail est de déterminer les aspects thérapeutique et évolutif des fractures diaphysaires de la jambe prises en charge au Service de Traumatologie du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU-JRA) Madagascar. (bvsalud.org)
Proximal4
- The greater and lesser tuberosities are bony landmarks of the proximal humerus and serve as attachment sites for musculature. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] The anterior and posterior humeral circumflex arteries branch off of the axillary artery to provide the majority of the blood supply to the proximal humerus. (wikipedia.org)
- The Hospital for Special Surgery explains that the two heads are attached at the shoulder, or the proximal end of the humerus. (livestrong.com)
- It will not anesthetize the axilla or the proximal medial arm, missing the intercostal and medium cutaneous brachii nerves. (medscape.com)
Clavicle3
- The sternal head originates at the sternum, while the clavicular head originates at the clavicle and attaches to the upper arm's sternum and humerus bone. (ironmanmagazine.com)
- The boundaries of the infraclavicular fossa are the pectoralis minor and major anteriorly, ribs medially, clavicle and coracoid process superiorly, and humerus laterally. (medscape.com)
- With the arm in adduction, it is represented on the skin with the clavicle as the superior base, the skin of the thoracic cage medial, and the medial side of the upper as the lateral wall (see the image below). (medscape.com)
Radius8
- The humerus, which is the upper arm bone between the elbow and the shoulder joint, can be approximated as a 33 -cm-long hollow cylinder with outer radius 1.05 cm and inner radius 0.43 cm. (solvedlib.com)
- the humerus bone of the upper arm, and the ulna and radius bones of the forearm. (eorthopod.com)
- The connection of the radius to the humerus allows rotation of the forearm. (eorthopod.com)
- The upper end of the radius is round. (eorthopod.com)
- Hinge type joint formed by the articulation of the Ulna and Radius (bones of the forearm), and Humerus (upper arm). (ucsd.edu)
- After finding the ratio of the length of the skeleton's radius to its humerus - lower and upper arm bones, respectively - and calculating that same ratio from a photo of Earhart, the researchers concluded that the skeleton probably belonged to a European woman of approximately Earhart's height. (popsci.com)
- These thin, strap-like muscles extend from the humerus, ulna and radius and insert into the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges via long tendons. (innerbody.com)
- Both supinator and pronator teres muscles have their origins on the humerus and ulna and insert on opposite sides of the radius to roll the wrist in opposite directions. (innerbody.com)
Bones of the forearm1
Axillary3
- Numbness over the outside part of the upper arm and deltoid muscle weakness may indicate axillary nerve injury. (wikipedia.org)
- The axillary nerve helps you move muscles in your upper limbs, near your shoulder. (clevelandclinic.org)
- The infraclavicular block can be considered the same block as the axillary block and has the advantage of not having to move the arm over the patient's head. (medscape.com)
Lateral1
Femur2
- Osteosarcoma most often starts in a leg bone around the knee joint, either at the femur, which is the lower end of the thigh bone, or the tibia, which is the upper end of the shin bone. (cancer.net)
- Other common sites for bone mets are the pelvis (hip), upper leg bone (femur), upper arm bone (humerus), ribs, and the skull. (oncolink.org)
Elbow joint3
- The damaged tissue and parts of the arm bones that make up the elbow joint are removed. (medlineplus.gov)
- Elbow replacement surgery is usually done if the elbow joint is badly damaged and you have pain or cannot use your arm. (medlineplus.gov)
- The muscles of the upper arm are responsible for the flexion and extension of the forearm at the elbow joint. (innerbody.com)
Forearm and hand2
Extremity3
- In dental hygienists, injuries to the upper extremity are believed to be the result of low level static loads placed on the shoulder, awkward and constrained posture and fatigue inducing repetitive arm motions. (cdc.gov)
- All upper extremity blocks involve the brachial plexus. (medscape.com)
- This block provides anesthesia and analgesia for the upper extremity. (medscape.com)
Dislocation2
- However, a dislocation of the humerus is a possible factor as well. (wikipedia.org)
- It also prevents the dislocation of the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). (hdkino.org)
Glenoid5
- The torn rotator cuff can no longer hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid socket, and the humerus can move upward and rub against the acromion. (aaos.org)
