Gross Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Limb: a

systems approach
Instructor: Dr. Steven Laviolette
Dept. of Anatomy & Cell Biology
E-mail: steven.laviolette@schulich.uwo.ca

Upper Limb 1. Osteology & Muscles of the Upper Limb

Anatomy 3319 Y

Lecture Objectives
General Introduction: Overall structure and
function of the upper and lower limbs
Describe the bony structures of the Upper Limb
(Pectoral Girdle, Humerus, Radius, Ulna and
Hand)
Describe the 6 muscles that anchor the pectoral
girdle to the axial skeleton
Describe the rotator cuff muscles

Tips for Studying the Limbs

Remember that form follows function!
Due to common phylogenetic origins, the upper and lower limbs share a
very similar overall arrangement; each having three primary segments
Anatomy is VISUAL: take advantage of the labs!
Organizing the muscles and nerves into their shared features helps
memorization
Try to understand the muscles as groups within compartments
Try using mnemonics and/or visual aids

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