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TEXTBOOK OF

THIRD EDITION

With Atlas of Muscle Atachments


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TEXTBOOK OF

THIRD EDITION

With Atlas of Muscle Atachments

INDERBIR SINGH

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Textbook of Human Osteology

© 2009, Inderbir Singh

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Preface to the Third Edition

This edition of TEXTBOOK OF HUMAN OSTEOLOGY has been preparedkeeping in mind the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduatestudents. This edition incorporates a large number of changes thatshould make it much more useful.

1. The entire text has been thoroughly edited and revised to improvereadibility. Special effort has been made to have the text as near aspossible to the relevant illustration.

2. Almost all the illustrations have been improved both with regard toappearance and to content.

3. The value of the book has been greatly increased by the addition of an entirely new part presenting an atlas of muscle attachments. I be-lieve that students will find the atlas very useful as it will considerably reduce the burden of remembering the numerous attachments of muscles to the skeleton.

I am grateful to the numerous teachers of Anatomy who have encour-

aged me in my book writing endeavours. I am equally grateful to themany students who have written letters, and have provided useful sug-gestions.

The support of Mr. J.P. Vij (CMD of Jaypee Brothers) has been vital tothe publication of this edition, and I am deeply indebted to him.

Rohtak

2008 INDERBIR SINGH

Author’s address: 52, Sector 1, Rohtak, 124001


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A sound knowledge of osteology continues to be fundamental to anunderstanding of the gross anatomy of the body. Traditionally, students inIndia have read osteology from large imported text books. However, in recent

years, fewer and fewer students have had access to such texts. Further,with the changes in English usage in Western countries, our students arefinding it increasingly difficult to follow thesse books. Most teachers of

Anatomy have felt the need for a complete, well illustrated book on thesubject. This book has been produced to fulfill this need.

This book has been written to meet the requirement of MBBS students.However, the matter should suffice for postgraduate students as well. For the benefit of the latter, sections on individual bones of the hands, the feet,and of the skull are included.

It is a pleasure to acknowledge the help in proof reading given by Dr.

(Mrs.) Usha Dhall, and Dr. S.K. Srivastava of the Department of Anatomy,Medical College, Rohtak.

I shall welcome suggestions for improvement.

Rohtak

July 1990 INDERBIR SINGH

Preface to the First Edition


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PART 1: INDIVIDIAL BONES OF THE BODY

1 Introduction to the skeleton ................................................................ 3

2 Bones of the Upper Limb .................................................................... 8

3 Bones of the Lower Limb .................................................................. 56

4 The Vertebral Column ..................................................................... 113

5 The Sternum and Ribs .................................................................... 134

6 The Skull as a whole ...................................................................... 145

7 Individual Bones of the Skull ......................................................... 198

PART 2: ATLAS OF MUSCLE ATTACHMENTS

8 Muscles of Upper Limb................................................................... 233

9 Muscles of Lower Limb .................................................................. 269

10 Some Muscles of Head and Neck .................................................... 313

11 Some Muscles of Thorax and Abdomen .......................................... 326

Index ............................................................................................ 335

Contents


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PART 1

Individual Bones

of the body


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3INTRODUCTION TO THE SKELETON

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Introduction to the Skeleton

The human skeleton may be divided into (a) the axial skeleton (consisting of the bones of the head,

neck, and trunk; and (b) the appendicular skeleton

consisting of the bones of the limbs.

A preliminary look at the skull

The skeleton of the head is called the skull. It is

seen from the lateral side in Fig. 1.1 and from above

in Fig. 1.2. The skull contains a large cranial cavity

in which the brain is lodged. Just below the

forehead the skull shows two large depressions,

the right and left orbits, in which the eyes are

lodged. In the region of the nose and mouth there

are apertures that lead to the interior of the skull. Fig. 1.2. Skull seen from above.

Fig. 1.1. Skull seen from the right side.

The skull is made up of a large

number of bones that are firmly joined

together. Some of these are as follows.

In the region of the forehead there is

the frontal bone. At the back of the

head (also called the occiput ) there is

the occipital bone. The top of the skull,

and parts of its side walls, are formed

mainly by the right and left parietal

bones . The region of the head just

above the ears is referred to as the

temple, and the bone here is the

temporal bone (right or left). The bone

that forms the upper jaw, and bears the

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the zygomatic bone. In the floor of the cranial cavity

there is an unpaired bone called the sphenoid bone. The

bone of the lower jaw is called the mandible. It is separate

from the rest of the skull. In addition to these large bones,

there are several smaller ones that will be identified whenwe take up the study of the skull in detail.

The vertebral column

Below the skull the central axis of the body is formed

by the backbone or vertebral column (Fig. 1.3). The

vertebral column is made up of a large number of bones

of irregular shape called vertebrae. There are seven

cervical vertebrae in the neck. Below these there aretwelve thoracic vertebrae that take part in forming the

skeleton of the thorax. Still lower down there are five

lumbar vertebrae that lie in the posterior wall of the

abdomen. The lowest part of the vertebral column is made

up of the sacrum, which consists of five sacral vertebrae

that are fused together; and of a small bone called the

coccyx . The coccyx is made up of four rudimentary

vertebrae fused together. There are thus thirty three

vertebrae in all. Taking the sacrum and coccyx as singlebones the vertebral column has twenty six bones.

Skeleton of the thorax

The skeleton of the thorax forms a bony cage that

protects the heart, the lungs, and some other organs (Fig.

1.4). Behind, it is made up of twelve thoracic vertebrae.

In front, it is formed by a bone called the sternum. The

sternum consists of an upper part, the manubrium; a

Fig. 1.3. Skull and vertebral column

(right lateral view).

middle part, the body ; and a lower part, the xiphoid process . The side walls of the thorax are

formed by twelve ribs on either side.

Each rib is a long curved bone that is attached posteriorly to the vertebral column. It curves

round the sides of the thorax. Its anterior end is attached to a bar of cartilage (the costal

cartilage) through which it gains attachment to the sternum. This arrangement is seen typically

in the upper seven ribs (true ribs ). The 8th, 9th and 10th costal cartilages do not reach the

sternum, but end by getting attached to the next higher cartilage ( false ribs ). The anterior

ends of the 11th and 12th ribs are free: they are, therefore, called floating ribs.


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Fig. 1.4 A. Skeleton of the thorax as seen from the front. The bones

of the shoulder girdle arealso shown.

Fig. 1.4B. Section across thorax.

Skeleton of the Upper Limb

The skeleton of each upper limb (Fig. 1.5) consists of the bones of the pectoral girdle (or

shoulder girdle) that lie in close relation to the upper part of the thorax (Fig. 1.4A), and those

of the free limb.

The pectoral girdle consists of the collar-bone or clavicle, and the scapula. The clavicle is a

rod like bone placed in front of the upper part of the thorax. Medially, it is attached to the

manubrium of the sternum, and laterally to the scapula. The scapula is a triangular plate of

bone placed behind the upper part of the thorax.

The bone of the arm is called the humerus . There are two bones in the forearm: the bone that

lies laterally (i.e., towards the thumb) is called the radius ; and the bone that lies medially (i.e.,

towards the little finger) is called the ulna. The humerus, radius and ulna are long bones each

having a cylindrical middle part called the shaft , and expanded upper and lower ends .

In the wrist there are eight small, roughly cuboidal, carpal bones . The skeleton of the palm is

made up of five rod like metacarpal bones , while the skeleton of the fingers (or digits) is made

up of the phalanges . There are three phalanges – proximal, middle and distal – in each digit

except the thumb that has only two phalanges (proximal and distal).