- At first, AVN affects only the head of the humerus, but as AVN progresses, the collapsed head of the humerus can damage the glenoid socket. (aaos.org)
- Its bony structures include the upper arm bone (the humerus) and the shallow cavity (the glenoid) of the shoulder blade. (hdkino.org)
- The shoulder joint is formed where the head of the upper arm bone fits into the shallow cavity (glenoid fossa). (hdkino.org)
- The shoulder joint is cushioned by cartilage that covers the face of the glenoid socket and the head of the humerus. (rxlist.com)
Tendon2
- Surgery for a complete rotator cuff tear usually involves reattaching a tendon to its original site on the upper arm bone (humerus). (healthline.com)
- In this procedure, the flexible cord (tendon) of the subscapularis muscle is cut and then reattached to the head of the upper arm bone (humerus). (hdkino.org)
Rotator cuff4
- The combination of a large rotator cuff tear and advanced arthritis can lead to severe pain and weakness, and the patient may not be able to lift their arm away from the side. (aaos.org)
- The group of muscles and tendons that allow you to move your arms overhead is the rotator cuff. (harcourthealth.com)
- The rotator cuff tendons are a group of tendons that connect the deepest layer of muscles to the humerus. (altonmemorialhospital.org)
- Composed of tendons, the rotator cuff and associated muscles hold the ball tightly within the glenohumeral joint at the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). (altonmemorialhospital.org)
Posterior5
- Posterior ("lower") branch connects to and provides motor function to your posterior deltoid (back shoulder) and teres minor muscles, along with the skin in this area of your arm. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Divided into three parts - anterior (front), medial (side), and posterior (rear) - the deltoids are the muscles responsible for giving the shoulder its rounded contour and play a significant role in lifting and rotating the arm. (2xu.com)
- The triceps is a three-headed structure and is the only muscle located on the posterior upper arm. (acefitness.org)
- On the posterior side of the upper arm is the triceps brachii, which acts as an extensor of the forearm at the elbow and the humerus at the shoulder. (innerbody.com)
- On the posterior side of the arm the extensor muscles, such as the extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digitorum, act as antagonists to the flexor muscles by extending the hand and fingers. (innerbody.com)
Innervation1
- Innervation of the arms and hands. (medscape.com)
Socket4
- A combination of muscles and tendons keeps your arm bone centered in your shoulder socket. (aaos.org)
- The humerus , a long, hollow bone, rests against a shallow socket on the shoulder blade. (usf.edu)
- The shoulder comprises bones and a socket that enables you to rotate your arm. (harcourthealth.com)
- the top of the arm will snap out of the socket. (harcourthealth.com)
Triceps5
- Radial nerve, which goes into muscles in the back of your arm (triceps) and in your wrists. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Articular branch goes into the upper part of your triceps (back of your upper arm) and your glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Although the triceps are responsible for elbow extension, the muscle is also active during other upper-body movements. (acefitness.org)
- In other words, movements that involve upper body pushing and elbow extension will activate the triceps brachii. (acefitness.org)
- Most triceps brachii exercises activate all three heads, but certain exercises can challenge certain heads more, especially as the grip and arm position changes. (acefitness.org)
Metacarpals1
- The extensor muscles run as long, thin straps from the humerus to the metacarpals and phalanges. (innerbody.com)
Shoulders5
- Upper arm (humerus) and shoulders. (clevelandclinic.org)
- This will cause pinching between the shoulder blade and the arm bone when you try to move your shoulders. (ipl.org)
- With your arms directly below your shoulders, lift one weight at a time. (livestrong.com)
- Bring the elbows under the shoulders with the arms at 90-degrees. (acefitness.org)
- Helps stimulate muscle growth and increases muscle mass in your chest, shoulders, and arms. (ironmanmagazine.com)
Osteosarcoma2
- The next most common place osteosarcoma begins is in the humerus. (cancer.net)
- Infórmase sobre osteosarcoma en la infancia y la adolescencia en español. (cancer.net)
Repetitive1
Connects2
- Anterior ("upper") branch connects to and provides motor function to your anterior deltoid muscle (front shoulder). (clevelandclinic.org)
- This joint connects the bones of your upper arm, known as your humerus, and your forearm, known as your ulna. (healthline.com)
