The relationship between the function and inner cortical structure of metacarpal and phalangeal bones. In: Preuschoft, H., Chivers, D.J. (Eds.), Hands of Primates. Springer-Verlag, Wien, pp. 271-284.Doden, E., 1993. The relationship between the function and inner cortical structure of ...
The jointis the physical point of connection between twobones,Jointsenable the bodies to move in many ways.Jointshave many fibrousconnective tissues.Ligamentscan connect thebonesto each other,Tendonsconnect themusclestobones.Cartilagescover the ends ofbones& provide cushioning. e.g. ...
The forelimb palm contains 5 very distinct pyrami- dal shaped pads; one each on the thenar and hypothenar emi- nences and three more arranged over the metacarpal bones. The glabrous skin over the distal phalanges differs from the more proximal phalanges by the presence of a digital pad that...
A method was devised to determine the position of the proximal phalanx in relation to the metacarpal bone in the plane of flexion. This was correlated to the ideal position of the proximal phalanx as determined for each of the implants in experimental studies and defined only by the implant ...
Radiograph of both hands (3-III-1) reveals asymmetry in the size of the carpal bones, with the ones on the right being larger. Overall, there is symmetric shortening and broadening of the metacarpals and phalanges that appear osteopenic with relatively thin cortices. Lateral view of the ...
Appendicular Skeleton: A human body is made up of approximately 206 to 213 different bones. These bones are part of the skeleton that helps us in every movement and the organs in our body. The skeleton or the bone structure is of two categories: Axial skeleton and Appendicular skeleton. The...
CT analysis revealed that the length of the 5th mesophalanx to 5th metacarpal bone of the forelimbs was significantly reduced, but bones of the hindlimbs were not altered. Bone density was not affected. These findings demonstrate that deletion of miR-92a is sufficient to induce a developmental ...
In children with hypoplasia or aplasia of the radius (radial longitudinal deficiency) manual activity limitations may be caused by several factors; a short and bowed forearm, radial deviation of the wrist, a non-functional or absent thumb, limited range of motion in the fingers and impaired grip...
Hands are critical for daily functioning for humans but are also a common part of the skeleton to be involved in arthritic processes. Several modalities are available for imaging the hand in confirming the diagnosis, disease progression monitoring, as we
A method was devised to determine the position of the proximal phalanx in relation to the metacarpal bone in the plane of flexion. This was correlated to the ideal position of the proximal phalanx as determined for each of the implants in experimental studies and defined only by the implant ...