lecture 9: axilla and brachial plexus and pluxes muscles , anatomial spaces and brachium Flashcards
what are the contents of the axilla
brachial plexus and lymph nodes
Which muscle in the axilla region has the attachment that is the furthest away
lats
what is the apex of the axilla
armpit
what is the base of the axilla
formed by skin
what is the anterior wall of the axilla
pec minor and major
what is the lateral wall of the axilla
upper portion of humerus
what is the medical wall of the axilla
serrated anterior and rib cage
what is the posterior wall of the axilla wall
last , subscap,teres major
what is the brachial plexus nerve routes
anterior rami of c5 - t1
how many rami are there in the BP
5
how many trunks are there in the Bp
3
how many divisions are there in the BP
6
how many cords are there
3
how many branches are there in the BP
5
what are the 3 trunks of the BP
superior , middle , and inferior
what is the 5 main branches of the BP
MSC
axilliary
radial
median
ulnar
what are the names of the cords
lateral
posterior
medial
where does the BP travel through
between anterior and middle scalene
where do the anterior and middle scalene attach
1st rib
what is thoracic outlet syndrome
compression of the nerves , arteries ,or veins in the thoracic outlet region
where is the typical compression if someone has thoracic outlet syndrome ?
in the space between the clavicle and 1st rib , pec minor or cervical rib
if the patient has a compressed artiery what will be their symptom
they will say their arm feels cold
if the patient is experiencing compression of the nerve then their will complain of what
tingling in the arm
what is an anatomical conduit for neuromuscular structures to pass from the anterior axilla ray region to the posterior scapular region
quadrangular space