General information The upper arm consists of an upper arm bone (humerus) and several joint connections to both the shoulder (shoulder joint) and the bones of the forearm (elbow joint). The upper arm also has numerous Muscles, Nerves Vessels The upper arm bone (humerus) The humerus is a long tubular bone, which is divided into … The upper arm
Upper arm musculature On the upper arm, the muscles are divided into two groups: the upper arm fascia (fascia brachii) and the lateral and middle intermuscular septum. Flexor muscles: The flexors of the upper arm are All flexors are innervated by the nervus musculocutaneus The biceps brachii muscle consists of two large muscle heads and … Upper arm musculature | The upper arm
Joints of the upper arm The upper arm is connected via the The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows three different directions of movement: The articular surfaces of the shoulder joint are formed by the head of the humerus (Caput humeri) and the articular surfaces of the shoulder blade (Cavitas glenoidale scapulae) and … Joints of the upper arm | The upper arm
Nerves On the upper arm some nerves run from the brachial plexus. The musculocutaneous nerve originates from the lateral part of the plexus and supplies the motor nerve. The radial nerve runs together with the brachial artery and wraps around the humerus. The radial nerve innervates the forearm and splits into different branches and then … Nerves | The upper arm
Diseases of the upper arm A fracture of the upper arm is also called humerus fracture, where the humerus is broken or broken through. It is a fairly common fracture, usually occurring after falling on the shoulder or arm or due to external force in an accident, for example. Often the humerus breaks below the … Diseases of the upper arm | The upper arm
Upper arm bracelet Bandages on the upper arm are particularly common in combination with the elbow, since joints suffer particularly from many sports activities and computer work. In addition to overloading, incorrect weight-bearing can also lead to problems. This can lead to inflammation and injuries. A typical clinical picture is tennis elbow, in which the … Upper arm bracelet | The upper arm
How can I lose weight on my upper arm? To get slim and beautiful upper arms, many people want to lose weight on the upper arm. However, it is hardly possible to lose weight specifically on just one part of the body, since fat loss cannot be controlled precisely, and neither can fat accumulation. Accordingly, … How can I lose weight on my upper arm? | The upper arm
The biceps is a two-headed arm muscle that starts at the glenoid cavity of the shoulder joint and ends at the forearm in the area of the elbow. It is responsible for bending the arm at the elbow and for rotating the palm upwards. The biceps consists of two tendons, one long and one short … Inflammation of the biceps tendon
Diagnosis The diagnosis is made by the doctor on the basis of a conversation and a physical examination. During the examination the biceps tendon is palpated and specific tests are performed. A specific test to examine the long biceps tendon is for example the so-called palm-up test. For this test, the arm is stretched out … Diagnosis | Inflammation of the biceps tendon
Surgical treatment If the conservative therapy does not work, the inflammation is called refractory to therapy and the biceps tendon has to be operated. In this case a so-called endoscopic operation is performed. For the endoscopy, only several very small incisions have to be made, through which the endoscopes are inserted into the arm. Endoscopes … Surgical treatment | Inflammation of the biceps tendon
Prognosis/Progress Inflammation of the biceps tendon can often be relatively persistent, so that healing can take weeks to months. Usually, however, they are quite treatable, so that they heal after a shorter time. How long the healing process takes varies from person to person. If the inflammation lasts very long, the biceps tendon can become … Prognosis/Progress | Inflammation of the biceps tendon
Definition/Introduction A torn muscle fibre on the upper arm is usually a tear in muscle tissue caused by heavy strain. The injury mechanism of a pulled muscle, a torn muscle fibre and a complete muscle tear is the same, only the extent of the muscle damage is different. In the case of a rupture of … Torn muscle fiber of the upper arm