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Fig. 1.5. Skeleton of the right upper limb.

The manubrium sterni is included for orientation.

The upper end of the humerus is joined to

the scapula at the shoulder joint , and its lower

end is joined to the upper ends of the radius

and ulna to form the elbow joint . The wrist

joint is formed where the lower ends of theradius and ulna meet the carpal bones. The

upper and lower ends of the radius and ulna

are united to one another at the superior and

inferior radioulnar joints . There are

numerous small joints in the hand: the

intercarpal between the carpal bones

themselves; the carpometacarpal between the

carpal and metacarpal bones; the metacarpo-

phalangeal between each metacarpal bone and

the proximal phalanx; and the interphalangeal joints between the phalanges

themselves.

Skeleton of the Lower Limb

The skeleton of the lower limb consists of the

bones of the pelvic girdle, and those of the

free limb (Fig. 1.6). The pelvic girdle is madeup of one hip bone on each side. Each hip bone

is made up of three parts that are fused

together. The upper expanded part of the bone

is called the ilium. A small part in front (shaded

in the figure) is called the pubis . The lower

part of the bone is called the ischium.

Anteriorly, the two pubic bones meet in the

midline to form a joint called the pubic

symphysis . Posteriorly, the sacrum is wedged

in between the two hip bones. The hip bonesand sacrum (along with the coccyx) form the

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Fig. 1.6. Skeleton of the pelvis and

right lower limb.

The bones of the free part of the limb

are arranged in a pattern similar to that

in the upper limb. The bone of the thigh is

called the femur . There are two bones in

the leg. The medial of the two (lying towards the great toe) is called the tibia,

while the outer bone is called the fibula.

The femur, tibia and fibula are long bones

having cylindrical shafts with expanded

upper and lower ends. In the region of the

ankle, and the posterior part of the foot,

there are seven roughly cuboidal tarsal

bones . The largest of these is the

calcaneus, which forms the heel. Next in

size we have the talus . In the anterior partof the foot there are five metatarsal

bones . Each digit (or toe) has three

phalanges, proximal, middle and distal:

however, the great toe has only two

phalanges proximal and distal.

The upper end of the femur fits into a

deep socket in the hip bone (called the

acetabulum) to form the hip joint . The

lower end of the femur meets the tibia toform the knee joint . A small bone, the

patella, is placed in front of the knee. The

tibia and fibula are joined to each other at

their upper and lower ends to form the

superior and inferior tibiofibular joints .

The lower ends of the tibia and fibula join

the talus to form the ankle joint . Within

the foot there are intertarsal,

tarsometatarsal, metatarso-phalangeal

and interphalangeal joints on a patternsimilar to those in the hand.


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Bones of the Upper Limb

An introduction to the skeleton of the upper limb is given in Chapter 1. Each bone is described

below.

The first step in the study of any bone is to orientate it as it lies in the body. To do this we have

to distinguish the anterior aspect from the posterior; the upper end from the lower ; and the

medial side from the lateral.

Once we have this information we can find out whether the bone belongs to the right limb or

the left one.

Fig. 2.2. Right clavicle seen from below.

Fig. 2.1. Right clavicle seen from above.


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The Clavicle

The clavicle is a long bone having a shaft, and two ends (Figs. 2.1, 2.2). The medial end is

much thicker than the shaft and is easily distinguished from the lateral end which is flattened.

The anterior and posterior aspects of the bone can be distinguished by the fact that the shaft

(which has a gentle S-shaped curve) is convex forwards in the medial two-thirds, and concave

forwards in its lateral one-third. The inferior aspect of the bone is distinguished by the presence

of a shallow groove on the shaft, and by the presence of a rough area near its medial end. The

side to which a clavicle belongs can be determined with the information given above.

For purposes of description it is convenient to divide the clavicle into the lateral one-third

which is flattened, and the medial two-thirds which are cylindrical.

The lateral one-third has two surfaces, superior and inferior. These surfaces are separated by

two borders, anterior and posterior. The anterior border is concave and shows a small thickened

area called the deltoid tubercle. The lower surface (of the lateral one-third) shows a prominent

thickening near the posterior border; this is the conoid tubercle. Lateral to the tubercle, there is

a rough ridge that runs obliquely up to the lateral end of the bone, and is called the trapezoid

line.

The medial two-thirds of the shaft has four surfaces: anterior, posterior, superior and inferior,

that are not clearly marked off from each other. The large rough area present on the inferior

aspect of the bone near the medial end forms part of the inferior surface. The middle-third of theinferior aspect shows a longitudinal groove the depth of which varies considerably from bone to

bone.

The lateral or acromial end of the clavicle bears a smooth facet which articulates with the

acromion of the scapula to form the acromioclavicular joint.

The medial or sternal end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium sterni, and also

with the first costal cartilage (Fig.2.5). The articular area is smooth and extends on to the

inferior surface of the bone for a short distance. The uppermost part of the sternal surface is

rough for ligamentous attachments.

The clavicle can be easily felt in the living person as it lies just deep to the skin in its entire

extent. The sternal end of the bone forms a prominent bulge which extends above the upper

border of the manubrium sterni.


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Attachments on the Clavicle

A. The muscles attached to the clavicle are as follows (Figs. 2.3, 2.4)

1. The pectoralis major (clavicular head) arises from the anterior surface of the medial half of

the shaft.

2. The deltoid arises from the anterior border of the lateral one-third of the shaft.

3. The sternocleidomastoid (clavicular head) arises from the medial part of the upper surface.

4. The sternohyoid (lateral part) arises from the lower part of the posterior surface just near

the sternal end.

5. The trapezius is inserted into the posterior border of the lateral one-third of the shaft.

6. The subclavius is inserted into the groove on the inferior surface of the shaft.

B. Other structures attached to the clavicle are as follows.

1. The edges of the groove for the subclavius give attachment to the clavipectoral fascia.

2. The rough area above the articular surface for the manubrium sterni gives attachment to

the interclavicular ligament and to the articular disc of the sternoclavicular joint.

3. The costoclavicular ligament is attached to the rough triangular area near the medial end

of the inferior surface.

4. The conoid part of the coracoclavicular ligament is attached to the conoid tubercle; and its

trapezoid part to the trapezoid line.

5. The articular capsules of the acromio-clavicular joint, and of the sternoclavicular joint, are

attached to the margins of the articular areas for these joints.

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Fig. 2.4. Right clavicle showing attachments, seen from below.

Ossification of the clavicle

The clavicle is the first bone in the body to

start ossifying. Two primary centres appear in

the shaft during the 6th week of fetal life and

soon fuse with each other. The sternal end

ossifies from a secondary centre that appears

between 15 and 20 years of age, and fuses with

the shaft by the age of 25 years. An additional

centre may appear in the acromion.

The greater part of the clavicle is formed by

intramembranous ossification. The sternal and

acromial ends are preformed in cartilage.Fig. 2.5. Medial end of clavicle seen from

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The Scapula

The greater part of the scapula consists of a flat triangular plate of bone called the body (Figs.2.6 to 2.8). The upper part of the body is broad, representing the base of the triangle. The

inferior end is pointed and represents the apex. The body has anterior (or costal) and posterior

(or dorsal) surfaces which can be distinguished by the fact that the anterior surface is smooth,

but the upper part of the posterior surface gives off a large projection called the spine. At its

lateral angle the bone is enlarged and bears a large shallow oval depression called the glenoid

cavity which articulates with the head of the humerus. The side to which a given scapula

belongs can be determined from the information given above.

