Upper Extremity, Snell Flashcards

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Base of the breast extends from which ribs

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2nd to 6th

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Base of the breast extends from which lines

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Margin of sternum to midaxillary line

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Superficial vs deep fascia: Greater part of mammary gland

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Superficial

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Part of mammary gland that pierces the deep fascia

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Axillary tail

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Mammary glands are separated from deep fascia by loose areolar tissue called

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Retromammary space

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Each mammary gland consists of ___ lobes

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15-20

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Acts as a small reservoir for secreted milk

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Lactiferous sinus

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Blood supply of breast (2)

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1) Lateral thoracic and thoracoacromial from axillary artery

2) Perforating branches of the internal thoracic and intercostal arteries

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Breast lymphatics: Lateral quadrants

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Anterior axillary or pectoral nodes

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Breast lymphatics: Medial quadrants

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Internal thoracic nodes

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Bones of the shoulder girdle (2)

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1) Scapula

2) Clavicle

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Most common fractured bone in the body

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Clavicle

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Clavicular fracture is MOST COMMONLY due to

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Fall on the shoulder or outstretched hand

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Clavicle: Articulates medially with (2)

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1) Sternum

2) First costal cartilage

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Clavicle: Articulates laterally with

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Scapula

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Clavicle: Convex forward

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Medial 2/3

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Clavicle: Concave forward

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Lateral 1/3

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Scapula: Articulates with the clavicle

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Acromion

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Scapula: Articulates with the head of humerus

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Glenoid fossa

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Scapula: Medial to the base of the coracoid process

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Suprascapular notch

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Scapula: Concave anterior surface

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Subscapular fossa

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Humerus: Articulates with glenoid fossa

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Head

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Humerus: Immediately below the head

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Anatomical neck

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Humerus: Below the anatomic neck

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Greater and lesser tuberosities

