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Sagittal stratum

The sagittal strata are regions of white matter in the posterior brain located around the atria and occipital horns of the lateral ventricles. Gross anatomy The precise anatomical definition has not been agreed upon, but these borders have been proposed 1: medial: tapetum and ventricular epen...

Meniscocapsular ligament

The meniscocapsular ligament attaches the base of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus to the posterior joint capsule of the knee adjacent to the coronary ligament. Gross anatomy The meniscocapsular ligament is a collagenous structure of the posteromedial corner of the knee and connects t...

Distal semimembranosus tendon

The distal semimembranosus tendon, distal semimembranosus complex or distal semimembranosus muscle-tendon unit is a major musculotendinous structure of the posteromedial corner of the knee and an important dynamic stabilizer of the knee. Gross anatomy The semimembranosus tendon has a complex a...

Fabellofibular ligament

The fabellofibular ligament (FFL) or gastrocnemiofibular ligament is a ligamentous structure of the posterolateral corner of the knee and a static secondary stabilizer with morphological variability. Gross anatomy The fabellofibular ligament takes its course from the fabella and descends verti...

Common flexor origin of the elbow

The common flexor origin of the elbow refers to a common attachment of the following flexor-pronator muscles at the medial epicondyle of the distal humerus 1-3: pronator teres (PT) flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and palmaris lo...

Annular ligament of the elbow

The annular ligament is a part of the lateral collateral ligamentous complex of the elbow joint and a major stabilizer of the proximal radioulnar joint. Gross anatomy The annular ligament is located within the elbow joint and is one of four ligaments forming the lateral collateral ligamentous ...

Common extensor origin of the elbow

The common extensor origin of the elbow classically refers to the common tendon of the following forearm extensor muscles, which form a common footprint at the lateral epicondyle 1,2: extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) extensor digitorum communis (EDC) extensor digiti minimi (EDM) extenso...

Radial collateral ligament of the elbow

The radial collateral ligament (RCL), radial collateral ligament proper or lateral collateral ligament of the elbow is a static lateral stabilizer and a part of the lateral collateral ligamentous complex of the elbow. Gross anatomy The radial collateral ligament courses through the intertuberc...

Urogenital diaphragm

The urogenital diaphragm is an incorrect historic term describing a structure or structures in the perineum. The term is still in occasional use despite not appearing in Terminologia Anatomica. Most descriptions of the diaphragm relate to a discoid space between the superficial and deep fasciae...

Paratenon

The paratenon is a membrane-like areolar structure consisting of loose connective tissue found around extraarticular tendons without a synovial sheath including the Achilles tendon, quadriceps tendon or distal biceps tendon. It allows the tendon to move more freely acting as a gliding mechanism ...

Popliteomeniscal fascicles

The popliteomeniscal fascicles (PMF) are synovial ligamentous structures connecting the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus to the popliteus tendon thus stabilizing the lateral meniscus. They form the popliteal hiatus and include the following: anteroinferior popliteomeniscal fascicle poste...

Popliteus tendon

The popliteus tendon is part of the popliteus musculotendinous complex together with the popliteus muscle and the popliteofibular ligament and constitutes a part of the posterolateral corner of the knee. Gross anatomy The popliteus tendon ascends the posterolateral corner of the knee in a supe...

Lung bases

Anatomically, the lung bases refer literally to the inferior concave surfaces of the lungs which directly contact the hemidiaphragms. However many radiologists, and other clinicians, use the term more generally to refer to the basal region of the lung, which like the lower zones, has no formal ...

Distal biceps femoris tendon

The distal biceps femoris tendon is a complex musculotendinous unit that connects the long and short head of the biceps femoris muscle to the fibular head, the superolateral portion of the lateral tibial condyle and the lateral and anterior fascia of the lower leg. Gross anatomy Both heads of ...

Marginal artery (disambiguation)

The marginal artery may refer to several different arteries in the body, including two different coronary vessels: callosomarginal artery (CNS) marginal artery (of Drummond) obtuse marginal artery (cardiac) right marginal artery (cardiac)

Tendon

Tendons are flexible and inelastic bands of strong fibrous connective tissue that transmit force from muscle to bone and form an integral part of the musculoskeletal system. They can be intraarticular, coated in a tendon sheath or remain extrasynovial, coated by paratenon. Gross anatomy Tendon...

