Musculoskeletal - Skin - Connective Tissue_1 Flashcards

1
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What are the epidermis layers from surface to base?

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Stratum Corneum (keratin • Stratum Lucidum • Stratum Granulosum • Stratum Spinosum • Stratum Basale

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2
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what are the spines in the stratum spinosum?

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desmosomes

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3
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which epidermal layer is the stem cell site?

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Stratum Basale

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4
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what are the 3 epidermal appendages?

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Sebaceous gland • Eccrine gland • Apocrine gland

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5
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mechanism of sebaceous gland secretion?

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holocrine secretion of sebum

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6
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sebaceous gland associated with what?

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hair follicle

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7
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eccrine gland secretes what?

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sweat

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8
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eccrine glands are found where?

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throughout the body • Eccrine glands are every where

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9
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apocrine glands secrete what?

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milky viscous fluid

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10
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apocrine glands are found where?

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axillae, genitalia, areolae

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11
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when are apocrine glands functional?

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do not become functional until puberty

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12
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why are apocrine glands malodorous?

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because of bacterial action

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13
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functions of tight junctions?

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zona occludens: • prevents paracellular movement of solutes

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14
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tight junctions are composed of what?

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claudins and occludins

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15
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where are adherens junctions?

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zonula adherins: below tight junctions

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16
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adherens junctions form what?

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belt connecting actin cytoskeletons of adjacent cells with Cadherins

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17
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what are Cadherins?

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Ca++ dependent adhesion proteins

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18
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loss of E-cadherin does what?

A

promotes metastasis

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19
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what is the function of desmosomes?

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structural support via keratin interactions

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20
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atoantibodies to desmosomes cause what?

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pemphigus vulgaris

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21
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components of desmosomes?

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keratin • desmoplakin

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22
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what happens in gap junctions?

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channel proteins called connexons permit electrical and chemical communication between cells

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23
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function of a hemidesmosome?

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connects keratin in basal cells to underlying basement membrane

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24
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autoantibodies to hemidesmosomes cause what?

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bullous pemphigoid

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25
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what are integrins?

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membrane proteins that maintain integrity of basement membrane by binding to laminin in BM

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26
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how does unhappy triad happen?

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common injury in contact sportsL lateral force applied to a planted leg

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27
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unhappy triad includes which injuries?

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tear of ACL, MCL and meniscus (classically medial, but lateral more common)

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28
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treatment for unhappy triad?

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often requires surgical reconstruction

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29
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A and P in ACL and PCL refer to what?

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sites of tibial attachment

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30
Q

positive anterior drawer test means what?

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ACL tear

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31
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abnormal passive abduction at the knee means what?

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MCL tear

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32
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what is the important landmark for pudendal nerve block?

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ischial spine

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33
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what is the important landmark in finding the appendix?

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2/3 of the way from the umbilicus to the anterior superior iliac spine (McBurney’s point)

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34
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what is the important landmark in lumbar puncture?

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iliac crest

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35
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what are the shoulder muscles that form the rotator cuff?

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Supraspinatus • Infraspinatus • teres minor • Subscapularis • SItS (small t is for teres minor)

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36
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what is the most common rotator cuff injury?

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Supraspinatus

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37
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action of supraspinatus?

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abducts arm initially (before deltoid)

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38
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which rotator cuff muscle is a common pitching injury?

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Infraspinatus

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39
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action of infraspinatus?

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laterally rotates arm

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40
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action of teres minor?

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adducts and laterally rotates arm

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41
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action of subscapularis?

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medially rotates and adducts arm

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42
Q

rotator cuff muscles are innervated by what?

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C5-C6

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43
Q

what are the bones of the wrist?

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Scaphoid • Lunate • Triquetrum • Pisiform • Trapezium • Trapezoid • Capitate • Hamate • Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

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44
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what is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?

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scaphoid

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45
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scaphoid is prone to which complication?

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avascular necrosis owing to retrograde blood supply

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46
Q

dislocation of which wrist bone may cause acute carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

lunate

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47
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what is carpal tunnel syndrome?

