Shoulder Complex Print Section Listen Big Picture The combined joints connecting the scapula (scapulothoracic joint), clavicle (sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints), and humerus (glenohumeral joint) form the shoulder complex and anchor…

Organization of the Fascia of the Hand Print Section Listen Big Picture The fascia of the hand is continuous with the fascia of the forearm (antebrachium). In the hand, the…

Muscles of the Forearm Print Section Listen Big Picture The forearm (antebrachium) consists of the radius and ulna. Proximally, the forearm articulates with the humerus through the elbow complex (humeroulnar…

Muscles of the Leg Print Section Listen Big Picture The leg consists of the tibia and fibula. Proximally, the tibia of the leg articulates with the femur of the thigh…

Overview of the Cranial Nerves Print Section Listen Big Picture Cranial nerves (CNN) emerge through openings in the skull and are covered by tubular sheaths of connective tissue derived from…

Gluteal Region Print Section Listen Big Picture The bony component of the gluteal (buttocks) region consists of two pelvic bones (os coxae) joined anteriorly by the symphy-sis pubis and posteriorly…

Thigh Print Section Listen Big Picture The bone between the hip and the knee is the femur. It is the longest and strongest bone in the body. The femur articulates…

Bones of the Pelvic Region and Thigh Print Section Listen Big Picture The bones of the skeleton provide a framework that serves as an attachment for soft tissues (e.g., muscles)….

Arm Print Section Listen Big Picture The arm (brachium) consists of the humerus, which articulates distally with the forearm (antebrachium) through the elbow complex. The elbow complex consists of three…