II. Brachium (The Thoracic Limb) Flashcards
1
Q
connects the shoulder and the elbow
A
Humerus
2
Q
a S-shaped bone with a twist
A
Humerus
3
Q
Main bone of the brachium
A
Humerus
4
Q
2 extremities of the humerus
A
Proximal and Distal
5
Q
4 surfaces of the humerus
A
medial
lateral
cranial
caudal
6
Q
Proximal extremity (4) of humerus
A
- Head
- Greater tubercle
- Lesser tubercle
- Intertubercular groove
7
Q
- most prominent feature of the lateral surface of the humerus
- insertion of the deltoideus
A
Deltoid tuberosity
8
Q
origin of the brachialis
A
Brachial groove or
musculospinal groove
9
Q
extensor epicondyle of the humerus (smaller)
A
Lateral epicondyle
10
Q
flexor epicondyle of the humerus
A
Medial condyle
11
Q
trochlear notch =
A
elbow joint
12
Q
Distal extremity (7)
A
Capitulum (lateral)
Trochlea (medial)
Lateral epicondyle
Medial condyle
Olecranon fossa
Radial fossa
Supratrochlear foramen
13
Q
receives the anconeal process of the ulna and anconeus m.
A
Olecranon fossa
14
Q
maybe absent when the humerus is small
A
Supratrochlear foramen
