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module 6: lower extremity Flashcards

1
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clinical examples of surface anatomy

A

venous blood draw cubital fossa
radial artery – ABG test
carpal tunnel injection

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bones of the distal UP of the humerus

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trochlea (T)
capitulum (C)
lateral vs medial epicondyle (LE/ME)
supracondylar ridge (SCR)
olecranon fossa (OF)
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proximal end of the ulna contains what landmarks?

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olecranon (O)
trochlear notch (TN)
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distal end fo ulna contains what landmarks

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head of ulna (H)

styloid process of ulna (SPU)

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distal end fo ulna contains what landmarks

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head of ulna (H)

styloid process of ulna (SPU)

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identify the proximal and distal landmarks of radius

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proximal radius: head and neck

distal radius: styloid process of radius (SPR)

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carpal bones in the proximal row

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scaphoid (S)
lunate (L)
triquetrium (TQ)
pisiform (P)

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carpal bones in the distal row

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trapezium (TM)
trapezoid (TD)
capitate (C)
hamate (H)
hook of hamate (HH)
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carpal bones in the distal row

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trapezium (TM)
trapezoid (TD)
capitate (C)
hamate (H)
hook of hamate (HH)
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elbow joint provides what kind of movements?

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flexion and extension

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what muscles are flexing the elbow joint?

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biceps brachii, brachialis and brachioradialis

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what muscle is extending the elbow joint

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triceps

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elbow joint articulations

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humero-ulnar articulation and humero-radial articulation

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elbow joint ligaments

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ulnar collateral ligament - medial elbow
radial collateral ligament - lateral elbow
annular ligament - “loops” around radial head “anchored” to ulna

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elbow joint ligaments

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ulnar collateral ligament - medial elbow
radial collateral ligament - lateral elbow
annular ligament - “loops” around radial head “anchored” to ulna

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clinical application for elbow joint

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  • ulnar collateral ligament rupture (or becomes sprain/stretched)
  • “Tommy John surgery” - surgery reconstructs the ligament
  • grafts – palmaris longus tendon, gracilis tendon, hamstring, great toe extensor tendon, donor grafts (allograft)
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cubital tunnel syndrome

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ulnar nerve gets entrapped as it passes posterior to elbow and enters the forearm in cubital tunnel

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elbow joint: radial head dislocation

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radial head gets “pulled” out of annular ligament “socket”

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olecranon bursitis

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chronic pressure on elbow creates inflammation/swelling of olecranon bursa

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forearm movements

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supination and pronation

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what muscles provide supination for the forearm

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  • supinator muscle, biceps brachii

- rotate palm up

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what muscles provide pronation for the forearm?

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  • rotate palm down

- pronator teres, pronator quadratus

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what muscles provide pronation for the forearm?

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  • rotate palm down

- pronator teres, pronator quadratus

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interosessous membrane of the forearm

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“tough” connective tissue that serves as the floor of the forearm

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sacciform recess of the forearm

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continuation of joint capsule that extends under annular ligament

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PRUJ (proximal radioulnar joint) of the forearm

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head of radius articulates with ulna

radius “rotates” within annular ligament

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DRUJ (distal radioulnar joint) of the forearm

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head of ulna articulates with radius

TFCC “unites” distal radius and head of ulna

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TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex)

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  • attachments on styloid process of ulna and distal radius
  • provides stability and mobility
  • allows radius to “pivot” around the ulna during pronation/supination of the forearm
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TFCC tear

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  • rupture of TFCC often from FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand) injury
  • “pain and instability” of ulnar side of wrist
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wrist provides what movements?

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flexion
extension
ulnar deviation
radial deviation

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collateral ligaments of wrist

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ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)

radial collateral ligament (RCL)

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radiocarpal ligaments of the wrist

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dorsal radiocarpal ligament (DRCL)

palmer radiocarpal ligament (PRCL)

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wrist provides what joint?

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radiocarpal joint

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hand provides what joints?

