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lecture 12: the arm and elbow Flashcards

1
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what is the top of the arm called

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brachium

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what is the bottom of the arm called

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anti brachium

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what are the skeletal components of the upper limb

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humerus
ulna
radius

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what are the aspects of the distal humerus and be able to label them

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lateral and medial epicondyles
medial and lateral supracondylar ridge
shaft
capitulum
trochlea
coronoid fossa
radial fossa
olecrannon fossa

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which is more lateral capitulum or trochea

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capitlum

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6
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what bone articulates with the capitulum

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radius

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what bone articulates with the trochlea

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ulna

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what are the 2 articualr facets of the humerus that articular with the elvlow bones

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capitum and throchela

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what articular surface acts as a spool/pulley in the elbow

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trochlea

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10
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which acts as a pulley: capitum or trochlea

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trochlea

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11
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where does the ulnar nerve pass behind

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medial epicondyle

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12
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what passes behind the medial condyle

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ulnar

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13
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what is another name for the intertubercular groove and why

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bicipital groove because boceps of tendon passes through

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14
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which epicondyle is larger : medial or lateral

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medial

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15
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what are the 2 bones of the forearm

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proximal radius and ulna

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16
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which bone is more medial: radius or ulna

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ulna

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17
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ulna is medial or lateral

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medial

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18
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radius is medial or lateral

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lateral

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19
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which is the longer bone: radius or ulna

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ulna

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20
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which bone fits with the trochlea

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ulna

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21
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which bone fits with the capitulum

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radius

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22
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where does the radial head articualr wit h

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the capitulum of humerus

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23
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where do the trochlear notches articulate with

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the trocheal

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24
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what two aspects make the radius look like a wrench

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olecrannon and coronoid process

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25
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what are the tuberocities of the of the forearm

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radial tuberocity
ulnar tuberocity

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26
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does the ulna have a neck>

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no the radial does

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27
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radial head is proximal or distal

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proximal

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28
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ulnar head is proximal or distal

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distal

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29
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be able to identify the aspects of the radius and ulna

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30
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what type of jt is the elbow joint

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synovial hinge joint

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31
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is the elbow joint considered a compound joint>

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yes

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32
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explain why the elbow jt is compound joint

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because there are three bones and three articulations

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33
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what tare the 3 bones that make up the elbow joint

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humerus
radius
ulna

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34
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what are the 3 articulations of the elbow joint

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humeroradial
humeroulnar
radioulnar

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35
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which are the artciulations most important for the flexion of the elbow joint

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humeroulnar and humeroradial (no radioulnar)

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36
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what are the 3 fossas of the humerus

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coronoid
radial
olecrannon

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37
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what is the function of the three fossa of the distal humerus

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the 3 fossa accomodate processes on radius and ulna and prevent excessive ROM

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38
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what are the aspects that make up the humeroradial articulation

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capitulum and head of the radius

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39
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what are the aspects that make up the humeroulnar articulation

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trochea and trochlear notch

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40
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which makes up the largest impact of the hinge movement at the elvow

A

humeroulnar
(trochlear and thorclear notches)

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41
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since elbow joint is a hinge joint, which movements are the major ones

A

flexion and extension

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42
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coronoid and radial fossa prevent excessive flexion or extension

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flexion

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43
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olecranon fossa prevent excessive flexion or extension

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extension

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44
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where is the olecreannon locked

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its locked i nthe olecreannon fossa

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45
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what are the 2 main accessory structures of the elbow

A

fat pads
olecrannon bursa

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46
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where are the fat pads of the elbow located

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in the 3 humerus fossa to act as cushion
(on top of synovial membrane
ie: extramembranous but intracapsular)

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47
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what are the 4 main structures of synovial joints

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membrane
articualr cartilage
fibrous capsule
synovial fluid

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48
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what is the function of the olecranon burs

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ddecrease friction between skin and bone

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49
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what is the only structure superior to the olecrannon bursa

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skin

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50
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what are the 3 main ligaments of the elbow joint

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ulnar and radial collateral ligament
annular ligaments

