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Anatomy of Shoulder and Elbow Flashcards

1
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What does the shoulder girdle consist of?

A

Scapula, clavicle and associated musculature

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Where do the muscles that move the scapula (and therefore the entire upper limb) take their attachment from?

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The trunk

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What is the attachment of the serratus anterior?

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Ventro-lateral muscle which attaches to the medial border of the scapula

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What is the function of the serratus anterior?

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Protracts and stabilised the pectoral girdle

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What is the function of the glenohumeral joint?

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Involved in the abduction of the humerus and upward rotation of the scapula

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What is the function of the deltoid?

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Produces the contour of the shoulder

Involved in almost all movements of the arm at the glenohumeral joint, but chiefly abduction

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What does the posterior group of short scapular muscles consist of?

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Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Teres major

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What is the function of the posterior group of short scapular muscles?

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Abduction and external/lateral rotation

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What does the anterior group of short scapular muscles consist of?

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Subscapularis

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What is the function of the subscapularis?

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Internal/medial rotation

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What is the large, multi-headed muscle which spans the posterior surface of the humerus?

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Triceps brachii

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What is the function of the triceps brachii?

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Extends the arm and forearm

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What is the attachment of the biceps brachii?

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Attaches from the scapula to the radius

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What is the function of the biceps brachii?

A

Triceps antagonists

Flexion and supination of the forearm

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What is the function of the brachialis muscle?

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Flexor of the elbow

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16
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What is the function of the brachioradialis?

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Weak synergist muscle

17
Q

What bone in the forearm is involved in flexion and extension at the elbow joint?

A

Ulna

18
Q

What is the function of the radius in movements of the forearm?

A

Like the ulna it carries out flexion and extension but it is also able to move around the ulna by articulating at the superior and inferior radio-ulnar joints

19
Q

What are the antagonists of the biceps brachii?

A

Pronator teres
Pronator quadratus

Both act to pronate the forearm

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