Muscles, Bones and Functions of Nail Structures Flashcards
What are the three main arteries in the arm?
Brachial Artery, Radial Artery, Ulnar Artery
What are the 4 main functions of the lymphatic system?
Protecting, Maintaining, Absorbing and Removing
What is the name of the Lymph Node in the arm?
Supratrochlear Nodes
What is the name of the two main bones in the lower arm?
Radius and Ulna
What is the name of the two bones in the fingers?
Metacarpal and Phalanges
What is the name of the bone in the wrist?
Carpals
Where is the Extensor Carpi Radialis longus and what is its function?
It is located in the wrist, and serves the function of extending and abducting the hand at the wrist joint. Allows for flexion of the elbow.
Where is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis and what is its function?
It is located in the forearm and allows for extension and retraction of the wrist
Where is the Extensor Digitorum and what is its function?
Posterior compartment of the forearm, and extends the four digits of the hand
Where is the carpi ulnaris and what is its function?
It is on the ulnar side of the forearm and allows for extension and adduct at the wrist.
Where is the Flexor carpi ulnaris and what is its function?
It is located on the anterior part of the forearm and allows for flexion and adduction at the wrist joint
Where is the Flexor Carpi Radius and what is its function?
It is located at the anterior part of the forearm and allows for flexion and adduction at the wrist joint
Where is the Thenar eminence and what is its function?
It is located in the palm of the hand at the base of the thumb, and it controls movement of the thumb
What are the two muscles of the lower arm and hand?
The Extensor digitorum and the Thenar eminence
What is the function of the free edge?
Provides stability to the fingertip
