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1. Anatomy and Physiology > 5. Appendicular Skeleton-Upper extremity > Flashcards

5. Appendicular Skeleton-Upper extremity Flashcards

1
Q

What part of the scaphoid is more anterior?

A

The Distal part

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2
Q

What elongates the scaphoid?

A

Axial projection

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3
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What are the 4 most anterior carpal bones?

A
  1. Scaphoid
  2. Trapezium
  3. Pisiform
  4. Hamate
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4
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What carpal bones does the radius articulate with?

A

Lunate and Scaphoid

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5
Q

What is the method of injury for a scapholunate joint?

A

FOOSH

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6
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How do you image the scapholunate joint?

A

Palmar, radial, volar tilt of 11 degrees

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7
Q

What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint?

A

Condyloid

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8
Q

What type of joint is the Metacarpophalangeal joint?

A

Condyloid

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9
Q

What is the carpal tunnel?

A

The passageway created between the carpal sulcus and the flexor retinaculum

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10
Q

Where do the median nerve and flexor tendons pass through?

A

Carpal tunnel canal

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11
Q

Label diagram of ligaments in:
1. SHOULDER JOINT
2. AC JOINT
3. ELBOW JOINT
4. HIP JOINT
5. KNEE JOINT
6. ANKLE JOINT

A

BRUH…I’m telling you, it’s gonna be on the exam. It’s really not that hard to review…you wanna get a high mark, don’t you?… THEN REVIEW THESE!

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12
Q

What is the method of injury for a scapholunate joint? Which way does this push back the wrist?

A

FOOSH
posterior

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13
Q

What is at the most distal end of the forearm?

A

The radiostyloid process

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14
Q

What are the three joints of the radius and ulna?

A
  1. Proximal radioulnar joint (radial head articulating with radial notch)
  2. Interosseous membrane
  3. Distal Radioulnar joint: Ulnar head articulating with ulnar notch
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15
Q

Why is pronation and supination possible?

A

Because of distal radioulnar joints

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16
Q

How do you diagnose a distal radioulnar joint ligament tear?

A

X-ray of clenched fist

17
Q

What does the radial head articulate with in full flexion?

A

The radial fossa and capitulum

18
Q

What are the 3 fat pads of the elbow?

A
  1. Anterior fat pad
  2. Posterior fat pad
  3. Supinator fat pad
19
Q

What are the indications of a fracture in the elbow?

A
  1. Seeing the posterior fat pad in a lateral image
  2. Seeing a raised anterior fat pad similar to a sail
20
Q

What part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

A

1/2 of the inferior medial end (sternal end)

21
Q

What makes up the SC joint?

A

The manubrium (sternum) and the clavicle

22
Q

Where is the scapula located in relation to the ribs?

A

From the 2-7th Thoracic ribs

23
Q

Label radius, ulna, humorous, and scapula diagram

A

hehehe

24
Q

How are the clavicle and acromion positioned in relation to each other?

A

Bottom of lateral clavicle should align with the bottom of the acromion

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