Arm Anatomy Flashcards
How many compartments are there in the upper arm?
2
What type of muscles are contained within the anterior compartment?
Flexor muscles
Which muscles are found within the anterior (flexor) compartment of the arm?
- Biceps brachii
- Coracobrachialis
- Brachialis
How are the anterior compartment of the arm muscles innervated?
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)
What type of muscles are contained within the posterior compartment?
Extensor
Which muscles are found within the posterior (extensor) compartment of the arm?
Triceps brachii
How are the posterior compartment of the arm muscles innervated?
Radial nerve (C5-T1)
How many heads does the biceps brachii have?
2 - a long and a short head
What are the origins of the heads of the biceps brachii?
Long head - originates at supraglenoid tubercle of scapula and runs along inter-tubercular groove of humerus
Short head - originates at the coracoid process of scapula
Which muscles runs along the inter-tubercular groove of humerus?
Long head of the biceps brachii
What is the insertion point of the heads of biceps brachii?
Radial tuberosity
What is the function of biceps brachii?
Flexor of forearm at elbow joint
What is the origin of the brachialis?
Distal anterior humerus
What is the insertion of the brachialis?
Medial aspect of the ulnar tuberosity
Is brachialis deep or superficial to biceps brachii?
Deep
What is the function of brachialis?
Flexor of forearm at elbow joint
How many heads are there to the triceps brachii?
3 - long, medial and lateral
(Medial head runs superficial to the lateral head)
Where does the triceps brachii insert?
All 3 heads merge, form a tendon, and insert at the olecranon process of the ulnar bone
What are the origins of the triceps brachii?
Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Medial head - humerus (inferior to the radial groove)
Lateral head - humerus (superior to the radial groove)
What is the root of the radial nerve?
C5-T1 (arising from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus)
What is the path of the radial nerve?
Travels posteriorly along the humerus in the radial groove
Winds it’s way around the humerus laterally at the mid-shaft so vulnerable to damage if fracture in this area