Lacertus fibrosus

The lacertus fibrosus or distal bicipital aponeurosis is an aponeurotic structure originating and enveloping the distal biceps tendon as well as the proximal flexor muscle group of the forearm. Gross anatomy The lacertus fibrosus has been described as a multilayered structure with a superficia...

Distal biceps tendon

The distal biceps tendon (DBT) is a strong duplicated extrasynovial tendon that connects the distally variably interlinked long and short head of the biceps brachii muscle to the bicipital tuberosity of the proximal radius. Besides the distal biceps tendon, the biceps muscle is distally attached...

Retropectoralis minor space

Retropectoralis minor space or subpectoralis minor space is the lateral most space traversed by brachial plexus and adjacent artery and vein as they pass from the axilla to the thorax, and is thus a location of potential compression leading to thoracic outlet syndrome. It is best seen in the s...

Honeycomb sterna

Honeycomb sterna are considered as a rare developmental variant of the sternum, resulting from unfused lateral ossification centers of the sternebrae, which gives a honeycomb configuration of the mesosternum. Usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during a routine exam of the chest.

Macrodontia

Macrodontia, also known as megadontia or megalodontia, is a rare congenital abnormal enlargement of the teeth that may affect all the dentition or more rarely, only a single tooth. Epidemiology Macrodontia is very rare. In a review of the panoramic dental radiographs of 1200 patients in Turke...

Synovial folds of the elbow

Synovial folds, synovial plicae or synovial fringes of the elbow are structures found within the elbow joint. Their function remains unknown, however, there are theories that they might have a cushioning or load dispersing effect. Occasionally they can cause symptoms. Gross anatomy Like the sy...

Taenia sagittalis

The taenia sagittalis or sagittal bundle is a prominent pectinate muscle and a band-like structure in the right atrium and constitutes a mimic for right atrial thrombi or masses. Gross anatomy The taenia sagittalis originates from the crista terminalis and extends upwards and anteriorly dividi...

Posterior proximal tibiofibular ligament

The posterior proximal tibiofibular ligaments form a part of the proximal tibiofibular joint capsule and belong to the supporting structures of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Gross anatomy The posterior proximal tibiofibular ligaments are thinner and less strong than the anterior proximal ti...

Anterior proximal tibiofibular ligaments

The anterior proximal tibiofibular ligaments belong to the supporting structures of the proximal tibiofibular joint and the tibiofibular joint capsule. Gross anatomy The anterior proximal tibiofibular ligaments usually consist of up to four bundles, one located superiorly and two at a mid-leve...

Ectopic ovary

Ectopic ovaries are a rare ovarian abnormality. Supernumerary ovaries contain normal ovarian tissue in an ectopic location with a ligamentous attachment 1. Epidemiology A few of the etiological explanations of ectopic ovary include embryologic origin, post-inflammatory implantation of ovarian...

Adnexa (female pelvis)

The adnexa, or more formally the adnexa uteri, and also known as the uterine appendages, is a collective term for the: ovaries fallopian tubes broad ligaments Some texts also include the associated blood vessels, nerves and other supporting tissues in the definition. It is interesting to not...

Viscera

The viscera (singular: viscus) refers to all the internal organs within the major cavities of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Therefore it does not include organs of the CNS, head and neck or musculoskeletal compartments nor does it encompass non-internal organs (e.g. the skin) 1. Splanchnology...

Mastoid emissary vein

Mastoid emissary veins (MEV's) are a type of emissary veins representing small venous channels connecting the intracranial and extracranial venous systems. They may have a right sided dominancy and usually run between the sigmoid sinus and posterior auricular or occipital vein by crossing the m...

Suspensory ligament of the ovary

The suspensory ligament of the ovary is a thin fold of the parietal peritoneum which attaches to the lateral margin of the ovary and extends to the lateral pelvic sidewall. It is also referred to as the infundibulopelvic ligament 1,2. It should not to be confused with the ovarian ligament which ...

Medial marginal vein

The medial marginal vein is one of two main veins of the dorsum of the foot, the lateral marginal vein being the other. The medial marginal vein is the principle tributary forming the great saphenous vein.

