ANAT 315 1/2 Flashcards
Axial Skeleton
Anchoring point for appendicular skeleton (bones of skull, accessory bones, vertebral column, thoracic cage)
Appendicular Skeleton
Upper limbs and pectoral girdle, lower limbs and pelvic girdle
what is the Vertebral Column made up of
Made up of 26 bones (Vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 Lumbar & the sacrum and coccyx)
What are the functions of the vertebral column?
- column of support
-protect spinal cord, passage of nerves - attachment site for muscles
Vertebra Anatomy
-vertebral body (stacked makes vertebral column)
-Spinous process (b/w transverse processes)
-Transverse process (stick out laterally)
-pedicle (connects vertebral body and transverse process)
-vertebral foramen (hole in middle)
-lamina (connects spinous and transverse processes)
What is the term for 2 vertebrae meeting?
(Superior and Inferior) articular process + facet
What consists between vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs ( made up of Nucleus pulposus and Annulus fibrosis)
Herniated DIsc
When nucleus pulposus herniates into vertebral canal due to tear in annulus fibrosis
Cervical vs Thoracic vs Lumbar Vertebrae
Cervical - spinus process split into 2 parts (Bifid)
Thoracic - slope down, costal facets for ribs
Lumbar - much larger, kidney shaped
What are the first two vertebrae
C1 and C2 (atlas and axis), the dens (odontoid process) is a C2 projection. Ligament holds dens in place to create “no” motion of head
Functions of the Thoracic Cage
1)Encloses and protects viscera of the thoracic cavity
2) Thoracic skeleton acts as an anchor/attachment site for muscles
Parts of Thoracic cage
1)Sternum
2) 12 pairs of ribs
3)Thoracic Spine: T1-T12 vertebrae
Parts that make up the sternum
Body, Manubrium, Xiphoid Process, Sternal angle, Clavicular Notch’s
What makes up rib cage
-12 pairs, 24 total
-Costal Cartilage (articulates with sternum and contributes to elasticity of thoracic cage)
Types of RIbs
True Ribs: 1-7, articulate with sternum via costal cartilage
False Ribs: 8-10, articulate with sternum indirectly via fused costal cartilage
Floating Ribs: 11&12, no anterior articulation
Anatomy of a Rib
-Sternal end (articulates with sternum
-Head
-Tubercle
-Costal groove (runs along anterior surface, this is where Intercostal vein, artery & nerve run)
Unique feature of Thoracic Vertebrae
Contain costal facets where ribs articulate with vertebral column (some vertebrae have 2 or 1)
Articulation of rib at vertebral column
Tubercle: articulates with transverse process of thoracic vertebrae
Head: articulates with body of thoracic vertebrae via costal facet
Superficial Muscles of thoracic cage
Pectoralis Major & Minor, Subclavius, Serratus Anterior, Serratus Posterior
Pectoralis Major Origin
Origin: anterior surface of clavicle, anterior surface of sternum ], external oblique aponeurosis
**most superficial layer
Pectoralis Minor origin
ribs 3-5 on anterior surface
Subclavius Origin
1st rib
Serratus Anterior Origin
Origin: surface of ribs 1-8
**spans entire thoracic cage
Serratus Posterior Superior Origin
Origin: C7-T3 spinous processes
Serratus Posterior Inferior Origin
Origin: T11-L2 spinous processes
Which of the following does NOT originate on the ribs
a) Pec Minor
b) Subclavius
c) Serratus anterior
d) Serratus posterior superior
d) Serratus posterior superior - originates on the spinous processes
Deep Muscles of Thoracic Cage
External & Internal Intercostals, Innermost Intercostals, Transverse Thoracis, Subcostales
External Intercostals Origin
Origin: inferior border of ribs
** muscle fibres travel medially and inferiorly
**most superficial of intercostals
Internal Intercostals
Origin: inferior border of ribs
**muscle fibres travel medially, anteriorly and superiorly
Innermost Intercostals
Origin: inferior border of ribs
**deepest intercostals
**less developed and play less a role
Transversus Thoracis origin
Origin: Pleural (inside) surface of ribs 2-6 anteriorly
Subcostales Origin
Origin: Pleural (inside) surface of lower ribs (posteriorly)
Diaphragm origin
Origin: Xiphiod process of sternum, L1-L4 vertebra (anterior surface), costal arch of ribs 7-12
** main driver of breathing mechanisms
Pectoralis Minor Insertion
Coracoid process of scapula
Pec Minor Action
pulls (contracts) scapula down and anteriorly
Pec Minor Innervation
