Anatomy/Physiology/Embryology
The resident will achieve a detailed knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the upper extremity and will utilize this knowledge in the complete management of the hand, arm, and brachial plexus.
Objectives
- Describe in detail the anatomy and physiology of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones of the hand and upper extremity.
- Identify in detail the anatomy of the vascular tree of the upper extremity, including relationships to the surrounding structures.
- Identify in detail the anatomy of the major nerves and their branchings in the upper extremity, including relationships to surrounding structures.
- Draw the anatomy of the brachial plexus.
- Demonstrate the detailed radiographic anatomy of the bony structures of the upper extremity.
- Utilize the radiologic techniques, including plain films, CT scan, angiography and MRI of the upper extremities.
- Discriminate the principles of electrical evaluation and recite knowledge of the techniques of electrical examination of the upper extremities, including conduction studies and EMG evaluation.
- Recite the principles of upper extremity biomechanics.