Fig. 2.6. Right scapula,seen from the front.


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In addition to its costal and dorsal surfaces the body has three angles: superior , inferior and

lateral; and three borders: medial, lateral and superior. Arising from the body there are three

processes. In addition to the spine already mentioned there is an acromion process and a coracoid

process.

The lateral border runs from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle. The medial border

extends from the superior angle to the inferior angle. The superior border passes laterally from

Fig. 2.7. Right scapula seen

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the superior angle, but is separated from the glenoid cavity (representing the lateral angle) by

the root of the coracoid process. A deep suprascapular notch is seen at the lateral end of the

superior border.

The costal surface lies against the posterolateral part of the chest wall. It is somewhat concave

from above downwards. The dorsal surface gives attachment to the spine. The part above the

spine forms the supraspinous fossa, along with the upper surface of the spine. The area below

the spine forms the infraspinous fossa (along with the lower surface of the spine). The

supraspinous and infraspinous fossae communicate with each other through the spinoglenoid

notch that lies on the lateral side of the spine.

The part of the body adjoining the lateral border is thickened to form a longitudinal bar of

bone. The dorsal aspect of the scapula adjoining the lateral border is rough for muscular

attachments.

The glenoid cavity (Fig.2.8) is pear shaped and forms the shoulder joint along with the headof the humerus. Just below the cavity the lateral border shows a rough raised area called the

infraglenoid tubercle. Immediately above the glenoid cavity there is a rough area called the

supraglenoid tubercle. The region of the glenoid cavity is often regarded as the head of the

scapula. Immediately medial to it there is a constriction which constitutes the neck.

The spine of the scapula is triangular in form. Its anterior border is attached to the dorsal

surface of the body. Its posterior border is free: it is greatly thickened and forms the crest of the

spine. The medial end of the spine lies near the medial border of the scapula: this part is

referred to as the root of the spine. The lateral border of the spine is free and forms the medial

boundary of the spinoglenoid notch.

Fig. 2.8. Upper part of right scapula, seen from thelateral side.

The acromion is continuous with the lateral

end of the spine. It forms a projection that is

directed forwards and partly overhangs the

glenoid cavity. It has a lateral border and a

medial border that meet anteriorly at the tip of

the acromion. The lateral border meets the crest

of the spine at a sharp angle termed the

acromial angle. The medial border of the

acromion shows the presence of a small ovalfacet for articulation with the lateral end of

the clavicle. The acromion has upper and lower

surfaces.

The coracoid process is shaped like a bent

finger. The root of the process is attached to

the body of the scapula just above the glenoid

cavity. The lower part of the root is marked by

the supraglenoid tubercle. The tip of the

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(To appreciate this remember that the costal sur face of the body of the scapula faces

anteromedially, not anteriorly. The glenoid cavity faces equally forwards and laterally.). At the

point where the coracoid process bends forwards, its dorsal surface is marked by a ridge.

Attachments on the Scapula

A. The muscles attached to the scapula are as follows (Figs. 2.9 to 2.11)

1. The deltoid takes origin from the lower border of the crest of the spine; and from the lateral

margin, tip and upper surface of the acromion.

2. The trapezius is inserted into the upper border of the crest of the spine, and into the medial

border of the acromion.

3. The short head of the biceps brachii arises from the (lateral part of the) tip of the coracoid

process; and the long head from the supraglenoid tubercle.

Fig. 2.9. Right scapula, showing attachments,

seen from the front.

4. The coracobrachialis arises from

(the medial part of) the tip of the

coracoid process.

5. The long head of the triceps arises

from the infraglenoid tubercle.

6. The pectoralis minor is inserted

into the superior aspect of the

coracoid process.

7. The inferior belly of the omohyoid

arises from the upper border near the

suprascapular notch.

8. The subscapularis arises from the

whole of the costal surface, but for asmall part near the neck.

9. The serratus anterior is inserted

on the costal surface along the medial

border.

The first digitation of the muscle is

inserted from the superior angle to the

root of the spine. The next two or three

digitations are inserted into a narrow

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Fig. 2.10. Right scapula, showing attachments,

seen from behind.

lower 4 or 5 digitations are inserted into a large triangular area over the inferior angle.

10. The supraspinatus arises from the medial two-thirds of the supraspinous fossa, including

the upper surface of the spine.

11. The infraspinatus arises from the greater part of the infraspinous fossa, but for a part

near the lateral border and a part near the neck.

12. The teres minor arises from the upper two-thirds of the rough strip on the dorsal surface,

near the lateral border.

There is a gap in the area of origin for passage of the circumflex scapular vessels.

13. The teres major arises from the lower one-third of the rough strip along the dorsal aspect

of the lateral border. The area is wide and extends over the inferior angle.

14. The levator scapulae is inserted into a narrow strip along the dorsal aspect of the medial

border, extending from the superior angle to the level of the root of the spine.


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Fig. 2.11. Right scapula, showing attachments, seen from the lateral side

15. The rhomboideus minor is inserted into

the dorsal aspect of the medial border, opposite

the root of the spine.

16. The rhomboideus major is inserted into

the dorsal aspect of the medial border, from

the root of the spine to the inferior angle.

17. The latissimus dorsi receives a small slip

from the dorsal surface of the inferior angle.

B. The ligaments attached to the scapula are as follows

1

. The capsule of the shoulder joint and theglenoidal labrum are attached to the margins

of the glenoid cavity. In its upper part the

attachment of the capsule extends above the

supraglenoid tubercle so that the origin of the

long head of the biceps is within the capsule.

2. The capsule of the acromioclavicular joint is attached to the margins of the facet for the

clavicle.

3. The coracoacromial ligament is attached as follows. Its anteromedial end is attached to the

lateral border of the coracoid process; and its lateral end to the medial aspect of the tip of theacromion just in front of the clavicular facet.

4. The coracoclavicular ligament is attached to the coracoid process: the trapezoid part on its

superior aspect, and the conoid part near the root.

5. The suprascapular ligament bridges across the suprascapular notch and converts it into a

foramen which transmits the suprascapular nerve. The suprascapular vessels lie above the

ligament.

Ossification of the scapula

The scapula usually has eight centres of ossification.

1. A centre appears in the body during the 8th week of fetal life. The spine is ossified by

extension from this centre.

2. The greater part of the coracoid process is ossified from a centre that appears in the first

year. About the age of puberty a second centre appears in the root of the coracoid process. This

is called the subcoracoid centre. Extension of ossification from this centre is responsible for

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3. At about the age of puberty two centres appear in the acromion, and one each in the lower

part of the glenoid cavity, the inferior angle and the medial border.

4. The subcoracoid centre fuses with the body by the 15th year. Other centres fuse with the

body by the 20th year.

The Humerus

The humerus is a long bone. It has a cylindrical central part called the shaft , and enlargedupper and lower ends (Figs. 2.12, 2.13). The upper end is easily distinguished from the lower

by the presence of a large rounded head. The medial and lateral sides can be distinguished by

the fact that the head is directed medially. The anterior aspect of the upper end shows a prominent

vertical groove called the intertubercular sulcus . The side to which a given bone belongs can

be determined from the information given above.

The head is rounded and has a smooth convex articular surface. It is directed medially, and

also somewhat backwards and upwards. It forms the shoulder joint along with the glenoid

cavity of the scapula. It may be noted that the articular area of the head is much greater than

that of the glenoid cavity.

