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MSK Session 1: pectoral region and axilla Flashcards

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Which bones constitute the pectoral girdle?

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Clavicle and scapula

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State the borders of the axilla, a pyramidal area

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Apex: lateral border of 1st rib, superior border of scapula and posterior border of clavicle
Lateral wall: intertubecular groove of humerus
Medial wall: serratus anterior and thoracic wall
Anterior wall: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, subclavius
Posterior wall: subscapularis, teres major and lattisimus dorsi

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How may structures leave the axilla?

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  1. Into upper limb (main way. Inferiorally and laterally)
  2. Quadrangular space: gap in posterior wall allowing access to posterior arm and shoulder
  3. Clavipectoral triangle: opening in anterior wall
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State the contents of the axilla

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Axillary artery (medial and posterior parts)
Axillary vein
Brachial plexus
Muscles: biceps brachii and coracobrachialis tendons
Axillary lymph nodes

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Origin of pectoralis major

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Clavicular head-clavicle

Sternocostal head-sternum and ribs

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Insertion of pec major

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Intertubecular groove of humerus

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Innervation and roots of pec major

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Lateral (C5-C7) and medial (C8-T1) pectoral nerves

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Action of pec major

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ADducts and medially rotates humerus at shoulder
Draws scapula inferiorly and anteriorly
Clavicular head flexes humerus
Sternocostal head extends humerus

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Where is pec minor in relation to pec major?

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Posterior. Triangular shape compared to pec major fan

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Origin of pec minor

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Anterior surfaces of ribs 3-5

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Insertion of pec minor

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Coracoid process

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Innervation and roots of pec minor

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Medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1)

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Action of pec minor

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Depresses shoulder
Stabilises scapula (pulls inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall)
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Where is serratus anterior located?

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More laterally in chest, forms medial axillary wall. Several strips. Deep to subscapularis

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Origin of serratus anterior

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External surfaces of ribs 1-8

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Insertion of serratus anterior

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Anterior surface of medial border of scapula

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Innervation and roots of serratus anterior

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Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)

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Action of serratus anterior

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Rotates scapula over 90 degrees

Holds scapula against thoracic wall

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Describe what happens in winging of the scapula

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Damage to long thoracic nerve due to trauma, repetitive strain or inflammation, causing paralysis of serratus anterior. Can happen after axillary lymph node clearance surgery
Medial border of scapula moves away from thoracic wall
When affected limb is moved/pushed with, scapula not held against rib cage so moves away and protrudes out the back

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Where in the brachial plexus does the dorsal scapular nerve arise?

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Root C5

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From where do the suprascapular and subclavian nerves arise?

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Superior trunk, roots C5 and C6

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From where does the lateral pectoral nerve arise?

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Superior trunk, anterior division, lateral cord, roots C5-C7

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What are the sections of the brachial plexus, from roots to branches?

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Roots: paired spinal nerves (left and right) leave spinal cord at each vertebral level
Trunks: the 5 roots come together to form a superior, middle and inferior trunk
Divisions: divide into 3 anterior, 3 posterior divisions that leave the neck and pass into the axilla
Cords: within the axilla. Lateral, posterior and media in relation to the axillary artery
Branches: peripheral nerves

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Which nerves come from the posterior cord and what are their contributing nerve roots?

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Thoracodorsal-C6,7&8
Superior subscapular-C5,6,7
Inferior subscapular-C5,6,7

