Fascia Of Upper Limb Flashcards
Pectoral fascia covers -
P major
P fascia continues inferiorly as
Fascia of anterior abdominal wall
P fascia leaves lateral border of p major and becomes-
Axillary fascia which forms floor of axilla
Clavipectoral fascia covers what?
Descends from clavicle to enclose subclavius and p minor, becoming continuous inferiorly with Axillary fascia
The the part of the clavipectoral fascia between p minor and subclavius is -
Costocoracoid membrane
What is the costacoracoid membrane?
Part of clavipectoral fascia between p minor and subclavius
What pierces the costocoracoid membrane?
Lateral pectoral nerve
What does lateral pectoral nerve supply?
P major
Part of clavipectoral fascia inferior to p minor forms——which does what?
Suspension ligaments of axilla which supports Axillary fascia and pulls overlying skin up during abduction of arm
When is the Axillary fossa visible?
During abduction of arm
What fascia covers deltoid?
Deltoid fascia
Deltoid muscle is continuous anteriorly as —-/ and posteriorly as ——
Pectoral fascia——/infraspinous fascia
Fascia’s of scapula
Supraspinous fascia
Infraspinous fascia
Subscapula fascia
What is the fascia of the arm
Brachial fascia
Brachial fascia is continuous with what fascia?
Deltoid
Pectoral
Axillary
Infraspinous