Elbow, wrist, hand Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what are the bones in the upper limb?
A
- Humerus
- ulna
- radius
- carpal bones
- metacarpal bones
- phalanges
2
Q
What type of joint is the elbow?
A
hinge joint
3
Q
what type of joint is the radio ulna joint? What movement does it permit?
A
- Pivot joint
- pronation and supination
4
Q
What are the anterior muscles at the elbow?
A
- Biceps brachii, brachialis, Brachioradialis
- pronator teres, pronator quadratus
5
Q
what are the posterior muscles at the elbow?
A
- triceps brachii, anconeus
- supinator
6
Q
What is the origin and insertion of the brachioradialis?
A
- O : lateral condyloid ridge of humerus
- I : distal end of radius
7
Q
What action can the brachoradialis produce?
A
- Pronation/supination from supinated/pronated position to neutral