Medial pectoral nerve
Subclavius Insertion
interior surface of clavicle
Subclavius Action
Pulls down and stabilizes clavicle
Subclavius Innervation
C5-C6 cervical nerves
Pec Major Insertion
Intertubercular groove
Pec Major Action
Adducts, Flexes and Medially rotates arm
Pec Major Innervation
Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nerves
Serratus Anterior Insertion
medial border od scapula on costal surface
Serratus Anterior Action
protract scapula and elevate ribs (boxing)
Serratus Anterior Innervation
long thoracic nerve
Serratus Posterior Superior Insertion
Superior border of ribs 2-4
Serratus Posterior Superior Action
elevates upper ribs
Serratus Posterior Superior Innervation
T1-T4 ventral rami
Serratus Posterior Inferior Insertion
inferior borders of ribs 9-12
Serratus Posterior Inferior Action
depresses lower ribs (pulls lower ribs together)
Serratus Posterior Inferior Innervation
T9-T12 anterior rami
External Intercostals Insertion
Superior border of rib below
External Intercostals Action
Elevate ribs (inspiration)
External Intercostals Innervation
intercostal nerves
Internal Intercostals Insertion
Superior border of rib below
Internal Intercostals Action
lower ribs (expiration)
Internal Intercostals Innervation
intercostal nerves
Innermost Intercostals Insertion
Superior border of rib below
Innermost Intercostals Action
lower ribs (expiration)
Innermost Intercostals Innervation
intercostal nerves
Transverse Thoracis Insertion
Posterior surface of sternum, Xiphoid process
Transverse Thoracis Action
Lower ribs (expiration)
Transverse Thoracis Innervation
Intercostal nerves
Subcostals Insertion
superior border of ribs below; lower ribs
Subcostals Action
Contracts, pulls ribs down (expiration)
Subcostals Innervation
intercostal nerves
Diaphragm Insertion
central tendon of diaphragm
Diaphragm Action
contracts and compresses abdomen (inspiration); relaxes (expiration)
Diaphragm Innervation
Phrenic Nerve (C3,C4,C5 keeps the diaphragm alive)
Path of Anterior Blood Supply on the RIGHT side
- Arch of aorta
- Brachiocephalic artery
- R. Subclavian artery
- R. internal thoracic artery
- Anterior intercostal arteries
Path of Anterior Blood Supply on the LEFT side
- Arch of aorta
- L. Subclavian artery
- L. internal thoracic artery
- Anterior intercostal arteries
**no branching off aorta
Path of POSTERIOR blood supply
- Arch of aorta
- Descending thoracic aorta
- Posterior intercostal arteries
Venous Drainage in Upper Limbs
- Hemiazygos vein
- Accessory hemiazygos veins
- Azygos vein
- Superior Vena Cava
Joint (articulation)
-site where two or more bones connect
-the function and range of motion of each joint is dependent upon its anatomy
***not all joints permit movement
Purpose of joints
- Link the skeletal system
- Joins facilitate movement of the skeleton
Relationship between stability and mobility
Inverse: More mobile = less stable and vice versa
Classification of joints based on function: by increasing range of motion
Synarthrosis, Ampiarthrosis, Diarthrosis
*based on motion permitted
Classification of joints based on structure
Fibrous, Bony Fusion, Cartilaginous, Synovial
*What tissues join the articulating bones
Synarthrosis Movement
-Immobile or nearly immobile
Synarthrosis Joint anatomy
-strong union between articulating bones
Structure classification of Synarthrosis Joint
Fibrous, Bony Fusion, or cartilaginous
Amphiarthrosis Movement
Slightly Moveable
Structure classification of Amphiarthrosis
Fibrous or Cartilaginous
Cartilaginous amphiathrosis example
Bones joined by a wedge of cartilage
ex. intervertebral discs
Diarthrosis movement
wide range of movement
Structure classification of diarthrosis joint
Synovial
Bony Fusion
created when bones fuse together, boundaries separating bones disappear
ex. pelvis
Diarthrosis Joint anatomy
charcaterized by joint cavity (fluid-filled space)
Where are synovial Joints most commonly found
at ends of long bones like upper and lower limbs
Basic components of synovial joints:
- Joint capsule
- Articular cartilage
- Joint cavity filled synovial fluid
- synovial membrane
- accessory structures
*have extra tissues than other joints to allow movement
Make up of Joint capsule:
Joint capsule: encloses joint cavity
- Outer dense connective tissue layer
- Inner synovial membrane
Purpose of synovial membrane
