Surface Anatomy
Before starting the dissection of the upper extremities, review the following surface structures (on yourself, a classmate, or a patient, but not on the cadaver).
Anterior Shoulder and Axilla
- Jugular notch
- Clavicle
- Coracoid process
- Anterior axillary wall
- Medial axillary wall
- Posterior axillary wall
Posterior Scapular Region
Elbow Region
Wrist and Hand
- Flexor carpi radialis tendon
- Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
- Abductor pollicis longus tendon
- Extensor pollicis longus tendon
- Pisiform
- Thenar eminence
- Hypothenar eminence
- Hook of hamate