Anatomy Flashcards

to sharply identify the structure involved in the pathology

1
Q

CV: fall on outstretched arm, causing dislocation of hand bone

  1. what bone is dislocated
  2. complication
  3. what structure is involved
A

Lunate
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Median Nerve

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2
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what structures border the anatomical snuffbox

A

extensors hallucis longus (medially) and brevis (laterally)

extensor retinaculum inferiorly

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3
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CV: fall on outstretched arm, pain on dorsolateral side of wrist and hand

  1. bone fractured
  2. complication
  3. blood supply
A

Scaphoid
Avascular necrosis
Radial artery (dorsal branch)

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