-lines inner surface of joint cavity but DOES NOT cover articulating bone surfaces
-produces synovial fluid
Purpose of Synovial Fluid
-fills joint cavity to lubricate, absorb shock, and distribute nutrients to cells of articular cartilage
Articular Cartilage
-covers surface of articulating bones with in joint cavity
-smooth surface helps reduce friction during movement
Accessory structures of Synovial Joints
- Menisci
- Ligaments
- Bursae
- Fat Pads
*to provide support and additional stability
Menisci (Meniscus)
-fibrocartilage pads between bone
-Reduce friction disperse weight across joint, protect & cushion joint surface
Ligaments
-tissue connecting bone to bone
-support and strengthen synovial joints
-can be inside (intracapsular) or outside (extracapsular) of joint cavity
Bursa (Bursae)
-Small fluid-filled pockets in connective tissue, occur around tendons and bones
-Filled with synovial fluid lined by a synovial membrane
-reduce friction
-act as shock absorbers
Fat Pads
-around periphery of joint
-protect articular cartilages
-cushion joint as a whole
Types of Movement as Synovial Joints
Gliding, Angular, Rotational, Special Movements
Gliding (planar/linear) movement
two opposing flat surfaces sliding past eachother
Angular Movement
movement that changes the angle between articulating bones
(flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction)
Pronation
Radius rolls across anterior surface of ulna
Inversion
sole of foot twists inward
Eversion
sole of foot twists outwards
Dorsiflexion
elevate sole of foot
Plantar flexion
Elevate heel of foot
Opposition
Thumb moves across palm to touch.the tips of the fingers
Reposition
Thumb and fingers move from opposition back to anatomical position
Protraction
moving part of body anteriorly in transverse plane
Retraction
Part of bosy moves posteriorly in transverse plane
Elevation
Move in superior direction
Depression
Move in inferior direction
Lateral flexion (of Vertebral Column)
bending side to side
6 types of synovial joints
Pivot, Hinge, Ball and socket, Saddle, Gliding, Ellipsoidal (condylar)
Hinge Joint
Monoaxial; permits angular movement across one axis (flexion/extension), convex surface fits into concave surface
examples: elbow (ulna & humerus), ankle, interphalangeal
Pivot Joint
Monoaxial; permits only rotation, pointed surface of bone articulates with a ring
example: atlanto-axial joint (C1 & C2) and proximal radioulnar
Ellipsoidal (condylar) Joint
Biaxial; permits motion across 2 axes, oval face sits within depression on opposite surface
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction
Example: Metacarpophalangeal
Saddle Joint
Biaxial: angular movement across 2 axes, articular surface of bone fits into saddle shaped bone
example: first carop,metacarpal joint
Ball and Socket Joint
Triaxial: angular and rotational movement across 3 axes, round head fits into cup shaped
Angular motion, circumduction, rotation
Example: shoulder, hip
Components of pectoral girdle
Clavicle and scapula
3 distinct features of the scapula
spine, inferior angle and glenoid fossa
Components of clavicle
-sternal end (medial)
-acromial end (lateral)
-tubercle (inferior surface)
-Concave (1/3)
-convex (2/3)
Sternoclavicular joint
clavicular notch of sternum articulates with sternal end of clavicle to create a Saddle-synovial joint
Borders of the scapula
Medial, lateral and superior
Fossae of the scapula
Supraspinous (above scapula spine), infraspinous (below scapular spine), and subscapular (anterior side of scapula)
Features of anterior scapula
Acromion
-articulates with lateral end of clavicle
Coracoid Process
Features of Posterior scapula
Scapular spine that divides two posterior fossa
Features of Lateral Scapula
Gleniod fossa
-forms shoulder joint with humerus
Glenohumeral joint
ball and socket joint created by head of humerus and glenoid fossa articulating, protected by bursae
Acromioclavicular joint
connected by acromioclavicular ligament
Coracoacromial joint
connected by coracoacromial ligament
Components of proximal humerus (6)
Head, Greater tubercle, lesser tubercle, surgical neck, anatomical neck, and intertubercular groove
Features of distal humerus
capitulum, trochela, coronoid fossa, olecranon fossa, radial fossa, lateral epicondyle and medial epicondyle
Bone of Forearm
Radius (thumb side), Ulna (pinky side)
Features of proximal radius
