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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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
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 (not guaranteed)
- 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.