Ulnar artery branches (mnemonic)

A useful mnemonic to remember the branches of the ulnar artery is: Anatomical Pictures Can Definitely Deeply Please Mnemonics Anatomical Pictures Can Definitely Deeply Please A: anterior ulnar recurrent P: posterior ulnar recurrent C: common interosseous artery D: dorsal carpal branch D...

Wrist tenodesis effect

Wrist Tenodesis Effect refers to the strengthening of the grasp that occurs when the wrist is extended. Flexural tendons are made lax by the curling of fingers during grasp which limits the tension to the tendons that is possible through flexural muscle contraction. For this reason, it is not...

Mitral annulus

The mitral annulus (MA) or mitral annular ring refers to a membrane-like structure of the atrioventricular junction, that forms a hinge for the mitral leaflets and separates the left atrial and ventricular myocardial walls. Gross anatomy The mitral annulus is a ‘D-shaped’ structure resembling ...

Odontoid process agenesis

Odontoid process agenesis is rare, occuring due to a lack of failure of ossification of the odontoid process. It is seen in patients with spondyloepiphyseal and spondylometaphyseal dysplasia 1,2. Radiographic features Plain radiograph On plain film, odontoid process agenesis appears small, as...

Cruciate anastomosis

The cruciate anastomosis 1 forms part of the blood supply of the femoral head along with the trochanteric anastomosis and the ligamentum teres. The medial circumflex femoral artery and the lateral circumflex femoral artery form a ring around the femoral neck. The transverse branches of these t...

Lumbar trunk

The lumbar trunks (TA: truncus lumbalis) are paired lymphatic trunks that join to form the cisterna chyli, forming an integral part of the lymphatic system. The lumbar trunks carry lymph from the infraumbilical abdominal wall, pelvis and lower limbs 1,2. The intestinal trunk in the majority of p...

Intestinal trunk

The intestinal trunk (TA: truncus intestinalis) is an unpaired lymphatic trunk which drains lymph (and chyle) from those portions of the GI tract which receive their blood supply from the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries. In the majority of individuals, the intestinal trunk drains into t...

Tarsal canal

The tarsal canal is a medial stem-like continuation of cone-shaped sinus tarsi, often described together as a funnel-shaped tarsal canal and sinus, which extends posteromedially to the sustenaculum tali and lies between the medial and posterior facets of the subtalar joint 1-4. Gross anatomy ...

Anastamoses between internal and external carotid arteries

Multiple, highly-variable anastomoses exist between the internal and external carotid arteries. These anastomoses may not be evident on non-invasive imaging or even catheter angiography, and may only be demonstrable with elevated intra-arterial pressures or high-flow states. Internal carotid ar...

Main bronchi

The main bronchi is the collective term given to the left and right main bronchi which are formed by the bifurcation of the trachea at the carina, supplying air to the right and left lungs respectively 1. The main bronchi form part of the lower respiratory tract and are conducting airways, i.e...

Respiratory tract

The respiratory tract refers to the portion of the respiratory system that conducts air into and out of the body. It is conventionally divided into upper and lower tracts. The upper respiratory tract (URT), also known as the upper airways, is the collective term for the components of the respir...

Valve of Vieussens

The valve of Vieussens is one of two valves of the coronary sinus, which can be found at the junction to the great cardiac vein in the majority of individuals and might be of clinical importance for specific cardiac catheterization procedures. Variant anatomy It can be found in 60-90% of indiv...

Left marginal vein

The left marginal vein also known as the left obtuse marginal vein is one of the tributary veins of the coronary sinus and belongs to the greater coronary venous system. Gross anatomy Located on the lateral wall of the left ventricle, usually courses along with the obtuse marginal branch of th...

Atrial septum

The atrial or interatrial septum (IAS) is a fibromuscular anatomical structure dividing the left and right atrium and is of substantial importance for intra- and interatrial conduction. Gross anatomy The true atrial septum is defined by the septal area which could be pierced or crossed without...

Epipyramis

Epipyramis also knows as os epitriquetrum is an accessory ossicle of the wrist. It is a small pyramidal shaped ossicle seen in the medial intercarpal space between lunate, triquetral, capitate and hamate bones. It is one of the rare accessory ossicles of the wrist and can be mistaken for a fract...