In addition to the head, the upper end of the humerus shows two prominences called the

greater and lesser tubercles (or tuberosities). These two tubercles are separated by the

intertubercular sulcus (also called the bicipital groove): this is the vertical groove on the

anterior aspect of the upper end mentioned above.

The lesser tubercle lies on the anterior aspect of the bone medial to the sulcus, between it and

the head. It has a smooth upper part and a rough lower part.

The greater tubercle is placed on the lateral aspect of the upper end and parts of it can,

therefore, be seen from both the anterior and posterior aspects.

Its anterior part forms the lateral boundary (or lip) of the intertubercular sulcus. The tubercle

shows three areas (or impressions) where muscles are attached (Fig.2.14). The uppermost of

these is placed on the superior aspect, the lowest on the posterior aspect, and the middle is in

between them.

There are two distinct regions of the upper end of the humerus that are referred to as the neck.

The junction of the head with the rest of the upper end is called the anatomical neck, while the

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The shaft of the humer us has three

borders: anterior, medial and lateral.

These are readily identified in the lower

part of the bone (Fig. 2.15B). When

traced upwards the anterior border becomes continuous with the anterior

margin of the greater tubercle (or crest

of the greater tubercle, or lateral lip

of the intertubercular sulcus ). The

medial border is indistinct in its upper

part, but it can be traced to the lower

end of the lesser tubercle, and to its

sharp lateral margin ( crest of the lesser

tubercle , or medial lip of the

intertubercular sulcus ). The lower partof the lateral border can be seen from

the front, but its upper part runs

upwards on the posterior aspect of the

bone.

The three borders divide the shaft into

three surfaces. The anterolateral

surface lies between the anterior and

lateral borders; the anteromedial

surface between the anterior and medialborders, and the posterior surface

between the medial and lateral borders.

Note that because of the convergence

of the anterior and medial borders in the

upper part of the bone, the anteromedial

surface becomes continuous with the

intertubercular sulcus (Figs. 2.12,

2.15A), and part of the posterior surface

can be seen from the front. Similarly,

because of the medial inclination of the

lateral border in its upper part (see Fig.

2.13) part of the anterolateral surface

can be seen from behind.

We may now note certain additional

features of the shaft. The anterolateral

surface has a V-shaped rough area called

the deltoid tuberosity which is present

near the middle of this surface. The

anterior limb of the tuberosity lies along

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Fig. 2.13. Right humerus seen

from behind.

the anterior border of the shaft, while the

posterior limb lies above the lower part of the

radial groove (see below). The medial border

also bears a roughened strip near it middle.

When the shaft is observed from behind wesee that its upper part is crossed by a broad

and shallow radial groove which runs

downwards and laterally across the posterior

and anterolateral surfaces.

The radial groove interrupts the lateral

border of the shaft. The part of the border

below the groove is indistinct; the part above

the groove is also not well marked, but can

be traced to the posterior part of the greater

tuberosity. The upper margin of the radial

groove is formed by a roughened ridge that

runs obliquely across the shaft: the lower end

of the ridge is continuous with the posterior

limb of the deltoid tuberosity.

The lower end of the humerus is irregular

in shape and is also called the condyle. The

lowest parts of the medial and lateral borders

of the humerus form sharp ridges that are

called the medial and lateral supracondylar ridges respectively. Their lower ends

terminate in two prominences called the

medial and lateral epicondyles . The medial

epicondyle is the larger of the two. Between

the two epicondyles the lower end presents

an irregular shaped articular surface which

is divisible into medial and lateral parts. The

lateral part is rounded and is called the

capitulum. It articulates with the head of the

radius. The medial part of the articular surfaceis shaped like a pulley and is called the

trochlea. It is separated from the capitulum

by a faint groove. The medial margin of the

trochlea projects downwards much below the

level of the capitulum, and of the epicondyles.

The trochlea articulates with the upper end

(trochlear notch) of the ulna. The anterior

aspect of the lower end of the humerus shows

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depression above the capitulum is called the

radial fossa and that above the trochlea is called

the coronoid fossa (Fig. 2.12). Parts of the head

of the radius and of the coronoid process of the

ulna lie in these depressions when the elbow isfully flexed. Another depression is seen above

the trochlea on the posterior aspect of the lower

end (Fig. 2.13). This depression is called the

olecranon fossa as it lodges the olecranon

process of the ulna when the elbow is fully

extended.

Attachments on the Humerus

A. The muscles attached to the humerus are as follows (Figs.2.16 to 2.18)

1. The supraspinatus is inserted into the upper

impression on the greater tubercle.

2. The infraspinatus is inserted into the middle


3. The teres minor is inserted into the lower


4. The subscapularis is inserted into the lesser

tubercle.

5. The pectoralis major is inserted into the

lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus.

6. The latissimus dorsi is inserted into the floor

of the intertubercular sulcus.

7. The teres major is inserted into the medial

lip of the intertubercular sulcus.

Of the three insertions into the intertubercular

sulcus that of the pectoralis major is the most

extensive, and that of the latissimus dorsi is the

shortest.

8. The deltoid is inserted into the deltoid

tuberosity.

Fig. 2.14. Upper end of right humerus seenfrom above.

Fig. 2.15. Transverse sections through the shaftof the humerus. A. near upper end.B. at its middle. C. near lower end.

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Fig. 2.16. Right humerus, showing attachments, seen from the front.

9. The coracobrachialis is inserted into the

rough area on the middle of the medial

border.

10. The brachialis arises from the lower

halves of the anteromedial and anterolateral

surfaces of the shaft. Part of the area of

origin extends onto the posterior aspect.

11. The pronator teres (humeral head)

arises from the anteromedial surface, near

the lower end of the medial supracondylar

ridge.

12. The brachioradialis arises from the

upper two-thirds of the lateralsupracondylar ridge.

13. The extensor carpi radialis longus

arises from the lower one-third of the lateral

supracondylar ridge.

14. The superficial flexor muscles of the

forearm arise from the anterior aspect of the

medial epicondyle. This origin is called the

common flexor origin.

15. The common extensor origin for the

superficial extensor muscles of the forearm

is located on the anterior aspect of the

lateral condyle.

16. The lateral head of the triceps arises

from the oblique ridge on the upper part of

the posterior surface, just above the radial

groove. The medial head of the muscle arises

from the posterior surface below the radialgroove. The upper end of the area of origin

extends on to the anterior aspect of the

shaft.

17. The anconeus arises from the

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Fig. 2.17. Right humerus, showing attachments seen from behind.

B. Other structur es attached to the humerus are as follows

1. The capsular ligament of the shoulder

joint is attached on the anatomical neck

except on the medial side where the line of

attachment dips down by about a centimetre

to include a small area of the shaft within

the joint cavity.

The line of attachment of the capsule is

interrupted at the intertubercular sulcus to

provide an aperture through which the

tendon of the long head of the biceps leaves

the joint cavity.

2. The capsular ligament of the elbow joint

is attached to the lower end of the bone.

The line of attachment reaches the upper

limits of the radial and coronoid fossae,

anteriorly, and of the olecranon fossa

posteriorly so that these fossae lie within

the joint cavity. Medially, the line of

attachment passes between the medial

epicondyle and the trochlea. On the lateralside it passes between the lateral epicondyle

and the capitulum.

3. The medial and lateral supracondylar

ridges give attachment to the medial and

lateral intermuscular septa.

4. The medial and lateral epicondyles give

attachment to the ulnar and radial collateral

ligaments respectively.


