Anatomyπ« Flashcards
what is the type of Acromioclavicular joint?
Synovial plane.
articulating bones of Acromioclavicular joint
Acromion process of scapula with clavicle (lateral end).
what are the ligaments of Acromioclavicular joint? and what is its function?
Coracoclavicular: Transmits weight of upper limb to clavicle and then to axial skeleton.
what is the type of Sternoclavicular joint?
Synovial saddle
what are the articulating bones of Sternoclavicular joint?
Sternal end of clavicle with manubrium sterni and 1st costal cartilage.
what are the ligaments of Sternoclavicular joint?
Costoclavicular: From 1st costal cartilage to the inferior surface of medial end of clavicle.
what are the muscles that act on shoulder girdle?
what are the movements done by shoulder girdle?
Protraction, retraction, Elevation, depression. Upward and downward rotation
what are the muscles that cause protraction of shoulder girdle?
- Serratus anterior.
- Pectoralis minor.
what are the muscles that causes retraction of shoulder girdle?
- Middle trapezius.
- Rhomboids.
what are the muscles that Cause elevation of shoulder girdle?
- Upper trapezius.
- Levator scapulae.
what are the muscles that cause depression of shoulder girdle?
- Lower trapezius.
- Pectoralis minor.
muscles involved in a upward rotation of shoulder Girdle
- Upper and lower trapezius.
- Serratus anterior (lower 5 digitations).
muscles involved in downward rotation of shoulder girdle
- Levator scapulae
- Rhomboids
- Pectoralis minor.
what is the type of shoulder joint?
Synovial ball and socket.
what are the articular surfaces of shoulder joint?
β Head of humerus.
β Glenoid cavity of scapula.
what are the ligaments of shoulder joint?
- Coracohumeral.
- Glenohumeral.
- Transverse humeral
what is the function of transverse humoral ligament?
Bridges Bicepital groove between greater and lesser tuberosities and acting as a retinaculum for long head of biceps.
what is labrum glenoidale?
fibrocartilaginous rim around the glenoid cavity deepens the glenoid cavity and so assist in stabilizing the humeral head on the fossa.
what are the muscles that act on shoulder joint?
what are the movements done by shoulder joint?
Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Medial and Lateral rotation & Circumduction
what are the muscles involved In flexion of shoulder joint?
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head).
- Deltoid (ant fibers).
- Coracobrachialis & Biceps (Assistant).
what are the muscles involved in extension of shoulder joint?
- Latissimusdorsi.
- Teres major.
- Deltoid (post fibers).
- Triceps (Assistant).
what are the muscles involved in abduction of shoulder joint?
- Supraspinatus(0-15Β°)
- Deltoid, Middle fiber (15-90Β°).
what are the muscles involved in adduction of shoulder joint?
- Pectoralis major.
- Latissimus dorsi.
- Teres major.
what are the muscles involved in medial rotation of shoulder joint?
- Pectoralis major.
- Latissimus dorsi.
- Teres major
- Subscapularis
- Deltoid (ant fibers).
what are the muscles involved in the lateral rotation of shoulder joint?
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor.
- Deltoid (post. fibers).
Circumduction
Association of flexion, abduction, extension and adduction in succession.
what are the type of elbow joint?
Synovial hinge.
what are the articulating bones of elbow joint?
- Capitulum articulates with radial head.
- Trochlea articulates with trochlear notch of ulna.
- Fossae immediately above trochlea and capitulum admit coronoid process of ulna and radial head, respectively, during full flexion.
- The olecranon fossa admits olecranon process during full extension.
what are the ligaments of elbow joint?
1. Medial collateral ligament: Attached to medial epicondyle of humerus.
2. Lateral collateral ligament: attached to lateral epicondyle of humerus.
what are the muscles Acting on elbow joint?
- Biceps
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps
- Anconeus
what are the movements done by elbow joint?
Flexion & Extension
what are the muscles involved flexion of elbow joint?
- Brachialis.
- Biceps.
- Brachioradialis (in mid-prone position).
- Superficial group of the anterior compartment of the forearm
what are the muscles involved in extension of elbow joint?
- Triceps.
- Anconeus.
- Superficial group of the posterior compartment of the forearm except brachioradialis
what is deltoid muscle?
Thick triangular muscle forming the round contour of the shoulder
what is the origin of deltoid muscle?
- Anterior border of Lateral third of the clavicle.
- Lateral border of acromion process.
- Lower lip of the crest of the spine of scapula.
insertion of deltoid muscle
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
nerve supply of deltoid muscle
Axillary nerve
action of Deltoid muscles
- Anterior fibers: Flexion and medial rotation of the arm.