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Humerus: Greater and lesser tuberosities are separated from each other by
Bicipital groove
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Humerus: Distal to the tuberosities
Surgical neck
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Humerus: Roughened area approximately halfway down the lateral aspect of shaft
Deltoid tuberosity
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Humerus: Behind and below the deltoid tuberosity
Spiral groove for the radial nerve
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Humerus: Articulates with head of radius
Capitulum
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Humerus: Articulates with ulna
Trochlea
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Humerus: Lies above the capitulum and receives the head of the radius in full flexion of elbow joint
Radial fossa
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Humerus: Above the trochlea anteriorly, this receives the ulna during full flexion of elbow joint
Coronoid fossa
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Humerus: Above the trochlea posteriorly, this receives the ulna when elbow is fully extended
Olecranon fossa
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Upper end vs lower end: Head of radius
Upper
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Radius: Articulates with the capitulum of humerus
Upper concave surface of head
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Radius: Articulates with the radial notch of ulna
Circumference of head
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Radius: Below the neck
Bicipital tuberosity
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Radius: Inserts at the bicipital tuberosity
Biceps brachii
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Radius: Attaches to the sharp interosseous border at the shaft
Interosseous membrane
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Lateral vs medial: Styloid process of radius
Lateral
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Radius: Articulates with head of ulna
Ulnar notch
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Radius: Inferior surface of lower end articulates with (2)
1) Scaphoid | 2) Lunate
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Radius: Posterior surface of the lower end
Dorsal tubercle
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Radius: Dorsal tubercle is grooved on its medial side by the tendon of
ExPoLo
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Ulna: Large upper end that forms the prominence of the elbow
Olecranon process
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Ulna: Lies on the anterior surface of the olecranon process
Trochlear notch
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Ulna: Below the trochlear notch
Coronoid process
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Ulna: On the lateral surface of the coronoid process
Radial notch
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Upper vs lower end: Head of ulna
Lower
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Medial vs lateral: Styloid process of ulna
Medial
51
Carpal bones: #
8
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Carpal bones: Name in order (lat-med; proximal-distal)
Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle 1) Scaphoid (navicular) 2) Lunate 3) Triquetral 4) Pisiform 5) Trapezium 6) Trapezoid 7) Capitate 8) Hamate
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Concavity vs convexity: Formed by carpal bones on anterior surface
Concavity
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Carpal bones: Attached to the lateral and medial edges anteriorly
Flexor retinaculum
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Contents of carpal tunnel (2)
1) Median nerve | 2) Long flexor tendons of the fingers
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Compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome
Median nerve
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Flexor muscle that does not pass beneath the flexor retinaculum
Palmaris longus
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Metacarpal bones: Form the knuckles
Heads
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Metacarpal bones: Heads articulate with
Proximal phalanges
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Phalanges: # per finger
3 except thumb (2)
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Shoulder joint: Fibrocartilaginous rim that deepens the glenoid cavity
Glenoid labrum
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Shoulder joint: Type of joint
Synovial ball-and-socket
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Shoulder joint: Capsule strengthened by tendons of
1) Supraspinatus superiorly 2) Infraspinatus and Teres minor posteriorly 3) Subscapularis anteriorly
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Shoulder joint: Stabilizers
Rotator cuff muscles
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Shoulder joint: Rotator cuff muscles
SITS 1) Supraspinatus 2) Infraspinatus 3) Teres minor 4) Subscapularis
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Shoulder joint, ligament: Strengthen the anterior part of the capsule
Glenohumeral ligaments
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Shoulder joint, ligament: Bridges the gap between the greater and lesser tuberosities of humerus and holds tendon of long head of biceps in place
Transverse humeral ligament
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Shoulder joint, ligament: Strengthens superior part of the capsule