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51
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which ligament of the elbow joints is a triangular shape

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ulnar collateral

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52
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what motion does the ulnar colalteral prevent

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excessive radial movememtn

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53
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what turns the radioulnar jt into a pivot

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the annular ligament

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54
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what is the function of the annular ligament

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turns the radioulnar into a pivot joint

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55
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what is the general meaning of nursemaids elbows

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subluxation of radial head

56
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explain nursemaids elbow

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subluxation of radial head
=not fully dislocated but retuns back into the socket
=as radial head returns to the articulation with the capitulum it pinches the annular ligament (and structures)

57
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the anterior comparement of the brachium is aka as

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the flexor compartment

58
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the posterior comparement of the brachium is aka as

A

extensor compartment

59
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does the anterior or psoterior compartment do flexion

60
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does the anterior or psoterior compartment do flexion

61
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does the anterior or psoterior compartment do extension

62
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what is the anterior compartment of the brachium innervated by

A

musculocutaneous nerve

63
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what is the posterior compartment of the brachium inneravted by

A

radial nerve

64
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what is the anterior compartment of the forearm responsible for

A

elbow flexion (aka flexion of forearm at the elbow)

65
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what is the posterior compartment of the forearm responsible for

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elbow extension (extension of the foream at the elbow)

66
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what are the 3 muscles of the anterior compartment of thee brachium

A

biceps brachii
coracobrachilais
brachialis

67
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what are the origins of the biceps brachio

A

long head: supraglenois tubercle of the scpula, tendon runs over humeral head through the biciptal groove
(passive stabilization of the shoulder

short head: radial tuberocity

68
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which head of biceps origins at the coracoid process

A

short head of biceps

69
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which head of biceps originates at the supragelnoid tujbercle

A

long head of the biceps

70
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which head, long or short head runs through the intertub groove

71
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true or false, bicep brachii long head tendon acts as passive stabilization

72
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what ist the function of the biceps brachii

A

flexion of the elbow joint
accessory flexion of the GH jt
supination

73
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true or false: biceps only acts on elbow joint

A

false, also accessory flexion of the glenohumeral joint

74
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what is bicitial aponeurosis

A

broad flat tendon of the biceps

75
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what are the two deep muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm

A

coracobrachialis and brachial

76
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what is the origin of the coracobrachilais

A

coracoid process

77
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what is the insertion of the coracobrach

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medial/anterior shaft of the humerus

78
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what is the function of the coracobrachilalis

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flexion, weak adduction and medial rotation at thee GH joint (does not cross elbow joint)

79
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true or false and why: coracobrachialis acts on the ELBOW

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false it does not cross the eblow

80
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what is the pure flexor of the elbow

A

brachialis

81
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what is the origin of the brachialis

A

anterior shaft of the humerus

82
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what is the insertion of the brachialis

83
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true or false: the biceps inserts into the ulnar tuberocity

A

false, radial

84
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what is the function of the brachilalis

A

flexion of the elbow joint

85
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true or false: the brachialis m inserts into the radial tubercotiy

A

false, the ulnar tuberoctiy

86
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what is the motor inneravtion of the anterior arm

A

musculocutaneous (from lateral cord)

87
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where does the musculocutaneous nerve pierce/go

A

behind and pierces through the coracobrachialis

88
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all three muscles of the anterior arm are inervated by..

A

musculocutaneous (c5-c7)_)

89
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what would sensory and motor loss look like in amusculocutaneous n injury

A

loss of elbow flexion for motor
loss of sensation near lateral aspect of the antebrachium

90
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where is motor innervation of the anterioa arm coming from

A

multiple cutaneous and mixed nerves

91
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what are the sensory branches for the anterior compartment of the arm

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axillary (c5-c6)
radial (c5-t1)
lateral cutaneous n of forearm
medial brachial cutaneus (medial cord, c8-t1)
medial antebrachial cuatenous (medial cord, c8-t1)

92
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what are the muscle that makes up the posterior compartment of the arm

A

triceps brachii
anconenous

93
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what are the origins of the triceps brachii

