bones of arm & forearm Flashcards
name 2 ends of clavicle?
sternal and acromial
type of joint - sternoclavicular joint?
saddle synovial
type of joint - acromioclavicular joint?
plane synovial
type & name of cartilage in glenoid cavity?
fibrocartilage - glenoid labrum
which muscle lies in the suprapinous fossa?
supraspinatus
which muscle lies in the infraspinous fossa?
infraspinatus
which muscle covers the posterior surface of the scapula?
subscapularis
name 2 tubercles on humerus?
greater and lesser
which nerve is closely associated with the surgucal neck of the humerus?
axillary
which side of the trochlea associated with?
the ulnar side
which epicondyle is the position of the trochlea associated with?
medial epicondyle
which epicondyle is the position of the capitulum associated with?
lateral epicondyle
where does the coronoid process of the humerus lie?
just below the trochlea
what action does the coronoid fossa facilitate?
flexion of elbow
which fossa is located on the posterior aspect of the humerus?
olecranon fossa
where is the head of the humerus?
@ shoulder
what is located in between the greater and lesser tubercles and what lies within this space?
inter-tubercular groove - long head of biceps
where is the head of the radius?
@ elbow
where is the head of the ulna?
@ the wrist (opposite to radius)
where does the head of the radius articulate with the ulna?
radial notch
what is the action of the brachialis muscle?
flexor of elbow
2 joints between the ulna and radius?
distal & proximal radio-ulnar articulation
type of joint - distal radio-ulnar articulation?
pivot synovial
type of joint - proximal radio-ulnar articulation?
pivot synovial