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entrapment of median nerve in carpal tunnel

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48
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what is the pathogenesis of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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nerve compression → paresthesia, pain, and numbness in distribution of median nerve

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49
Q

cause of lesion in upper trunk of brachial plexus?

A

trauma

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50
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cause of lesion in C7 root of brachial plexus?

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compressed by cervical disk lesion

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51
Q

cause of lesion in axillary nerve?

A

fracture of surgical neck of humerus • dislocation of humerus • intramuscular injections

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52
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cause of lesion to lower trunk of brachial plexus?

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compressed by cervical rib or by pancoast tumor of lung

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53
Q

lesion of lower trunk of brachial plexus leads to what?

A

Klumpke’s palsy

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54
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cause of lesion to radial nerve in spiral groove?

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lesioned by midshaft fracture of the humerus

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55
Q

cause of radial nerve compression in the axilla?

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incorrect use of a crutch

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56
Q

cause of lesion in proximal median nerve?

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compressed by supracondylar fracture of humerus • pronator teres syndrome

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57
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cause of lesion to deep branch of radial nerve?

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stretched by subluxation of radius

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58
Q

cause of proximal ulnar nerve lesion?

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lesioned by repeat minor trauma • fracture of medial epicondyle of humerus

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59
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caused of lesion to anterior interosseous nerve?

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compressed in deep forearm

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60
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cause of lesion in distal median nerve?

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compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome and by dislocated lunate

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61
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cause of distal ulnar nerve lesion?

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lesioned by trauma to heel of the hand • fracture of hook of hamate

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62
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cause of lesion to recurrent branch of median nerve?

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lesioned by superficial laceration

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63
Q

nerve root of top of shoulder dermatome?

A

C4

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64
Q

nerve root of lateral humerus dermatome?

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C5

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65
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nerve root of medial arm → lateral forearm→ thumb and index finger dermatome?

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C6

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66
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nerve root of middle finger and middle palm dermatome?

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C7

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67
Q

Nerve root of ring/little finger and medial palm dermatome?

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C8

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68
Q

Nerve root of medial forearm and distal medial arm dermatome?

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T1

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69
Q

nerve root of medial proximal arm and inferior shoulder dermatome?

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T2

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70
Q

cutaneous sensory nerve distribution on hand of the ulnar nerve?

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little + 1/2 ring finger on palmar and dorsal surface of hand

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71
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cutaneous sensory nerve distribution on hand of median nerve?

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thumb → half of ring finger on palmar surface • inner half of thumb, distal half of index to 1/2 ring finger on doral surface

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72
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cutaneous sensory nerve distribution on hand of radial nerve?

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proximal edge of palmar thenar eminence on palmar and whole dorsum of thenar eminence

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73
Q

lesion to long thoracic nerve causes what?

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winged scapula

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74
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lesion to upper trunk of the brachial plexus causes what?

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Waiter’s tip (Erbs palsy)

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75
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lesion to lower trunk of brachial plexus causes what?

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Claw hand (Klumpke palsy)

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76
Q

lesion to posterior cord of the brachial plexus causes what?

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wrist drop

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77
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damage to the axillary branch of the brachial plexus causes what?

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deltoid paralysis

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78
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damage to radial branch of the brachial plexus causes what?

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Saturday night palsy (wrist drop)

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79
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damage to musculocutaneous branch of brachial plexus causes what?

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Difficulty flexing elbow, variable sensory loss

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80
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damage to the median branch of the brachial plexus causes what?

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decreased thumb function (pope’s blessing)

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81
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damage to the ulnar branch of the brachial plexus causes what?

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intrinsic muscles of the hand, claw hand

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82
Q

roots that contribute to the long thoracic nerve?

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C5, 6, 7

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83
Q

roots that contribute to upper trunk of the brachial plexus?

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C5-6

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84
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roots that give rise to middle trunk of brachial plexus?

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C7

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85
Q

roots that give rise to lower trunk of brachial plexus?

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C8-T1

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86
Q

how many divisions in the brachial plexus?

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6

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87
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trunks that contribute to the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?

