Elbow n' Such Flashcards
What is flick’s sign?
Paresthesias in the hand after sleeping that resolve with flicking of the wrist
What are the ssx of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pain and numbness of the thumb, index, middle, and radial side of the ring finger
What are the late ssx of carpal tunnel?
Thenar eminence atrophy
What are the spinal levels that contribute to the brachial plexus?
C5-T1
What are the viscerosomatics to the UE?
T2-T8
What are the four main vascular parts of the axial skeleton?
Thoracic inlet
Clavicle
Ribs
Pectoral and axillary folds
What are the muscle attachments of the trapezius?
Occiput
C-spine
T1-T12
What are the areas that should be treated to “drain” the UE? (6)
- Thoracic inlet
- Thoracics and ribs
- Cervicals
- Head (OA)
- Shoulder and elbow
- Distal SDs
Treating the thoracics and ribs does what for the UE?
decreases sympathetic tone and improves V?L return
Treating the AA does what for the UE?
Addresses segmental and myofascial dysfunctions
Treating the shoulder and elbows does what for the UE?
Relieves bony and articular restrictions
What is the wrist important for?
Position of the hand to provide mechanical advantage, and acts as a stabilizer for effective functioning of the hand
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
Uniaxial hinge joint
What are the two joints in the elbow?
Humeroulnar
Humeroradial
What are the components of the humeroulnar joint?
Trochlea to the trochlear notch
What are the components of the humeroradial joint?
Capitulum to the radial head
What is the joint that comprises the pivot joint of the elbow?
Proximal radioulnar
What are the two ligaments of the elbow? What is their function?
Radial (RCL)
Ulnar (UCL)
Limit varus/valgus stress on the elbow joint
What is the purpose of the annular ligament of the elbow joint?
Prevents distal displacement of the radius
What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna? Which way do the fibers run within this?
Increases surface area for muscular attachment
Slant upward from the ulna to the radius
Where does the force in the radius travel on an outstretched hand?
Loads on the radius will tense the interosseous membrane and be transferred to the ulna
What are the bones of the hand? (8)
- Scaphoid
- Lunate
- Triquetrum
- Pisiform
- Trapezium
- Trapezoid
- Capitate
- Hamate