Triangle of Koch

The triangle of Koch or Koch’s triangle is an important landmark for atrioventricular catheter ablation procedures for the localization of the atrioventricular node. Gross anatomy From a right atrial viewpoint, the triangle of Koch is delineated by the hinge of the septal tricuspid valve leafl...

Inferior pyramidal space of the heart

The inferior pyramidal space of the heart is an area filled with epicardial adipose tissue at the backside or diaphragmatic side of the heart immediately beneath the crux cordis. Gross anatomy The inferior pyramidal space is a pyramid-shaped fibrofatty structure between the two septal atrial w...

Atrioventricular nodal artery

The atrioventricular (AV) nodal artery is a small artery supplying the atrioventricular septal area and the atrioventricular node. Gross anatomy The atrioventricular nodal artery usually courses through the inferior pyramidal space of the heart. Origin The origin of the atrioventricular noda...

Atrioventricular septum

The atrioventricular (AV) septum or septal atrioventricular junction forms a central part of the heart, where the interatrial and interventricular septum crosses the atrioventricular annular plane and join with the septal tricuspid and anterior mitral leaflet attachments. On a four-chamber view...

Intraperitoneal organs (mnemonic)

A useful mnemonic to remember which organs are intraperitoneal is: SALTD SPRSS (pronounced 'salted spurs') Mnemonic S: stomach A: appendix L: liver T: transverse colon D: duodenum (first part) S: small intestines (jejunum and ileum) P: pancreas (only tail) R: rectum (upper third) S: s...

Urethral glands of Littré

The urethral glands of Littré, often shortened to just the glands of Littré, and also known as the glands of Morgagni or intramural glands of the urethra (TA: glandulae urethrales masculinae), are small glands located in the mucosa of the anterior male urethra which secrete mucus. Terminology ...

Venae cavae

In human anatomy, the venae cavae is the collective term for the main venous great vessels that return deoxygenated blood to the right heart from the venous side of the systemic circulation, i.e. the superior vena cava (SVC) and inferior vena cava (IVC). Both venae cavae do not contain any valve...

Root of tongue

The root of tongue is the deeper anatomical part of the tongue contained in the oral cavity. The term root of tongue should not be confused with the base of tongue, which is part of the oropharynx and is the posterior third of the tongue, posterior to the circumvallate papillae. Terminology ...

Uvula (disambiguation)

The uvula (plural: uvulae or uvulas) may refer to several different anatomical structures. When used as a standalone term it is usually understood to refer to the soft palate uvula. uvula (soft palate) uvula (cerebellum) uvula (male bladder) History and etymology Uvula is Latin for 'little ...

Retrotympanum

The retrotympanum is the posterior compartment of the middle ear cavity (posterior to the tympanic annulus) and contains a number of important recesses. Gross anatomy The midline of the retrotympanum is defined by the pyramidal eminence and styloid eminence 1. The pyramidal eminence is the mos...

Fossula post fenestram

The fossula post fenestram is a sac-like evagination of connective tissue within the otic capsule just posterior to the oval window. The region around the fossula is one of the less common areas of predilection for otosclerosis. It arises from the vestibule and is thus one of three extensions o...

Dorsalis pedis artery

The dorsalis pedis artery is the principal dorsal artery of the foot. Summary location: dorsal surface of the foot, running towards the first dorsal interosseous space origin: direct continuation of the anterior tibial artery termination: as the first dorsal metatarsal artery branches: deep...

Cella media

The cella media is another term to denote the body of the lateral ventricle, extending from the foramen of Monro to the ventricular atrium 1. In modern practice, it is seldom if ever used and it is unlikely to be familiar to most clinicians or radiologists.

Perineal body

The perineal body, also known as the central tendon of the perineum, (TA: corpus perineale) is a key midline fibromuscular structure, with important muscular attachments, which acts to stabilize the structures of the pelvis and perineum. It is located between the anal canal and the vagina, or in...

Transverse perineal muscles

The transverse perineal muscles are important for the stability of the pelvic and perineal structures via their intimate relationship with the perineal body. For many years, it was thought that these muscles directly inserted into the perineal body. It is now known that fibers from the muscles o...

Deep transverse perineal muscle

The paired deep transverse perineal muscles (TA: musculus transversus profundus perinei) lie in the perineum and are important for stabilizing the perineal body. Summary origin: ischial ramus insertion: the fibers of each muscle meet in the midline at the perineal body and decussate to intert...