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upper • middle

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88
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trunks that give rise to posterior cord of the brachial plexus?

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upper • middle • lower

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89
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trunks that give rise to medial cord of the brachial plexus?

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lower

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90
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nerve roots that give rise to lateral cord of brachial plexus?

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C5, 6, 7

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91
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nerve roots that give rise to posterior cord of brachial plexus?

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C5, 6, 7, 8, T1,

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92
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nerve roots that give rise to medial cord of brachial plexus?

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C8, T1

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93
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trunks that give rise to axillary branch of brachial plexus?

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upper • middle • lower

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94
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trunks that give rise to radial branch of brachial plexus?

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upper • middle • lower

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95
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trunks that give rise to musculocutaneous branch of brachial plexus?

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upper • middle

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96
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trunks that give rise to median branch of brachial plexus?

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upper • middle • lower

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97
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trunks that give rise to ulnar branch of brachial plexus?

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lower

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98
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cords of brachial plexus that innervate flexors of forearm?

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lateral • medial

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99
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cords of brachial plexus that innervates extensors of forearm?

A

posterior

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100
Q

nerve roots that contribute to axillary nerve?

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C5-C6

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101
Q

nerve roots that contribute to radial nerve?

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C5-T1

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102
Q

nerve roots that contribute to musculocutaneous nerve?

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C5-C7

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103
Q

nerve roots that contribute to median nerve?

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C5-T1

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104
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nerve roots that contribute to ulnar nerve?

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C8-T1

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105
Q

brachial plexus is protected from clavicle fracture by what?

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subclavius muscle

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106
Q

typically injury of axillary nerve?

A

fractured surgical neck of humerus • dislocation of humeral head

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107
Q

motor deficit in axillary nerve injury?

A

Deltoid- arm abduction at shoulder

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108
Q

sensory deficit in axillary nerve injury?

A

over deltoid muscle

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109
Q

sign associated with axillary nerve injury?

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atrophied deltoid

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110
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what is the typical injury of the radial nerve?

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fracture at midshaft of humerus • extended compression of axilla by back of chair or crutches

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111
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motor deficit seen in radial nerve injury?

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BEST extensors • Brachioradialis • Extensors of wrist and fingers • Supinator • Triceps

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112
Q

sensory deficit seen in radial nerve injury?

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posterior arm and dorsal hand and thumb

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113
Q

sign seen in radial nerve injury?

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wrist drop

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114
Q

typical injury to the median nerve?

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fracture of supracondylar humerus

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115
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motor deficit in proximal lesion to median nerve?

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opposition of thumb • lateral finger flexion • wrist flexion

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116
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sensory deficit in proximal lesion to median nerve?

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dorsal and palmar aspects of lateral 3 1/2 fingers • thenar eminence

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117
Q

sign seen in median nerve lesion?

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ape hand • popes blessing

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118
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typical injury to ulnar nerve?

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fracture of medial epicondyle of humerus • funny bone

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119
Q

motor deficit in proximal ulnar nerve injury?

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medial finger flexion • wrist flexion

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120
Q

sensory deficit in proximal ulnar nerve lesion?

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medial 1 1/2 fingers • hypothenar eminence

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121
Q

sign seen in proximal ulnar nerve lesion?

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radial deviation of wrist upon wrist flexion

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122
Q

typical injury to musculocutaneous nerve?

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upper trunk compression

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123
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motor deficit in musculocutaneous nerve injury?

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biceps • brachialis • coracobrachialis • flexion of forearm at elbow

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124
Q

sensory deficit in musculocutaneous nerve injury?

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lateral forearm

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125
Q

what causes erb-duchenne palsy ‘waiters tip’?

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traction or tear of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus (C5-C6)

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erb duchenne palsy ‘waiters tip’ seen in who?

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infants following trauma during delivery

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findings in erb-duchenne palsy ‘waiters tip’?

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limb hangs by side (paralysis of abductors) • medially rotated (paralysis of lateral rotators) • forearm is pronated ( loss of biceps)

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what are the causes of Klumpke palsy and thoracic outlet syndrome?

