Limbs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the delto-pectoral groove?

A

Triangle bounded by the clavicle superiorly, the deltoid laterally and the pectorals major medially

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How do you examine the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscles?

A

Turn head to right or left against resistance (accessory nerve)

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How do you examine the function of the trapezius muscle?

A

Raise both shoulders against resistance

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How do you examine the function of the pectoralis major muscle?

A

Adduct the abducted arm against resistance (nerves- lateral and medial pectoral C5,6,7,8 and T1

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How do you examine the function of the serratus anterior ?

A

Both arms of subject outstretched with palms against wall and asked to press forward strongly (nerve- long thoracic)

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How do you examine the function of teres major?

A

Adduct the arm against resistance. See and palpate the muscle in the posterior axillary fold (nerve- lower sub scapular)

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How do you examine the function of the latissimus dorsi?

A

Abduct arm to 90 degrees then adduct against resistance. See and palpate muscle in posterior axillary fold (nerve- thoracodorsal)

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Q

What muscles do you find in anterior axillary fold?

A

Pectorals major (sternocostal head)

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Q

What muscles do you find in the posterior axillary fold?

A

Latissimus dorsi and teres major

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10
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How do you examine the function of the deltoid?

A

Abduct the upper arm against resistance (Nerve- axillary)

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11
Q

What muscles are involved in elevation of scapulothoracic joint?

A

Superior trapezius, levator scapulae and rhomboids

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Q

What muscles are involved in depression of scapula-thoracic joint?

A

Inferior trapezius, pectorals minor and serrates anterior

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13
Q

What muscles are involved in protraction of scapula-thoracic joint?

A

Pectoralis minor and serrates anterior

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What muscles are involved in retraction of scapulothoracic joint?

A

Rhomboids, middle trapezius and latissimus dorsi

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15
Q

What does the glenoid fossa do during rotation?

A

It faces upwards or downwards as scapula rotates

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16
Q

What muscles are involved in upwards rotation of scapulothoracic joint?

A

Superior trapezius, inferior trapezius and serratus anterior

17
Q

What muscles are involved in downwards rotation of scapulothoracic joint?

A

Pectoralis minor, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids and levator scapulae

18
Q

What muscles are involved in flexion of shoulder?

A

Pectoralis major and deltoid

19
Q

What muscles are involved in extension of shoulder joint?

A

Deltoid (posterior fibres)

20
Q

What muscles are involved in abduction of the shoulder joint?

A

Supraspinatus initially and then central deltoid

21
Q

What muscles are involved in adduction of shoulder?

A

Pectorals major and latissimus dorsi

22
Q

What muscles are involved in internal rotation of shoulder?

A

Subscapularis

23
Q

What muscles are involved in external rotation?

A

Infraspinatus

24
Q

What muscles are involved in flexion of elbow joint?

A

Biceps, brachial and brachioradialis

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What muscles are involved in extension of elbow joint?
Triceps
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How do you identify the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Flex wrist against tension
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How do you identify the palmaris longus?
Cup hand without bending digits