Superficial nerves and veins. With a probe, lift up superficial veins and note perforating veins.

Lateral view of dissected glenohumeral ligaments and rotator cuff.

Toddler with positional deformity of hand and arm (birth-Erb's palsy).

Brachial plexus and its relation to axillary vessels.

Section of biceps brachii removed to demonstrate the musculocutaneous nerve.

Posterior wall of axilla.

Transverse section through shoulder joint and axilla. The insert indicates the level of dissection.

A, Subacromial bursa and its relationship to the acromion, deltoid muscle and the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle. Coronal section; anterior view. B, Attrition of supraspinatus tendon and underlying joint capsule leads to communication between should j

Dorsal scapular region. Quadrangular space and triangular interval.

Anterior view of the right shoulder joint (coronal section).

Coronal MRI of the shoulder; A, acromion; C, clavicle; GT, greater tubercle; H, head of humerus; TR, trapezius; SP, supraspinatus; SV, suprascapular vessels/nerve; GF, glenoid fossa; S, scapula; SB, subscapularis; TM, teres minor, LB, long head of biceps

Shoulder, nerves