Arm Flashcards
importance of: capitulum
articulates with radius
importance of: trochlea
articulates with the ulna
importance of: lateral epicondyle
attachment of muscles (post com. of forearm)
importance of: medial epicondyle
attachment of muscles (ant com. of forearm)
- ulnar nerve runs posteriorly
importance of: radial fossa
accomodate bones of forearm during movement at the elbow
importance of: radial groove and location
- radial nerve
- profunda brachii artery
- mid humerus
coracobrachialis inserts:
mid humerus
importance of: olecranon fossa
receives olecranon of ulna during extension of forearm
biceps brachii: location
anterior com. of arm
biceps brachii: origin
- long head:
supraglenoid tubercle - short head: coracoid process
biceps brachii: insertion
- radial tuberosity,
- bicipital aponeurosis -> merge into fascia
biceps brachii: innervation
musculocutaneous nerve
biceps brachii: action
flex arm, flex and supinate forearm
brachialis: location
anterior com. arm
brachialis: origin
anterior surface of humerus
brachialis: insertion
ulnar tuberosity