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From where does medial pectoral nerve arise and roots?
Medial cord. Roots C8, T1
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Where do the medial cutaneous nerves of the arm and forearm originate from?
Medial cord, roots C8 & T1
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What does the 'M' in dissection of brachial plexus represent?
Middle is median, lateral side is musculocutaneous, medial side is ulnar
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What is the order of the peripheral nerves that come off the brachial plexus, from lateral to medial?
Musculocutaneous, axillary (posterior), median, radial (posterior), ulnar
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Function and roots of musculocutaneous nerves
Motor: innervates anterior arm muscles Sensory: lateral cutaneous branch of forearm which innervates lateral half of anteriro forearm and small portion of posterior forearm Roots: C5, C6, C7
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Injury to musculocutaneous nerve
Uncommon but possible if stab wound to axilla Paralyses muscles of anterior arm: -weakens shoulder flexion (some movement by pec major) -weakens elbow flexion (brachioradialis can perform) -weakens supination (supinator muscle can perform) -loss of sensation over lateral forearm
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Functions and roots of axillary nerve
Wraps around humeral head. Roots: C5&C6 Motor: innervates teres minor and deltoid Sensory: upper lateral brachial cutaneous nerve
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Injury to axillary nerve
By damage to shoulder or proximal humerus Motor effects: paralysis of deltoid and teres minir, so ABduction is prevented. Long term results in atrophy of deltoid Sensory effects: loss of sensation over regimental badge area, paraesthesia over distribution of axillary nerve
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Functions and roots of median nerve
Roots: C5-T1 Motor: innervates anterior forearm muscles (Except FCU and medial half of FDP), thenar muscles and lateral two lumbricals in hand Sensory: palmar cutaneous branch innnervates lateral palm, digital cutaneous branch innervates lateral 3.5 fingers palmar surface
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Compression of the median nerve. Causes weakness and atrophy of the thenar muscles, numbnress, tingling and pain radiating to the forearm. Tests: tapping nerve to elicit pain (Tinels sign), holding wrist in flexion for 1 min to elicit numbness or pain (Phalen's manoeuvre) TreatmentL splint in dorsiflexion overnight, coricosteroid injections, surgical release
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Lesions to median nerve at elbow
Due to humeral fracture. Causes lack of sensation, paralysis of muscles it usually innervates therefore forearm supinated, weak flexion, thumb flexion inhibited
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Lesions to median nerve at wrist (proximal to flexor retinaculum)
Thenar muscles paralysed, oppostion of thumb and flexion of 2nd and 3rd digits paralysed
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Functions and roots of radial nerve
Roots: C5-T1 Motor: innervates posterior arm and forearm Sensory: posterior arm and forearm, posterior lateral hand
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How can the radial nerve be injured?
Dislocation of humerus, excess pressure onaxilla, radial groove damage through humeral shaft fracture
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Give some effects of damage to radial nerve
Paralysed posterior arm and forearm muscles so can't extend forearm Wrist drop Loss of sensation in lateral and posterior arm, posterior forearm and dorsal surface of lateral 3.5 fingers
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Describe damage to the deep branch of the radial nerve
Due to fractured radial head or a posterior dislocation of the radius at the elbbow No sensory effects as deep branch is motor No wrist drop as extensor carpi radialis not affected, but other post forearm muscles affected
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Describe what happens when superficial radial nerve is damaged
From stabbing or laceration of the forearm. No motor effects as is snesory Sensory loss over dorsal aspect of the lateral 3.5 digits and their palm area
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Functions and roots of ulnar nerve
Roots: C8&T1 Motor: innervates hand muscles (except thenars and the lateral 2 lumbricals), FCU, medial half of FDP Sensory: anterior and posterior surfaces of the medial 1.5 fingers and associated palm
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How may the ulnar nerve be damaged and what would be the effects?
Damage at elbow: fracture of medial epicondyle. All sensory branches affectted causing loss of sensation. Patient cannot grasp paper placed between fingers Damage at wrist: due to laacerations. Motor and sensory effects, can't grip paper, long term may develop ulnar claw
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What is Erb's Palsy?
Damage to the C5&C6 roots due to an ecess increased angle between neck and shoulder
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Which nerves are affected in Erbs palsy?
Musculocutaneous, axillary, suprascapular, subclavian
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What muscles are paralysed in Erbs palsy?
Supraspinatous, infraspinatous, subclavius, biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis, deltoid, teres minor
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Which actions can be affected in Erbs palsy?
Flexion and abduction of shoulder, lateral rotation of arm, supination of forearm. Loss of sensation on lateral arm
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What is waiters tip?
Limb hangs limply and medially rotated. Due to unopposed action of pec major (can't abduct so adducted permanently). Can be sa result of Erbs palsy
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Briefly describe the lymph nodes of the axilla
Lateral, central, posterior, pectoral and apical | Pectoral nodes receive the majority of breast lymph drainage
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What is the clinical relevance of the axillary lymph nodes?
Lymph node enlargement: infection of upper limb or pectoral region or breast, or first place for breast cancer mets Lymphoedema: accumulated lymph in subcutaneous tissue leads to painful swelling of the upper limb. Can occur after lymph node removal due to interruption of lymph drainage
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Describe the main artery system in the axilla
Lateral border of 1st rub, subclavian artery becomes axillary Axillary artery: passes beneath pec minor, at teres major becomes the brachial artery
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Describe the main veins in the axilla and arm
Axillary vein: most superficial Tribituaries: -cephalic: from dorsal venous network of hand, ascends antero-lateral aspect of upper limb, at shoulder passes between deltoid and pec major to enter axillaa through clavipectoral area-->joins axillary vein -basilic: from dorsal venous network of hand, ascends medially, at teres major moves deep and forms axillary vein -median cubital vein: at elbow, cephalic and basilic veins connect

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