19. Arm and Cubital Fossa Flashcards

1
Q

What are the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm?

A

Biceps brachii
Coracobrachialis
Brachialis

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2
Q

Innervation of anterior compartment of arm?

A

Musculocutaneous nerve C5-C6

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3
Q

Origin of biceps brachii?

A

Long head - supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Short head - coracoid process

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4
Q

Insertion of biceps brachii?

A

Radial tuberosity

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5
Q

Function of biceps brachii?

A

Supination
Flexion of elbow (when supine)
Weak flexion of arm

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6
Q

Origin of coracobrachialis?

A

Coracoid process of scapula

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7
Q

Insertion of coracobrachialis?

A

Medial midshaft of humerus

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8
Q

Function of coracobrachialis?

A

Flexion of arm

Adduction

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9
Q

Origin of brachialis?

A

Distal half of anterior surface of humerus

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10
Q

Insertion of brachialis?

A

Ulnar tuberosity

Coronoid process

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11
Q

Function of brachialis?

A

Flexion of elbow

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12
Q

What is the major muscle of the posterior compartment of the arm?

A

Triceps brachii

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13
Q

Origin of triceps brachii?

A

Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Medial head - posterior surface of shaft of humerus
Lateral head - humerus superior to radial groove

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14
Q

Insertion of triceps brachii?

A

Olecranon of ulna

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15
Q

Function of triceps brachii?

A

Extends elbow joint

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16
Q

Innervation of triceps brachii?

A

Radial nerve C6-C8

17
Q

What are the branches of the brachial artery?

A

Profunda brachii
Radial collateral
Superior and inferior ulnar collateral

18
Q

What are the boundaries of the cubital fossa?

A

Lateral - brachioradialis
Medial - pronator teres
Roof - skin, fascia, bicipital aponeurosis
Floor - brachialis

19
Q

Where is the cephalic vein found?

A

Superficial fascia above the bicipital aponeurosis

20
Q

Via which vein do the cephalic and basillic veins communicate?

A

Median cubital

21
Q

Which nerve, artery, veins and tendons are found in the cubital fossa?

A

Median nerve
Bifurcation of brachial artery into ulnar and radial arteries
Tendon of biceps
Deep veins

22
Q

What are the 2 septums found in the arm?

A

Lateral intermuscular

Medial intermuscular

23
Q

Name the bony features of the distal humerus (8)

A
Lateral supracondylar ridge
Medial and lateral epicondyles
Capitulum
Coronoid fossa
Trochlea 
Olecranon fossa
24
Q

Which elbow ligaments prevent ab and adduction?

A

Medial and lateral collateral

25
Q

Which elbow ligament allows pronation and supination?

A

Annular ligament

26
Q

How many parts are in the lateral collateral ligament vs the medial one?

A

Lateral - one band

Medial - 3 parts

27
Q

Name the bony features of the radius? (3)

A

Head
Radial tuberosity
Styloid process

28
Q

Name the bony features of the ulna ((4)

A

Trochlear notch
Coronoid process
Olecranon
Styloid process of ulna

29
Q

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE MUSCLES THAT ATTACHE TO THE ARM

A

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