- Posterior fibers: Extension and lateral rotation of the arm.
- Middle fibers: Abduction of the arm from (15 β 90)
What are rotator cuff muscles?
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
- Subscapularis
Origin, insertion, nerve supply & action of rotator cuff muscles
Origin of teres major
Lower 1/3 of the lateral border of the scapula.
insertion of teres major
Medial lip of bicepital groove.
nerve supply of teres major
lower subscapular
action of teres major
Extension, adduction and medial rotation of the arm.
what are the clinical cases related to rotator cuff muscles?
1) Dislocation of the shoulder joint
2) Rupture of rotator cuff
in what direction does dislocation of shoulder joint usually occur?
anteroinferior direction
what causes dislocation of shoulder joint? and what does it damage?
- the lack of support by tendons of the rotator cuff, It may damage the axillary nerve and the posterior circumflex humeral vessels.
what causes rupture of rotator cuff?
By chronic wear and tear or an acute fall on the outstretched arm.
which tendon is most frequently affected in rupture of rotator cuff?
supraspinatus tendon.
what are the manifestations of rupture of rotator cuff?
Manifested by severe limitation of shoulder joint motion, chiefly abduction. And painful abduction of the arm or a painful shoulder.
what are the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm?
- Biceps Brachii
- Coracobrachialis
- Brachialis
Origin of Biceps brachii
1. Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
2. Short head: tip of the coracoid process of scapula.
insertion of biceps brachii
1) Biceps tendon: Into the radial tuberosity.
2) Bicepital aponeurosis: Blends with deep fascia of forearm.
nerve supply of biceps brachii
Musculocutaneus nerve
action of biceps brachii
- Powerful flexor of the elbow.
- Powerful supinator of the flexed elbow.
- Weak flexor of the shoulder joint.
Origin of coracobrachialis
Tip of coracoid process of scapula.
insertion of coracobrachialis
Middle of the medial border of humerus.
nerve supply of coracobrachialis
Musculocutaneus nerve.
Action of coracobrachialis
Flexion and weak adduction of the arm.
Origin of brachialis
Lower half of the front of the humerus.
insertion of brachialis
Ulnar tuberosity.
nerve supply of brachialis
- Musculocutaneus nerve
- Radial nerve
action of brachialis
Flexion of the elbow joint
what are the muscles of the posterior compartment of the arm?
Triceps Brachii
Origin of triceps brachii
1. Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.
2. Lateral head: Posterior surface of the humerus above spiral groove.
3. Medial head: Posterior surface of the humerus below spiral groove.
insertion of triceps brachii
Upper surface of olecranon process.
nerve supply of triceps brachii
Radial nerve
action of triceps brachii
- Powerful extension of the elbow.
- Weak extensor of the shoulder joint
what is the type of superior radioulnar joint?
Synovial, pivot
articulating bones of superior radioulnar joint
- Head of radius.
- osseofibrous ring formed by annular ligament (4/5) and radial notch of ulna (1/5).
what are the ligaments of the superior radioulnar joint?
Annular ligament: Encircles head of radius.
what is the type of middle radioulnar joint?
Syndesmosis
articulating bones of middle radioulnar joint
Shaft of radius and ulna are connected by an interosseous membrane.
what is the type of inferior radioulnar joint?
Synovial, pivot
articulating bones of inferior radioulnar joint
- Head of ulna.
- Ulnar notch of radius.
what are the muscles acting on radioulnar joint?
Supination:
1. Brachioradialis.
2. Supinator (extension).
3. Biceps (flexion).
Pronation:
1. Brachioradialis.
2. Pronator teres.
3. Pronator quadratus.
what is the type of wrist (Radiocarpal) Joint?
Synovial ellipsoid joint.
articulating bones of wrist joint
From above: Distal radius and a triangular disc of fibrocartilage covering distal ulna.
From below: Scaphoid & Lunate bones and triquetral during adduction.
what are the muscles acting on wrist joint?
what are the joints of the hand?
what is flexor retinaculum?
thick band of deep fascia crossing the front of the carpal bones converting its concave anterior surface into the carpal tunnel.
Attachment of flexor retinaculum
Medially: Pisiform and Hamate.
Laterally: Scaphoid and Trapezium.
What are the structures that pass superficial to flexor retinaculum?
- from medial to lateral
1. Ulnar nerve.
2. Ulnar artery.
3. Palmar cutaneous branch of ulnar nerve.
4. Palmaris longus tendon.
5. Palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve.
what are the structures that pass deep to flexor Retinaculum (contents of carpal tunnel)?
