5. Appendicular Skeleton-Upper extremity Flashcards
What part of the scaphoid is more anterior?
The Distal part
What elongates the scaphoid?
Axial projection
What are the 4 most anterior carpal bones?
- Scaphoid
- Trapezium
- Pisiform
- Hamate
What carpal bones does the radius articulate with?
Lunate and Scaphoid
What is the method of injury for a scapholunate joint?
FOOSH
How do you image the scapholunate joint?
Palmar, radial, volar tilt of 11 degrees
What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint?
Condyloid
What type of joint is the Metacarpophalangeal joint?
Condyloid
What is the carpal tunnel?
The passageway created between the carpal sulcus and the flexor retinaculum
Where do the median nerve and flexor tendons pass through?
Carpal tunnel canal
Label diagram of ligaments in:
1. SHOULDER JOINT
2. AC JOINT
3. ELBOW JOINT
4. HIP JOINT
5. KNEE JOINT
6. ANKLE JOINT
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What is the method of injury for a scapholunate joint? Which way does this push back the wrist?
FOOSH
posterior
What is at the most distal end of the forearm?
The radiostyloid process
What are the three joints of the radius and ulna?
- Proximal radioulnar joint (radial head articulating with radial notch)
- Interosseous membrane
- Distal Radioulnar joint: Ulnar head articulating with ulnar notch
Why is pronation and supination possible?
Because of distal radioulnar joints
How do you diagnose a distal radioulnar joint ligament tear?
X-ray of clenched fist
What does the radial head articulate with in full flexion?
The radial fossa and capitulum
What are the 3 fat pads of the elbow?
- Anterior fat pad
- Posterior fat pad
- Supinator fat pad
What are the indications of a fracture in the elbow?
- Seeing the posterior fat pad in a lateral image
- Seeing a raised anterior fat pad similar to a sail
What part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
1/2 of the inferior medial end (sternal end)
What makes up the SC joint?
The manubrium (sternum) and the clavicle
Where is the scapula located in relation to the ribs?
From the 2-7th Thoracic ribs
Label radius, ulna, humorous, and scapula diagram
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How are the clavicle and acromion positioned in relation to each other?
Bottom of lateral clavicle should align with the bottom of the acromion
