Anatomy 100 Concepts Flashcards
lumbar pucture (tap) and epidural anesthesia:
define
the needle enters the subarachnoid space to extract cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or to inject anesthetic into epidural space, respectively

at what level should you give a lumbar puncture/tap or epidural anethesia?
landmark?
why is this so critical?
- needle is usually inserted b/w L3/L4 or L4/L5
- landmark: level of horizontal line throug upper points of iliac crests
- important bc spinal cord may end as low as L2 in adults, or L3 in children
how low does the dural sac extend?
extends caudally to the level of S2

to what level does an epidural anestheisa injection go?
into the epidural space
(b/w the dura mater and the ligamentum flavum/lamina

to what level does a lumbar spinal puncture go?
into the subarachnoid space (containing CSF)’
this is between the dura mater and the spinal cord/ filum terminale

herniated intervertebral disc:
symptoms
- hx of back pain that may radiate down the lower limb
- pain begins soon after patient lifted something heavy
- lower limb reflexes are decreased on the affected side

herniated intervertebral disc
where does it usually occur?
pathology?
- usually in lumbar (L4/L5 or L5/S1) or cervical (C5/C6 or C6/C7) of inidivduals younger than 50 y/o
- herniated lumbar disc usually compressed THE NERVE ROOT ONE NUMBER BELOW; traversing the root

kyphosis
define and cause
- an exaggeration of the thoracic curvature
- may occur in elderly persons as a result of osteoporosis (multiply compression fracture of vertebral bodies) or disk degeneration.

lordosis
define, cause
- an exaggeration of the lumbar curvature
- may be temporary and occurs as a result of pregnancy, spondylolisthesis, or potbelly.

scoliosis
define, cause
- complex lateral deviation, or torsion
- caused by poliomyelitis, a limb-length discrepancy, or hip disease

what are the sites of potential injury to major nerves in fractures of the humerus?
- surgical neck –> axillary nerve and posterior humeral circumflex artery
-
midshaft –> radial nerve and profunda brachii artery
- midshaft fx also affects origin of brachialis muscle
- supracondylar region –> median nerve and brachial artery
- medial epicondyle –> ulnar nerve

what are the possible fractures of the distal radius?
- transverse fx w/in distal 2 cm of the radius
- smith’s fracture
- colles’ fracture
what is the most common fracture of the forearm in patients over 50 y/o?
transverse fx w/in the distal 2 cm of the radius
smith’s fracture
mechanism, define
- results from a fall or a blow on the dorsal aspect of the FLEXED WRIST and produces a ventral angulation of the wrist
- distal fragment of the radius is ANTERIORLY displaced

colles’ fracture
mechanism, define
- results from forced EXTENSION of the hand, usually as a result of trying to ease a fall by outstretching of upper limb
-
distal fragment is displaced DORSALLY
- aka “Dinner fork deformity”
- often ulnar styloid is avulsed (broken off)

scaphoid fracture:
mechanism of injury
result of a fall onto the palm when the hand is ABducted
scaphoid fracture:
symptoms, diagnosis, sequelae
- Pain occurs primarily on the lateral side of the wrist, especially during wrist extension and abduction
- Dx: may not show on X-ray films for 2-3 wks,
but a deep tenderness will be present in the anatomical snuffbox - The proximal fragment may undergo avascular necrosis bc the blood supply is interrupted.

boxer’s fracture
define, MOI
- necks of the metacarpal bones are frequently fractured during fistfights
- MOI
- Fx of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals –> professional boxers
- Fx of 5th and sometimes 4th metacarpals –> in unskilled fighters

mallet or baseball finger
MOI, define
- MOI: the DIP joint is suddenly forced into extreme flexion (hyperflexion)
- e.g. baseball is miscaught or finger is jammed into base pad
- def: avulsion of the Extensor digitorum tendon attachment at base of distal phalanx –> so pt can’t extend DIPJ –> “mallet”

rotator cuff muscles, and mnemonic
“SITS”
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres MINOR
- Subscapularis

actions of the ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES
- SUPPORT the shoulder joint by forming a musculotendinous rotator cuff around it
- REINFORCES JOINT on all sides **EXCEPT INFERIOR**, where dislocation is most likely to occur

what muscle/nerve accounts for the
0-15 degrees of ABDUCTION of upper limb?
Abduction of the upper extremity is initiated by the supraspinatus muscle (suprascapular nerve)

what muscle/nerve accounts for the
15-110 degrees of ABDUCTION of upper limb?
Further abduction to the horizontal position is a function of the deltoid muscle (axillary nerve)

what muscle/nerve accounts for the
110-180 degrees of ABDUCTION of upper limb?
Raising the extremity above the horizontal position requires scapular rotation by action of the:
- trapezius (accessory nerve CNXI), and
- serratus anterior (long thoracic nerve)





















































































































































































































































