Kevin Aquino's A&P Project 2023

The Upper Extremities

Pectoral Girdle

Clavicle-Slender S-shaped collarbone lies horizontally across the anterior part of the thorax superior to the first rib.
Manubrium-The superior portion of the sternum.
Acromion Process-Bony process of the scapula.
Acromioclavicular Joint-Union of the scapula and clavicle.
Glenohumeral Joint-Union of the scapula and the humerus.
Humerus-The longest and largest bone of the upper limb.
Greater Tubercle-Lateral projection.
Lesser Tubercle-Anterior projection.

Rotator Cuff Musculature

These muscles join the scapula to the humerus.
Strengthen and stabilize the shoulder joint.

Pathology

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own cartilage and joint lining.

Ganglion of the Tendon Sheath

A cystic growth commonly occurring on the back of the wrist.

Subluxation

Partial separation or dislocation of a joint.

Osteochondritis

Pieces of bone lodged in joint space.

Osteomyelitis

Infection of the bone.

Chondroma

Benign tumor of the cartilage.

Surgical Procedures

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Surgical procedure to diagnose chronic shoulder pain or repair some types of defects in the shoulder.

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Surgical procedure to remove the humeral head and reconstruct the glenohumeral joint.

Open Acromioplasty

Surgical procedure to correct an impingement of the rotator cuff.

Bankart Procedure

Surgical procedure to repair a tear in the inferior glenohumeral ligament caused by luxation or subluxation.

External Fixation of a Colles’ Fracture

Surgical repair of a fracture in the distal radius at the epiphysis.

Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Radius

Open reduction internal fixation to repair a fracture of the radius.

Resource list

Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC

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