MSK Anatomy Flashcards
Apex border of the axilla region
Lateral border of the first rib
Superior border of the scapula and the posterior border of the clavicle
What is the axilla region
Area underneath the glenohumeral joint, passage by which vessels, nerves and lymphatic system enter and leave the upper limb
Which four muscles are located in the superficial region compartment of the anterior compartment of the forearm.
Flexor Carpi ulnaris
Palmaris longus
Flexor Carpi radialis
Pronator teres
The superficial anterior compartment of the forearm muscles all arise from one common tendon, at what point does this tendon arise from.
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Name the three regions of muscles in the thigh
Anterior, Medial and Posterior
What nerve is the anterior compartment of the thigh innervated by?
The femoral nerve
What is the main function of the anterior compartment of the thigh
Act to extend the leg at the knee joint
Name the three major muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh
Pectineus
Sartonius
Quadriceps
What is the ilippsoas muscle?
2 muscles which come together to form one common tendon. in the anterior compartment of the thigh
What are the medial compartment muscle of the thigh referred to as?
Hip abductors
The obturator nerve innervates which muscle compartment of the thigh?
Medial compartment
What is the arterial supply of the Medial compartment of the thigh?
The obturator artery
Name the Five muscles of the Medial compartment
gracilis obturator extensor adductor brevis adductor longus adductor mangus