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Fig. 2.18. Upper end of right humerus, showing

attachments, seen from above.

Important relations

1. The intertubercular sulcus lodges the

tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii.

The ascending branch of the anterior

circumflex humeral artery also lies in this

sulcus.

2. The surgical neck of the bone is related

to the axillary nerve and to the anterior and

posterior circumflex humeral vessels.

3. The radial nerve and the profunda

brachii vessels lie in the radial groove

between the attachments of the lateral andmedial heads of the triceps.

4. The ulnar nerve crosses behind the

medial epicondyle.

Ossification of the humerus

1. A primary centre appears in the shaft during the 8th fetal week. The greater part of the bone

is formed from this centre.

2. A secondary centre for the head appears early in the first year; for the greater tubercle in the

second year; and for the lesser tubercle in the fifth year. These three parts fuse with each other

in the sixth year to form a single epiphysis for the upper end which fuses with the shaft around

18 to 20 years of age.

3. At the lower end a centre appears in the capitulum during the first year; in the medial part

of the trochlea in the ninth or tenth year; and in the lateral epicondyle around the twelfth year.

These fuse to form a single epiphysis which fuses with the shaft around 15 years of age. A

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The Radius

The radius is a long bone having a shaft and two

ends: upper and lower (Figs. 2.19 to 2.23). The upper

end bears a disc shaped head. In contrast the lower

end is much enlarged. The lateral and medial sides

of the bone can be distinguished by examining the

shaft which is convex laterally and has a sharp medial

(or interosseous) border. The anterior and posterior

aspects of the bone may be identified by looking at

the lower end: it is smooth anteriorly, but the posterior

aspect is marked by a number of ridges and grooves.The side to which a given radius belongs can be

determined from the information given above.

The upper end of the bone consists of a head, a

neck and a tuberosity. The head is disc shaped. Its

upper surface is slightly concave and articulates with

the capitulum of the humerus. The circumference of

the head (representing the edge of the disc) is also

smooth and articular. Medially it articulates with a

notch on the ulna: the remaining part is enclosed by the annular ligament (Fig. 2.21). This joint between

the radius and ulna is the superior radioulnar joint .

The region just below the head is constricted to form

the neck. Just below the medial part of the neck there

is an elevation called the radial tuberosity . The

tuberosity is rough in its posterior part, and is smooth

anteriorly.

The shaft of the radius has three borders (anterior,

posterior, and interosseous) and three surfaces(anterior, posterior and lateral) (Fig. 2.22).

The interosseous or medial border is easily

identified as it forms a sharp ridge which extends

from just below the tuberosity to the lower end of the

shaft. Near the lower end this border forms the

posterior margin of a small triangular area. The

anterior border begins at the radial tuberosity and

runs downwards and laterally across the anterior

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called the anterior oblique line. It then runs

downwards and forms the lateral boundary of the

smooth anterior aspect of the lower part of the shaft.

The upper part of the posterior border runs

downwards and laterally from the posterior part of

the tuberosity. The lower part of the posterior border

runs downwards along the middle of the posterior

aspect of the shaft to the lower end. The anterior

surface lies between the interosseous and anterior

borders; the poster ior surface between theinterosseous and posterior borders; and the lateral

surface between the anterior and posterior borders.

In the upper part of the bone the lateral surface

expands into a wide triangular area as it extends

on to the anterior and posterior aspects of the bone.

The lateral surface shows a rough area near the

middle (and most convex) part of the shaft.

The lower end of the radius has anterior, lateral

and posterior surfaces continuous with the

Fig. 2..20. Right radius seen from behind.

Fig. 2.21. Scheme to show the relationship of the head of the radius to the ulna and to the

annular ligament.

Fig. 2.22. Transverse section across themiddle of the shaft of the radius to show its

borders and surfaces.


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corresponding surfaces of the shaft. In addition it has

a medial surface and an inferior surface. The lateral

surface is prolonged downwards as a projection called

the styloid process . The medial aspect of the lower

end has an articular area called the ulnar notch (Fig.2.23A). It articulates with the lower end of the ulna

to form the inferior radioulnar joint . Just above the

notch there is a triangular area bounded posteriorly

by the interosseous border. The posterior aspect of

the lower end is marked by a number of vertical

grooves separated by ridges. The most prominent ridge

is called the dorsal tubercle which is placed roughly

midway between the medial and lateral aspects of the

lower end. Immediately medial to the tubercle there

is a narrow oblique groove, and still more medially there is a wide shallow groove. The area lateral to the

dorsal tubercle shows two grooves separated by a

ridge. The inferior surface of the lower end is articular.

It takes part in forming the wrist joint. It is subdivided

into a medial quadrangular area that articulates with

the lunate bone, and a lateral triangular area that

articulates with the scaphoid bone.

Fig. 2.23. Lower end of the right radius seen: A. From the medial side. B. From below.

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Attachments on the Radius

A. The following muscles are inserted into the radius (Figs. 2.24 to 2.27)

1. The biceps brachii is inserted into the rough

posterior part of the radial tuberosity.

2. The supinator is inserted into the upper

part of the lateral surface. The area of insertion

extends on to the anterior and posterior aspects

of the shaft.

3. The pronator teres is inserted into the

rough area on the middle of the lateral surface,

at the point of maximum convexity of the shaft.

4. The brachioradialis is inserted into the

lowest part of the lateral surface just above

the styloid process.

5. The pronator quadratus is inserted into the

lower part of the anterior surface, and into the

triangular area on the medial side of the lower

end.

B. The following muscles take origin from the radius

1. The flexor digitorum superficialis (radial

head) arises from the upper part of the anterior

border (oblique line).

2. The flexor pollicis longus arises from the

upper two-thirds of the anterior surface.

3. The abductor pollicis longus arises from

the upper part of the posterior surface.

4. The extensor pollicis brevis arises from a

small area on the posterior surface below the

area for the abductor pollicis longus.

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C.

Other structures attached to the radius are as follows

1. The articular capsule of the wrist joint is attached to the anterior and posterior margins of

the lower end and to the styloid process. Note that the articular capsule of the elbow joint does

not have a direct attachment to the upper end of the radius.

2. The articular disc of the inferior radioulnar joint is attached to the lower border of the ulnar

notch.

3. The interosseous membrane is attached to the lower three fourths of the interosseous border.

4. The oblique cord is attached just below the radial tuberosity.

5. The extensor retinaculum is attached to the lower part of the anterior border (which is

sharp here). In figure 2.24 the attachment is shown in purple line.

D. Tendons related to the lower end of the radius.

1

. The shallow groove behind the medial part of the lower end lodges the tendons of theextensor digitorum and of the extensor indicis.

2. The oblique groove medial to the dorsal tubercle is occupied by the tendon of the extensor

pollicis longus.

3. The groove lateral to the dorsal tubercle is occupied by the tendons of the extensor carpi

radialis longus and brevis.

4. The lateral aspect of the lower end of the radius is crossed by the tendon of the abductor

pollicis longus and of the extensor pollicis brevis.

Fig. 2.26. Lower end of right radius, showing attachments, seen from the medial side.

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Ossification of the radius

1. A primary centre appears in the shaft during the 8th week of fetal life.

2. A secondary centre appears in the lower end in the first year and joins the shaft around 18

years of age.

3. A secondary centre appears in the head of the bone during the 4th or 5th year and fuses

with the shaft around the 16th year.

