Master Tech Ortho Surgery Elbow CH1

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1  Exposures of the Upper Extremity: Humerus, Elbow, Forearm

FIGURE 1C-19

FIGURE 1C-20

EXPOSURE OF THE SHAFT OF THE ULNA This is probably the easiest exposure of the entire musculoskeletal system as the ulna lies in a subcu- taneous position throughout its course and there are no neurovascular structures at risk (Fig. 1C-21).

Anconeus muscle

Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle

Extensor digitorum communis muscle

Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

Ulna

FIGURE 1C-21