1.1.1 Upper and Lower Limb Bones Flashcards
Lateral is?
Away from midline
Medial is?
Near midline
Cranial is?
Near head
Caudal is?
Near tail
Proximal?
Near Body trunk
Distal
Away from body trunk
Anterior
Front (ventral)
Posterior
Back (Dorsal)
When describing the forearm what are the terms for medial and lateral?
Medial = Ulnar
Lateral = Radial

When describing the leg what are the terms for medial and lateral?
Medial = Tibial
Lateral = Fibular
When describing the hand what are the terms for medial and lateral?
Medial = Pinky
Lateral = Thumb
When describing the foot what are the terms for upper and bottom?
Upper = Dorsal

Bottom = Plantar
Identify the covered areas


Identify the covered parts


Identify the covered areas


Identify the covered areas


What are the 4 segments of the Upper Extremities?

What are the two joints of the clavicle?

What are the important surface markers on the clavicle inferior surface?

What are the covered parts?


What are the most common locations for a clavicular fraction to occur?
Middle 1/3rd = 70%
Distal = 30%
Caused by falling on outstretched hand
How do you avoid misdiagnosis for fracture of clavicle?
Bilateral radiography and comparison
The scapula overlies what ribs?
Ribs 2-7
What are the covered parts?





