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MCP joints (metacarpophalangeal)
PIP joints (proximal interphalangeal)
DIP joints (distal interphalangeal)
IP joint of thumb (interphalangeal)
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movements of the fingers

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abduction/adduction of digits

flexion and extension of MCP, PIP and DIP joints

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movements of the fingers

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abduction/adduction of digits

flexion and extension of MCP, PIP and DIP joints

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movements of the thumb

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adduction/abduction
flexion/extension
opposition

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muscles located in superficial layer of the anterior forearm

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Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi ulnaris

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muscles located in intermediate layer of the anterior forearm

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Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS

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muscles located in deep layer of the anterior forearm

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Flexor digitorum profunda
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus

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attachment/innervation/action of the pronator teres

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attachments on med epicondyle and mid-radius
innervated by median nerve
action: pronate forearm with elbow in extension

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attachment/innervation/action of the flexor carpi radials (FCR)

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attachments on med epicondyle and 2nd metacarpal
innervated by median nerve
action: flex & radial deviate wrist

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attachment/innervation/action of the palmaris longus (PL)

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attachment on med epicondyle and then distal attachment blends with palmer carpal ligament & palmer aponeurosis

innervated by median nerve

action: flex wrist/hand

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attachment/innervation/action of the FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS (FCU)

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attachments on med epicondyle and 5th metacarpal

innervated by ulnar nerve

action: flex & ulnar deviate wrist

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attachment/innervation/action of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

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proximal attachment on med epicondyle and distal attachment on middle phalanges

innervated by median nerve

action: flex PIP joints of fingers

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attachment/innervation/action of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

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prox attachment on med epicondyle
distal attachment on middle phalanges

innervated by median nerve

action: flex PIP joints of fingers

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flexor digitorum profunda (FDP)

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attachments on ulna/interosseous membrane and distal phalanges

innervated by two nerves
lateral ½ supplied by AIN
medial ½ supplied by ulnar nerve

action: flex DIP joints of fingers

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attachment/innervation/action of the flexor digitorum profunda (FDP)

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attachments on ulna/interosseous membrane and distal phalanges

innervated by two nerves
lateral ½ supplied by AIN
medial ½ supplied by ulnar nerve

action: flex DIP joints of fingers

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attachment/innervation/action of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL)

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attachments on radius/interosseous membrane and distal phalange of thumb

innervated by AIN

action: flex IP joint of thumb

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attachment/innervation/action of the pronator quadrates (PQ)

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attachments on distal radius and ulna

innervated by AIN

Action: pronate forearm

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what are the “wrist flexors”

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FCR and FCU (and PL)

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what are the “long finger flexors”

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FDS, FDP and FPL

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what are the “pronators”

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what does the median nerve supply?

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supplies all muscles of superficial and intermediate layers EXCEPT the FCU

54
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what does the AIN of median nerve supply?

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supplies all muscles of the deep layer EXCEPT ½ of the FDP

55
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what does the ulnar nerve supply ?

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only supplies FCU and ½ FDP

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what does the ulnar nerve supply ?

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only supplies FCU and ½ FDP

57
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where is the palmer carpal ligament located? what does it contain?
what is it a continuation of?

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location: anterior wrist
Contains: all flexor tendons crossing the wrist
continuation of extensor retinaculum (ER) from the dorsal surface of the wrist

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posterior forearm “layers”

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superficial and deep layer

59
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muscles located in superficial layer of the posterior forearm

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Brachioradialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor digitorum
Extensor digiti minimi
Extensor carpi ulnaris
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muscles located in superficial layer of the posterior forearm

A 
Brachioradialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor digitorum
Extensor digiti minimi
Extensor carpi ulnaris
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Muscles located in deep layer of the posterior forearm

A 
Extensor indices
Outcropping muscles
Extensor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Abductor pollicis longus
Supinator
62
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Muscles located in deep layer of the posterior forearm

A 
Extensor indices
Outcropping muscles
Extensor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Abductor pollicis longus
Supinator
63
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attachment/innervation/action of the brachioradialis

A

attachments on supracondylar ridge and distal radius
innervated by radial nerve
action: elbow flexion

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attachment/innervation/action of the brachioradialis

A

attachments on supracondylar ridge and distal radius
innervated by radial nerve
action: elbow flexion

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brachioradialis is deep tendon reflex for which C?