4. Occasionally the radial tuberosity may ossify from a separate centre.

The Ulna

The ulna has a shaft , an upper end and a lower end (Figs. 2.28 to 2.31). The upper end is

large and irregular, while the lower end is small. The upper end has a large trochlear notch on

its anterior aspect. The medial and lateral sides of the bone can be distinguished by examining

the shaft (Fig. 2.31): its lateral margin is sharp and thin, while its medial side is rounded. The

side to which an ulna belongs can be determined from these facts.

The upper end of the ulna consists of two prominent projections called the olecranon process

and the coronoid process . When seen from behind the olecranon process appears to be a direct

upward continuation of the shaft and forms the uppermost part of the ulna. The coronoid process

projects forwards from the anterior aspect of the ulna just below the olecranon process (Fig.

2.30). The trochlear notch covers the anterior aspect of the olecranon process and the superior

aspect of the coronoid process. It takes part in forming the elbow joint and articulates with the

trochlea of the humerus. The upper and lower parts of the notch may be partially separated

from each other by a non-articular area. The trochlear notch is also divisible into medial and

lateral areas corresponding to the medial and lateral flanges of the trochlea.In addition to its anterior surface which forms the upper part of the trochlear notch the olecranon

process has superior, posterior, medial and lateral surfaces (Fig. 2.28). When viewed from the

lateral side the uppermost part of the olecranon is seen projecting forwards beyond the rest of

the process (Fig. 2.30).

The coronoid process has an upper surface which forms the lower part of the trochlear notch.

In addition it has anterior, medial and lateral surfaces. The anterior surface is triangular. Its

lower part shows a rough projection called the tuberosity of the ulna. The medial margin of the

anterior surface is sharp and shows a small tubercle at its upper end. The upper part of the

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Fig. 2.28. Right ulna seen from the front. Fig. 2.29. Right ulna seen from behind.


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(Fig. 2.30). The radial notch articulates with the head

of the radius forming the superior radio-ulnar joint.

The bone shows a depression just below the radial

notch. The posterior border of this depression is formed

by a ridge called the supinator crest (Fig. 2.30).

The lower end of the ulna consists of a disc-like head

and a styloid process . The head has a circular inferior

surface (Fig. 2.36). This surface is separated from the

cavity of the wrist joint by an articular disc. The head

has another convex articular surface on its lateral side:

this surface articulates with the ulnar notch of the

radius to form the inferior radioulnar joint. The styloid

process is a small downward projection that lies on

the posteromedial aspect of the head. Between thestyloid process and the head the posterior aspect is

marked by a vertical groove. It is of importance to note

that in the intact body the tip of the styloid process of

the ulna lies at a higher level than the styloid process

of the radius.

Fig. 2.30. Upper part of right ulnaseen from the lateral side.

Fig. 2.31. T.S. across the middle of theshaft of the ulna to show its surfaces and

borders.

The shaft of the ulna has a sharp lateral or interosseous border, and less prominent anterior

and posterior borders (Fig. 2.31). It has anterior, posterior and medial surfaces. The upper part

of the interosseous border is continuous with the supinator crest mentioned above. Its central

part forms a prominent ridge on the lateral aspect of the shaft. The lower part of this border isindistinct and ends on the lateral side of the head. The anterior border begins at the tuberosity

of the ulna (Fig. 2.28) and runs downwards. Near its lower end it curves backwards to end in

front of the styloid process. The posterior border begins at the apex of the triangular area on

the posterior aspect of the olecranon process (Fig. 2.29) and ends at the styloid process. The

anterior surface of the ulna lies between the interosseous and anterior borders. Its lower part

shows an oblique ridge that runs downwards and medially from the interosseous border. The

medial surface lies between the anterior and posterior

borders. The posterior surface is bounded by the

interosseous and posterior borders. It is marked by

two lines that divide it into three areas. The upper of

these lines runs obliquely downwards and medially

across the upper part of the surface. It starts at the

posterior end of the radial notch and terminates by

joining the posterior border. The part of the posterior

surface above the line is triangular. The part below

the oblique line is subdivided into medial and lateral

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Attachments on the Ulna

A. The muscles inserted into the ulna are as follows (Figs. 2.32 to 2.37).

1. The brachialis is inserted into the anterior

surface of the coronoid process including the

tuberosity.

2. The triceps is inserted into the posterior part

of the superior surface of the olecranon process

(Figs. 2.35, 2.37).

3. The anconeus is inserted into the lateral

aspect of the olecranon process and into the upper

one fourth of the posterior surface of the shaft.

B. The muscles taking origin from theulna are as follows.

1. The flexor digitorum profundus arises from

the upper three-fourths of the anterior and medial

surfaces.

The origin extends upwards on to the medial

surfaces of the coronoid and olecranon processes.The muscle also takes origin from the posterior

border through an aponeurosis common to it, the

flexor carpi ulnaris and the extensor carpi ulnaris.

2. The supinator arises from the supinator crest

and from the triangular area in front of it.

3. The flexor pollicis longus (occasional ulnar

head) arises from the lateral border of the

coronoid process.

4. The flexor digitorum superficialis (ulnar head)

arises from the tubercle at the upper end of the

medial margin of the coronoid process.

5. The pronator teres (ulnar head) arises from

the medial margin of the coronoid process.

6. The pronator quadratus arises from the

oblique ridge on the lower part of the anterior

surface of the shaft.

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Fig. 2.33. Upper end of right ulna showing

attachments, seen from the lateral side.

Fig. 2.34. Upper end of right ulna, showing attachments, seen from the medial side.

Fig. 2.35. Right ulna, showing attachments,seen from behind.

7. The flexor carpi ulnaris (ulnar head) arises from

the medial side of the olecranon process (Fig. 2.34),

and from the upper two-thirds of the posterior

border through an aponeurosis common to it, theextensor carpi ulnaris and the flexor digitorum

profundus.

8. The extensor carpi ulnaris (ulnar head) arises

from the posterior border by an aponeurosis

common to it, the flexor carpi ulnaris and the flexor

digitorum profundus.

9. The posterior surface of the ulna is divided into

medial and lateral parts by a vertical ridge. The

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Fig. 2.36. Lower end of right ulna seen frombelow;

Fig. 2.37. Olecranon seen from above.

interosseous border. This part of the posterior

surface may be divided into four parts:

(a) The uppermost part gives origin to the

abductor pollicis longus.

(b) The next part gives origin to the extensor

pollicis longus.

(c) The third part gives origin to the extensor

indicis

(d) The lowest part is devoid of attachments.

C. Other attachments on the ulna are as

follows.

1. The interosseous membrane is attached to

the interosseous border.

2. The oblique cord is attached to the lateral side of the tuberosity (Fig. 2.32).

3. The capsular ligament of the elbow joint is attached to the margins of the trochlear notch

(i.e., to the coronoid and olecranon processes).

4. The annular ligament is attached to the anterior and posterior borders of the radial notch

(Figs. 2.32 and 2.33).

5. The ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist is attached to the styloid process.

6. The articular disc of the inferior radio-ulnar joint is attached by its apex to a small rough

area just lateral to the styloid process (Fig. 2.36).

D. The tendon of the extensor carpi ulnaris lies in a groove on the posterior aspect of the lower

end of the ulna.

Ossification of the ulna

1. A primary centre appears in the shaft in the 8th fetal week and forms the greater part of the

ulna.

2. A centre for the lower end appears around the 5th or 6th year and joins the shaft by the

18th year.

