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Axilla, Arm, and Cubital Fossa Flashcards

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Brachialis Innervation

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Musculocutaneous nn.

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Brachialis Origin

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Distal anterior surface of humerus

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Brachialis Insertion

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Coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna

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Brachialis Action

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Main flexor of forearm

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Biceps brachii Innervation

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Musculocutaneous nn.

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Biceps Brachii Origin (2)

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Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle

Short head: Coracoid process

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Biceps Brachii Insertion

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Radial tuberosity of radius

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Biceps brachii Action (2)

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Flexes forearm and supination of radioulnar joints

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Coracobrachialis Innervation

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Musculocutaneous nn.

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Coracobrachialis Origin

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Tip of coracoid process

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Coracobrachialis Insertion

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Medial surface of humerus

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Coracobrachialis Action (2)

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Assists in flexion and adduction of the humerus

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Triceps Innervation

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Radial nn.

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Triceps Origin (3)

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Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle
Lateral head: Superior to radial groove of humerus
Medial head: Inferior to radial groove

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Triceps Insertion

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Olecranon process of ulna

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Triceps Action

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Extends forearm

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6 Boundaries of Pyramidal Structure

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Med: Serratus anterior
Anterior: Pec major and minor
Post: Subscapularis, Teres major, and lat. dorsi
Lat: Humerus, coracobrachialis
Base: Axillary faschia, skin
Apex: Cervicoaxillary canal
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3 Cervicoaxillary Canal Borders

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Med: 1st rib
Ant: Clavicle and subclavius muscle
Post: Superior border of scapula

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3 Parts of Axillary Artery

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1st part: medial (proximal) to pec minor
2nd part: deep to muscle
3rd part: Lateral (distal) to muscle

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Branch of 1st Part of Axillary Artery

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Supreme Thoracic Artery

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Supreme Thoracic Artery

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Travels from axillary a. inferiorly and medially and basically supplies upper 2 rib spaces

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Branches of 2nd Part of Axillary Artery

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Thoracoacromial artery and Lateral thoracic artery

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Thoracoacromial artery

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Travels from axillary a. and Has 4 branches that go pectoral, acromial, deltoid, and clavicular

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Lateral thoracic artery

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Travels from axillary a. down with long thoracic nerve

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Branches on 3rd Part of Axillary Artery

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Subscapular artery, anterior humeral circumflex artery, and posterior humeral circumflex artery

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Axillary Vein (2)

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Same description/naming as axillary artery, but can be multiple small ones traveling around a. known as venae comitantes

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Tributaries of Axillary Vein

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Same as axillary a. branches, + paired brachial veins

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Roots of Brachial Plexus

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5 Anterior Primary Rami (C5-T1)

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Order of brachial plexus shit

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Roots-Trunks-Divisions-Cords-Branches

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3 Trunks of Brachial Plexus

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Superior (C5 and C6), Middle (C7), and Inferior (C8 and T1)

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Trunk-Division-Cord Progression (4)

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Each trunk divides into ant. and post. division
All posterior divisions become posterior cord
Anterior superior division and anterior middle divisions become lateral cord
Anterior inferior division becomes medial cord

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Posterior Cord Termination (2)

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Axillary Nerve (sup/lat) and Radial Nerve (post/med)

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Posterior Cord Branches (Prox-Distal)

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Upper subscapular nerve, Thoracodorsal nerve, Lower subscapular nerve

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Upper Subscapular Nerve (Cord, Source, Target)

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Posterior cord, C5/C6, subscapularis muscle

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Thoracodorsal nerve (Cord, Source, Target)

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Posterior cord, C6-8, latissimus dorsi

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Lower Subscapular Nerve (Cord, Source, Targets)

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Posterior cord, C5/C6, subscapularis and teres major

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Lateral Cord Termination (2)

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Musculocutaneous nerve and lateral head of the median nerve

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Lateral Cord Branch

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Lateral pectoral nerve

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Lateral Pectoral Nerve (Cord, Source, Target)

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Lateral cord, C5-C7, pectoralis major

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Medial Cord Termination (2)

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Ulnar nerve and medial head of median nerve

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Medial Cord Branches (Prox-Distal)

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Medial pectoral nerve, medial brachial cutaneous nerve, medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve

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Medial Pectoral Nerve (Cord, Source, Targets)

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Medial cord, C8/T1, pectoralis major and minor

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Medial Brachial Cutaneous Nerve (Cord, Source, Target)

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Medial cord, C8/T1, skin on arm

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Medial Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve (Cord, Source, Target)

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Medial cord, C8/T1, skin on forearm

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4 Specialized Branches of the Brachial Plexus (and their sources) Prox-Distal

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Long Thoracic Nerve (C5-7)
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5)
Nerve to Subclavius Muscle (C5, C6)
Suprascapular Nerve (C5, C6)

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5 Groups of Axillary Lymph Nodes

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Apical, Central, Lateral, Subscapular, Pectoral

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Apical Nodes (location, drainage, source)

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Located near apex
Give rise to subclavian lymphatic trunk
All other axillary nodes drain into them

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Central Nodes (location, drainage, source)

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Along axillary vein beneath pectoralis minor
Drain to apical nodes
Receive lymph from other axillary nodes

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Lateral Nodes (location, drainage, source)

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Along lateral portion of axillary vein
Pass lymph to central and apical nodes
Drain arm, forearm, and hands

