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lecture 14: posterior forearm and hand Flashcards

1
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what is the proximal attachment of the brachioradialis

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latearl supracondylar ridge of humeral

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what is the insetion of the brachioradialis

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styloid process of the radius

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what is the action of the brachioradialis

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flexion of the forearm at the elbow

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what is the inneravation of the brachioradialis

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radial n

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5
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what is the origin of the anconeus

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lateral epicondyle of humerus

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what is the insertion of the anconeus

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olecrannon process

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what is the function of the anconeus m

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extension of the ekbow

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what is the innervation of the anconeus

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radial n

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9
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what is the origin of the supinator

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lateral epicondyle of humerus, proximal ulna

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10
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what is the insertion os the supinator

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proximal radius (lateral)

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11
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what is the function of the supinator

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supination of the forearm

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12
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what is the inneravtion of the supinator

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radial n

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13
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be able to locate brochioradialis, anconoeus, supinator

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14
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what are the muscles in the superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm

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extensor carpis radlialis longus
extensor carpi radialis brevis
extensor digitorem
extensor carpi ulnaris
extensor digiti minimi

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15
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what are the deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm

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extensor pollicus longus
extensor pollicis brevis
extensor indicis
abductor pollicis longus

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16
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true or false: the brachioradialis does not cross carpus

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true

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17
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what is the orogin of the extensor carpi radialis longus

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lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

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18
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what is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus

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base of metacarpal II

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what is the orogin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

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lateral epicondyle of humerus

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20
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what is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

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base of metacarpal III

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21
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what are thee functions of extensor carpis radialis longus and brevis

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extension at the wrist and radial deviation (abduction)

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22
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what is the origin of the extensor digitorem

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lateral epicondyle (common origin)

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23
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what is the insertion of the extensor digitorem

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splits into 4 tendons, digits II to V (2-5) via the extensor expansion hood

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24
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true or false, the extensor carpi radialis brevis inserts via the extensor expansion hood

A

false, the extensor digitorem dos

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25
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what are the functions of the extensor digitorem

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extension at the wrist, MCP, PIP and DIP

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26
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the extensor digitorem extends just the wrist and MCP

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false, also the PIP and DIP

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27
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what four muscles of the posterior compartment share the common origin of the lateral humeral epicondyle

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extensor carpi ulnaris
extensor digiti minimi
extensor digitorem
extensor carpi ulnaris

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28
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what is the origin of the extensor carpi ulnaris

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lateral humeral epicondyle (common origin)

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29
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what is the insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris

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base of metacarpa V (base of the 5th metacarpal)

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30
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what is the function of the extensor carpi ulnaris

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extension and adduction (ulnar deviation) of the hand at the wrist

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31
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what is the origin of the extensor digiti minimi

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lateral humeral epicondyle (common origin)

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32
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what is the insertion of the extensor digiti minimi

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extensor expansion hood of digit V (5th digit)

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33
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what is the function of extensor digiti minimi

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accessory/independant extension of digit V

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34
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be able to locate extensor carpi ulnaris and digiti mnini.

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35
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what are the proximal attachements of the deep layer of the posterior compartment of the arm

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posterolateral ulna and interosseus membrane

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36
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what is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus

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posterolateral ulna and interosseus membrane

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37
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what is the insertion of the extensor pollicis longus

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distal phalanx digit I (thumb)

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38
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what is the origin of the extensor pollicus brevis

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posterolateral ulna and interosseus membrane

39
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what is the insertion of the extensor pollicus brevis

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proximal phalanx of digit 1 (thumb)

40
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which muscle inserts on the proximal phalanx of digit 1 (thumb)

A

extensor pollicus brevis

41
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what is the origin of the extensor indivis

A

posterolateral ulna and interosseus membrane

42
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what is the isnertion of the extensor indicis

A

distal phalanx of digit II (index)

43
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what is the function of the extensor indicis

A

accessory/independant extension of index finger (digit II)

44
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what is the origin of the abductor pollicus longus

A

posterolateral ulna and interosseus membrane

45
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what is the insertion of the abductor pollicus longus

A

base of metacarpal I (thumb)

46
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what is the function of the abductor pollicus longus

A

thumb abduction

47
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what is the function of the dorsal tubercle of the radius

A

serves as a pulley for extensor pollicus longus

48
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explain the brevis sandwihich of the hand

A

brevis tendon between 2 longus tendons

medial 2= thumb extensors
lateral 1= thumb abductor

49
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what does the median n (C6-T1) innervate on the anterior compartment of the forearm

