MRI of the upper limb anatomy - Atlas of the human body using cross-sectional imaging

MRI of the upper limb anatomy - Atlas of the human body using cross-sectional imaging

MRI of the upper limb anatomy - Atlas of the human body using cross-sectional imaging

  • Antoine MICHEAU, MD , Denis HOA, MD
    • Antoine MICHEAU, MD : 2 Allée Charles Darwin, 34170 Castelnau-le-lez
    • Denis HOA, MD : 2 Allée Charles Darwin, 34170 Castelnau-le-lez
  • Publication date: Aug 8, 2008 | Last update: Mar 18, 2025
  • https://doi.org/10.37019/e-anatomy/183 ISSN 2534-5079

We created an anatomical atlas of the upper limb, an interactive tool for studying the conventional anatomy of the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist and hand based on an axial magnetic resonance of the entire upper limb. Anatomical structures and specific regions are visible as dynamic labeled images.

 

Cross-sectional anatomy: MRI of the upper limb

An MRI was performed on a healthy subject with a spin-echo T1 weighted acquisition.
Data and DICOM images (archived on a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communicating System) were processed and exported as JPEG images. Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop allowed us to develop an atlas-based application with useful features and user-friendly interface to explore the skeleton anatomy.
Anatomical structures were labeled using the Terminologia Anatomica.

 

Anatomy of the upper limb : axial slice of the shouler and axillary fossa.
Anatomy of the upper limb : axial slice of the shouler and axillary fossa.

 

Anatomy of the arm, forearm, wrist, shoulder and hand: how to view the anatomical labels

This module is a comprehensive and affordable learning tool for medical students and residents and especially for rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons and radiologists.
An atlas containing images on the axial planes, allowing the user to learn and review orthopedic anatomy interactively. The images were labeled, providing an invaluable teaching resource. The quiz mode allows the evaluation of user progress.

On "Anatomical parts" the user can choose between the different groups of anatomical structures:

  • Arteries
  • Veins
  • Muscles
  • Tendons
  • Bones
  • Nerves
  • Ligaments

 

Cross sectional anatomy of the upper limb : arm wtih muscles (brachioradialis, brachialis, biceps brachii, triceps brachii), brachial artery, humerus, nerves (ulnar, radial, musulocutaneous nerve)
Cross sectional anatomy of the upper limb : arm wtih muscles

 

By moving the mouse cursor over a particular area of the arm or forearm, this area is highlighted and the labels are displayed: anterior, lateral or posterior compartment.

On the vertical left menu, a medical illustration of an upper limb skeleton based on a three dimensional (3D) model simplifies the access to the anatomical regions.

 

Human anatomy of the bend : bones (capitulum, trochlea, medial and lateral epicondyle, olecranon), common extensor and flexor tendon, nerves (radial, median , ulnar), cephalic and basilic veins...
Human anatomy of the bend : bones, common extensor and flexor tendon, nerves (radial, median , ulnar), cephalic and basilic veins...

 

Anatomy of the forearm with cross-sectional anatomical structures labeled as muscles (pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, brachioradilas, flexor capri ulnaris, supinator) and ulnara and radial arteries.
Anatomy of the forearm with cross-sectional anatomical structures labeled as muscles and ulnara and radial arteries.

 

Wrist : cross-sectional anatomy based on axial slices showing tendos, nerves (ulnar, radial and median), arteries (ulnar and radial), bones (radius, ulna) and veins (cephalic, basilic, deep veins)
Wrist : cross-sectional anatomy based on axial slices showing tendos, nerves, arteries, bones and veins

 

Anatomy of the hand : axial slice of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) wtith anatomical structures labeled.
Anatomy of the hand : axial slice of MRI wtith anatomical structures labeled.
Anatomy of the upper limb : axial slice of the shouler and axillary fossa.
Anatomy of the upper limb : axial slice of the shouler and axillary fossa.
Cross sectional anatomy of the upper limb : arm wtih muscles (brachioradialis, brachialis, biceps brachii, triceps brachii), brachial artery, humerus, nerves (ulnar, radial, musulocutaneous nerve)
Cross sectional anatomy of the upper limb : arm wtih muscles
Human anatomy of the bend : bones (capitulum, trochlea, medial and lateral epicondyle, olecranon), common extensor and flexor tendon, nerves (radial, median , ulnar), cephalic and basilic veins...
Human anatomy of the bend : bones, common extensor and flexor tendon, nerves (radial, median , ulnar), cephalic and basilic veins...
Anatomy of the forearm with cross-sectional anatomical structures labeled as muscles (pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, brachioradilas, flexor capri ulnaris, supinator) and ulnara and radial arteries.
Anatomy of the forearm with cross
Wrist : cross-sectional anatomy based on axial slices showing tendos, nerves (ulnar, radial and median), arteries (ulnar and radial), bones (radius, ulna) and veins (cephalic, basilic, deep veins)
Wrist : cross
Anatomy of the hand : axial slice of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) wtith anatomical structures labeled.
Anatomy of the hand : axial slice of MRI wtith anatomical structures labeled.

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