Musculoskeletal 2 Flashcards
What does the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve supply?
The skin of the lateral thigh.
What is the function of the common fibular nerve?
Supplies muscles and skin of the anterior leg and dorsum of the foot.
Where does the radial nerve pass in relation to the humerus?
Behind the humerus.
What part of the hand does the ulnar nerve supply?
The little finger and half of the ring finger.
What area does the superficial branch of the radial nerve supply?
Skin of the posterior aspect of the thumb and fingers.
Which nerve passes behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
Ulnar nerve.
What muscles does the axillary nerve innervate?
Deltoid and teres minor.
What is the longest nerve in the body?
Sciatic nerve.
Which nerve supplies the posterior thigh muscles?
Sciatic nerve.
What does the sural nerve innervate?
Lateral ankle and part of the dorsum of the foot.
What bone is the spine of scapula a part of?
Scapula.
Where is the acromion located?
At the top of the shoulder.
What is the function of the deltoid muscle?
Abduction of the arm.
Where is the lateral epicondyle found?
On the distal end of the humerus.
Which tendon connects the biceps to the shoulder?
Proximal biceps tendon.
Where is the ulnar styloid located?
At the distal end of the ulna.
What is the function of the pectoralis major?
Adduction and flexion of the arm.
What muscle is responsible for shoulder elevation?
Levator scapulae.
Which muscle is involved in scapular retraction?
Rhomboids.
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
Saddle joint.
What is the iliac crest a part of?
Pelvis.
Where is the greater trochanter found?
On the femur.
What is the function of the quadriceps muscles?
Knee extension.
Where is the tibial tuberosity located?
On the anterior proximal tibia.