A

to the anterior compartment of the forearm mm EXCEPT FCU and medial 1/2 FDP

50
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what does the anterior interosseus n supply on the anterior forearm

A

the deeper muscles : FDP(lateral 1/2), FPL, pronator quadratus

51
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what does the ulnar n supply on the anterior compartment

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FCU and medial half of FDP

52
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what is the sensory inneration of the anterior compartment of the forearm

A

lateral antebrachial cutaneous n (from musulo)
superfial radial
median
ulnar
medial anterbrachial cutaneus (from medial cord)

53
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know the graphic of the cuteanous supply of the anterior forearm

54
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motor innervation of posterior compartment of forearm comes from what nerve

A

radial (c5-t1)

55
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deep branch of the radial n pierces through what muscle

56
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radial n itself supplies what muscles on the psoterior forearm

A

anconeus
brachioradialis
ECRL/B

57
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what does radial n branch into on the posterior forearm

A

deep branch (as psoterior interosseus)
superficial radial n

58
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superficial radial n is deep to what muscle

A

brachioradialis

59
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true or false: superficial radial n provides both sensory and motor inneravtion

A

false, only sensory

60
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true or false: the deep branch of radial (as posterior interosseus) innervates ALL the muscles of the psoterior compartment of forearm

A

false, all of the other posterior msucles taht are not anconeus, brachioradialis and ECRL/B

61
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what is the main sensory inneravtion of the psoterior compartment of the forearm

A

medial and lateral antebrachial cutaneus n

62
Q

the anastomoses around the elbow are between what types of arteries

A

recurrent and collateral arteries

63
Q

radial collateral a anastomoses with what artery at the elbow

A

radial reccurent a

64
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the middle collateral a anastomoses with what artery at the elbow

A

recurrent interosseus

65
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the inferior ulnar collateral a anastomoses with what a at the elbow

A

anterior ulnar reccurent

66
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the superior ulnar collarteral a anastomses with what a at the elbow

A

posterior ulnar reccurent a

67
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what does the brachial artery split into after the cubital fossa

A

radial and ulnar a

68
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the deep brachial artery goes posteriorly with what other vessel

69
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what are the terminal brancges of the deep brachial a

A

middle collateral and radial collateral

70
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the terminal branches of the deep brachial a do not go past what structurew

71
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where does the common interosseus branch off of

72
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where does the posterior interosseus a come from

A

common branch

73
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what are the 2 branches off the common interosseus (from ulnar)

A

posterior and anterior interosseus ARTERIES

74
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what does the posterior interosseus a supply

A

muscles of the deep posterior comparttment

75
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what does the anterior interosseus a supply

A

supplies deep muscles of the anterior compartment

76
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true or false: the posterior interosseus a supplies the deep posterior compartment

77
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where does the radial a travel in relation to the thumb

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travels posterior to the thumb (anatomical snuffbox)

78
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deep veins match the arteries and may be paired in the forearm, true or fasle

79
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is the anatomical snuffbox located lateral or medial

80
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what is another name for anatominal snuffbox

A

radial fossa

81
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what are the 3 tendons of the anatomical snuffbox

A

extensor pollicis longus
extensor pollicis brevis
abductor pollicis longus

82
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which of the 3 tendons of the anatomical snuffbox is most ,medial

A

extensor pollicus lonngus

83
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true or false: there are 2 tendons for each digit

A

false, 2 tendons for digit II and V

84
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what are the tendons in the hand (specifically extensor tendons) surrounded by

A

synovial sheaths on the extensor tendons (synovial sheaths encapsulated by fibrous sheaths)

extensor retinaculum

85
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what structures facilitate gliding of tendons on posterior hand

A

extensor retinatculum
synovial sheaths on extensor tendons

86
Q

what are the main contents of the anatomincal snuffbox

A

radial a
branches from the superificial radial n
cephalic vein

87
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where does the radial n travel in relation to the anatomincal snuff box

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superficial branches from the randial n travel superficial to anatomical snuffbox

88
Q

why can you feel your pulse near the thumb

A

the radial a travels in the snuffbox

89
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where do the superficial branches of the radial r travel in relation to the snuff box

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travel superficial to the snuff box

90
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cephalic v is drained from what other vein

A

dirsal venous arch

91
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what is the most superficial content of the snuff box

A

cephalic vein

92
Q

be able to locate the snuff box and contents

93
Q

why is a scaphoid fracture dangerous

A

might impact radial artery of the snuff box
(shown by tenderness in anatomical snuffbox)

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