Head, neck and radial tuberosity (attachment site for biceps brachii)
Features of proximal Ulna
Trochlear Notch, Radial Notch (where radius and ulna meet eachother at humerus), Coronoid Process, and Olecranon
3 main points of contact at the elbow joint
Olecranon fossa with Olecranon, Capitulum with radial head and trochlear notch with trochlea
what does the olecranon prevent
hyperextension
5 muscles acting on shoulder girdle
Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids. Serratus Anterior, Pec Minor
Muscles that move the arm - Rotator Cuff group
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis
Supraspinatus Origin
Supraspinatus Fossa
Supraspinatus Insertion
Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Supraspinatus Action
Abduction of arm at the shoulder
Supraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular nerve
Infraspinatus Origin
Infraspinatus fossa
Infraspinatus Insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
Infraspinatus Action
External (lateral) rotation of arm at shoulder
Infraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular nerve
Teres Minor Origin
Lateral border of scapula
Teres Minor Insertion
Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Teres Minor Action
External (lateral) rotation of arm at the shoulder
Teres Minor Innervation
Axillary Nerve
Subscapularis Origin
Subscapular fossa
Subscapularis Insertion
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Subscapularis Action
-Medial (internal) rotation of arm at shoulder
-Adduct arm at shoulder
Subscapularis Innervation
Subscapular nerves
Muscles that move the arm - non rotator cuff group
Deltoid, Coraobrachialis, Pec Major, Latissimus Dorsi, and Teres Major
Deltoid Origin
-Lateral clavicle
-Acromion
-Spine of Scapula
Deltoid Insertion
Deltoid Tuberosity of humerus
Deltoid Action
-Abduction of arm at the shoulder
-Medial and lateral rotation of arm
-flexion and extension of arm
Deltoid Innervation
Axillary nerve
Coracobrachialis Origin
Coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis Insertion
Medial Shaft of Humerus
Coracobrachialis Action
-Adduction of arm at the shoulder
-Flexion of arm at the shoulder
Coracobrachialis Innervation
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Muscles that move the forearm
Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Triceps Brachii, Pronators, Supinator
Biceps Brachii Origin (long and short head)
-Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
-Short Head: coracoid process
Biceps brachii Insertion
Radial Tuberosity
Biceps Brachii Action
- Flexes arm and forearm at elbow
-Abducts and medially rotates arm
-Supination (forearm)
Biceps Brachii Innervation
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Brachialis Origin
Anterior Humerus
Brachialis Insertion
Ulnar tuberoisity and coronoid process
Brachialis Action
-Flexes forearm at elbow
Brachialis Innervation
Musculocutaneous and radial nerves
Brachioradialis Origin
Lateral supracondylar ridge (proximal 2/3 of humerus)
Brachioradialis Insertion
Styloid process of radius
Brachioradialis Action
Flexes forearm at elbow joint
Brachioradialis Innervation
Radial Nerve
Triceps Brachii Origin (long, medial and lateral head)
-Long head: (lateral border of) Scapula
-Lateral Head: humerus
-Medial head: humerus
Triceps Brachii Insertion
Olecranon of ulna
Triceps Brachii Action
-Extends and adducts arm at elbow
-Extends forearm
Components of Pelvic Bone
Ilium, Pubis, Ischium, Iliac crest, and pubic crest
External Oblique Origin
Ribs 5-12
External Oblique Insertion
Linea alba, iliac crest, pubic crest
External Oblique Actions
-Bilateral contraction: flexion of the vertebral column; abdominal compression
-Unilateral contraction: lateral flexion; trunk rotation (contralateral, opposite side)
Internal Oblique origin
-Thoracolumbar fascia
-iliac crest
Internal Oblique Insertion
-Linea alba
-Pubis
-Inferior Ribs
-Costal Cartilage
Internal Oblique Action
-Bilateral contraction: flexion of the vertebral column; abdominal compression
-Unilateral contraction: lateral flexion; trunk (ipsilateral, same side)
Rectus Abdominis Origin
Pubic symphysis
Rectus Abdominis Insertion
-Xiphoid process
-Costal cartilage of ribs 5-7
Rectus Abdominis Actions
-flexion of the trunk
-abdominal compression (crunch)
What is the rectus abdominis separated by?