Superficial transverse perineal muscle

The paired superficial transverse perineal muscles (TA: musculus transversus superficialis perinei) lie in the perineum and are important for stabilizing the perineal body. Summary origin: ischial tuberosity insertion: the fibers of each muscle meet in the midline at the perineal body and dec...

Mesorectal lymph nodes

Mesorectal lymph nodes refers to lymph nodes that are present in the mesorectal fascia. Their assessment is important in the staging of colorectal tumors such as rectal cancer and anal cancer. Distribution According to one study, the majority of nodes were located in the proximal two-thirds ...

Interosseous muscles of the foot

The interosseous muscles of the foot are a group of muscles that lie near the metatarsals. They are considered voluntary muscles and are divided into two sets: dorsal interossei (foot) plantar interossei (foot)

Uvula

The uvula is a small, conical, pendulous process projected inferiorly from the midline posterior margin of the soft palate. It is primarily formed from the insertions of the two muscles of the uvula and their covering mucosa. Summary location: posterior midline soft palate blood supply: from ...

Supra-acromial bursa

The supra-acromial bursa is one of the five main shoulder bursae. Gross anatomy located subcutaneously superior to the acromion not usually in communication with neighboring bursae or the glenohumeral joint 1,2 Related pathology Cases of supra-acromial bursitis have occasionally been repor...

Coracoclavicular bursa

The coracoclavicular bursa, also known as the supracoracoid bursa, can be found within the angle separating the trapezoid and conoid segments of the coracoclavicular ligament 1,3. It is surrounded by varying amounts of fibro-fatty tissue. Smaller bursae associated with the coracoid process or ei...

Vieussens' arterial ring

Vieussens' arterial ring is a rare anatomic variant consisting of an anastomotic connection between the conus artery and branch vessels of the left coronary artery. Gross anatomy The artery arises from the conus artery, a branch of the right coronary artery, and connects to the proximal right...

Petrosal fossula

The petrosal fossula refers to a small depression on the inferior surface of the petrous temporal bone. It is located in the ridge between the jugular fossa and external opening of the carotid canal. The petrosal fossula houses the inferior (petrous) ganglion of the glossopharyngeal nerve (origi...

Marsupial cava

Marsupial cava, also known as preaortic iliac venous confluence, is a rare anatomical variant in which the confluence of the common iliac veins is located anterior to the right common iliac artery and aortic bifurcation. Terminology The term marsupial cava is in reference to the normal anatomy...

Triticeal cartilage

The triticeal cartilage is a small cartilage located within the lateral aspect of the thyrohyoid membrane, that may be bilateral, unilateral or absent. It is considered a laryngeal anatomical variant. Epidemiology It is found in 33% of an adult cadaver series 2. Gross anatomy The triticeal c...

Prepatellar quadriceps continuation

The prepatellar quadriceps continuation is formed by the extension of the rectus femoris tendon connecting the patellar and quadriceps tendons. Gross anatomy The quadriceps tendon is a multilayer structure, where each of the four components of the muscle (vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vas...

Epicardium

The epicardium is the visceral part of the serous pericardium and forms the outer layer of the cardiac wall. Gross anatomy The epicardium is the visceral part of the serous pericardium, envelopes the heart, contains a variable amount of epicedial fatty tissue adjoining the myocardium at its ou...

Myocardium

The myocardium defines the middle layer of the cardiac wall between the endocardium and the pericardium and forms the muscular part of the heart. Gross anatomy The myocardium represents the middle layer of the cardiac wall. It is located between the endocardium and the epicardial layer of the ...

Superficial palmar arch

The superficial palmar arch originates as the terminal branch of the ulnar artery, distal to the flexor retinaculum 1. It is located superficial to the long flexor tendons of the digits and deep to the palmar aponeurosis. The superficial palmar arch travels distally, then laterally across the m...

Deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery

The deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery originates from the ulnar artery near the base of the fifth metacarpal. It contributes to the arterial supply of the opponens pollicis, hypothenar and interossei muscles. It also supports the supply of the palmar aspect of the metacarpus and digits, via...

