Shoulder Girdle

Synonyms Shoulder, acromioclavicular joint, AC – joint, sternum, clavicle, acromion, coracoid, acromion, coracoid, sternoclavicular joint, ACG, clavicle fracture, clavicle fracture, acromioclavicular dislocation Anatomy of the shoulder girdle In the shoulder girdle, a distinction is made between the sternoclavicular joint (sternoclavicular joint) and the acromioclavicular joint (acromioclavicular joint = AC joint = ACG) on both sides. … Shoulder Girdle

Shoulder Joint

Definition shoulder joint The shoulder joint (Articulatio humeri) connects the upper arm (humerus) with the shoulder blade (scapula). It is enclosed by a joint capsule, has few ligaments and is mainly secured by the strong musculature (rotator cuff). Function The shoulder joint, also known as the humeroscapular joint, is a ball and socket joint with … Shoulder Joint

Bursa sacs | Shoulder Joint

Bursa sacs Bursae are fluid-filled, capsule-like, delimited cavities that lie outside the joint space and cushion strong mechanical stress. Bursae are either congenital or acquired (reactive bursae). Depending on the mechanical load, each person develops bursae of different sizes in different places. Due to this high individual variability, it is not possible to give an … Bursa sacs | Shoulder Joint

What operations are performed on the shoulder joint? | Shoulder Joint

What operations are performed on the shoulder joint? There are a large number of operations that are performed on the shoulder joint. In the following, the most common operations are discussed in more detail with regard to the surgical techniques and their indication. 1 Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure … What operations are performed on the shoulder joint? | Shoulder Joint

Eye ball shoulder | Shoulder Joint

Eye ball shoulder A shoulder joint dislocation is colloquially referred to as a “dislocated shoulder“. It is a dislocation of the shoulder joint. Approximately 50% of dislocations affect the shoulder, and it is a fairly common orthopedic clinical picture. Due to the special anatomical conditions of the shoulder joint, a dislocation is very common here. … Eye ball shoulder | Shoulder Joint

The toenail

Definition The nail (also: nail plate) is the name given to the translucent to whitish plates of the protein keratin, which are found on the fingertips as fingernails and on the tips of the toes as toenails in humans. A toenail consists of about 100 to 150 layers of superimposed corneous cells, i.e. cells that … The toenail

Nail Care | The toenail

Nail Care The basis for beautiful and above all healthy nails is their regular and appropriate care. It is especially important that the nails are cut correctly: This means: Nails that are too long can bump against the shoe on the feet, for example, and thus lead to bruising. Nails that are too short do … Nail Care | The toenail

Yellow toenail | The toenail

Yellow toenail If a toenail appears yellow, this can have various causes. On the one hand, the yellow change on the toenail can occur in the context of a so-called “yellow nail syndrome”. In this case, due to a constant accumulation of lymph fluid in the legs, the nails do not grow back quickly enough. … Yellow toenail | The toenail