Archive for 'Anatomy'
The Ulnar Nerve Explained
Nerves are cylindrical bundles of fibers that emanate in branches from the brain and spinal cord to every part of the body. Nerves carry impulses that move muscles, receive sensory input, and control involuntary functions such as heartbeat.
The ulnar nerve is a nerve that runs near the ulna bone in the arm. The ulnar nerve [...]
Cubital Tunnel Diagram
Vanumu has created a helpful anatomical diagram that shows how the ulnar nerve can become pinched in the cubital tunnel groove on the elbow.
The cubital tunnel is a fibro osseous canal, where ligaments and tendons attach to the bone. The tunnel is formed by the medial condyle (bony point on the elbow), ulnar collateral ligament, [...]