Palmar carpal branches

The two palmar carpal branches originate from the radial and ulnar arteries, respectively. They anastomose centrally, supporting the arterial supply of the anterior aspect of the wrist via their contribution to forming the palmar carpal arch 1. The palmar carpal branch of the ulnar artery trave...

Proper dorsal digital arteries

The proper dorsal digital arteries arise from the dorsal metacarpal arteries at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint. They contribute to the dorsal arterial supply of the digits. The proper dorsal digital arteries travel along the medial and lateral side of the dorsal aspect of each digit...

Endocardium

The endocardium defines the inner soft tissue lining of the heart within the cardiac chambers and constitutes the superficial surface of the cardiac valves. It apparently serves as a regulatory mechanism on myocardial contractility. Gross anatomy The endocardium represents the inner layer of t...

Condylar process of the mandible

The condylar process, also called the condyloid process, is the process on the mandible that articulates with the disk of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Gross anatomy The mandibular condylar process consists of two portions: condyle presents an articular surface for articulation with th...

Horseshoe pancreas

A horseshoe pancreas is a term that has been used for a rare anatomic variant of the pancreas in which the uncinate process is unusually elongated such that it extends along the whole 3rd part of the duodenum to mirror the tail superiorly forming a horseshoe-shaped gland 1. History and etymolog...

Horseshoe-shaped (disambiguation)

Several normal anatomical structures and rare organ variants have been described as being horseshoe-shaped. Organ anomalies horseshoe kidney horseshoe lung horseshoe adrenal horseshoe appendix horseshoe pancreas 1 Horseshoe-shaped organs hyoid bone limbic lobe supramarginal gyrus tymp...

Horseshoe appendix

A horseshoe appendix is an extremely rare variant of the vermiform appendix, in which the appendix arises from the cecum and curves back on itself to re-insert into the cecum, similar to a semicircular canal in the inner ear. Epidemiology Anatomic variation of the appendix is extremely rare. I...

Cuneiform bones

There are three cuneiform bones in the tarsus of a normal human foot, they are from medial to lateral: medial cuneiform intermediate cuneiform lateral cuneiform History and etymology Cuneiform means wedge-shaped from the Latin words 'cuneus' meaning wedge and 'form' referring to shape.

Supra bulla frontal cell

Supra bulla frontal cells are an anatomical variant of the paranasal sinuses, included in the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. Gross anatomy Cell that originates in the supra-bulla region and pneumatizes along the skull base into the posterior region of the frontal sinus. Th...

Supra agger cell

Supra agger cells are an anatomical variant of the paranasal sinuses, included in the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. Gross anatomy These are an anterior-lateral ethmoidal cell, located above the agger nasi cell (not pneumatizing into the frontal sinus). The supra agger cel...

Supra bulla cell

Supra bulla cells are an anatomical variant of the paranasal sinuses, included in the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. Gross anatomy Cell above the bulla ethmoidalis that does not enter the frontal sinus. The supra agger cells push the drainage pathway anteriorly.

Supra agger frontal cell

Supra agger frontal cells are an anatomical variant of the paranasal sinuses, included in the International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification. Gross anatomy Anterior-lateral ethmoidal cell that extends into the frontal sinus. A small SAFC will only extend into the floor of the frontal sinus...

International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification

International Frontal Sinus Anatomy Classification (IFAC) result from an expert consensus, developed to improve the ability of the surgeon to understand the possible variations of the frontal recess and frontal sinus anatomy. Classification anterior cells: push the drainage pathway of the fron...

Lesions of the prepatellar quadriceps continuation

Lesions of the prepatellar quadriceps continuation are partial or complete tears of the prepatellar quadriceps continuation, that can occur with or without patellar or quadriceps tendon tears and can cause anterior knee pain. Pathology Disruption and separation of prepatellar quadriceps conti...

Venous drainage of the hand

Venous drainage of the hand is predominantly via the dorsal venous network in the superficial fascia, which extends proximally across the dorsal aspect of the metacarpus to drain laterally into the cephalic vein, and medially into the basilic vein 1. An accessory cephalic vein commonly drains pa...

Popliteus bursa

The popliteus bursa also known as subpopliteal recess is a synovial lined knee expansion or recess and located in the posterolateral corner of the knee. Gross anatomy The popliteus bursa is an expansion of the synovial membrane positioned between the posterior portion of the lateral meniscus a...

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