MSK System Flashcards
What are the 4 Segments of the Upper Limb?
- Shoulder
- Arm
- Forearm
- Hand
Which bones in the Upper Limb are not long bones?
Scapula and carpal bones
What is the function of the Clavicle?
Transmits part of the weight of UL to axial skeleton
What are the 2 ends of the Clavicle?
- Lateral/Acronial end (flattened)
2. Medial/Sternal end (enlarged)
On which surface is there a subclavian groove on the clavicle?
Inferior
Where is fracture common in the Clavicle?
Middle 1/3 of the shaft
What is visible on the Anterior surface of the Scapula?
- Subscapular Fossa
- Coracoid Process
- Glenoid Cavity
- Acromion
What is visible on the Posterior surface of the Scapula?
- Spine
- Infraspinous Fossa
- Supraspinous Fossa
What is visible on the Anterior surface of the Humerus?
- Greater Tubercle
- Lower Tubercle
- Inter-tubercular Groove
- Capitulum
- Radial Fossa
- Coronoid Fossa
What is visible on the Anterior surface of the Humerus?
- Radial Groove
2. Olecranon Fossa
Where does fracture often occur in the Humerus?
Surgical Neck
What is the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus for?
Flexors and Ulnar Nerve
What is the Lateral Epicondyle of the Humerus for?
Extensors and Anconeus
Which bone is located on the medial aspect of the forearm?
Ulna
Which bone is located on the lateral aspect of the forearm?
Radius
What are the main features of the Ulna?
- Olecranon
- Coronoid Process
- Trochlear Notch
- Radial Notch
- Tuberosity of Ulna
- Ulnar Styloid Process
What are the main features of the Radius?
- Head
- Neck
- Radial Tuberosity
- Oblique Line
- Radial Styloid Process
What are the Carpal bones?
(1st Row: L to M)
Scaphoid, Lunate
(2nd Row: L to M)
Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate, Triquetral, Pisiform (on top)
How are the Phalanges numbered?
L to M: 1 to 5
Where do the main nerves of the UL arise from?
Brachial Plexus
What are the main nerves of the UL?
- Axillary Nerve
- Radial Nerve
- Musculocutaneous Nerve
- Ulnar Nerve
- Median Nerve
What 3 Nerves form an M shape?
(L to M) Musculocutaneous, Median, Ulnar
How is the Brachial Plexus organised?
Roots > Trunks > Divisions > Cords > Terminal Branches (Peripheral Nerves)
What are the Anterior Nerves and what muscles do they supply?
- Musculocutaneous (Arm)
- Median (Forearm + Hand)
- Ulnar (Forearm + Hand)
What are the Posterior Nerves and what muscles do they supply?
- Axillary (Arm)
2. Radial (UL Post.)
What are Joints?
Unions between 2/+ bones or rigid parts of the skeleton
What are the types of Joints?
- Synovial Joints (Freely move, covered by capsule)
- Fibrous Joints (Less mobile, connected by fibrous tissue)
- Cartilaginous Joints (United by cartilages)
What are the 2 types of Cartilaginous Joints?
- Primary: x movement
2. Secondary: less movement