Anatomy 4 Flashcards
What type of joint is the elbow ?
Synovial , uniaxial
What type of joint is proximal radioulnar joint ?
Pivot type
What type of joint is middle radioulnar joint ?
Syndesmosis type
What type of joint is inferior radioulnar joint ?
Pivot type
What type of joint is wrist joint ?
Ellipsoid type
Flexion of elbow joint is done by what nerve ?
Musclocutaneous nerve
Extension of elbow joint is done by what nerve ?
Radial nerve
Extension of wrist joint is done by what nerve ?
Median nerve
What is the blood supply of wrist joint ?
Carpal arch
What is the lateral border of cubical fossa ?
Brachioradialis
What is the medial border of cubical fossa ?
Pronator teres
What artery is found in cubital fossa ?
Brachial artery
What vein is found in cubital fossa and used for collecting blood?
Median cubital vein
Median nerve supplies all flexor muscles except ..
Flexor carpi ulnaris & medial half of palcis digitorum profundus
What is the chief gripping muscle ?
Flexor digitorum profundus