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Lecture 6: Intro to brachial plexus and shoulder girdle muscles Flashcards

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What is the major nerve network supplying the upper limb?

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Brachial Plexus

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The brachial plexus s formed by the union of what?

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Anterior Rami (C5-T1)

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Where is the gap that the brachial plexus passes through?

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Between the anterior and middle scalene muscles.

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In the inferior part of the neck, the roots of the brachial plexus unite to form what three trunks?

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-Superior Trunk (C5 & C6)
-Middle Trunk (continuation of C7)
-Inferior Trunk (C8 & T1)

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As the brachial plexus passes posterior to the clavicle it divides into two compartments, what are these compartments?

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-Anterior (flexor) compartment
-Posterior (extensor) compartment

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The division of the brachial plexus forms three chords. What are they?

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1) Anterior divisions of the superior and middle trunks
2) Anterior division of the inferior trunk
3) Posterior divisions of all three trunks

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Anterior divisions of the superior and middle trunks form what?

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Lateral chord

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Anterior division of the inferior trunk form what?

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Medial chord

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Posterior divisions of all three trunks form what?

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Posterior chord

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The brachial plexus is divided into what two parts by the clavicle?

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Supraclavicular & Infraclavicular

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What are the four branches of the supraclavicular part of the plexus?

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1) Dorsal scapular nerve (C5 root)
2) Long thoracic nerve (C5,6,7)
3) Nerve to subclavius (From superior trunk)
4) Suprascapular nerve (from superior trunk)

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The median and lateral cords of the plexus join to form what?

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Median nerve

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What parts make up the infraclavicular part of the plexus?

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-Branches of the lateral cord
-Branches of the medial cord
-Branches of the posterior cord

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What are the branches of the the lateral cord?

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1) Lateral pectoral nerve
2) Musculocutaneous nerve

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What are the branches of the medial cord?

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1) Medial pectoral nerve
2) Medial cutaneous nerve of arm
3) Medial cutaneous nerve of forearm
4) Ulnar nerve

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What are the branches of the posterior cord?

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1) upper subscapular nerve
2) Thoracodorsal nerve
3) Lower subscapular nerve
4) Axillary Nerve
5) Radial nerve

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Review nerves and locations on back of card:

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The brachial plexus in situ:

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-Lateral to cervical spine
- Passes through scalene muscles
-Heads inferolaterally to travel underneath the clavicle and enter the axilla/armpit
-Associated with arterial supply of upper limb

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The subclavian artery transitions to what as it passes under the clavicle?

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Axillary artery

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What is the formation of the plexus?
-Remember “5-3-6-3-5
“Real Texans Drink Cold Beer”

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5 roots
3 trunks
6 divisions
3 cords
5 terminal branches

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What is the arrangement of the terminal branches? “MARMU”

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Musculocutaneous
Axillary
Radial
Median
Ulnar

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What are the roots of the brachial plexus?

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Anterior branches of fully formed spinal nerves

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Which nerves make up the brachial plexus?

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C5,6,7,8 & T1

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Which trunks make up the brachial plexus?

