Axilla and Brachial Plexus Quiz Flashcards
What is the space between the arm and chest wall, which is th shape of a truncated pyramid
Axilla
What makes up the apex of the axilla
Its formed by the triangular space bounded by the clavicle scapula and the first rib
What makes up the base of the axilla
Skin and fascia
What makes up the anterior wall of the axilla
The pectoralis major
What makes up the posterior wall of the axilla
Latissimus dorsi and teres major
What makes up the medial wall of the axilla
Serratus anterior and upper ribs
What makes up the lateral wall of the axilla
Proximal medial aspect of the arm (bicipital furrow)
What are the contents of the axilla
Brachial plexus, axillary artery and vein, lymph nodes and adipose tissue
What is the axillary sheath
The deep fascia that encloses the brachial plexus and the blood vessels
What are the spinal nerve roots of a normal brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7, C8, T1
What spinal nerve roots make up the upper trunk
C5 and C6
What spinal nerve root make up the middle trunk
C7
What spinal nerve roots make up the lower trunk
C8, T1
Segmental innervation of dorsal scapular
C5
Dorsal scapular nerve motor supply
Rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, levator scapula
Dorsal scapular articular supply
Acromioclavicular joint
Segmental innervation of long thoracic nerve
C5,C6,C7
Long thoracic nerve motor supply
Serratus anterior
Segmental innervation of suprascapular nerve
C5 and C6
Suprascapular nerve motor supply
Supraspinatus and infraspinatus
Suprascapular nerve articular supply
shoulder joint and acromioclavicular joint
Segmental innervation of nerve to subclavius
C5 and C6
Nerve to subclavius motor supply
Subclavius and diaphragm
Nerve to subclavius articular supply
Sternoclavicular Joint
Segmental innervation of lateral pectoral nerve
C5, C6, C7
Lateral pectoral nerve motor supply
Pectoralis Major