TY - JOUR
T1 - Functional and Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Limb: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
AU - Aparisi Gómez, Maria Pilar
AU - Aparisi, Francisco
AU - Battista, Giuseppe
AU - Guglielmi, Giuseppe
AU - Faldini, Cesare
AU - Bazzocchi, Alberto
PY - 2019/9
Y1 - 2019/9
N2 - The anatomy of the upper limb is complex and allows for exceptional functionality. The movements of the joints of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist represent a complex dynamic interaction of muscles, ligaments, and bony articulations. A solid understanding and of the characteristics and reciprocal actions of the anatomic elements of the joints of the upper limb helps explain the mechanisms and patterns of injury. This article focuses on the anatomy and functionality of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, with emphasis on the stabilizing mechanisms, to set the foundation for understanding the occurrence of pathologic conditions.
AB - The anatomy of the upper limb is complex and allows for exceptional functionality. The movements of the joints of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist represent a complex dynamic interaction of muscles, ligaments, and bony articulations. A solid understanding and of the characteristics and reciprocal actions of the anatomic elements of the joints of the upper limb helps explain the mechanisms and patterns of injury. This article focuses on the anatomy and functionality of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, with emphasis on the stabilizing mechanisms, to set the foundation for understanding the occurrence of pathologic conditions.
KW - Anatomy
KW - Elbow
KW - Joints
KW - Shoulder
KW - Stability
KW - Wrist
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U2 - 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.03.002
DO - 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.03.002
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85065204550
SN - 0033-8389
VL - 57
SP - 857
EP - 881
JO - Radiologic Clinics of North America
JF - Radiologic Clinics of North America
IS - 5
ER -