Approach to medial humerus

Question 1

Incision from greater tubercle to medial epicondyle

Incision of fat and fascia

Answer 1

Question 2

Incision of fascia along border of brachiocephalicus muscle

Be careful with underlying structures:
- brachial artery and vein
- medial nerve (cranial)
- ulnar nerve (caudal)

Answer 2

Question 3

Incision of superfician and then deep pectoral muscle

–> Biceps brachii muscle exposed

Answer 3

Question 4

Retract biceps brachii muscle caudally to get exposure of:

Proximal and mid portion of the bone

Answer 4

Question 5

Retract biceps brachii muscle cranially to get exposure of:

Middle and disla portion of humerus

OBS! Careful with musculocutaneous median and ulnar nerves!

Answer 5