Tendons1
- It's a complex group of muscles and tendons that permit you to bend, extend and rotate your arms close to 360 degrees. (harcourthealth.com)
Injuries1
- Injuries to this nerve can affect your ability to rotate your arm or lift it. (clevelandclinic.org)
Head9
- Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the shoulder is a painful condition that occurs when the blood supply to the head of the humerus is disrupted. (aaos.org)
- Shoulder instability refers to a condition in which an injury that allows the head of the upper arm to dislocate from the shallow cavity. (hdkino.org)
- This procedure makes the head of the upper arm bone tighter to the shoulder blade allowing better stability of the shoulder joint. (hdkino.org)
- affected children have an average-sized torso, short arms and legs, and an enlarged head. (medscape.com)
- A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or when the head and upper body are violently shaken. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
- The pec major is divided into the sternal head (lower) and the clavicular head (upper). (ironmanmagazine.com)
- The clavicular head is responsible for flexing the humerus-or arm bone-across your body like when you bench press with dumbbells or a barbell in an incline position. (ironmanmagazine.com)
- The sternal head is responsible for extending the humerus over your body, like when you perform dumbbell flyes or cable crossovers. (ironmanmagazine.com)
- Subjects were fit with a head mounted display (Cybermind Hi-Res) that removed visual input of their arm in space. (cdc.gov)
Glenohumeral1
- The other, called the glenohumeral joint, is at the junction of the upper arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder blade. (ucsfhealth.org)
Extend5
- You're able to flex and extend your arm because of your humeroulnar joint. (healthline.com)
- Extend the elbows, splitting the rope at full arm extension. (acefitness.org)
- Extend the arms back to the starting position. (acefitness.org)
- Next, extend the arms back to the plank position for a count of four. (acefitness.org)
- Extend the arms and press the bar down toward the hips. (acefitness.org)
PELVIS1
- The Human Appendicular Skeleton ClipArt gallery offers 36 illustrations of arms, hands, pelvis, legsa and feet. (usf.edu)
Upward1
- Curl your arms upward and once you reach shoulder level, rotate the wrists so that your palms are facing downward. (livestrong.com)
Biceps1
- Supination is produced by the biceps brachii of the upper arm and the supinator muscle of the forearm. (innerbody.com)
Tissues1
- This image shows the soft tissues and the bone in the upper arm, which is called the humerus (HYOO-mer-iss). (childrensmn.org)
Complications1
- Complications include a narrowing of the foramen magnum (the opening at the base of the skull that the spinal cord passes through), which potentially compresses the spinal cord, and foreshortening of the nasopharynx leading to partial upper airway obstruction and obstructive apnea. (medscape.com)
Accidents2
- Specifically, we'll look at a broken arm from car accidents. (justinziegler.net)
- Then, we'll also estimate compensation for a broken arm from other types of accidents. (justinziegler.net)
Tear1
- Although they attach as one unit to the humerus (upper arm) bone, each separate component can tear. (healthline.com)
Limbs3
- This network of nerves enables movement and sensation to your upper limbs. (clevelandclinic.org)
- We evaluated the maturity achieved by a predictive equation of skeletal age, physical capabilities (explosive power of upper and lower limbs, velocity of upper limbs and agility) and hormonal markers (testosterone and oestradiol) via chemiluminescence. (bvsalud.org)
- males performed better in the explosive force of upper and lower limbs, upper limb speed, agility and testosterone levels. (bvsalud.org)
Attaches1
- This muscle attaches the shoulder bone to the upper arm bone called the humerus. (hdkino.org)
Shoulder joint1
- The humerus, which is the upper arm bone between the elbow and the shoulder joint, can. (solvedlib.com)
Strain1
- a) What is the compressional strain of the humerus? (solvedlib.com)
Stabilize1
- The left arm will stabilize. (acefitness.org)
Mechanical2
Diameter1
Straighten1
- This hinge allows the arm to bend and straighten. (eorthopod.com)
Pain4
- A humerus X-ray can help doctors find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the upper arm. (childrensmn.org)
- Your child has increased or severe pain in the arm. (alberta.ca)
- When he returned to his room an hour later, the patient complained of new right arm pain. (ahrq.gov)
- Your shoulder pain radiates throughout your affected arm. (healthline.com)