anatomy

Question 1

where does the radial nerve run in relation to the humerus?

Answer 1

in the spinal groove, can be damaged with humerus fractures

Question 2

which muscles are supplied by the axillary nerve?

Answer 2

deltoids, teres minor and axilla

Question 3

which muscles are supplied by the dorsal scapular nerve?

Answer 3

rhomboids and levator spinae

Question 4

which muscles are supplied by the accessory nerve?

Answer 4

sternocleidomastoid and trapezius

Question 5

what is the anterior border of the axilla?

Answer 5

the pectorals major and minor muscles

Question 6

what is the posterior border of the axilla?

Answer 6

latissimus dorsi, trees major and subscapularis

Question 7

what is the medial border of the axilla?

Answer 7

serratus anterior muscles

Question 8

what is the lateral border of the axilla?

Answer 8

upper end of humorous and biceps brachia and coracobrachialis muscles

Question 9

what forms the apex of the axilla?

Answer 9

first rib medially, clavicle in front and scapula behind. channel of communication between the axilla and triangle of the neck.

Question 10

what forms the base of the axilla?

Answer 10

skin and deep fascia connecting the lateral wall of the torso and the upper arm

Question 11

what does the axilla contain?

Answer 11

fat and lymph nodes, axillary artery, axillary vein, brachial plexus.

Question 12

why are the lymph nodes of the axilla of such great importance?

Answer 12

they drain the mammary gland.

Question 13

what is the cubital fossa?

Answer 13

elbow pit. anterior view of elbow.

Question 14

how does blood reach the right axillary artery from the left ventricle?

Answer 14

aorta, brachiocephalic trunk, right subclavian

Question 15

how are the cords of the brachial plexus named and why?

Answer 15

posterior, lateral, medial. where they are in relation to the axillary artery

Question 16

which muscles are supplied by the musculocutaneous nerve?

Answer 16

bicepi brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis

Question 17

which muscles are supplied by the suprascapular nerve?

Answer 17

supraspinatus and infraspinatus

Question 18

which nerve supplies the pectorals major muscle?

Answer 18

lateral pectoral nerve

Question 19

which nerve supplies the pectorals minor muscle?

Answer 19

medial pectoral nerve

Question 20

which nerve supplies the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Answer 20

thoracodorsal nerve

Question 21

what is the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of the brachioradialis?

Answer 21

lateral suprachondylar ridge of the humorous, distal end of the radius above its styloid process. flexion of the elbow and supplied by the radial nerve.

Question 22

what is the other word for thumb?

Answer 22

pollex

Question 23

what does profundus mean?

Answer 23

deep

Question 24

which are the 3 deep muscles of the forearm and which nerve are they supplied by?

Answer 24

pronator quadratus, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicis longus. MEDIAN NERVE

Question 25

what connects the radius and the ulner?

Answer 25

the interosseus membrane

Question 26

which are the 3 deep muscles of the anterior forearm and which nerve are they supplied by?

Answer 26

pronator quadratus, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicis longus. MEDIAN NERVE

Question 27

which are the 3 superficial muscles of the forearm and which nerve are they supplied by?

Answer 27

flexor carpi radialis, pronator teres, palmaris longus

Question 28

what is the common origin of the flexor?

Answer 28

medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 29

which are the 3 superficial veins of the forearm?

Answer 29

cephalic, basilar and median vein of the arm