- Tendon of flexor carpi radialis (in a special tunnel)
- Tendon of flexor digitorum superficialis.
- Tendon of flexor digitorum profundus.
- Median nerve.
- Tendon of flexor pollicis Iongus.
- Synovial sheathes around the above mentioned tendons.
what are synovial flexor sheaths?
1. Common Synovial Flexor Sheath (Ulnar Bursa): Envelops the tendons of both the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus muscles.
2. Synovial Sheath for Flexor Pollicis Longus (Radial Bursa): Envelops the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus muscle.
what is extensor retinaculum?
Thickened band of deep fascia 2.5 cm wide extending obliquely across the back of the junction of forearm and wrist.
what is the function of extensor retinaculum?
keeps the extensor tendons in contact with the wrist joint during their contraction.
what are the structures that pass superficial to extensor retinaculum?
- Basilic vein.
- Cephalic vein.
what are the structures that pass deep to extensor retinaculum?
The tendons of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm.
what is the anatomical snuffbox?
It is a depression on the lateral side of wrist identified when the thumb is abducted and extended.
what are the boundaries of the anatomical snuffbox?
Anteriorly:
- Tendons of abductor pollicis longus & extensor pollicis brevis.
Posteriorly:
- Tendon of extensor pollicis longus.
Floor:
- styloid process of radius
- scaphoid.
- trapezium.
what are the contents of the anatomical snuffbox?
Radial artery.
what is the definition of Palmar aponeurosis?
a triangular fibrous layer overlying the tendons in the palm and is continuous with the palmaris longus tendon, the thenar and hypothenar fasciae and the flexor retinaculum.
what is the function of palmar aponeurosis?
Protects the superficial palmar arterial arch, the palmar digital nerves, and the long flexor tendons
what are the fascial spaces of the palm?
Are fascial spaces deep to the palmar aponeurosis and divided by a midpalmar (oblique) septum into thenar space and midpalmar space.
what is the Thenar Space?
the lateral space that contains the flexor pollicis longus tendon and the other flexor tendons of the index finger
what is the mid-Palmer space?
the medial space that contains the flexor tendons of the medial three digits.
what are the muscles of the hand?
innervation of hand muscles
all the muscles of the hand are supplied by deep branch of ulnar nerve except the three muscle of the thenar eminence and the 1st & 2nd lumbricals which are supplied by median nerve
what is the action of lumbricals?
- They flex metacarpophalangeal joints and extend the interphalangeal joints of the medial four fingers (writing position), Assisted by the interossei.
what is the action of palmar interossei?
- They flex metacarpophalangeal joints and extend the interphalangeal joints of the medial four fingers (writing position).
- Adduction of fingers towards the axis of middle finger (PAD).
what is the action of dorsal interossei?
- They flex metacarpophalangeal joints and extend the interphalangeal joints of the medial four fingers (writing position).
- Abduction of fingers away from the axis of middle finger (DAP).
what are the stages of brachial plexus?
- Roots
- Trunks
- Divisions
- Cords
roots of brachial plexus
These are the anterior primary rami of C5, 6, 7, 8, T1.
Trunks of brachial plexus
3 trunks lie in the posterior triangle of the neck, pass laterally over the 1st rib to enter the axilla.
- Upper trunk: formed by C5, 6 roots.
- Middle trunk: formed by C7 root.
- Lower trunk: formed by C8, T1 roots.
Divisions of brachial plexus
Each trunk is divided into anterior & posterior divisions.
Cords of brachial plexus
3 cords lie in the axilla & are related to 2nd part of axillary artery.
- Lateral cord: formed by the anterior divisions of the upper
& middle trunks.
- Medial cord: formed by the anterior division of lower trunk.
- Posterior cord: formed by all the posterior divisions.
what is the position of stages of brachial plexus?
Roots & trunks lie in the neck, divisions lie behind the clavicle, cords& branches lie in the axilla.
what are the branches of the brachial plexus?
- From the Roots
- From the Trunks
- From the Cords
branches from the root of brachial plexus
- Dorsal scapular nerve (C5): Nerve to rhomboid.
- Long thoracic nerve (C5, 6, 7): Nerve to serratus anterior.
branches from the trunks of brachial plexus
(only from the upper trunk (C5 & 6))
- Suprascapular nerve: passes through the suprascapular notch to supply supraspinatus & infraspinatus muscles.
- Nerve to subclavius.
branches from the lateral cord of brachial plexus (C5,6&7)
- Lateral pectoral nerve: supplies pectoralis major.
- Lateral root of median nerve.
- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, 6, 7).
branches from the Medial cord of brachial plexus (C8&T1)
- Medial pectoral nerve: supplies pectoralis major & minor.
- Medial cutaneous nerves of the arm.
- Medial cutaneous nerves of the forearm.
- Medial root of median nerve.
- Ulnar nerve.
Branched from the posterior cord of brachial plexus (C5,6,7,8&T1)
- Upper subscapular nerve (C5 & 6): supplies subscapularis.
- Lower subscapular nerve (C5 & 6): supplies subscapularis& teres major.
- Nerve to latissimus dorsi (C6, 7 & 8): Thoraco-dorsal nerve.
- Axillary nerve (C5, 6).
- Radial nerve (C5, 6, 7, 8, T1).
what are the lesions of brachial plexus?
- lesion in the upper trunk of brachial plexus C5&6 (Erbβs Paralysis)
- lesion in in the lower trunk of brachial plexus (Klumpkβs Paralysis)
what causes lesion in the upper trunk of brachial plexus C5&6 (Erbβs Paralysis)?
head traction during birth.
what deformity results from legion in upper trunk of brachial plexus?
waiterβs tip position (policemanβs position):
- Adduction of the shoulder, extension & pronation of forearm.
what causes lesion in in the lower trunk of brachial plexus (Klumpkβs Paralysis)?
- Stretch of the upper limb during climbing.
- Difficult breech delivery.
what is the deformity that results from lesion in in the lower trunk of brachial plexus (Klumpkβs Paralysis)?
paralysis of the muscles of the hand and claw hand.
what is the origin of axillary nerve?
from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus (C5, 6).
course of axillary nerve
- Passes backward through the quadrangular space with the posterior circumflex humeral artery.
- It ends by dividing into anterior & posterior divisions.
branches of axillary nerve
- Muscular branches to deltoid & teres minor.
- Upper lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm.
what does a lesion in the axillary nerve cause?
paralysis of the deltoid muscle
what are the causes of lesions in axillary nerve?
- Dislocation of shoulder.
- Fracture of surgical neck of the humerus.
what are the results of a lesion in the axillary nerve?
Flat shoulder due to paralysis & atrophy of the deltoid muscle.
what is the origin of musculocutaneous nerve?
from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus.
course of musculocutaneous nerve
Pierces the coracobrachialis to descend between brachialis & biceps.
termination of musculocutaneous nerve
continues as lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm.
- Medial cutenous nerves to the arm & forearm: From the medial cord
- Superior & Inferior Lateral cutenous nerve to the arm: From the axillary and radial respictively (Posterior cord)
- Lateral cutenous nerve to the forearm: From the musculocutenous nerve (lateral cord)
- Posterior cutenous to the arm & forearm: From the radial nerve (Posterior cord)
what are the branches of musculocutaneous nerve?
- Muscular: to biceps brachii, brachialis & coracobrachialis.
- Cutaneous: lateral aspect of the forearm till root of thumb.
what is the origin of radial nerve?
posterior cord of the brachial plexus (C5, 6, 7, 8, T1).
course of radial nerve
- Passes through the lower triangular space.
- Runs in the spiral groove with profunda brachii artery.
- Pierces the lateral intermuscular septum to enter the anterior compartment.
termination of radial nerve
divides into superficial & deep (posterior interosseous) branches.
what are the branches of radial nerve?
Muscular:
- Triceps.
- Anconeus.
- Brachialis.
- Brachioradialis.
- Extensor carpi radialis longus.
Cutaneous branch:
- Inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of arm.
- Posterior cutaneous nerve of arm.
- Posterior cutaneous nerve of forearm.
- Superficial branch of radial nerve:
what does the superficial branch of radial nerve supply?
- Skin of the lateral 2/3 of the dorsum of the hand.
- Skin of the dorsal surface of the lateral 3.5 fingers except their distal part.
what does a lesion of radial nerve cause?
wrist drop.
what are the branches of posterior interosseous nerve?
Muscular to
- All extensor group of the forearm except brachioradialis,
extensor carpi radialis longus & anconeus.
what is the origin of median nerve?
arises by 2 roots:
- Lateral root: from the lateral cord (C5, 6, 7).
- Medial root: from the medial cord (C8, T1).
what is the course of median nerve?
In the arm:
- Passes lateral to the upper part of the brachial artery.
- Then crosses in front of the middle part of the artery.
- Then passes medial to the artery.
In the cubital fossa:
- lies medial to the brachial artery.
In the forearm:
- Enters the forearm between 2 heads of pronator teres muscle.
- Descends between flexor digitorum superficialis & profundus.