Tendinous Intersections
Transversus Abdominis Origin
-Costal cartilage of inferior ribs
-iliac crest
-thoracolumbar fascia
Transversus Abdominis Insertion
-Linea alba
-Pubis
Transversus Abdominis Action
Abdominal compression (crunch)
What does the lateral wall consist of?
Internal and external oblique and transversus abdominis
What is the rectus sheath formed by?
Aponeuroses of IO, EO and Transversus abdominis
Define aponeurosis
sheet-like tendon which muscles connect to bone or fascia
The rectus sheath converges centrally where?
The Linea alba
Trapezius Origin
Occipital bone of the skull, spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12)
Trapezius Insertion
-Scapula (acromion and scapular spine)
-lateral aspect of clavicle
Trapezius Actions
-Upper fibers: elevate scapula
-Middle fibers: retract scapula & arm abduction
-Lower fibers: depress scapula & arm abduction
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
-spinous processes of T6-L5
-sacrum
-iliac crest
-thoracolumbar fascia
Latissimus Dorsi Insertion
intertubercular groove of humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Actions
-adduction of arm
-extension of arm
-medial rotation of arm at shoulder
Latissimus Dorsi Innervation
Thoracodorsal nerve
Levator Scapulae Origin
Transverse processes of C1-C4
Levator Scapulae Insertion
Superior/medial border of scapula
Levator Scapulae Actions
Elevate scapula
Levator Scapulae Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve
Rhomboid (Major and Minor) Origin
spinous processes of C7-T5
Rhomboids (Major and Minor) Insertion
Medial Border of the scapula
Rhomboids (Major and Minor) Action
-retraction of the scapula
-downward rotation of the scapula
Rhomboids (Major and Minor) innervation
Dorsal Scapular nerve
Teres Major Origin
Inferior angel of scapula on posterior aspect
Teres Major Insertion
Medial lip of intertubercular groove
Teres Major Actions
-Adduction of arm
-Extension of arm
-Internal rotation of arm
Teres Major Innervation
Lower scapular nerve
what does the term “miss between two majors mean”
latissimus dorsi between pec major and teres major
Erector Spinae Muscles
3 paired longitudinal muscles running along the vertebral column:
1. Iliocostalis (most lateral)
2. Longissimus
3. Spinalis (most medial)
Erector Spinae Muscles Actions
-Bilateral contraction: extension of vertebral column
-Unilateral contraction: lateral flexion of vertebral column
Muscle that originates from pubis symphysis is:
Rectus Abdominis
Arterial Supply steps 1-6
- Subclavian artery
- Axillary artery
- Brachial artery
- Profunda brachii
- Radial artery
- Ulnar artery
When does subclavian artery become axillary artery
border of first rib
When does axillary artery become brachial artery
inferior border of teres major
Venous drainage of deep veins
Palmar venous arches to Ulnar & Radial veins to Brachial vein to Axillary vein
Venous drainage of superficial veins
Digital vein to palmar venous arches to Cephalic & basilic veins to Axillary vein
General Venous Drainage
- Radial vein
- Ulnar vein
- Brachial vein
- Basilic vein
- Cephalic vein
- Axillary vein
- Subclavian vein
Where is the Axilla located
between thorax and upper limb
Purpose of axilla
passage for blood vessels and nerves
What does the brachial plexus innervate
muscles of pectoral girdle, upper limb, and skin of forearm & hand
What are roots of BP formed by
spinal nerves C1-T5
2 Nerves branching off the roots of BP
-Dorsal scapular nerve (innervates levator scapulae & Rhomboids)
-Long Thoracic Nerve (innervates serratus anterior)
Terms for the 3 trunks that roots converge to
Superior, Middle, Inferior
Nerve branching off superior trunk and what it innervates
Suprascapular nerve that innervates supraspinatus and infraspinatus
Each trunk braches to:
an anterior and posterior division; 6 total
Names of 3 cords of BP
Lateral, Posterior, and Medial; relative to axillary artery
What branches of the lateral cord and what does it innervate?
