Distal Arm & Wrist Anatomy
This bone forms the lateral, or thumb-side, skeletal path of the forearm.
radius
he glenohumeral joint inherently compromises structural bony stability to achieve this functional athletic characteristic.
high athletic mobility
Ordered from outermost to innermost, the Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, and Pia Mater make up these protective layers of the central nervous system
meninges
The 33 vertebrae of the spinal column are categorized into these five distinct regions.
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, and Coccyx
During a cranial nerve screen, pupillary response to light (PEARL) and extraocular "H" pattern tracking evaluate Cranial Nerves II, III, IV, and this specific fourth nerve.
Cranial Nerve VI
This carpal bone is located in the anatomical snuffbox and is highly susceptible to slow healing due to retrograde vascularization.
scaphoid
The Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis collectively make up this muscular group.
Rotator Cuff (S.I.T.S.)
In a brain trauma mechanism, this specific type of injury occurs on the exact opposite side of the skull as the brain rebounds off the interior walls.
contrecoup
The C1 and C2 cervical vertebrae, which are uniquely shaped to allow rotational head movement, are known by these names.
Atlas and Axis
A positive Varus Stress Test at the elbow indicates a compromise of this specific ligament.
Radial Collateral Ligament (RCL)
his nerve is compressed beneath the transverse carpal ligament in patients suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
median nerve
An acute anterior glenohumeral dislocation classically presents with a flattened, squared-off contour of this shoulder muscle.
deltoid
This fatal condition involves rapid, uncontrollable brain swelling that occurs when an athlete suffers another head impact before initial concussion symptoms resolve.
Second Impact Syndrome (SIS)
This clinical screening tool requires the patient to bend at the waist and is used to evaluate an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine known as scoliosis.
Adam's Forward Bend Test
By bypassing muscle activation, Passive Range of Motion (PROM) is utilized primarily to evaluate these non-contractile tissue structures.
inert structures (ligaments, joint capsules, fascia)
This common athletic deformity is caused by a rupture of the extensor tendon at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint.
Mallet Finger
Mechanical compression of the subacromial structures is clinically characterized by a "Painful Arc" between this specific range of shoulder abduction.
60–120 degrees
For the best prognosis, an avulsed tooth should ideally be stored in Hanks' Balanced Salt Solution, cold milk, or saline within this specific time window.
30-minute window
A unilateral or bilateral stress fracture of the pars interarticularis is medically referred to as this.
spondylolysis
This targeted special test isolates and evaluates the strength and integrity of the Supraspinatus muscle.
Empty Can Test
The medial epicondyle serves as the common anatomical origin point for this muscular group of the forearm.
flexor group
A SLAP tear injures the superior glenoid labrum and frequently involves the anchoring attachment point of this specific tendon.
Long Head of the Biceps Tendon
Diplopia (double vision) and a restricted upward gaze are hallmark signs of this facial trauma.
orbital blowout fracture
To prevent catastrophic axial loading injuries, high school football banned this specific head-first defensive technique in 1976.
spear tackling
When grading a Manual Muscle Test (MMT), a Grade 5 indicates the patient can achieve complete range of motion against gravity while tolerating this level of manual pressure.
maximum manual resistance