Joints & ligaments of the upper limb
Product code: HP1009
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Single Side Left or right side of a region / system / organ.
The pectoral girdle and upper limb contain a range of joints and joint types, that work in harmony to permit the collection of movements required for numerous activities of daily living including: feeding, object manipulation, non-verbal communication, and self-care. This Silicone Plastinate enables the structure and alignment of these joints to be visualized and explored alongside the joint capsules and associated ligaments and articular discs.
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Uninterrupted 360° views
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Stand mounted
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Typical Features
General
- Bones of the upper limb, including the scapula and clavicle.
Acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints
- Capsules of the shoulder joint and acromioclavicular joint.
- Glenohumeral ligaments.
- Coracoclavicular (conoid and trapezoid) ligaments.
- Coracoacromial ligament contributing to the coracoacromial arch.
- Tendon of long head of biceps brachii passing through intertubercular sulcus and deep to the transverse ligament.
- Shoulder joint capsule opened anteriorly to reveal the synovial cavity, head of humerus, glenoid labrum, and proximal part of the tendon of the long head of biceps brachii.
Elbow & radioulnar syndesmosis
- Capsule of the elbow joint.
- Elbow joint capsule opened anteriorly to reveal the articular surfaces of the humerus, radius, and ulna.
- Ulnar and radial collateral ligaments, and annular ligament of radius.
- Tendon of biceps brachii inserting into the radial tuberosity.
- Clear view of the ‘carrying angle’.
- Medial and lateral epicondyles of humerus, including the osseous component of the cubital tunnel.
- Landmarks delineating the anconeus triangle (site for elbow injection/aspiration).
- Radio-ulnar syndesmosis (interosseous membrane) and the oblique cord.
Radiocarpal joint & joints of the hand
- Distal radioulnar joint with associated capsule, ligaments, and articular disc.
- Radiocarpal joint with associated capsule and ligaments (radiocarpal, ulnocarpal, collateral).
- Joints of the hand (intercarpal, carpometacarpal, intermetacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, interphalangeal) and associated joint capsules and ligaments.
- Bone landmarks around wrist, including the dorsal radial tubercle, styloid process of ulna/radius, and grooves related to the dorsal (extensor) compartments of the wrist.
- Borders and shape of the carpal tunnel with flexor retinaculum opened.
Possible variants or pathology
- Osteoporosis.
- Osteoarthritis and disease-related joint deformity.
- Rheumatological changes to bone and soft tissue changes.
- Age-related changes to soft tissues.
- Previous dislocation of joint(s).
- Sites of previous bone fracture.
- Shoulder joint arthroplasty (implant in position).
- Orientation and alignment (valgus/varus) of the joints.
Available customisations
Acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints
- Leave shoulder joint capsule closed.
- Retain tendonous attachments of muscles to proximal humerus.
Elbow & radioulnar syndesmosis
- Leave elbow joint capsule closed.
- Open elbow joint capsule posteriorly.
- Leave anconeus muscle in position.
Radiocarpal joint & joints of the hand
- Open radiocarpal joint anteriorly to reveal articulating surfaces.
- Open capsule of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints on dorsal side only to reveal articulating surfaces.
- Open capsule of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints on palmar side only to reveal articulating surfaces.
Plastinate designs are standardized, yet no Plastinates are alike. Feature uniqueness occurs due to the use of real human tissue and hand craftsmanship. Learn more here.