3. The greater part of the olecranon is ossified by extension from the primary centre. The

proximal part of the process is ossified from two centres that appear about the 10th year and

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bones. The distal row is made up (from lateral to medial side) of the trapezium, trapezoid,

capitate and hamate bones.

The carpal bones of the proximal row (except the pisiform) take part in forming the wrist joint.

The distal row of carpal bones articulate with the metacarpal bones. Each carpal bone articulates

with neighbouring carpal bones to form intercarpal joints.

We will now take up the consideration of individual bones of the hand. Many of the features to

be described can be identified in the articulated hand (Fig. 2.38), and these are the ones that

need to be known for understanding the attachments of various structures. Some further details

can be seen only on isolated bones. Most teachers of anatomy no longer expect undergraduate

students to be able to assign individual bones to the right or left side. This information is

included for the use of postgraduate students, or for the occasional undergraduate student who

may wish to use it.

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The Lunate Bone

The lunate bone can be distinguished because

it is shaped like a lunar crescent (Figs. 2.38,

2.39, 2.41). Note the following in figures 2.38and 2.39.

Proximally, the bone has a convex articular

facet that takes part in forming the wrist joint.

The bone articulates laterally with the

scaphoid; medially with the triquetral; and

distally with the capitate. Between the areas

for the capitate and for the triquetral the lunate

may articulate with the hamate bone.

The side to which a given lunate bone belongscan be determined with the help of the

following information:

1. The palmar surface is larger than the dorsal

surface. Both these surfaces are non-articular

and rough.

Fig. 2.41. Right lunate bone. A. Lateral aspect.B. Medial aspect

2. The proximal aspect bears a convex facet (for the radius) while the distal aspect bears a

concave facet (for the capitate).

3. The medial surface bears a square facet (for the triquetral) while the lateral surface bears a

semilunar facet (for the scaphoid bone).

The Pisiform Bone

This bone is easily distinguished as it is

shaped like a pea (Figs. 2.38, 2.39, 2.42). Its

dorsal aspect bears a single facet for

articulation with the triquetral bone. It is

difficult to determine the side of this bone.

Fig. 2.42. Right pisiform bone,dorsal aspect


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The Triquetral Bone

The triquetral bone can be distinguished

from other carpal bones by the fact that

it is a small roughly cuboidal bone (Figs.2.38, 2.39, 2.43). It has palmar, dorsal,

proximal, distal, medial and lateral

surfaces.

Note the following in figures 2.38 and

2.39. The distal part of its palmar surface

articulates with the pisiform bone. The

medial surface is directed as much

proximally as medially. It bears a slightly

convex surface which takes part in

forming the wrist joint: it comes into

contact with the articular disc of the

inferior radioulnar joint.

Its lateral surface is also directed

distally. It articulates with the hamate

bone.

The proximal surface is also directed

laterally. It articulates with the lunate

bone.

The side to which a given triquetral

bone belongs can be determined with the

help of the following information:

1. The palmar aspect bears a discrete

oval facet (for the pisiform bone). The

dorsal aspect is non-articular.

Fig. 2.43 Right triquetral bone. A. Palmar aspect.B. Proximal aspect. C. Lateral aspect

2. The distal aspect can be distinguished from the proximal aspect because of the fact that the

facet for the pisiform is located on the distal part of the palmar surface.

3. The medial surface bears a convex facet (for the wrist joint) while the lateral surface bears

a concavo-convex facet (for the hamate bone).


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The Trapezium

This bone can be distinguished because

it bears a thick prominent ridge on its

palmar aspect (Figs. 2.38, 2.39, 2.44). Thisridge is called the tubercle.

From figures 2.38 and 2.39 note that the

trapezium articulates proximally and

medially with the scaphoid; distally and

laterally with the first metacarpal bone;

medially with the trapezoid bone; and

distally and medially with the base of the

second metacarpal bone.

The side to which a given trapeziumbelongs can be found using the following

information:

1. The palmar surface is distinguished

from the dorsal as it bears the tubercle.

2. The medial and lateral aspects can

also be distinguished by examining the

palmar surface: there is a deep groove on

the medial side of the tubercle.

3. The distal surface bears a concavo-

convex facet (for the first metacarpal),

while the proximal surface bears a small

concave facet (for the scaphoid). Fig. 2.44. Right trapezium. A. Palmar aspect. B. Distaland lateral aspect. C. Proximal and medial aspect.


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The Trapezoid Bone

This bone can be distinguished from other carpal bones because of its small size and its

irregular shape. Its shape resembles that of a shoe (Figs. 2.38, 2.39, 2.45).

From figures 2.38 and 2.39 note that the trapezoid articulates distally with the base of the

2nd metacarpal bone, laterally with the trapezium, medially with the capitate, and proximally

with the scaphoid.

The side to which a given trapezoid belongs can be determined as follows:

1. The palmar surface is much smaller than the dorsal aspect (The dorsal aspect corresponds

to the sole of the shoe).

2. The distal aspect bears a concavo-convex facet for the base of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

(The toe of the shoe is directed distally).

3. The medial and lateral sides can be distinguished by the fact that a rough, non-articular,

strip passes dorsally from the lateral (and distal) part of the palmar surface.

Fig. 2.45. Right trapezoid bone. A. Lateral aspect. B.Medial aspect.


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The Capitate Bone

The capitate bone is easily recognized

as it is the largest carpal bone, and bears

a rounded head at one end (Figs. 2.38,2.39, 2.46).

From figures 2.38 and 2.39 it will be seen

that the capitate lies right in the middle

of the carpus. Proximally, it articulates

with the lunate bone, the rounded head

fitting into a socket formed by the lunate

and scaphoid bones. Distally the capitate

bone articulates mainly with the third

metacarpal bone, but it also articulateswith the second and fourth metacarpal

bones.

Its lateral aspect articulates with the

scaphoid (proximally) and with the

trapezoid (distally). Medially it articulates

with the hamate bone.

The side to which a given capitate bone

belongs can be determined using the

following information:

1. The rounded head is proximal. The

distal surface is triangular.

2. The dorsal surface is larger than the

palmar surface. Both are rough.

3. The medial aspect bears a large facet

for the hamate. The lateral surface has a

smaller facet for the trapezoid bone. It is

also useful to know that the articular surface on the head extends considerably

on to the lateral aspect (this part being

for articulation with the scaphoid bone).

Fig. 2.46. Right capitate bone. A. Palmar aspect. B.Lateral aspect. C. Medial aspect. The two facets for

the hamate are often fused.


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The Hamate Bone

The hamate is easy to recognize as it has

a prominent hook-like process attached to

the distal and medial part of its palmar aspect (Figs. 2.38, 2.39, 2.47).

From figures 2.38 and 2.39 note that

when viewed from the palmar aspect the

hamate is triangular in shape, the apex of

the triangle being directed proximally. The

apex may articulate with the lunate bone.

Distally the hamate articulates with the

4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Medially

and proximally the hamate articulateswith the triquetral bone, and laterally with

the capitate.

The side to which a particular hamate

bone belongs can be found by noting the

following facts about the hook:

1. The hook is attached to the palmar

surface.

2. The concavity of the hook is directed

laterally.

3. The hook is attached near the distal

end of the palmar aspect.

The distal aspect bears a facet that is

divided into two parts by a ridge, for

articulation with the 4th and 5th

metacarpal bones.

Fig. 2.47. Right hamate bone. A. Anterior aspect.B. Proximal and medial aspect. C. Distal aspect.

