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axilla lateral cervical triangle Flashcards

1
Q

the pectoral region osteology:

A

clavicles
sternum
ribs
scapula

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2
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3 parts of the sternum

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manubrium
body
xiphoid

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3
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what does the fascia of the pectoral region do? (4)

A

defines borders
invests muscles (covers)
creates potential spaces
consists of superficial and deep layers

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4
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what makes up the superficial fascia of the pectoral region? (3)

A

platysma
supraclavicular nerves
anterior and lateral branches of intercostal nerves

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5
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what are the borders of the deltopectoral (clavipectoral) triangle? (3)

A

deltoid
pectoralis major
middle 1/3 of clavicle

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6
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what are the contents of the deltopectoral (clavipectoral) triangle? (3)

A

cephalic vein
deltopectoral lymph nodes
deltoid branch of thoracoacromial A

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7
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what does the clavipectoral fascia do? (4)

A

invests subclavius and pectoralis minor
attatches to clavicle and anterior thoracic wall
cephalic vein, thoracoacromial artery, and lateral pectoral nerves pierce it
becomes suspensory ligament of axilla

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8
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Muscles of the pectoral region are innervated by?

A

the ventral rami of spinal nerves via branches of the brachial pexus

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9
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Muscles of the pectoral region include? (4)

A

pectoralis major
pectoralis minor
subclavius
serratus anterior

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10
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Superficial cervical fascia contains: (3)

A

platysma muscle
superficial veins
cutaneous nerves

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11
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prevertebral fascia covers:

A

muscles of the lateral triangle

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12
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prevertebral fascia extends:

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around anterior surface of the cervical vertebrae across anterior midline

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13
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boundaries of triangle: anterior

A

posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid

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14
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boundaries of triangle: posterior

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anterior border of the trapezius

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15
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boundaries of triangle: inferior

A

clavicle

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16
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boundaries of triangle: roof (3)

A

skin
superficial layer of deep cervical fascia (investing fascia)
splits to enclose

17
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prevertebral fascia covers muscular floor consisting of: (6)

A 
splenius capitis
levator scapulae
scalenus posterior
scalenus medius
scalenus anterior
omohyoid
18
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nerves and vessels of triangle: nerves (3)

A

lesser occipital (C2)
supraclavicular (C3,4)
accessory (CN XI)

19
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nerves and vessels of triangle: arteries (5)

A 
occipital artery
transverse cervical artery
subclavian vein 
subclavian artery
external jugular vein
20
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spinal accessory nerve: spinal root (2)

A

arises from C1-C5

fibers pass superiorly through foramen magnum and join cranial root

21
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spinal accessory nerve: cranial root

A

arises from medulla

22
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spinal accessory nerve: spinal root innervates? (2)

A

sternocleidomastoid

trapezius

23
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boundaries of axilla base: anterior

A

pectoralis major muscle

24
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boundaries of axilla base: posterior

A

latissimus dorsi muscle

25
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boundaries of axilla base: medial

A

thoracic wall

26
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boundaries of axilla base: lateral

27
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boundaries of axilla apex: anterior

28
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boundaries of axilla apex: posterior

A

superior border of the scapula

29
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boundaries of axilla apex: medial

30
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boundaries of axilla base: 4 parts

A

skin and superficial fascia
anterior axillary fold
posterior axillary fold
chest wall

31
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anterior axillary fold =

A

pectoralis major

32
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posterior axillary fold = (2)

A

latissimus dorsi

teres major

33
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chest wall (base of axilla) =

A

serratus anterior

34
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boundaries of axilla: 4 parts to anterior wall

A

clavicle
subclavius
pectoralis major
pectoralis minor

35
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boundaries of axilla: 4 parts to posterior wall

A

scapula
subscapularis
latissimus dorsi
teres major

36
Q

boundaries of axilla: lateral structures (3)

A 
intertubercular sulcus (bicipital groove)
tendon of long head of biceps
coracobrachialis tendon
37
Q

contents of axilla: great vessels (3)

A

axillary vein and artery
cephalic vein and basilic vein
axillary lymph nodes

38
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contents of axilla: nerves (3)

A

long thoracic nerve
cords of brachial plexus
proximal ends of terminal nerves of brachial plexus

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