Anatomy Origin: Pisiform and tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris. Insertion: Ulnar aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger and ulnar border of the extensor apparatus of the little finger. Key Relations: Is one of the muscles of the hypothenar eminence of the hand. Functions Abduction of the little finger at

Motion The ankle joint is a synovial hinge joint and is approximately uniaxial. It involves the articulation between the talus of the foot and the inferior surface and medial malleolus of the tibia and the lateral malleolus of the fibula. The ankle is primarily capable of hinge like plantar flexion (e.g. when pushing down an

Anatomy Origin: Lateral and medial processes of the calcaneal tuberosity and plantar aponeurosis. Insertion: Lateral surface of the base of the 5th proximal phalanx. Key relations: -Lies on the lateral surface of the foot. -The lateral plantar vessels and nerve located medially. Functions Abducts the 5th toe at the metatarsophalangeal joint. Supply Nerve supply: Lateral

Anatomy Course Formed when the supraorbital vein and frontal vein come together. It then proceeds in a diagonal path in the crease at the base of the nose until it reaches the lower orbit where it is renamed the anterior facial vein. It is part of an anastomotic network between the cavernous sinus and the

Anatomy Course Enters the abdomen as a continuation of the thoracic aorta by passing through the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm at the level of T12. Descends downward slightly to the left of the midline until it bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries at the level to L4. The inferior vena cava

Anatomy Course One of the terminal branches of the facial artery. Ascends to the medial aspect of the eye‘s orbit, accompanied by the angular vein. There are frequent anastamoses with the dorsal nasal artery. Supply Responsible for supply to the orbicularis oculi muscle as well as the lacrimal ducts of the eye. Interested in taking

Anatomy Origin: Body and inferior ramus of pubic bone. Insertion: Pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera of the femur. Key Relations: -One of the six muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh. -Lies posterior to pectineus, adductor longus and the anterior branch of the obturator nerve. -Posterior to adductor brevis are adductor

Anatomy The acromioclavicular ligament lies superiorly to the acromioclavicular joint. It is a thickening of the acromioclavicular capsular ligament. It attaches from the superior lateral end of the clavicle to the adjacent superior surface of the acromium. Functions Stabilises the acromioclavicular joint along with the coracoclavicular ligament. Clinical The acromioclavicular joint is a very unstable

Anatomy Course Part of a network of veins that can be found in the shoulder. It follows a similar path to its corresponding artery. Drain Drains the scapular region of the back. Interested in taking our award-winning Pocket Anatomy app for a test drive?

Anatomy Course Also known as the eleventh cranial nerve, its spinal root enters the cranium via the foramen magnum to join the cranial root, and it then exits via the jugular foramen along with the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves. Once out of the cranium, the cranial portion of the nerve dissociates and joins the vagus