65
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attachment/innervation/action of the extensor carpi radials longus (ECRL)

A

attachments on supracondylar ridge and 2nd metacarpal
innervated by radial nerve
action: extend & radial deviate wrist

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attachment/innervation/action of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)

A

attachments on lat epicondyle and 3rd metacarpal

innervated by deep branch of radial nerve

action: extend & radial deviate wrist

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attachment/innervation/action of the extensor digitorum (ED)

A

attachments on lat epicondyle and digits 2-4 (extensor expansion hood)

innervated by PIN

action: extend wrist

68
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innervation of the extensor digiti minimi (EDM)

A

innervated by PIN

69
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attachment/innervation/action of extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU)

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attachments on lat epicondyle and 5th metacarpal
innervated by PIN
action: extend and ulnar deviate wrist

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attachment/innervation/action of the supinator

A

attaches to the lat epicondyle/ulna and then inserts into proximal radius
“wraps around the radius”

innervated by deep branch of radial nerve

action: supinate forearm

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innervation of the extensor indices (EI)

A

extensor indices (EI)

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attachment and innervation of the extensor policis longus (EPL)

A

distal attachment distal phalange of thumb

innervated by PIN

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attachment and innervation of the extensor policies brevis

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distal attachment proximal phalange of thumb

innervated by PIN

74
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attachment and innervation of the abductor pollicis longus (APL)

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distal attachment base 1st metacarpal

Innervated by PIN

75
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“wrist extensors” of the posterior forearm

A

ECRL, ECRB, ECU

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“finger extensors” of the posterior forearm

A

ED, EDM, EI

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“thumb extensors/abductors” of the posterior forearm

A

Outcropping muscles (EPL, APL, EPB)

78
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extensor retinaculum (ER)

A
  • located on posterior wrist
  • contains all extensor tendons
  • “continuation” of palmer carpal ligament from the palmer surface of the wrist
79
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attachment and innervation of the thenar muscles

A

attachments- the thenar group emerges from the flexor retinaculum and attaches to the thumb

innervation - median nerve

80
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attachment and innervation of the hypothenar muscles

A

attachments - the hypothenar group emerges from the flexor retinaculum and attach to the little finger

Innervation - ulnar nerve

81
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action and innervation of adductor pollicis (AP)

A

action - adduct thumb

innervation - ulnar nerve

82
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Action and innervation of the lumbricals (L)

A

action - flex MCP jt and extend PIP/DIP joint

innervation:
1 and 2 – median nerve
3 and 4 – ulnar nerve

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Action and innervation of the palmer interossei (PL)

A

action
“PAD” - adduction digits

innervation - ulnar nerve

84
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Action and innervation of the palmer interossei (PL)

A

action
“PAD” - adduction digits

innervation - ulnar nerve

85
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action and innervation of the dorsal interossei

A

action
“DAB” - Abduct digits

innervation
ulnar nerve

86
Q

action and innervation of the dorsal interossei

A

action
“DAB” - Abduct digits

innervation
ulnar nerve

87
Q 
flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament)
what does it attach?
A

“roof” of the carpal tunnel

attaches “across” carpal bones
attaches from scaphoid/trapezium across carpal tunnel to hamate/pisiform

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median nerve in distal upper extremity

pathway

A

Descends through carpal tunnel to supply thenar and 1st two lumbricals in the hand

88
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median nerve in distal upper extremity

pathway

A

Descends through carpal tunnel to supply thenar and 1st two lumbricals in the hand

89
Q

motor supply of median nerve for the forearm

A

pronator teres, PL, FCR

FDS

90
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motor supply of median nerve of hand

A

thenar group and 1st two lumbricals

91
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motor supply of AIN branch from median nerve

A

½ of FDP, FPL, pronator quadratus

92
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motor supply of AIN branch from median nerve

A

½ of FDP, FPL, pronator quadratus

93
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sensory supply of median nerve

A

thenar side of the palmer surface of the hand

94
Q

ulnar nerve in distal upper extremity

A

Continues on to supply a majority of the intrinsic muscles of the hand

95
Q

motor supply of ulnar nerve

forearm

A

Flexor carpi ulnaris
½ Flexor digitorum profundus
the portion that supplies 4th and 5th digits

96
Q

motor supply of ulnar nerve hand

A

all intrinsic muscles of hand EXCEPT thenar and first two lumbricals

97
Q

motor supply of ulnar nerve hand

A

all intrinsic muscles of hand EXCEPT thenar and first two lumbricals

98
Q

sensory supply of ulnar nerve

A

palmer and dorsal surface of hypothenar area and 5th digit

99
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sensory supply of ulnar nerve

A

palmer and dorsal surface of hypothenar area and 5th digit

100
Q

radial nerve in distal upper extremity

A

After “passing through” supinator the deep branch is renamed the PIN (posterior interosseous nerve)

101
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motor supply of radial nerve and it’s branches in distal extremity