Coracohumeral ligament
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Shoulder joint, ligament: Protects the superior aspect of the joint
Coracoacromial ligament
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Shoulder joint: The synovial membrane surrounds the tendon of
Biceps muscle
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Shoulder joint: Synovial membrane protrudes forward through the capsule forming a bursa beneath
Subscapularis muscle
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Shoulder joint: Weakest part
Inferior
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Shoulder joint: Subglenoid dislocation into the quadrangular space can cause damage to what structure
Axillary nerve
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Shoulder joint: Axillary nerve injury causes (2)
1) Paralysis of deltoid 2) Loss of skin sensation over lower half of deltoid 3) Weak lateral rotation (teres minor)
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Shoulder joint: The quadrangular space contains (2)
1) Posterior humeral circumflex artery | 2) Axillary nerve
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Shoulder joint relations: Anterior (2)
1) Brachial plexus | 2) Axillary vessels
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Shoulder joint relations: Inferior
1) Axillary nerve | 2) Posterior circumflex humeral vessels
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Elbow: Type of joint
Synovial hinge
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Elbow, medial vs lateral collateral ligament: Closely related to ulnar nerve
Medial
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Elbow: Fracture/dislocation damages what nerve/vessel
Ulnar nerve
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Elbow: Muscles that produce flexion
1) Biceps 2) Brachialis 3) Brachioradialis 4) Pronator teres
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Elbow: Muscles that produce extension
1) Triceps | 2) Anconeus
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Elbow: Angle seen when elbow joint is extended and lies between arm and forearm
Carrying angle
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Elbow: Carrying angle in males
170
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Elbow: Carrying angle in females
167
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Elbow relations: Anterior (2)
1) Median nerve | 2) Brachial artery
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Elbow relations: Medial
Ulnar nerve as it passes behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus
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Superior radioulnar joint: Consists of
1) Circumference of radial head 2) Radial notch 3) Annular ligament
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Superior radioulnar joint: Forms a collar around the radial head of radius
Annular ligament
90
Superior radioulnar joint: Pronation (2)
1) Pronator teres | 2) Pronator quadratus
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Superior radioulnar joint: Supination
1) Supinator muscles | 2) Biceps
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Supination vs pronation: More powerful
Supination
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Inferior radioulnar joint: Components
1) Ulnar head | 2) Ulnar notch
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Inferior radioulnar joint: Type of joint
Synovial pivot
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Inferior radioulnar joint: Shuts off the joint from wrist joint
Articular disc
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Type
Synovial condyloid
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Ligament/s that connect/s the styloid process of ulna to triquetral
Medial
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Ligament/s that connect/s the styloid process of the radius to the scaphoid bone
Lateral
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Nerve supply
1) Anterior interosseous nerve from median nerve | 2) Deep branches of radial and ulnar nerves
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint, T/F: Rotation is possible
F
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Flexion (6)
1) Palmaris longus 2) Flexor carpi radialis 3) Flexor carpi ulnaris 4) Flexor digitorum superficialis 5) Flexor digitorum profundus 6) Flexor pollicis longus
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Extension (7)
1) Extensor carpi radialis longus 2) Extensor carpi radialis brevis 3) Extensor carpi ulnaris 4) Extensor digitorum 5) Extensor pollicis longus 6) Extensor indicis 7) Extensor digiti minimi
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint: Adduction (2)
1) Flexor carpi ulnaris | 2) Extensor carpi ulnaris
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint relations: Anterior (2)
1) Median nerve | 2) Ulnar nerve
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Wrist joint/Radiocarpal joint relations: Lateral
Radial artery
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Carpometacarpal joints: Type of joint
Synovial gliding
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Carpometacarpal joints: Thumb, type of joint
Synovial saddle
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Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Flexion (2)
1) Flexor pollicis longus and brevis | 2) Opponens pollicis
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Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Extension
Expolo and expobre
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Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Abduction