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Subscapular Nodes (location, drainage, source)

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Located on costal surface of subscapularis muscle
Pass lymph to central and apical nodes
Drain shoulder

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Pectoral Nodes (location, drainage, source, and notable consideration)

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Along lateral thoracic vein b/w pectorals
Pass lymph to central and apical nodes
Drain pectoral region and breast
Sentinel nodes for breast that are initially checked for metastases

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Two Kinds of Axilla Paralysis

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Erb-Duchenne Paralysis

Klumpke’s Paralysis

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Erb-Duchenne Paralysis (2)

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Upper trunk injuries (C5, C6) like falling on neck or pulling baby’s head
Shoulder/arm involvement - waiter’s tip

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Klumpke’s Paralysis (2)

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Lower trunk injuries (C8, T1) like traumatic pulling of arm

Hand involvement

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Epicondyles (medial and lateral)

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Little protrusions on each respective side at end of humerus

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Supracondylar Ridges (medial and lateral)

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Small ridges rising up humerus from respective epicondyles

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Trochlea

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Hourglass-shaped protrusion at medial anterior terminus of humerus which interacts with coronoid process of ulna

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Coronoid Fossa

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Depression above trochlea and adjacent to medial epicondryle

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Capitulum

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Bulbous protrusion at lateral anterior terminus of humerus which interacts with head of radius

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Radial fossa

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Depression above capitulum and adjacent to lateral epicondryle

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Olecranon fossa

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Deep triangular depression on posterior terminus of humerus which receives the olecranon

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Groove for radial nerve

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Travels superior/posterior to inferior/anterior down humerus, creating possibility of radial nerve damage upon humerus fracture

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Trochlear Notch

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Large depression at proximal terminus of ulna formed by olecranon and coronoid process to interact with trochlea

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Coronoid Process

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Process at anterior side trochlear notch on ulna that interacts with trochlea

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Ulnar Tuberosity

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Bump on ulna a little below coronoid process

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3 Margins of Ulna

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Anterior, posterior, interosseus

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Styloid Process of Ulna

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Protrusion on distal medial side of ulna

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Head of Radius

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Circular ring at proximal end of radius

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Neck of Radius

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Area between head and tuberosity of radius

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Radial tuberosity

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Bump on medial side of radius, below the head and neck

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3 Margins of Radius

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Anterior, posterior, interosseus

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Ulnar Notch

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Depression medial side of distal terminus of radius that interacts with ulna

73
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Dorsal Tubercle

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Largest, middle ridge on dorsal surface of distal radius

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Styloid Process of Radius

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Protrusion on distal lateral side of radius

75
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6 Components of Elbow Joint

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Double hinge (ginglymus)
One articular capsule
Radial and ulnar collateral ligaments along sides
Annular ligament along bottom
Proximal radioulnar joint
Interosseus membrane
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Cutaneous Innervation of Arm (3)

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Mid/lower shoulder - sup. and inf. lateral brachial cutaneous nerves
Lateral/posterior bicep area - Posterior brachial cutaneous nerve
Tricep area - medial brachial cutaneous nerve

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Cutaneous Innervation of Forearm (3)

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Medial side - Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Lateral side - Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Middle posterior region - Posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve

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Medial (ante)brachial cutaneous nerve source

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Medial cord

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Posterior (ante)brachial cutaneous nerve source

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Radial nerve

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Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve source

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Musculocutaneous nerve

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Superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve source

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Axillary nerve

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Inferior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve source

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Radial nerve

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Cephalic Vein

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Runs along superficial lateral arm, through cubital fossa, and empties into 1st (medial) part of axillary vein

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Basilic Vein

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Runs medially up arm, through cubital fossa until meets with brachial veins to form axillary vein

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Median cubital vein

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Links cephalic vein and basilic vein to make up inferior border of cubital fossa

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Lymphatic Drainage of Upper Extremity (2)

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Follows both superificial and deep venous drainage w/ nodes interspersed
Drains into axillary lymph nodes

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3 Muscles of Anterior (Flexor) Compartment of Arm (and the joints they cross)

A 
Biceps brachii (shoulder and elbow)
Coracobrachialis (shoulder)
Brachialis muscle (elbow)
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2 Muscles of Posterior (extensor) Compartment of Arm

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Triceps brachii

Anconeus

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3 Branches of Brachial Artery (proximal - distal)

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Profunda brachii a.
Superior ulnar collateral a.
Inferior ulnar collateral a.

90
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Termination of Brachial Artery

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Bifurcates into radial a. and ulnar a. in cubital fossa

91
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4 Boundaries of Cubital Fossa

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Lat: Brachioradialis
Med: Pronator teres
Floor: Supinator and brachialis
Roof: Bicipital aponeurosis and skin

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8 Contents of Cubital Fossa (med-lat)

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  1. Pronator teres muscle
  2. Bicipital aponeurosis
  3. Median nerve
  4. Ulnar artery
  5. Tendon of biceps brachii muscle
  6. Radial artery
  7. Radial nerve
  8. Brachioradialis muscle
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4 Collateral Anastomoses (collateral/recurrent, med-lat)

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  1. Superior ulnar collateral artery/posterior ulnar recurrent artery
  2. Inferior ulnar collateral artery/anterior ulnar recurrent artery
  3. Middle collateral artery/interosseous recurrent artery
  4. Radial collateral artery/radial recurrent artery

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