Anatomy Flashcards
(129 cards)
Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?
1) clavicle
2) scapula
What is the name of the groove between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?
intertubercular sulcus; bicipital groove
Why is the shoulder joint considered unstable?
only 1/2 of proximal humerus is spherical, yet the joint is a ball and socket joint
What is a frequent site of humeral fractures in adults?
surgical neck
Where does the smooth articular surface of the humerus meet the shaft?
anatomical neck
Which nerve is at risk of damage at the surgical neck?
axillary nerve
Which nerve is at risk of damage at the radial groove? (i.e., spiral fracture of humerus shaft)
radial nerve
Which nerve is at risk of damage at the distal humerus?
median nerve
Which nerve is at risk of damage at the medial epicondyle?
ulnar nerve
What is the function of the clavicle?
1) support the anterior shoulder
2) prevent excessive anterior displacement of scapula
Why is the clavicle susceptible to injury?
1) little protection
2) S-shaped
What are the fossas of the scapula?
1) supraspinatus fossa
2) infraspinatus fossa
3) subscapular fossa
4) glenoid fossa
What are the processes of the scapula?
1) acromion process
2) coracoid process
What are the borders of the scapula?
1) superior border
2) axillary border (lateral)
3) vertebral border (medial)
What are the angles of the scapula?
1) superior angle
2) inferior angle
What are the actions of the trapezius?
1) scapular retraction
2) scapular rotation
Where does the serratus anterior attach?
1) medial border of scapula
2) ribs
What is the action of the serratus anterior?
scapular protraction
Which nerve innervates the serratus anterior?
long thoracic nerve
What are the attachments of the deltoid muscle?
1) scapular spine
2) clavicle
3) deltoid tuberosity
What are the actions of the deltoid muscle?
1) abduction
2) [flexion, extension]
Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle?
axillary nerve
Which muscles make up the rotator cuff muscles?
1) supraspinatus
2) infraspinatus
3) teres minor
4) subscapularis
What are the heads of the triceps brachii?
1) long head (crosses shoulder and elbow)
2) lateral head
3) medial head (deep to long and lateral)