Abpolo and abpobre
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Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Adduction
Adductor pollicis
112
Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Rotation/opposition
Opponens pollicis
113
Metacarpophalangeal joints: Type of joint
Synovial condyloid
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Metacarpophalangeal joints: Ligaments
Palmar
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Metacarpophalangeal joints: Flexion (4)
1) Interossei 2) Lumbricals 3) Flexor digitorum superficialis 4) Flexor digitorum profundus
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Metacarpophalangeal joints: Extension
1) Extensor digitorum 2) Extensor indicis 3) Extensor digiti minimi
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Metacarpophalangeal joints: Abduction (away from midline of 3rd finger)
Dorsal interossei
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Metacarpophalangeal joints: Adduction (toward midline of 3rd finger)
Palmar interossei
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Interphalangeal joints: Type of joint
Synovial hinge
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Muscles connecting the upper limb to the vertebral column (5)
1) Trapezius 2) Latissimus dorsi 3) Levator scapula 4) Rhomboid minor 5) Rhomboid major
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Muscles connecting the upper limb to the thoracic wall (4)
1) Pectoralis major 2) Pectoralis minor 3) Subclavius 4) Serratus anterior
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Muscles connecting the scapula to the humerus (6)
1) Supraspinatus 2) Infraspinatus 3) Teres minor 4) Teres major 5) Subscapularis 6) Deltoid
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Axilla, base: Anterior
Anterior axillary fold (inferior border of pectoralis major) 1) Pectoralis major 2) Pectoralis minor 3) Subclavius
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Axilla, base: Posterior
Posterior axillary fold (tendon of latissimus dorsi and teres major)
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Axilla, base: Medial
Chest wall
126
Axilla: Contents (3)
1) Axillary vessels 2) Brachial plexus 3) Lymph nodes
127
Axillary sheath: Contents
1) Axillary vessels | 2) Brachial plexus
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Axillary sheath: Continuous above with
Prevertebral layer of deep cervical fascia
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Nerve supply: Latissimus dorsi
Thoracodorsal nerve
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Nerve supply: Rhomboids
Dorsal scapular nerve
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Action: Latissimus dorsi
1) Extends 2) Adducts 3) Medially rotates the arm
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Action: Raises medial border of scapula
Levator scapula
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Nerve supply: Serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve
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Nerve supply: Deltoid
Axillary nerve
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Nerve supply: Teres minor
Axillary nerve
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Action: Supraspinatus
Abducts arm
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Action: Infraspinatus
Laterally rotates arm
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Action: Teres minor
Laterally rotates arm
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Action: Subscapularis
Medially rotates arm
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Boundaries of quadrangular space: Superior
Subscapularis
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Boundaries of quadrangular space: Inferior
Teres major
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Boundaries of quadrangular space: Lateral
Surgical neck of humerus
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Boundaries of quadrangular space: Medial
Long head of triceps
144
Cubital fossa: Shape
Triangular
145
Cubital fossa boundaries: Lateral
Brachioradialis
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Cubital fossa boundaries: Medial
Pronator teres
147
Cubital fossa boundaries: Base
Imaginary line between two epicondyles of humerus
148
Cubital fossa contents: Superficial fascia (2)
1) Basilic | 2) Cephalic
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Forearm: Compartments
1) Anterior 2) Posterior 3) Lateral
150
Forearm: Position in function (most stable position)
Midprone
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Forearm: Muscles of anterior compartment (8)
1) Pronator teres 2) Pronator quadratus 3) Flexor carpi radialis 4) Flexor carpi ulnaris 5) Flexor digitorum superficialis 6) Flexor digitorum profundus 7) Flexor pollicis longus 8) Palmaris longus
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Forearm: Muscle often absent in anterior compartment
Palmaris longus
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Forearm: Muscles of posterior compartment (10)
1) Anconeus 2) Abductor pollicis longus 3) Supinator 4) Extensor carpi radialis brevis 5) Extensor carpi ulnaris 6) Extensor digitorum 7) Extensor pollicis longus 8) Extensor pollicis brevis 9) Extensor indicis 10) Extensor digiti minimi
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Forearm: Muscles of lateral compartment (2)
1) Brachioradialis | 2) Extensor carpi radialis longus
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Forearm, nerve supply: Lateral compartment
Radial nerve
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Forearm, nerve supply: Posterior compartment
Deep branch of radial nerve
