Arm Review Flashcards
What is the normal carrying angle (cubitus valgus)?
10-15 degrees
T/F Carrying angle is greater in females (average 13 degrees) than males (average 10 deg).
True
What is the functional importance of a carrying angle?
- compensates for the change of orientation of the radius
- allows the axis of the hand to stay in the longitudinal plane
T/F Humero-ulnar joint is a very stable joint.
True
What motion do the Humero-ulnar joint and the humero-radial joint have?
Uni-axial motion
Radial collateral ligament attached to what two areas?
lateral epicondyle and annular ligament
Radial collateral ligament taut throughout what range of motion?
Flexion range
Anterior band of ulnar collateral ligament taut throughout what range of motion?
Flexion
Posterior band of ulnar collateral ligament taut throughout what range of motion?
Between 1/2 and full extension
Resting position of humero-ulnar joint?
70 deg flex with 10 deg supination
Resting position of humero-radial joint?
Full extension & supination
T/F No vascular supply to proximal scaphoid
True
What is the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
- Biconcave articular disc attaches along the rim of the ulnar notch of the radius, fans out, attaches horizontally into the depression of the ulnar head & styloid process
- Continuous with ulnar collateral ligament
- Anterior and posterior aspects are continuous with the radioulnar joint capsule ligaments
What is the function of the TFCC?
- Primary stabilizer of the distal Radioulnar Joint
- Elastic cushion between ulnar head and triquetrum during wrist adduction- increases contact surface area
What creates the carpal tunnel?
Flexor retinaculum
What runs inside the carpal tunnel?
FDS, FDP, FPL, and median nerve
Function of the Flexor retinaculum?
Prevents bowstringing during wrist flexion
What carpals in lateral column of hand? Which digits?
Scaphoid, trapezium, 1st/2nd digits
What carpals in Intermediate column of hand? Which digits?
Lunate, capitate, 3rd digit
What carpals in Medial column of hand? Which digits?
Pisiform, triquetrum, hamate, 4th/5th digit