ArmMuscleFunctionandInnervation-210804-160837 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

What are the two compartments of arm muscles?

A

Anterior - flexor muscles, Posterior - extensor muscles

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What nerves innervate the anterior compartment of arm muscles?

A

Musculocutaneous and radial nerves

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What is the primary muscle in the posterior compartment of the arm?

A

Triceps brachii

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4
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Which nerve innervates the triceps brachii muscle?

A

Radial nerve

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5
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What is the function of the coracobrachialis muscle?

A

Flexion of the arm

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6
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What are the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle?

A

Short head and long head

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Where does the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii pass through?

A

Glenohumeral joint, intertubercular sulcus

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What is the function of the biceps brachii muscle?

A

Flexion and supination

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9
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What is the primary function of the brachialis muscle?

A

Forearm flexion at the elbow joint

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How many heads does the triceps brachii muscle have?

A

Three heads

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What are the names of the heads of the triceps brachii?

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Long head, medial head, lateral head

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12
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What is the goal of understanding arm muscle function and innervation?

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To identify boundaries, function, and innervation of arm muscles

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13
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Fill in the blank: The anterior arm muscles are primarily responsible for _______.

A

Flexion

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14
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Fill in the blank: The posterior arm muscles are primarily responsible for _______.

A

Extension

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15
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True or False: The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the triceps brachii muscle.

A

False

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