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Forearm, nerve supply: Flexor carpi ulnaris
Ulnar nerve
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Carpal tunnel: Median nerve lies between (2)
1) Flexor carpi radialis | 2) Flexor digitorum superficialis
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Hand: Palmar aponeurosis is continuous proximally with
Plamaris longus tendon
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Hand: T/F Palmaris longus is attached to flexor retinaculum
T
161
Hand, lumbricals: #
4
162
Hand, palmar interossei: #
4
163
Hand, dorsal interossei: #
4
164
Hand, origin: Lumbricals
Tendon of flexor digitorum profundus
165
Hand, origin: Palmar interossei
1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th metacarpals
166
Hand, origin: Dorsal interossei
Contiguous sides of 5 metacarpals
167
Hand: Muscle that inserts to the skin of the palm
Palmaris brevis
168
Hand, nerve supply: Palmar interossei
Deep branch of ulnar nerve
169
Axillary artery: Begins at
Lateral border of first rib
170
Axillary artery: Continuation of
Subclavian artery
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Axillary artery: Becomes the ___ artery at the lower border of teres MAJOR
Brachial
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Axillary artery: Divided into 3 parts by
Pectoralis minor
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Axillary artery: Branches per part (#)
1,2,3
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Axillary artery: Branch of first part
Highest thoracic
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Axillary artery: Branches of 2nd part
1) Thoracoacromial | 2) Lateral thoracic
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Axillary artery: Branches of 3rd part
1) Subscapular 2) Anterior circumflex 3) Posterior circumflex
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Brachial artery: End
Radial neck
178
Brachial artery: Branch to bone
Nutrient artery to humerus
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Brachial artery: Branch that accompanies radial nerve at spiral groove
Profunda artery
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Brachial artery: Smaller branch
Radial artery
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Radial artery: Compartments of forearm supplied
Anterior and lateral
182
Radial artery: Joins the deep branch of ulnar artery at the palm to form the
Deep palmar arch
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Radial artery: Superficial palmar branch joins the ulnar artery to form the
Superficial palmar arch
184
Radial artery: Branch that takes part in the arterial anastomosis around the elbow joint
Recurrent
185
Radial artery: Pulse taken between
1) Brachioradialis laterally | 2) Flexor carpi radialis medially
186
Ulnar artery: Pulse
Anterior to the flexor retinaculum, lateral to the pisiform
187
Ulnar artery: Branch that takes part in the arterial anastomosis around elbow joint
Recurrent
188
Ulnar artery: Divides at the interosseous membrane
Common interosseous artery
189
Ulnar artery: Branch that joins the radial artery forming a palmar arch
Deep palmar branch
190
T/F: Ligation of arteries of upper limb causes gangrene
F
191
Pulse: Axillary artery
3rd part anterior to teres major
192
Pulse: Brachial artery
Anterior to the brachialis muscle, medial to the biceps brachii tendon
193
Superficial veins of upper limb: Drained on the lateral side by
Cephalic vein
194
Superficial veins of upper limb: Drained on medial side by
Basilic vein
195
Cephalic vein: Pierces deep fascia to join
Axillary vein
196
Basilic vein: Pierces deep fascia to join
2 venae comitantes of brachial artery to form the axillary vein
197
Superficial veins of upper limb: Connects cephalic and basilic vein
Median cubital vein
198
Median cubital vein: Location
Anterior to the bicipital aponeurosis
199
Superficial veins of upper limb: Commonly used for central venous catheterization
Basilic vein
200
Deep veins of upper limb
Venae comitantes
201
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: All vessels ultimately drain into
Axillary nodes
202
Axillary LN: Lower border of pectoralis minor and behind pectoralis major
Anterior/pectoral
203
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Anterior/pectoral nodes receive lymph from
1) Lateral breast | 2) Thoracoabdominal wall above umbilicus
204
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: In front of subscapularis
Posterior/subscapular
205
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Posterior/subscapular nodes receive lymph from
Superficial back as far as iliac crest
206
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Along axillary vein
Lateral
207
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Lateral nodes receive lymph from
Most of the upper limb except superficial lateral side
208
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Center of axilla
Central
209
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Central nodes receive lymph from
All that drain into anterior, posterior, and lateral nodes
210
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Outside the axilla, between the deltoid and pectoralis major
Infraclavicular/deltopectoral
211
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Infraclavicular/deltopectoral nodes receive lymph from
1) Lateral side of hand 2) Forearm 3) Arm 4) Vessels that accompany the cephalic vein
212
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Apex of axilla
Apical
213
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Apical nodes receive lymph from
All other axillary nodes
214
