Muscles and Nerves Flashcards
What are the trapezius, the rhomboids and the latissiumus dorsi innervated by?
Upper limb plexus
In what region of the body is the brachial nerve plexus located?
in the neck under clavicle, through axilla
What are the spinal roots of the brachial plexus?
C5-T1
What part of a spinal nerve enters into plexus formation?
Ventral Rami
Which muscle abducts the shoulder?
Deltoid
Which muscle elevates the shoulder?
Trapezius
What are the anterior compartments of the arm and forearm called?
Flexors
How many individual muscles are seen in the thigh flexor compartment?
3
Which nerve plexus will supply all of the muscles of the thigh?
Lumbrosacral plexus
Where does eversion and inversion of the foot occur?
Subtalar and transverse tarsal joints of the foot
Where do phrenic nerves arise?
Cervical region
Smooth and cardiac muscle are controlled by what nerves?
Autonomic
Which two types of muscle contain striations?
Cardiac and skeletal
Which cross-sectional imaging technique is best suited for showing muscle?
MRI scanning
What does a ligament join?
Bone to bone
