Anatomy Flashcards
L2,3,4
femoral nerve - anterior compartment of the thigh, OR obturator nerve - medial compartment of the thigh
Innervation of flexor digtorum superficialis (2)
medial half - ulnar nerve; lateral half - median nerve
Where is the artery to the head of femur a branch of?
it is a branch of the obturator artery
The thenar eminence is innervateed by…
the recurrent branch of the median nerve
the superior gluteal nerve is supplied by…?
L5, S1, S2
Muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior, popliteus
Which roots form the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus?
C8-T1
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
hinge joint
Where are the lateral and medial circumflex arteries for the femoral neck from?
the femoral artery
Which gluteal muscle is most superficial?
maximus
4 Rotator cuff muscles
S - supraspinatous, I- infraspinatous, T - teres minor, S - subscapularis (anterior)
Innervation of pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus
Median nerve
innervation of the lateral 2 lumbricals
median nerve
the inferior gluteal nerve is supplied by…?
L5, S1, S2
Innervation of the triceps brachii
Radial Nerve
The ulnar nerve originates from which spinal roots?
C8-T1 (some C7)
Innervation of anterior compartment of the leg
Deep fibular nerve - L4/L5
the deep muscle layer acts to allow the hip to…
externally, laterally rotate the lower limb at the hip joint
The radial nerve originates from which spinal roots?
C5-T1
What is the function of the dorsal interossei?
abduction of the digits from the middle finger (DAB - dorsal ABduction)
3 muscles in superficial posterior compartment of the leg
gastrocnemius (big fat one), soleus (under gastro), plantaris - thin one hiding behind
Regions of the lower limb
gluteal, femoral, knee, leg, ankle, foot
Function of the posterior compartment of the forearm
extension of the wrist and digits, SUPINATION, abduction and adduction of the wrist
Action of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
plantar flexors of the ankle
Muscles within the deep layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm (3)
pronator quadratus, flexor pollicus longus, flexor digitorum profundus
Innervation of pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus
Median nerve
why is a lumber puncture done at this level?
to avoid the terminal end of the spinal cord
the gluteus medius and minimus act to…
abduct and medially rotate the thigh
Where does the end of the spinal cord occur?
L1/2
Innervation of the triceps brachii
Radial nerve
L4-S3 is…
sciatic nerve
weakness in which muscle leads to trendelenberg gait
gluteus maximus
The ankle jerk reflex tests…
S1/S2
Innvervation of the trapezius muscle
CN XI - spinal accessory nerve
What is the function of the palmar interossei?
adduction of the digits towards the middle finger (PAD - palmar ADduction)
function of the posterior compartment of the thigh
extensors of the thigh, flexors of the leg
Innervation of the anterior compartment of the arm?
musculocutaneous nerve
What side should a patient be on for a lumbar puncture?
left
innervation of the medial 2 lumbricals
ulnar nerve
The neck of the femur is supplied by which arteries
the lateral and medial circumflex arteries
the pudendal nerve is from spinal nerve roots?
S2-S4
What kind of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
ball and socket joint
4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg
tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, fibularis tertius
Alternative name for rectus femoris
quadriceps femoris
innervation of the interossei?
ulnar nerve
Function of the anterior compartment of the thigh
flexors of the thigh, extensors of the leg
Which divisions go on to form the posterior cord?
the posterior divisions of the superior, middle and inferior trunks
Where does the sciatic nerve supply?
the poterior thigh and all the leg and foot muscles. forms tibial and common fibular nerves
function of pudendal nerve?
keeps the pelvis off the floor
Where does the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh supply?
the skin over the posterior thigh, popliteal fossa, lateral perineum and medial thigh.
Mnemonic for remembering the order of the brachial plexus breakdown
Really Tired Drink Coffee Now - Roots Trunks Divisions Cords Nerves
What is the iliotibial tract also known as?
fascia lata
Innervation of lateral compartment of the leg
superficial fibular nerve - L5, S1, S2
Muscles of the superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm (6) Medial to lateral
Aconeus, Extensor carpi ulnaris, Extensor digiti minimi, Extensor digitorum, Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor carpi radialis longus