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Apical nodes drain into
Subclavian trunk
215
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Superficial fascia in the cubital fossa
Supratrochlear/cubital
216
Lymphatic drainage of upper limb: Supratrochlear/cubital node receives lymph from
1) Medial fingers 2) Medial hand 3) Medial forearm
217
Brachial plexus: Roots enter the base of neck between
Scalenus anterior and scalenus medius
218
Brachial plexus: Trunks and division cross the
Posterior triangle of the neck
219
Brachial plexus: Cords are arranged around the
Axillary artery
220
Brachial plexus: Divided into
1) Roots 2) Trunks 3) Divisions 4) Cords
221
Posterior cords of C5,6 and 7 form
Long thoracic nerve
222
Brachial plexus: Trunks
1) Superior 2) Middle 3) Inferior
223
Brachial plexus: Divisions
1) Anterior | 2) Posterior
224
Brachial plexus: Cords
1) Lateral 2) Posterior 3) Medial
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Brachial plexus: Branches
1) Musculocutaneous 2) Axillary 3) Median 4) Radial 5) Ulnar
226
Brachial plexus: Superior trunk is formed by
C5,6
227
Brachial plexus: Middle trunk is formed by
C7
228
Brachial plexus: Inferior trunk is formed by
C8, T1
229
Brachial plexus: Lateral cord is formed by
Anterior divisions of superior and middle trunks
230
Brachial plexus: Posterior cord is formed by
Posterior divisions of superior, middle, and inferior trunks
231
Brachial plexus: Medial cord is formed by
Anterior division of inferior trunk
232
Brachial plexus: Branches of lateral cord (3)
1) Musculocutaneous 2) Lateral pectoral 3) Median (as it joins with medial cord)
233
Brachial plexus: Branches of superior trunk (2)
1) Suprascapular nerve | 2) Nerve to subclavius
234
Brachial plexus: Branches of posterior cord (5)
1) Radial nerve 2) Axillary nerve 3) Upper subscapular 4) Lower subscapular 5) Thoracodorsal
235
Brachial plexus: Branches of medial cord
1) Ulnar nerve 2) Medial pectoral 3) Medial cutaneous of arm 4) Medial cutaneous of forearm
236
Brachial plexus, supplies: Long thoracic
Serratus anterior
237
Brachial plexus, supplies: Dorsal scapular
1) Rhomboids | 2) Levator scapula
238
Brachial plexus, supplies: Suprascapular
1) Supraspinatus | 2) Infraspinatus
239
Brachial plexus, supplies: Lateral pectoral
Pectoralis major
240
Brachial plexus, supplies: Upper subscapular
Subscapularis
241
Brachial plexus, supplies: Lower subscapular
Subscapularis and teres major
242
Brachial plexus, supplies: Thoracodorsal
Latissimus dorsi
243
Brachial plexus, supplies: Axillary nerve
1) Deltoid 2) Teres minor 3) Skin over lower half of deltoid
244
Brachial plexus, supplies: Radial nerve
1) Posterior compartment of arm 2) Posterior compartment of forearm (Deep radial branch) 3) Skin on lateral side of dorsum of hand and dorsal surface of lateral 3 1/2 fingers
245
Brachial plexus, supplies: Medial pectoral nerve
Pectoralis major and minor
246
Brachial plexus, supplies: Ulnar nerve
1) Interossei 2) Hypothenar eminence 3) 3rd and 4th lumbricals 4) Skin of medial half of dorsum and palm 5) Skin of dorsal and palmar surfaces of medial 1 1/2 fingers
247
Brachial plexus, supplies: Median nerve
1) Pronators 2) 3 thenar 3) First 2 lumbricals 4) Skin of lateral half of palm and palmar surface of lateral 3 1/2 fingers
248
Brachial plexus: Ulnar nerve in the upper arm (compartment)
Anterior
249
Brachial plexus: Ulnar nerve pierces
Medial intermuscular septum of arm
250
Brachial plexus: Ulnar nerve relation to ulnar artery in the forearm
Medial to the ulnar artery
251
Brachial plexus: Radial nerve pierces
Lateral intermuscular septum
252
Brachial plexus lesions: Displacement of head to opposite side and depression of shoulder on same side
Superior trunk lesion aka Erb-Duchenne Palsy aka Waiter's tip hand
253
Brachial plexus lesions: Traction injury as in excessive abduction
Inferior trunk lesion aka Klumpke Palsy aka Claw hand
254
Brachial plexus lesions: Blow or surgical injury to this nerve at the axilla
Long thoracic nerve lesion aka serratus anterior paralysis or Winged scapula aka Difficulty of raising arm above head
255
Brachial plexus lesions: Inferior dislocation of shoulder of fracture of surgical neck of humerus
Axillary nerve lesion aka deltoid paralysis and loss of sensation at skin over lower half of deltoid
256
Brachial plexus lesions: Fracture of midshaft of humerus
Radial nerve lesion aka wrist drop
257
Brachial plexus lesions: Supracondylar fracture of humerus or wounds proximal to flexor retinaculum
Median nerve lesion aka thenar paralysis aka apelike hand
258
Brachial plexus lesions: Claw deformity
Ulnar nerve lesion
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Radial nerve: First branch
Recurrent branch
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Radial nerve: Recurrent branch anastomoses with
Radial collateral artery
261
Cubital fossa contents: Medial to lateral (4)
1) Median nerve 2) Bifurcation of brachial artery into ulnar and radial 3) Biceps tendon 4) Radial nerve
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Ulnar artery: Supplies which forearm compartment
Anterior
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Cephalic vein: Fairly constant location
Posterior to styloid process of radius
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Brachial plexus: Formed by
Anterior rami of C5,6,7,8 and T1
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Brachial plexus, supplies: Musculocutaneous
1) Anterior compartment of upper arm | 2) Skin along lateral border of forearm (lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm)
266
Brachial plexus: Musculocutaneous nerve pierces
Coracobrachialis muscle and deep fascia