4. Shoulder and Brachial Region Flashcards
1
Q
what muscles, nerves, and vasculature are in the anterior/ flexor compartment
A
brachialis, corachobrachialis, biceps brachi
musculocunatenous, ulnar, median nerves
brachial artery and veins
2
Q
what muscles, nerves, and vasculature are in the posterior/ extensor compartment
A
triceps brachii
radial nerve
deep brachial artery and vein
3
Q
what separates the anterior and posterior compartments of the arm
A
lateral and medial septa
4
Q
describe the brachial fascia
A
it attaches to the epicondyles, supracondylar ridges, and olecranon process proximally it continues with fascia of shoulder and trunk, distally it continues with the ante brachial fascia