- Passes deep to the flexor retinaculum (in carpal tunnel) to enter the palm of the hand.
what are the branches of median nerve?
what does a lesion in the medial nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome) cause?
ape hand deformity
what does median nerve supply?
Muscles
- All muscles of the front of the forearm except: Flexor carpi ulnaris & Medial 1β2 of flexor digitorum profundus.
- 3 muscles of thenar eminence.
- 1st lumbrical& 2nd lumbrical.
Skin
- Skin of lateral 2/3 of the palm of the hand.
- Skin of lateral 31β2 fingers.
what is the origin of Ulnar nerve?
from the medial cord (C8, T1).
what is the course ulnar nerve?
- Passes behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
- Enters the palm of the hand superficial to the flexor retinaculum, lateral to the pisiform bone.
what are the branches of ulnar nerve?
what does a lesion in the ulnar nerve cause?
partial claw hand.
what does the ulnar nerve supply?
Muscles
- Flexor carpi ulnaris & Medial 1β2 of flexor
- All muscles of the hand except: 3 muscles of thenar eminence, 1st lumbrical& 2nd lumbrical.
Skin
- Skin of medial 1/3 of the hand.
- Skin of medial 1.5 fingers.
what are dermatomes of the upper limb?
- It is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve.
- Each of these spinal nerves send sensations from a particular region of the skin to the brain.
what are important dermatomes of the upper limb?
Important dermatomes of the upper limb:
C4: shoulder
C6: thumb.
C8: little finger
what are the manifestations of nerve lesion?
- Sensory loss in the area of the skin supplied by this nerve.
- Paralysis of muscles supplied by this nerve.
- Deformity.
what causes Lesion in long thoracic nerve?
Occurs during breast surgery
what deformity results from injury of long thoracic nerve?
winging of scapula due to paralysis of serratus anterior muscle.
Beginning of axillary artery
Continuation of subclavian artery at outer border of 1st rib
course of axillary artery
Divided by pectoralis minor into 3 parts
what are the branches of axillary artery?
1st Part
- Superior thoracic
2nd part
- Lateral thoracic
- Acromio-thoracic: (Pierce clavi-pectoral fascia to give):
1. Acromial branch
2. Pectoral branch
3. Clavicular branch
4. Deltoid branch
3rd part
- Sub-scapular gives:
1. Circumflex scapular
2. Thoraco-dorsal - Anterior circumflex humeral artery
- Posterior circumflex humeral artery
what are the veins of the upper limb?
Superficial veins:
- Cephalic vein
- Basilic vein
Deep veins:
- Axillary vein
Origin of cephalic vein
Lateral end of dorsal venous arch + dorsal digital vein of Thumb
course of cephalic vein
- Pass superficial to extensor retinaculum
- Wind around forearm to reach its anterior surface
- Run along lateral side of Forearm then cubital fossa then arm
- Pass in delto-pectoral groove
- Pierce clavipectoral fascia
termination of cephalic vein
In axillary vein
origin of basilic vein
Medial end of dorsal venous arch + dorsal digital vein of little finger
course of basilic vein
- Pass superficial to extensor retinaculum
- Wind around forearm to reach its anterior surface
- Run along medial side of Forearm then cubital fossa then arm
termination of basilic vein
Form axillary vein at lower border of teres major
Origin of axillary vein
Continuation of basilic vein at lower border of teres major
Course of axillary vein
Pass upward, backward on medial side of axillary artery
termination of axillary vein
form subclavian vein at outer border of 1st rib
anastomosis around scapula
- Suprascapular & Deep branch of transverse cervical from Thyrocervical of 1 part of subclavian
- Posterior intercostal braches of descending thoracic aorta
- Subscapular artery of 3rd part of axillary
anastomosis around surgical Neck
- Suprascapular from Thyrocervical of 1st part of subclavian
- ACHA & PCHA: from 3rd part of axillary
- Ascending branch of profunda brachii: from brachial artery
Origin of brachial artery
Continuation of axillary artery at lower border of teres major
termination of brachial artery
Gives 2 terminal branches (ulnar & radial) at level of neck of radius
what are the branches of brachial artery?
- Terminal branches: ulnar & radial
- Superior ulnar collateral : Pass behind medial epicondyle
- Inferior ulnar collateral Divide at medial epicondyle giving anterior & posterior divisions
- Profunda brachii
Pass in lower triangular space then in spiral groove with radial nerve and Gives:
1. Ascending branch
2. Posterior descending branch: Pass behind lat. epicondyle
3. Anterior descending branch: pass anterior to lat. epicondy
Origin of ulnar artery
One of 2 terminal branches of brachial artery at level of neck of radius