Loyola University Medical Education Network Dissection of the Upper Limb Joints

Shoulder Joint

Step 1
Refer to earlier dissection on the deltoid, scapula, and pectoral region for reflection of the muscles.
Each of the steps in the dissection includes more specific instructions for the dissection of that step. The buttons below provide lists of all the structures that will be dissected in this session.


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Step 2
Refer to earlier dissection of the axilla.
Step 3
Dissect the joint on one side only. First expose the joint capsule posteriorly.
Step 4
Turn the cadaver to the supine position to dissect the joint anteriorly.
Step 5
Open the joint capsule.

Elbow Joint

Step 1
Strip the muscles from the joint capsule and demonstrate the ligaments.
Each of the steps in the dissection includes more specific instructions for the dissection of that step. The buttons below provide lists of all the structures that will be dissected in this session.


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Wrist Joint

Step 1
Dissect the wrist joint and visualize the interosseus membrane.
Each of the steps in the dissection includes more specific instructions for the dissection of that step. The buttons below provide lists of all the structures that will be dissected in this session.


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John A. McNulty, Ph.D.
 Last Updated: Apr 28, 2011
Created: Aug 16, 1996