Quadrangular + triangle spaces Flashcards
1
Q
What passes through the quadrangular space?
A
Axillary nerve
Post. circumflex humeral artery
2
Q
What are the superior + inferior borders of the quadrangular space?
A
SUPERIOR = inferior margin teres minor INFERIOR = superior margin teres major
3
Q
What are the medial, lateral + anterior borders of the quadrangular space?
A
MEDIALLY = long head triceps brachii LATERALLY = surgical neck humerus ANTERIORLY = subscapularis
4
Q
What passes through the triangular space?
A
Circumflex scapular vessel enter infraspinous fossa
NO NERVES
5
Q
What are the superior, inferior + lateral borders of the triangular space?
A
Inferior border teres minor
Superior border teres major
Long head triceps brachii
6
Q
What are the borders of the triangular interval?
A
SUPERIOR = Inferior border teres major MEDIALLY = long head triceps brachii LATERALLY = shaft of humerus/lateral head triceps brachii
