Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand Flashcards
1
Q
What ligament wraps around the head of the radius to attach it to the ulna?
A
annular ligament
2
Q
What inserts to the radial tuberosity?
A
biceps brachii
3
Q
What “knits” the ulna and radius together?
A
interosseous membrane
4
Q
Where does the brachialis muscle insert?
A
coronoid process
5
Q
What is the triangular skin depression that contains the radial artery?
A
anatomical snuffbox
6
Q
What forms the carpal tunnel?
A
flexor retinaculum
7
Q
What nerves and artery pass through Guyon’s tunnel?
A
ulnar nerve and artery
8
Q
What pulls the palm together and allows for grip?
A
palmar aponeurosis
9
Q
What are the flexor pulleys?
A
annular and cruciate
10
Q
What is the function of the flexor pulley?
A
prevents bow-stringing of the long flexor tendons
11
Q
What are the arches of the hand?
A
distal, longitudinal, oblique
