General Anatomy Chiro Essentials 3 Anatomical Spaces Flashcards

1
Q

The Thoraic outlet is also known as what?

A

superior thoracic aperture

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2
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What are the anterior, lateral and posterior boundaries of the thoracic outlet?

A

Anterior- Manubrium of sternum
Lateral- 1st ribs (bilateral)
Posterior- T1 vertebral body

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3
Q

The Axilla is bordered anteriorly by the pectoralis major and minor along with what other 3 muscles posteriorly and 1 muscle medially?

A

Subscapularis
Teres Major
Latissimus dorsi

Medially by- Serratus anterior

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4
Q

What ribs are associated as a boundary of the axilla?

A

upper 4 ribs

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5
Q

The axilla contains what six groups of lymph nodes? *APICAL

A
A- Anterior (pectoral)
P- Posterior (subscapular)
I- Infraclavicular
C- Central
A-Apical
L- Lateral (along axillary vein)
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6
Q

Which Plexus run directly through the axilla?

A

Brachial Plexus

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7
Q

The Quadrangular space is bordered by what 4 structure?

A

Teres Minor (superior)
Teres Major (Inferior)
Long head of Triceps (medial)
Humerus (lateral)

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8
Q

What nerve passes through the quadrangular space?

A

Axillary

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9
Q

Which blood vessels pass through the quadrangular space?

A

Posterior Circumflex humeral artery and Vein

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10
Q

The Triangular Space is bordered by what 3 structures?

A
Teres minor (superior)
Teres Major (inferior)
Long Head of Triceps (lateral)
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11
Q

What branch of the subscapular artery is in the triangular space?

A

circumflex scapular branch

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12
Q

Where is the Cubital Fossa located on the body?

A

Elbow

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13
Q

What are the 2 muscles that help form the cubital fossa?

A

Pronator teres

Brachioradialis

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14
Q

What are the contents of the cubital fossa from lateral to medial? (4 things)

A

radial nerve–>tendon of biceps brachii–>brachial artery–> median nerve

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15
Q

The anatomical snuffbox is formed by tendons from 3 muscles?

A

extensor pollicus longus
extensor pollicus brevis
Abductor pollicus longus

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16
Q

What artery passes through the anatomical snuffbox?

A

Radial artery

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17
Q

What four bones help form the roof of the carpal tunnel? *(stop)

A
STOP
Scaphoid
Trapezium
Os Hamate
Pisiform
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18
Q

What nerve passes through the carpal tunnel?

A

Median

19
Q

Is the median nerve compessed with carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

No, it passes just over the retinaculum allowing for sensation of the palm to be intact

20
Q

What is another name for Guyons canal?

A

Ulnar tunnel

21
Q

What artery and nerve are in Guyons canal?

A

Ulnar A + N

22
Q

What is the medial border of guyons canal?

A

pisiform

23
Q

What is the lateral border of guyons canal?

A

Hamate

24
Q

The external oblique aponeurosis, internal oblique w/ conjoint tendon and transversalis fascia make up what canal?

A

Inguinal canal

25
Q

The extent of the inguinal canal is btwn what two structures?

A

deep and superficial rings

26
Q

what nerve passes through the inguinal canal?

A

ilioinguinal N

27
Q

What structure in males would pass through the inguinal canal?

A

spermatic cord

28
Q

What structure in females would pass through the inguinal canal?

A

round ligament of uterus

29
Q

The femoral canal’s medial boundary is what ligament?

A

Lacunar ligament

30
Q

The anterior boundary of the femoral canal is which ligament?

A

Inguinal ligament

31
Q

Which ligament makes up the posterior boundary of the femoral canal?

A

Pectineal ligament

32
Q

What are the 3 ligaments that make up the boundaries of the femoral canal? *(LIP)

A

Lacunar (M)
Inguinal (A)
Pectineal (P)

*you dont give FEMales any LIP

33
Q

What is another name for the adductor canal?

A

Hunters canal

34
Q

The posterolateral boarder of the hunters canal is made up of what 2 muscles?

A

adductor magnus

adductor longus

35
Q

What long muscle makes up the anteromedial boarder of the adductor canal?

A

Sartorius

*longest muscle in the body

36
Q

The vastus medialis makes up the anteriolateral boarder of what canal?

A

adductor (hunters)

37
Q

Which blood vessels are contained within the adductor canal?

A

Femoral A +V

38
Q

What nerve(s) pass through the adductor canal?

A

Saphenous

nerve to vastus medialis

39
Q

What fossa would be bordered by the biceps femoris, semitendonosus, semimembranosus and medial/lateral heads of the gastrocnemius?

A

Popliteal fossa

*back of knee

40
Q

what 2 nerves are associated with the popliteal fossa?

A
Tibial N
Common Peroneal (fibular) N
41
Q

Which is the deepest and most superficial structure within the popliteal fossa:
Tibial nerve, popliteal artery, popliteal vein?

A
Popliteal Artery (DEEPEST)
Popliteal Vein (btwn)
Tibial N (SUPERFICIAL)
42
Q

Which tunnel lies behind the medial malleolus and under the flexor retinaculum?

A

Tarsal Tunnel

43
Q

What is contained within the tarsal tunnel? (Tom Dick ANd Harry)

A
(T)ibialis posterior tendon
flexor (D)igitorum longus tendon
posterior tibial (A)rtery and (N)erve
flexor (H)allicus longus tendon