Flexor Tendon Pulleys of the Fingers

As medical board chairman of North Queensland X-Ray Services and Territory X-Ray Services of Cairns, Australia, Dr. Rauf Yousaf draws on an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and the imaging technology required to assess it. In 2012, Dr. Rauf Yousaf presented on the pulley system of the hand at the New South Wales branch meeting of the Australian Sonographers Association 

To facilitate the complex hand movements required for both everyday and complex tasks, the body relies on precise muscular control. This control stems largely from the presence of a biomechanical pulley system on the fingers, which include a system of flexor tendons and attached connective tissue. These lengths of tissues form the pulleys themselves.

Each finger contains two primary types of pulleys. The most crucial set includes the five annular pulleys, termed A1 and A5 starting from the most proximal to the hand. The A2 and A4 pulleys are the largest and are located closer to the center of each finger bone, while the minor A1, A3, and A5 pulleys lie closer to the joints and creases of the fingers.

The cruciate pulleys, named C1 through C3, provide additional support. They are significantly smaller than the annular pulleys and cross the surface of the digit. While the outer cruciate pulleys lie distal to the A2 and A4 pulleys, the C2 pulley stretches between the A3 and A4.

Ed Sheeran Sets Highest First Week Vinyl Sales in 20 Years

By the time Rauf Yousaf became the medical board chairman for Territory X-Ray Services in Cairns and Darwin, Australia, he had already been serving the same elected position with Cairns-based North Queensland X-Ray Services for three years, both positions he still holds. Outside of Rauf Yousaf’s professional responsibilities, he enjoys listening to rock music, and has a fondness for vinyl records.

Music sensation Ed Sheeran has topped the vinyl charts with his album Divide. The singer sold 13,500 vinyl copies of the album within its first week of release, giving Divide the highest one-week vinyl sales in over 20 years. In the first week of Divide’s release, Sheeran’s album sold a whopping 419,000 physical copies, with vinyl sales accounting for about 3 percent of the pie.

Regarding first-week vinyl sales figures, Divide overtook such giants as David Bowie and Radiohead. One possible contributing factor is the handwritten note Sheeran included in every single vinyl Divide record.

The note, teased via the superstar’s Instagram profile in February, thanked fans for buying the album, praised them, and elaborated on what Sheeran had for breakfast that morning, oddly enough. The vinyl version of Divide also included four exclusive tracks in Barcelona, Bibia Be Ye Ye, Save Myself, and Nancy Mulligan.

What Is the European Congress of Radiology?

An experienced medical executive and radiologist, Rauf Yousaf currently serves as the medical board chairman of Territory X-Ray Services and North Queensland X-Ray Services in Cairns, Australia. Rauf Yousaf is also an active member of professional organizations and attends meetings hosted by said organizations, such as the European Congress of Radiology.

The European Congress of Radiology is an annual event that is organized by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), a nonprofit organization that represents more than 69,300 radiology professionals in Europe. The organization was founded in 2005, as a result of a merger between the European Congress of Radiology and the European Association of Radiology. The largest radiology society in the world, the ESR is dedicated to strengthening the profession through cooperative partnerships with likeminded organizations, close monitoring of industry developments, and the operation of educational programs and events for its members.

The Congress is a service-oriented event that was first held in 1967, and has since become the second largest informational radiology event in the world. The Congress is open to any professionals in the radiology industry, including radiology professionals, radiographers and other industry representatives. Today, the congress attracts over 20,000 attendees from around the globe, and hosts more than 4,500 oral and visual presentations. 

For additional information, visit www.myesr.org.

Newcastle Maritime Museum Educational Programs

Rauf Yousaf is an experienced diagnostic radiologist who currently serves as the medical board chairman for Territory X-Ray Services and North Queensland X-Ray Services in Cairns, Australia. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rauf Yousaf engages in the charitable support of community organizations such as the Newcastle Maritime Museum.

Located in the Honeysuckle Precinct of New Zealand, the Newcastle Maritime Museum is a nonprofit organization that displays relics and ship models dating as far back as 1797. In addition to displaying cultural items, the museum operates educational programs for students, including ones specifically designed for children between 4 and 7 years old.

Pirate School features activities such as knot tying, boat rowing, and learning to act like a pirate. Children discover what life is like on the sea and even hunt for buried treasure. The Transportation and Shipping program covers how ships have been used throughout history and how they are used today. Students also learn Morse code and experience interactive exhibits.