areas of vascular + neural compression Flashcards
1
Q
Suprascapular
A
Scapular notch
2
Q
Axillary
A
Quadrangular space
3
Q
Ulnar
A
Cubital fossa
4
Q
Radial
A
Arcade of Frohse (supinator arch)
5
Q
Median
A
Carpal tunnel
6
Q
What is the arterial thoracic outlet syndrome?
A
A condition due to anatomical variants where the subclavian a. is compressed between the clavicle + the 1. rib during glenohumeral abduction
7
Q
What causes the interruption of the axillary artery?
A
Glenohumeral dislocation