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1
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What is the function of the clavicle?

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A strut that holds the arm clear of the trunk, thus increasing the range of movement of the upper limb.

2
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How is the scapula connected to the axial skeleton?

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Via the acromioclavicular joint and by muscles.

3
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Where does the pectoral girdle articulate medially with the trunk?

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At the clavicle

4
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What is the most common type of fracture upon falling on an outstretched hand and why?

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Clavicle - force of the fall is transmitted to the clavicle.

5
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Describe the basic structure of the clavicle.

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Concave in lateral one third, convex in medial two thirds.

6
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Why is the clavicle convex in the medial two thirds?

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To allow the passage of the neurovascular bundle supplying the upper limb.

7
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Which ribs lie under the scapula?

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2-7

8
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What structure divides the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae of the scapula?

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The spine of the scapula.

9
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What are the origins of the trapezius?

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Superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, medial margin of the ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of C7-T12 and the related supraspinous ligaments.

10
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What are the insertions of the trapezius?

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Superior edge of the crest of the spine of the scapula, acromion, posterior border of lateral one-third of clavicle.

11
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What movements are achieved by the upper fibres of the trapezius?

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Elevates the scapula.

12
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What movements are achieved by the middle fibres of the trapezius?

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Retract the scapula.

13
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What movements are achieved by the lower fibres of the trapezius?

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Depress the scapula.

14
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What movements are achieved by all of the fibres of the trapezius working together?

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Rotation of the glenoid cavity superiorly.

15
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What is the nerve supply to the trapezius?

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Motor - spinal part of the accessory nerve (CNXI)

Sensory (proprioception) - anterior rami of C3-4

16
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Where does latissimus dorsi attach to the humerus?

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Floor of intertubular sulcus of humerus.

17
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What are the actions of latissimus dorsi?

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Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus; raise body towards arms during climbing.

18
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What are the axial attachments of levator scapula?

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Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-4.

Medial border of scapula superior to root of scapular spine.

19
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What is the nerve supply to levator scapula?

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Dorsal scapular (C4-5) and cervical (C3-4) nerves.

20
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What are the axial attachments of rhomboid minor?

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Proximal: Nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7 and T1.

Distal: Smooth triagular area at medial end of scapular spine.

21
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What is the nerve supply to rhomboid major?

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-5)

22
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What are the axial attachments of rhomboid major?

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Proximal: Spinous processes of T2-5.

Distal: medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

23
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What is the nerve supply to rhomboid minor?

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-5)

24
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What are the actions of levator scapulae?

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Elevates scapula and rotates the glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula

25
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What are the actions of rhomboid major and minor?

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Retract scapula and rotate glenoid cavity inferiorly; fix scapula to thoracic wall.

26
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What are the origins of deltoid?

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Inferior edge of the crest of the scapular spine

Lateral margin of the acromion

Anterior border of the lateral 1/2 of clavicle

27
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What is the insertion of deltoid?

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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus.

28
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What are the actions of deltoid as a whole?

A

Abduction of the arm.

29
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What are the actions of the anterior fibres of deltoid?

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Assist pectoralis major in flexing the arm.

30
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What are the actions of the posterior fibres of deltoid?

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Assist latissimus dorsi in extending the arm.

31
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What is the innervation of deltoid?

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Axillary nerve

32
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What is the proximal attachement of supraspinatus?

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Supraspinous fossa of scapula.

33
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What is the distal attachment of supraspinatus?

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Superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus.

34
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What is the nerve supply to supraspinatus?

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Supracapsular nerve C4-6

35
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What is the proximal attachment of infraspinatus?

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Infraspinous fossa of scapula.

36
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What is the distal attachment of infraspinatus?

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Middle facet of greater tubercle of humerus.

37
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What is the nerve supply to infraspinatus?

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Supracapsular nerve

38
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What are the main actions of supraspinatus?

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Initiates and assists deltoid in abduction of arm and acts as with rotator cuff muscles.

39
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What are the actions of infraspinatus?

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Laterally rotates arm; acts with rotator cuff muscles.

40
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What is the proximal attachment of teres minor?

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Middle part of lateral border of scapula

41
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What is the distal attachement of teres minor?

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Middle facet of greater tubercle of humerus.

42
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What is the nerve supply to teres minor?

A

Axillary nerve C5-6

43
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What are the main actions of teres minor?

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Laterally rotates arm and acts with rotator cuff muscles.

44
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What are the proximal attachments of teres major?

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Posterior surface of inferior angle of scapula.

45
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What is the distal attachment of teres major?

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Medial lip of inter-tubercular sulcus of humerus.

46
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What is the nerve supply to teres major?

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Lower subcapsular nerve C5-6

47
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What are the functions of teres major?

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Adducts and medially rotates arm.

48
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What are the proximal attachments of subscapularis?

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Subscapular fossa (most anterior surface of fossa.

49
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What is the distal attachement of subscapularis?

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Lesser tubercle of humerus.

50
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What is the nerve supply to subscapularis?

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Upper and lower subcapsular nerves C5-7

51
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What are the main actions of subscapularis?

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Medially rotates arm as part of rotator cuff, helps hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity.

52
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What is the mnemonic that helps you recall the attachments of the rotator cuff muscles?

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From greater tubercle to lesser tubercle:

Teres minor

Infraspinatus

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis

53
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What are the four borders of the quadrangular space?

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Superiorly: teres minor

Inferiorly: teres major

Medially: long head of triceps brachii

Laterally: humerus

54
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Which artery and nerve are located within the quadrangular space?

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Axillary nerve and posterior circumflex artery

55
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What movements are possible at the glenohumeral joint and which muscles are involved?

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Flexion - clavicular deltoid

Extension - spinal deltoid

Medial rotation - deltoid, teres major, subscapularis

Lateral rotation - spinal deltoid, infraspinatus, teres major

Abduction - acromial deltoid

Adduction - teres major

56
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Which muscle is responsible for the initiation of abduction at the glenohumeral joint?

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Supraspinatus

57
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What are the attachments of the long head of biceps brachii?

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Arises from the supraglenoid tubercle, crosses head of humerus within cavity of glenohumeral joint.

58
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What are the attachments of the long head of triceps brachii?

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Infraglenoid tuberosity

59
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Which muscles produce protraction of the scapula?

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Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor and serratus anterior

60
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Which muscles produce retraction of the scapula?

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Trapezius (middle fibres), rhomboid major and minor and latissimus dorsi

61
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Contraction of which muscles produce elevation of the scapula?

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Trapezius (superior fibres), levator scapula, ?serratus anterior, ?rhomboids

62
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Which muscles contract to produce depression of the scapula?

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Pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, trapezius (inferior fibres)

63
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Which muscles produce medial rotation of the scapula?

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latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, teres major, subscaplaris