Surgical anatomy of the kidney and ureters

Position and function The kidneys are paired solid organs (11 cm 6 cm 3 cm) usually situated within the retroperitoneum on either side of...

Anatomical relations of the kidney

Anatomical relations of the kidney. The axis of each kidney is such that its lower pole lies farther from the midline and more anterior...

Biomechanics of the Lateral Side of the Knee

BIOMECHANICS . The primary function of the structures of the lateral and posterolateral knee are to resist varus rotation, external tibial r...

Lateral Gastrocnemius Tendon

Lateral Gastrocnemius Tendon. The lateral gastrocnemius tendon originates at or near the supracondylar process of the distal femur. In thi...

BICEPS FEMORIS

BICEPS FEMORIS. The biceps femoris is a fusiform muscle that contains 2 heads, long and short. The long head of the biceps femoris muscle o...

Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lateral Side of the Knee

Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lateral Side of the Knee. The posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee is a critical element for a functiona...