Skull divided into neurocranium (brain) and viscerocranium (facial skeleton). 22 bones total, including 8 cranial and 14 facial bones. Major sutures include coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, squamous, and sphenosquamous. Cranial fossae contain important structures like optic canal and jugular foramen
Scapula forms ball-and-socket joints with humerus and clavicle. 17 muscles attach to scapula, including rotator cuff muscles. Scapula provides balance, stability, and supports upper body. Muscles control shoulder movement and rotation
Talus is major ankle bone connecting leg and foot. Most common in car crashes, snowboarding accidents, and falls. First described in British Royal Air Force pilots in early 1900s
PA view should be taken with wrist and elbow at shoulder height. Lateral view requires elbow adduction for accurate positioning. CT and MR useful for complex fractures and ligament injuries
Maxilla bridges cranial base and dental occlusal plane. Fractures can be life-threatening and disfiguring. CT scanning is imaging modality of choice
Fat enters bloodstream causing symptoms within a day. Main symptoms include petechiae, decreased consciousness, and shortness of breath. Mortality rate is approximately 10-20%. Symptoms typically appear 12 hours to 3 days after diagnosis