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Superior, Middle. Inferior

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How many divisions?
6 divisions -2 (superior trunk) -2 (middle trunk) -2 (inferior trunk)
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Where do the 6 divisions pass under?
Clavicle and head towards the axilla
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After the brachial plexus enters the axilla, they combine together to form three cords.
Lateral Posterior Medial (their positions are named relative to the axillary artery)
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The brachial plexus cords then form the terminal branches, what are they?
-musculocutaneous nerve (lateral cord) -Axillary & Radial nerves (Posterior cord -Median nerve (lateral & medial cord) -Ulnar nerve (medial cord)
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Which part of the brachial plexus passes through the scalenes muscles in the neck?
Roots
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Review nerve locations:
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What are the origins and insertions of the trapezius muscle?
O: upper trap-External occipital protuberance & the medial superior nuchal line of the occipital bone, the ligamentum nuchae, the SP's of C7 Middle trap: SP of T1-T5 Lower trap: SP of T6-T12 I: Lateral 1/3 of clavicle; acromion, spine of scapula
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What action do the upper traps perform?
Elevation and upwardly rotate the scapula & extend the neck
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What action do the middle traps perform?
Retraction of the scapula
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What action do the lower traps perform?
Depression and aid in upward rotation of the scapula
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What is the origin and insertion of the rhomboids minor?
O: SP's of C7-T1 I: Medial (vertebral) border of scapula at the root of the spine
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What are the origins and insertions of rhomboids major?
O: SP's of T2-T5 I: Medial (vertebral) border of scapula inferior to spine
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What actions do the rhomboids perform?
Upward rotation and downward rotation
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What are the origins and insertions of levator scapula?
O: TP's of C1-C4 I: Medial border of the scapulae (above the spine of the scapula)
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What are the actions of the levator scapulae?
Elevate the scapula
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What are the origins and insertions of Pectoralis minor?
O: 3rd-5th rib I: Coracoid process
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What nerve innervates the pectoralis minor?
Medial nerve
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What nerve innervates the rhomboids?
Dorsal scapular
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What nerve innervates the traps?
Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
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What are the actions of the pectoralis minor?
-stabilization, depression, abduction or protraction, internal rotation, and downward rotation of the scapula
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What is the origin and insertion of the Subclavius?
O: First rib I: Subclavian groove of the clavicle
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What nerve innervates the subclavius?
Nerve to subclavius
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What is the origin and insertion of Serratus anterior?
O: upper 9 ribs I; Anterior surface of vertebral (medial) border of scapula
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What nerve innervates the serratus anterior?
Long thoracic nerve (C5,6,7)
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What is paralysis of the serratus anterior, due to injury of the long thoracic nerve called?
Winged scapula
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What happens during winged scapula?
Inferior angle of the medial border of the scapula is excessively prominent.
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What actions does winged scapula make difficult?
Pushing actions or raising arm above head
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What are the origins and insertions of the pectoralis major?
O: Clavicular head-Medial half of clavicle. -Sternocostal head -sternum & costal cartilages of 1st to 7th ribs I: lateral lip of intertubular (bicipital) groove of the humerus
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What are the actions of the pectoralis major?
Horizontal adduction
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What are the origins and insertions of the latissimus dorsi?
O: SP's of T7-L5 Crest of ilium & sacrum Lowest four ribs (via thoracolumbar fascia) I: Floor of the intertubercular groove of the humerus
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What nerve innervates the latissimus dorsi?
Thoracodorsal
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What actions does the latissimus dorsi perform?
Internal rotation, adduction, and extension of the arm
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What are the origins and insertions of the deltoid muscle?
O: lateral clavicle (anterior fibers) acromion (lateral fibers) Spine of the scapula (posterior fibers) I: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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What nerve innervates the deltoid?
Axillary
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What are the origins and insertions of the subscapularis?
O: Subscapular fossa I: lesser tubercle of the humerus
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What nerve innervates the subscapularis?
Upper and lower subscapularis
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What are the origins and insertions of the Supraspinatus?
O: Supraspinous fossa I: Greater tubercle of humerus
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What nerve innervates the supraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
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What are the origins and insertions of the infraspinatus?
O: infraspinous fossa I: Greater tubercle of humerus
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What nerve innervates the infraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
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What are the origins and insertions of the Teres minor?
O: The superior lateral border of scapula I: Greater tubercle of humerus
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What nerve innervates the teres minor?
Axillary nerve
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What are the origins and insertions of the teres major?
O: The inferior lateral border of the scapula I: Medial lip of intertubercular (bicipital) sulcus (groove) of humerus
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What nerve innervates the teres major?
Upper and lower subscapular nerve
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What muscles are included in the rotator cuff?
1) Supraspinatus 2) Infraspinatus 3) Teres minor 4) Subscapularis
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What is the roll of the rotator cuff?
Strengthen the shoulder capsule all around except inferiorly.
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In which direction it is most common to dislocate the humerus?
Downward direction
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Review axillary spaces:

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