The lateral pectoral nerve that innervates Pectoralis Major
What branches off the medial cord and what does it innervate?
The medial pectoral nerve that innervates Pectoralis major and minor
What branches off the posterior cord and what does it innervate?
-The Thoracodorsal nerve that innervates latissimus dorsi
-SUbscapular nerves that innervate subscapularis and teres major
The 5 branches of the BP
Musculocutaneous, Axillary, Radial, Median and Ulanr nerves
What does the Musculocutaneous nerve innervate?
Muscles ofthe anterior compartmet of the arm; pierces coracobrachialis
What does the axillary nerve innervate?
Deltoid and teres minor
What does the median nerve innervate?
Muscles of anterior forearm (2 exceptions) and muscles of the hand
What does the radial nerve innervate?
Muscles of posterior arm and forearm
What does the ulnar nerve innervate?
FCU, FDP and muscles of the hand
vertebrae that supply Musculocutaneous nerve
C5-C7
Vertebrae that supply Radial and Median Nerve
C5-T1
Vertebrae that supply ulnar nerve
C8-T1
Vertebrae that supply Axillary nerve
C5 & C6
If the posterior cord of BP was damaged, which nerves would be affected?
Axillary & Radial
Components of distal radius
-ulnar notch; articulates with head of ulna and forms distal radio-ulnar joint
-Styloid Process
Component of distal ulna
Styloid process; articulates at distal radio-ulnar joint
Interosseous membrane
Fibrous sheath separating forearm muscles
Annular Ligament
holds radius to ulna proximally; thick band surrounding head of radius; allows for pronation and supination
Radioulnar Ligaments
stabilizes distal radioulnar joint
Pronation/supination
radius folds over ulna
3 categories of wrist and hand bones
carpals, metacarpals and phalanges (proximal to distal)
Carpal Bones
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Hamate, Capitate, Trapezoid, Trapezium
What carpal bone can you NOT see from dorsal view
Pisiform
Feature of Hamate
Hook of Hamate
Joints of the Wrist
Radiocarpal Joint and Ulnocarpal Joint
Radiocarpal Joint
radius articulates with scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum; ellipsoidal join
**only articular component of wrist joint
Ulnocarpal Joint
Ulna connects with lunate and triquetrum via indirect articulation with bursa
Phalanges 3 categories
Distal, middle and proximal Phalanx
*Thumb has only proximal and distal phalanx
Metacarpals
numbered 1-5 lateral to medial
Joint connecting carpals to metacarpals
carpometacarpal
Joint connecting metacarpals to phalanges
metacarpophalangeal
Two names of pahalange joints
proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal*thumb only has proximal interphalangeal joint
3 layers of anterior forearm
Superficial, Intermediate, and deep
4 muscles in superficial layer of anterior forearm
- Pronator teres
- Flexor Carpi radialis
- Palmaris
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
Intermediate muscle of anterior forearm
Flexor digitorum superficialis
3 deep muscles of anterior forearm
- Flexor digitorum profundus
- Pronator quadratus
- Flexor Pollicis longus
Where is the common flexor origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Pronator Teres Origin
medial epicondyle of humerus (CFO)
Pronator teres Insertion
Lateral Radius
Pronator teres action
Pronation of forearm
Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin
medial epicondyle of humerus (CFO)
Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion
2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis Action
-Flexion of wrist
-Abduction of wrist
Palmaris Longus Origin
medial epicondyle of humerus (CFO)
Palmaris Longus Insertion
Palmar aponeurosis
Palmaris Longus Action
Weak flexion of wrist
What is palmar aponeurosis
thickening of palmar fascia,continuous with the tendon of palmaris longus
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Origin
-Medial epicondyle of humerus (CFO)
-olecranon of ulna
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion
-Pisiform
-hook of hamate
-5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Action
-Flexion of wrist
-adduction of wrist
Flexor digitorum superficialis Origin
-medial epicondyle of humerus (CFO)
