Page 8 - Clinical Anatomy

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◊◊Joints and ligamentous connections of the pelvis, 127
◊◊Differences between the male and female pelvis, 128
◊◊Obstetrical pelvic measurements, 128
◊◊Variations of the pelvic shape, 130
The muscles of the pelvic floor and perineum, 132
◊◊The anterior (urogenital) perineum, 133
◊◊The posterior (anal) perineum, 134
The female genital organs, 136
◊◊The vulva, 136
◊◊The vagina, 137
◊◊The uterus, 139
◊◊The Fallopian tubes, 144
◊◊The ovary, 145
◊◊The endopelvic fascia and the pelvic ligaments, 146
◊◊Vaginal examination, 147
◊◊Embryology of the Fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina, 148

The posterior abdominal wall, 149
◊◊The suprarenal glands, 151
◊◊Abdominal aorta, 151
◊◊Inferior vena cava, 153
◊◊Lumbar sympathetic chain, 153

Part 3:◊The Upper Limb
The female breast, 159
◊◊Structure, 159
◊◊Blood supply, 159
◊◊Lymphatic drainage, 159
◊◊Development, 161
Surface anatomy and surface markings of the
upper limb, 162
◊◊Bones and joints, 163
◊◊Muscles and tendons, 164
◊◊Vessels, 166
◊◊Nerves, 167

The bones and joints of the upper limb, 168
◊◊The scapula, 168
◊◊The clavicle, 168
◊◊The humerus, 169
◊◊The radius and ulna, 171
◊◊The bones of the hand, 174
◊◊The shoulder, 176
◊◊The elbow joints, 180