Forearm and Hand X Flashcards
Lateral epicondyltis
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tennis elbow - inflammation of tendon at lateral epicondyle
Results for overuse
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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most common nerve entrapment
Median nerve trapped through bony carpal tunnel
Scaphoid Bone fractures
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fractured frequently with fall onto outstretched hand. can go undiagnosed
Mallet finger
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Overstretching or tearing of extensor tendon. finger wot straighten at tip
Trigger Finger
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inflammation in flexor tendons or associated digital sheaths. sheath or tendon may thicken or nodules form = decreased ability of tendon to glide through sheath during finger movements.
Bicipital aponeurosis
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covering for the brachial artery and median nerve
Contents of Cubital fossa (L->M)
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tendon of biceps brachii, brachial artery, median nerve
Compartments of the Forearm
Anterior (Flexor)
Posterior (Extensor)
Lateral Intermuscular Septum
Interosseous Membrane (connect Radius and Ulna)
Anterior Forearm Compartment - Genral parts,Fxns
Superficial, Intermediate, Deep
Movements of the wrist joint
Flexion of the fingers and thumb
Pronation of the forearm
Anterior forearm - Superficial Muscles (L->M)
Pronator Teres
Flexor Capilaris Radialis
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Capilaris Ulnaris
Anterior Arm - Intermediate Muscles, importance
Flexor digitorum superficilias (two heads) Median nerve (just deep) ulnar artery (just deep)
Anterior Arm - Deep Muscles
Flexor digitorum porofundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator Quadratus
Radial Artery - location
Superficially
Anterior lateral area of wrist
DOESNOT run with radial artery
Ulnar Artery
SUperficial
Anterior medial in wrist
Branches to ant and post Interosseous arteries that will be medial to wrist.
What doesnt pass through Carpal Tunnel?
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ulnar nerve and artery, and palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve