ANAT Introduction to the Brachial Plexus Flashcards
1
Q
Dermatome
A
Area of skin innervated by the sensory fibres that stem from a specific, single spinal nerve.
2
Q
Myotome
A
The mass of muscle innervated by a single spinal nerve.
3
Q
Pronation
A
Remember posterior (palm down)
4
Q
Supination
A
Remember anterior (palm up).
5
Q
Sign of radial nerve damage.
A
Wrist drop/radial nerve palsy.
6
Q
Sign of long thoracic nerve injury
A
Winging of the scapula.
7
Q
What region of the clavicle is most prone to fracture?
A
Middle 1/3.
