ANA 201 Upper Limb (Muscles of the shoulder, clavicle and glenohumeral joint) Flashcards
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the upper limb is divided into
shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand
what joint is the upper limb suspended by?
sternoclavicular joint ( an articulation between the sternum and clavicle
what are the significant areas of transition in the upper limb?
axilla, cubital fossa and carpel tunnel
the shoulder consists of the…
pectoral girdle (the scapula and clavicle) which also articulates with the proximal end of the humerus
superficial muscles of the shoulder consist of…
the trapezius and deltoid muscles
the trapezius and deltoid muscles connect the scapula and clavicle to what?
the trapezius and deltoid muscles connect the scapula and clavicle to the trunk and to the arm, respectively
which bone is the only bony attachment between the trunk and the upper limb?
clavicle
what forms the sternoclavicular (SC) joint and where is it located?
sternum and clavicle, where the medial region of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum
what forms the acromioclavicular (AC) joint and where is it located?
acromion and clavicle, where the lateral region of the clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula
describe the characteristic s-shape of the clavicle
The medial two-thirds of the body (shaft) of the clavicle are convex anteriorly, whereas the lateral third is flattened and concave anteriorly.
These curvatures increases the resilience of the clavicle and give it the appearance of an elongated capital “S.”
the clavicle has no medullary (marrow) cavity - true/false
true
why is the inferior surface of the clavicle rough
The inferior surface of the clavicle is rough because strong ligaments bind it to the 1st rib near its sternal end and suspend the scapula from its acromial end
The greater and lesser tubercles are prominent landmarks on the proximal end of the humerus and serve as attachment sites for the…
four rotator cuff muscles of the glenohumeral joint
The greater tubercle of the humerus is medial in position TRUE/FALSE
FALSE it is lateral in position
What are the 3 facets for muscle tendon attatchment of the greater tubercle of the humerus?
1.the superior facet is for attachment of the supraspinatus muscle;
2.the middle facet is for attachment of infraspinatus;
3.the inferior facet is for attachment of teres minor.
what is the muscle attached to the surface marked by a large smooth impression on the lesser tubercle?
subscapularis muscle
What separates the greater and lesser tubercles?
A deep intertubercular sulcus (bicipital groove) separates the lesser and greater tubercles
why was the bicipital groove given its name?
The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii passes through this sulcus
Roughening’s on the LATERAL lips of the intertubercular sulcus marks sites for the attachment of
Pectoralis major
Roughening’s on the MEDIAL lips of the intertubercular sulcus marks sites for the attachment of
Teres Major
Roughening’s on the FLOOR of the intertubercular sulcus marks sites for the attachment of
latissimus dorsi muscles
where does the deltoid muscle insert onto the humerus
lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus, on the deltoid tuberosity
where does the coracobrachialis muscle attach on the humerus?
but on the medial surface of the bone, there is a thin vertical roughening for attachment of the coracobrachialis muscle.
Which site of the humerus commonly fractures?
surgical neck