Appendicular Flashcards
distal tendons blend with fibrous capsule of shoulder joint on way to insertion pt on humerus; stabilize shoulder joint
musculotendinous cuff (rotator cuff)
muscles of rotator cuff?
subscapularis, supraspinatous, infraspinatous, teres minor
When doing bicep curls, if you use a narrow grip you are mostly using the ___ head of the ___ brachii. If you use a wide grip you are using the ___ head of the ____ brachii
long head, biceps, short head, biceps
___ can be palpated on medial side of arm
brachialis
what does most work: biceps brachii or brachialis
brachialis
what nerve is between medial head and long head of triceps brachii, on posterior/medial portion of arm
ulnar nerve
nerve deep to biceps brachii (both heads) and brachialis, medial
median nerve
nerve deep to biceps brachii (both heads) and brachialis, more lateral
musculocutaneous nerve
muscles in anterior compartment of forearm?
flexors
muscles in posterior compartment of forearm?
extensors
forearm muscles originate on ___ and insert on ___
medial epicondyle of humerus, carpals/metacarpals/phalanges
most variable muscle in body?
palmaris longus
where fascia of forearm thickens to form a wide band of CT; act like bracelets hold down tendons
retinacula
inflammation of ____ and tendons can irritate the median nerve and cause carpal tunnel syndrome
flexor retinaculum
retinaculum on posterior forearm?
extensor retinaculum