D. Lateral aspect.


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The Carpal Tunnel

The carpal bones are so arranged that the

dorsal, medial and lateral surfaces of the

carpus form one convex surface. On the other hand the palmar surface is deeply concave with

overhanging medial and lateral projections.

This concavity is converted into the carpal

tunnel by a band of fascia called the flexor

retinaculum (Fig. 2.48).

The retinaculum is attached, medially to the

pisiform bone and to the hook of the hamate;

and laterally to the tubercle of the scaphoid

and to the tubercle of the trapezium.

Fig. 2.48. Schematic section across the distal rowof carpal bones.

Fig. 2.49. Carpal and metacarpal bones of the right handas seen from the front.

Fig. 2.50. Transverse section acrossthe shaft of a metacarpal bone.

THE METACARPAL BONES

The hand has five metacarpal bones (Figs. 2.38, 2.49 to 2.55). They are numbered from lateral

to medial side so that the bone related to the thumb is the first metacarpal, and that related to

the little finger is the fifth. Each metacarpal is a miniature long bone having a shaft, a distal

end and a proximal end.

The distal end forms a rounded head. It bears a large convex articular surface for articulationwith the proximal phalanx of the corresponding digit.

The shaft is triangular in cross

section (Fig. 2.50) and has medial,

lateral and dorsal surfaces. The bases

(or proximal ends) of the metacarpal

bones are irregular in shape. They

articulate with the distal row of carpal

bones.


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The bases of the second and third, third

and fourth, and fourth and fifth metacarpal

bones also articulate with each other. The

base of each of the metacarpal bones hascertain characteristics that enable us to

distinguish them from each other as

described below.

Some Features of Individual Metacarpal Bones

The base of the first metacarpal bone (Fig.

2.51) bears a large articular surface on its

proximal aspect for articulation with the

trapezium. This articular surface is saddle

shaped being convex from side to side and

concave from front to back. The medial and

lateral sides of the base are non-articular.

The bone is shorter and thicker than any

other metacarpal bone. In the intact hand

the first metacarpal is unique in that it is

widely separated from the other metacarpalbones; it is much more mobile; and it

appears to have been rotated through ninety

degrees so that its palmar surface faces

medially (and not forwards), and the dorsal

surface faces laterally (and not backwards).

The palmar surface of the shaft is subdivided

by a ridge into a larger lateral part and a

smaller medial part.

Fig. 2.51. Base of the right first metacarpalbone. A. Anterior aspect. B. Lateral aspect.

C. Medial aspect

Fig. 2.52. Base of the right second metacarpalbone.A. Anterior aspect. B. Inferior aspect. C. Medial

aspect. D. Lateral aspect.

The second metacarpal bone (Fig. 2.52) has a

grooved base which articulates with the trapezoid

bone. The groove is bounded, medially, by a

prominent ridge which articulates with thecapitate bone. The base also articulates, laterally,


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with the trapezium and, medially, with the base

of the third metacarpal bone.

The third metacarpal bone (Fig. 2.53) is

distinguished by the presence of a styloid

process which is attached to the lateral and

dorsal part of the base. The proximal aspect of

the base articulates with the capitate bone. The

base also articulates with the second

metacarpal, laterally, and with the fourth

metacarpal, medially.

Fig. 2.53. Base of right third metacarpal bone. A. Anterior aspect. B. Lateral aspect. C. Medial

The base of the fourth metacarpal bone

(Fig. 2.54) articulates proximally with the

hamate bone. The medial side of the base

articulates with the fifth metacarpal bone by

a single facet. Laterally, the base articulates

with the third metacarpal by two discrete

facets.

The base of the fifth metacarpal bone (Fig.

2.55) articulates proximally with the hamate

bone. Its lateral side articulates with the

fourth metacarpal, but the medial side is non-

articular.

The fourth and fifth metacarpal bones can

be distinguished from each other by

examining the medial and lateral sides of

their bases. As stated above the fifth

Fig. 2.54. Base of right fourth metacarpal. A. Anterior aspect. B. Medial aspect.C. Lateral aspect.


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metacarpal has a facet only on one

(lateral) side, while the fourth metacarpal

has facets on both the lateral and medial

sides of its base.

Determination of the side towhich a Metacarpal Bone belongs

The proximal and distal ends of any

metacarpal bone can be easily

differentiated as the head of the bone is

placed distally. The palmar and dorsal

aspects are also easily recognized as the

shaft is concave on the palmar aspect and

convex dorsally.

It follows that the side to which a

metacarpal bone belongs can be

determined if we can distinguish between

the medial and lateral sides of the bone.

This can be done as follows.

1. First metacarpal : The palmar

surface of the shaft is divided into a larger

lateral part and a smaller medial part.

2. Second metacarpal : The ridge on the base is medial to the groove.

3. Third metacarpal : The styloid process is attached to the lateral part of the base.

4. Fourth metacarpal : There are two facets on the lateral side of the base, and only one on

the medial side.

5. Fifth metacarpal : The medial side of the base is non- articular; but the lateral side has a

facet for the fourth metacarpal.

For distinction between metacarpal and metatarsal bones see Chapter 3.

Fig. 2.55. Base of right fifth metacarpal bone. A. Lateral aspect. B. Anterior aspect.

C. Medial aspect.


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THE PHALANGES OF THE HAND

Each digit of the hand, except the thumb, has three

phalanges: proximal, middle and distal (Fig. 2.38). The

thumb has only two phalanges, proximal and distal. Eachphalanx has a distal end or head, a proximal end or base,

and an intervening shaft or body.

The base of each proximal phalanx is concave for

articulation with the rounded head of the corresponding

metacarpal bone. Its head is pulley shaped. The base of

the middle phalanx bears two small concave facets

(separated by a ridge) to fit the two convexities on the

head of the proximal phalanx. Its distal end is pulley

shaped like that of the proximal phalanx. The proximal

end of the distal phalanx is similar to that of the middle

phalanx. Its distal end is non-articular and irregular in

shape.

Attachments on the Skeleton of the Hand

A large number of muscles are attached to the bones of

the hand (Figs. 2.57, 2.58). Understanding is facilitated

by considering separately, the muscles that are intrinsicto the hand; and those which are located in the forearm,

but have tendons that gain insertion into bones of the

hand. It will be obvious that in the case of the former

group both the origins and insertions will be seen, while

in the case of the latter group, only the insertions will be

encountered in the hand.

Fig. 2.56. The phalanges of a typicaldigit of the hand

A. Muscles of the front of the forearm that gain insertion into bones of the

hand.

1. The flexor carpi radialis is inserted into the palmar surface of the bases of the 2nd and 3rd

metacarpal bones.

2. The flexor carpi ulnaris is inserted into the proximal part of the pisiform bone.

3. The flexor digitorum superficialis is inserted on both sides of the middle phalanges of all

digits except the thumb.

4. The flexor digitorum profundus is inserted on the bases of the distal phalanges of all digits

except the thumb.


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Fig. 2.57. Skeleton of the right hand showing attachments on the palmar aspect.O = Origin. I = Insertion.

5. The flexor pollicis longus is inserted into the palmar surface of the base of the distal phalanx

of the thumb.

B. Muscles on the back of the forearm that gain insertion into bones of the hand (Fig. 2.58)

1. The extensor carpi ulnaris is inserted into the medial side of the base of the fifth metacarpal

bone.

2. The extensor carpi radialis brevis is inserted into the dorsal aspect of the bases of the 2nd

and 3rd metacarpal bones.

3. The extensor carpi radialis longus is inserted into the dorsal aspect of the base of the 2nd

metacarpal bone.


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