A

long head: infraglenois tubercle of the scapula (crosses the GH jt)
lateral: posteiror shaft of humerus above the radial groove
medial head: posterior shaft of the humerus below the radial groove

94
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which head of the triceps originates at the infraglenoid tubercle of the scap

95
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which head of the triceps originates at the posterior shaft above the radial groove

A

lateral head

96
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which head of the triceps originates at the posterior shaft below the radial groove

A

medial head

97
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what is the insertion of the triceps

A

olecrannon process of the unla (single tendon)

98
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tru or false: the heads of the triceps converge into one single tendon and insert into the ulnar tuberocity

A

false, they converge as one onto the olecrannon process

99
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what are the functions of the triceps

A

elbow extension
(long head can also do GH adduction and extensiON)

100
Q

true or false and explain: the triceps function at the elbow and the GH jt

A

yes because it starts on scpula
it does elbow extension but also adduction and extension at the GH jt (specifically long head)

101
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what is the origin of the anconeus

A

posterior aspect of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (dorsal)

102
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what is the insertion of the anconeus

A

olecrannon process

103
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what is the function of the ancoenous

A

elbow extension and stabilization

104
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which muscle is antagonist with the biceps

105
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true or false: the medial and lateral heads of the triceps are deep to the long head

106
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where does the radial n travel

A

in the radial groove of the posterior hum

107
Q

explain the pathway of the radial nerve

A

travels through radial groove on the posterior humerus

and then wraps around humeral shaft to end on the anterior to lateral epicondyle

108
Q

tricps and ancoenous are innervated by…

109
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whta is the brachial plexus contributions to the radial n

110
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what nerve innervates around the surgical neck of the hum

A

axillary n

111
Q

what passes in the quadrangular space of the scapula

A

axillary n and posterior circumflex humeral

112
Q

what passes in the triangular interval

A

radial n and deep brachial a

113
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what is sensory innevation of the triceps

A

axiallary (c5-c6)
radial n (c5-t1)
medial brachial cutaneous (c8-t1)
medial anterbrachial cutaenous (c8-t1)
lateral cutaneous n of the forearm

114
Q

where does the axillary artery become the brachial artery

A

inferior to the teres major

115
Q

inferior to the teres major, the axillary artery becomes the BLANK

A

brachial artery

116
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what is the blood supply to the posterior ar m

A

deep brachial a (in radial groove)

117
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what is the blood supply to the anterior arm

A

brachial a

118
Q

what passes in the radial groove of the humerus with the radial n

A

the deep brachial (profunda brachii)

119
Q

brachial artery branches to what to supply the posterior arm

A

deep brachial

120
Q

brachial artery branches to form deep brachial and what other artery

A

posterior humeral circuflex

121
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where does the brachial artery split

A

at the elbow psoterior

122
Q

what does the brachial artery split into at the elbow

A

radial a
ulnar a

123
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what are the terminal branches of the brachial artery

A

radial a (lateral)
ulnar a (medial)

124
Q

brachioradialis muscle lies anterior and laterally, but is considered an exception, why

A

because it is not innervated by musculaocut but rather by radial

125
Q

brachioradialis spans across the elbow joint but not the BLANK

126
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what is the origin of the brachioradilais

A

lateral supracondylar ridge of the humeris

127
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what is the insertion of the brachioradalis

A

styloid process of te radius

128
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what is the function of the brachioradialis

A

elbow flexor (biceps.brachialis synergist),despite being innervated by radial n

129
Q

the brachioradialis is a synnergist flexor for what muscles

A

biceps and brachialis

130
Q

what is the cubital fossa

A

triangular space, in anterior elbow, apex pointing distally, forming a passage (funnel) for neurovascular strucutres from arm into forearm

131
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what is the superior border of the cubital fossa

A

line between humeral epicondyles

132
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what is the lateral border of the cubital fossa

A

brachioradialis

133
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what is the floor border of the cubital fossa

A

brachialis (deep to the biceps brach00)

134
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what is the medial border of the cubital fossa

A

pronator teres

135
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what is the roof border of the cubital fossa

A

bicipital aponeurosis

136
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