Arm: Locations (Part 1)

Question 1

H-3

Location:

Answer 1

With the elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

Question 2

H-7

Location:

Answer 2

At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris.

Question 3

L-1

Location:

Answer 3

Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below L-2, at the level of the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Question 4

L-2

Location:

Answer 4

In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Question 5

L-3

Location:

Answer 5

On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii

Question 6

L-4

Location:

Answer 6

On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease on the radial side of m. biceps brachii

Question 7

L-5

Location:

Answer 7

On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii. Located with elbow slightly flexed.

Question 8

L-7

Location:

Answer 8

Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradial muscle and the tendon of long abductor muscle of the thumb.

Question 9

L-8

Location:

Answer 9

1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery

Question 10

L-9

Location:

Answer 10

At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

Question 11

L-10

Location:

Answer 11

On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red & white skin (i.e., the junction of the dorsum and the palm of the hand)

Question 12

LI-4

Location:

Answer 12

On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

Question 13

LI-14

Location

Answer 13

On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line joining LI-11 and LI-15, 7 cun above LI-11, at the insertion of m. deltoideus

Question 14

LI-15

Location

Answer 14

Antero-inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of m. deltoideus. When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint

Question 15

P-2

Location:

Answer 15

2 cun below the level of the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of m. biceps brachii

Question 16

P-3

Location:

Answer 16

On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii

Question 17

SI-2

Location:

Answer 17

When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the crease, in front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Question 18

SI-3

Location:

Answer 18

When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin.

Question 19

SI-4

Location:

Answer 19

On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and the hamate bone.

Question 20

SJ-2

Location:

Answer 20

When the fist is clenched, the point is located in the depression proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and small fingers, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Question 21

SJ-3

Location:

Answer 21

When the fist is clenched, the point is on the dorsum of the hand, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint.

Question 22

SJ-14

Location:

Answer 22

On the shoulder, posterior to LI-15, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted