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Best Shoulder Replacement Surgeons In India

In a human body the shoulder is the most complicated as well as the most flexible joint. The shoulder connects the upper arms of the body with the torso. It is made up of three bones, they are: the clavicle or the collarbone, the scapula which is also known as the shoulder blade, and the humerus or

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Understanding Shoulder Anatomy and Rotator Cuff Injuries

Shoulders are complex joints made up of the humerus, clavicle, and scapula, with three key joints - the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular. The rotator cuff, consisting of four muscles, plays a crucial role in shoulder function. Rotator cuff injuries like tears or tendonitis are c

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Anatomy of the Upper Limb: Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus

The upper limb anatomy includes detailed descriptions of the clavicle, scapula, and humerus bones. The clavicle is a long bone that articulates with the sternum and scapula, while the scapula lies on the posterior chest wall and has important bony landmarks like the acromion and glenoid cavity. The

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Anatomy of the Ox Radius: Structure and Function

The radius of an ox is the larger and shorter bone of the forearm, situated between the elbow and carpal joints. It consists of a shaft with distinct surfaces and borders, facilitating muscle attachments and joint movements in the forelimb. The proximal extremity articulates with the humerus, while

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Anatomy of the Humerus Bone in Veterinary Science

The humerus bone, also known as the arm or brachial bone, plays a crucial role in forming the shoulder and elbow joints. It features a shaft with distinct surfaces and nutrient foramen. The proximal extremity includes a head, neck, tuberosities, and a bicipital groove for various muscle attachments.

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Forensic Anthropology and Missing Persons Investigation

The investigation into missing persons using forensic anthropology techniques, focusing on the analysis of bones like the humerus for height approximation and identification. Families await closure as the FBI looks into washed ashore bones, potentially bringing answers and resolving insurance claims

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Sex Determination Through Bone Analysis in Forensic Anthropology

In forensic anthropology, the pelvis and skull are crucial in sex determination, with additional assistance from femur, tibia, and humerus measurements. This data sheet guides on circling male or female based on traits like sub-pubic angle, pelvic cavity shape, eye orbit sharpness, zygomatic process

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Complications of Fractures: Types and Risks

Complications of fractures can be classified as general, local early, and late complications. General complications include shock, embolisms, and fever while local complications involve injuries to nearby tissues and infections. Early local complications can lead to visceral, vascular, nerve injurie

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Comparative Anatomy of Mammals: Vertebral and Skeletal Structures

Explore the variations in vertebral formulae, rib pairs, rib shaft characteristics, scapula morphology, humerus features, ulna differences, and metacarpals/digits among horse, cattle, pig, sheep, dog, and fowl. Detailed images and descriptions offer insights into the distinct skeletal structures of

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Understanding the Bones of Upper and Lower Limbs

Explore the classification and main features of bones in the upper and lower limbs, including the arm, forearm, hand, thigh, leg, foot, and pectoral girdle. Learn about the clavicle, scapula, and humerus in detail, identifying key structures and functions to enhance your knowledge of human anatomy.

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