A

brachioradialis, ECRL, supinator, ECRB, ED, EDM, EI, ECU, EPL, APL, EPB

102
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supply of radial nerve in distal extremity

A

posterior web space of the hand

103
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major arteries of the distal UE

A 
Brachial artery (B)
Radial artery (R)
Ulnar artery (U)
104
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anastomosis of the elbow

deep artery of arm becomes

A

radial collateral

105
Q

brachial artery becomes the

A

superior and inferior ulna collateral branches

106
Q

ulna artery becomes the

A

ulna recurrent artery

107
Q

the radial artery becomes the

A

radial recurrent artery

108
Q

radial artery (R)

A
  • descends to wrist to form anastomosis with ulna artery

- travels posterior to the thumb to form deep palmer arch

109
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ulnar artery (U)

A

common interosseous artery (CIA) branches off from ulna artery and then gives off two branches
(anterior interosseous artery (AIA) and
posterior interosseous artery (PIA) )

ulna artery descends to the wrist to form anastomosis with radial artery

109
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ulnar artery (U)

A

common interosseous artery (CIA) branches off from ulna artery and then gives off two branches
(anterior interosseous artery (AIA) and
posterior interosseous artery (PIA) )

ulna artery descends to the wrist to form anastomosis with radial artery

110
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anastomosis of the hand

A

superficial palmer arch (SPA)

111
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deep palmer arch (DPA)

A

passes posterior to thumb

located on floor of palm

112
Q

deep venous pathway

A

deep veins “follow” arterial pathways

radial, ulnar, brachial, axillary and subclavian veins

113
Q

superficial venous pathway

A

Basilic vein (B)
Cephalic vein (C)
Median antebrachial vein (MAB)
Median cubital vein (MC)

114
Q

superficial venous pathway

A

Basilic vein (B)
Cephalic vein (C)
Median antebrachial vein (MAB)
Median cubital vein (MC)

115
Q

borders and content of the cubital tunnel

A

borders

  • Imaginary line between lateral and medial epicondyles
  • pronator teres
  • brachioradialis

content

  • median nerve
  • brachial artery as it divides into radial and ulna arteries
115
Q

borders and content of the cubital tunnel

A

borders

  • Imaginary line between lateral and medial epicondyles
  • pronator teres
  • brachioradialis

content

  • median nerve
  • brachial artery as it divides into radial and ulna arteries
116
Q

where is the cubital tunnel located

A
  • medial aspect of posterior elbow
  • entrance to the tunnel is formed by two heads of flexor carpi ulnaris
  • Ulnar nerve
117
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cubital tunnel syndrome

A
  • ulnar nerve becomes entrapped in cubital tunnel as it descends deep to
  • the flexor carpi ulnaris
  • pain and paresthesia on ulnar side of the hand
  • weakness of muscles in the hand
118
Q

Anatomical Snuff Box (border and content)

A

borders: EPL, EPB and APL
content: radial artery and superficial branch of radial nerve

119
Q

Anatomical Snuff Box (border and content)

A

borders: EPL, EPB and APL
content: radial artery and superficial branch of radial nerve

120
Q

Carpal Tunnel

borders and structures

A

borders

floor: carpal bones
roof: flexor retinaculum (FR)

structures
median nerve
tendons of “long finger flexors”
FDS, FDP and FPL

121
Q

Carpal Tunnel

borders and structures

A

borders

floor: carpal bones
roof: flexor retinaculum (FR)

structures
median nerve
tendons of “long finger flexors”
FDS, FDP and FPL

122
Q

carpal tunnel syndrome

A

median nerve becomes entrapped in the carpal tunnel
atrophy & weakness of thenar muscles
pain & paresthesia along palmer side of thumb/1st digit

122
Q

carpal tunnel syndrome

A

median nerve becomes entrapped in the carpal tunnel
atrophy & weakness of thenar muscles
pain & paresthesia along palmer side of thumb/1st digit

123
Q

Guyon’s Canal

borders and content

A

borders: pisiform and hook of hamate
content: Ulnar nerve

124
Q

Guyon’s Canal

borders and content

A

borders: pisiform and hook of hamate
content: Ulnar nerve

125
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Guyon’s canal syndrome

A
  • Ulnar nerve becomes entrapped in Guyon’s canal
  • muscle weakness of intrinsic hand muscles
  • test strength adductor pollicis to screen
  • atrophy of hypothenar, interossei and adductor pollicis (web space)
  • pain and paresthesia of ulnar side of the hand

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