-anterior surface of radius and ulna
Flexor digitorum superficialis Insertion
4 tendons split and insert on phalanges 2-5
Flexor digitorum superficialis actions
-Flexion of wrist
-Flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints 2-5
-flexion of proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5
Flexor digitorum profundus Origin
-Ulna
-interosseus membrane
Flexor digitorum profundus Insertion
Distal phalanges 2-5
FLexor Digitorum profundus Actions
-Flexion of wrist
-Flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints 2-5
-flexion of proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5
-flexion of distal interphalangeal joints 2-5
Flexor pollicis longus Origin
-Anterior radius
-Interosseous membrane
Flexor Pollicis longus Insertion
Distal phalanx of the thumb
Flexor Pollicis Longus action
flexion of the thumb
Pronator Quadratus Origin
DIstal anterior surface of ulna
Pronator Quadratus Insertion
Distal anterior surface of radius
Pronator Quadratus Action
Pronation of forearm
Anterior Forearm Innervation
All innervated by median nerve EXCEPT Flexor Carpi Ulnaris; innervated by ulnar nerve AND flexor digitorum profundus is innervated by both the median and ulnar nerves
What is the flexor retimaculum
connective tissue on palmar surface of wrist holding tendons of flexor in place; forms roof of carpal tunnel
Carpal Tunnel
flexor retinacculum arches over carpal bones which contains Flexor digitorum profundus & superficialis and Flexor pollicis longus; compresses median nerve
Superficial muscles of posterior forearm (6)
-Brachioradialis
-Extensor carpi radialis longus
-Extensor carpi radialis brevis
-Extensor digitorum
-Extensor digiti minimi
-Extensor carpi ulnaris
Deep muscles of posterior forearm (5)
-Supinator
-Abductor pollicis longus
-Extensor pollicis brevis
-Extensor pollicis longus
-Extensor indicis
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus (CEO)
common extensor origin
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis Insertion
2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis actions
-extension of wrist
-abduction of wrist
Extensor carpi ulnaris Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus (CEO)
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion
Base of 5th metacarpal
Extensor carpi ulnaris actions
-extension of wrist
-adduction of wrist
Extensor digitorum origin
lateral epicondyle of humerus (CEO)
Extensor digitorum insertion
Posterior surfaces of phalanges 2-5
Extensor digitorum actions
-extension of wrist
-extension of fingers
Extensor digiti minimi origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus (CEO)
Extensor digiti minimi insertion
Middle phalanx of pinky finger, posteriorly
Extensor digiti minimi actions
-extension of wrist
-extension of 5th digit
Supinator Origin
-lateral epicondyle of humerus (CEO)
-proximal ulna
Supinator Insertion
Lateral proximal radius
Supinator action
Supination
Abductor Pollicis longus Origin
-Proximal ulna & radius, posteriorly
Abductor pollicis longus insertion
1st metacarpal
Abductor pollicis longus action
abduction of thumb and wrist
Extensor pollicis longus origin
-posterior ulna
-interosseous membrane
Extensor pollicis longus insertion
Thumb, distal phalanx
Extensor pollicis longus action
extension of thumb
Extensor pollicis brevis origin
-posterior radius
-interosseous membrane
Extensor pollicis brevis insertion
Thumb, proximal phalanx
Extensor pollicis brevis action
extension of thumb
Extensor indicis Origin
posterior distal ulna and interosseous membrane
extensor indicis insertion
index finger
Extensor indicis action
-extention of index finger
-extension of wrist
Anatomical snuffbox
Lateral to medial; Abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus
Posterior forearm innervation
ALL innervated by radial nerve
A person has lost ability to flex and adduct wrist, which muscle affected
flexor carpi ulnaris
Extensor retinaculum
Posterior connective tissue covering wrist; dorsal surface
Extrinsic muscles of hand
-originate in the forearm and insert on hand; control crude movements
Intrinsic muscles of hand
-originate and insert within hand
-control fine movements