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an embryologic or childbirth defect affecting inferior trunk of brachial plexus (C8-T1) • cervical rib can compress subclavian artery and inferior trunk, resulting in thoracic outlet syndrome

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findings in klumpke palsy/thoracic outlet syndrome?

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atrophy of thenar and hypothenar eminences • atrophy of interosseous muscles • sensory deficits on the medial side of the forearm and hand • disappearance of the radial pulse upon moving the head toward the ipsilateral side

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clawing of the hand is conceptualized how?

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as loss of the lumbricals, which flex the MCP joints and extend both the DIP and PIP joints

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ulnar claw can be caused by what?

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long-standing injury to ulnar nerve at hook of hamate (falling onto outstretched hand)

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pathogenesis of ulnar claw?

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distal ulnar nerve lesion → loss of medial lumbrical function→ inability to extend 4th and 5th digits when trying to open hand

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median claw can be caused by what?

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carpal tunnel syndrome or dislocated lunate

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pathogenesis of median claw?

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distal (after branches containing C5-C7 branches off to feed forearm flexors) median nerve lesion→ loss of lateral lumbrical function→ 2nd and 3rd digit are clawed upon attempted finger extension

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what causes pope’s blessing?

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proximal median nerve lesion causes loss of lateral finger extension and thumb opposition

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finding in pope’s blessing?

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when asked to make a fist, 2nd and 3rd digits remain extended and thumb remains unopposed, which looks like the hand of benediction

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pathogenesis of ape hand?

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proximal median nerve lesion → loss of opponens pollicus muscle function → unopposable thumb

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pathogenesis of klumpke’s total claw?

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lesion of lower trunk (C8-T1) of brachial plexus → loss of function of all lumbricals; • forearm finger flexors (fed by part of median nerve with C5-C7) and finger extensors (fed by radial nerve) are unopposed→ clawing of all digits

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139
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muscle innervated by LTN?

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serratus anterior

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action of serratus anterior?

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anchors scapula to thoracic cage • used for abduction above horizontal position

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LTN can be injured how?

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mastectomy

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what happens when LTN is injured in mastectomy?

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winged scapula and ipsilateral lymphedema

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what innervates the muscles of the thenar eminence?

A

median

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what innervates the muscles of the hypothenar eminence?

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ulnar

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what are the muscles in the thenar eminence?

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Opponens pollicus • Abductor pollicus brevis • Flexor pollicus brevis

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what are the muscles in the hypothenar eminence?

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opponens digiti minimi • abductor digiti minimi • flexor digiti minimi

147
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function of the dorsal interosseous muscles?

A

abduct the fingers

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action of the palmar interosseous muscles?

A

adduct the fingers

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action of the lumbrical muscles?

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flex at the MCP joint • extend PIP and DIP joints

150
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roots of obturator nerve?

A

L2-L4

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roots of femoral nerve?

A

L2-L4

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roots of common peroneal nerve?

A

L4-S2

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roots of tibial nerve?

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L4-S3

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roots of superior gluteal nerve?

A

L4-S1

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roots of inferior gluteal nerve?

A

L5-S2

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cause of injury to obturator nerve?

A

anterior hip dislocation

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motor defect in obturator nerve injury?

A

thigh adduction

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sensory deficit in obturator nerve injury?

A

medial thigh

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cause of injury to femoral nerve?

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pelvic fracture

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motor deficit in femoral nerve injury?

A

thigh flexion and leg extension

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sensory deficit in femoral nerve injury?

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anterior thigh and medial leg

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cause of injury to common peroneal nerve?

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trauma or • compression of lateral aspect of leg or • fibula neck fracture

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motor deficit in common peroneal nerve injury?

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foot eversion and dorsiflexion; • toe extension; • foot drop, foot slap, steppage gait

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sensory deficit in common peroneal nerve injury?

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anterolateral leg and dorsal aspect of foot

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what is the cause of injury to tibial nerve?

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knee trauma

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what is the motor deficit in tibial nerve injury?

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foot inversion and plantarflexion; • toe flexion

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what is the sensory deficit in tibial nerve injury?

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sole of foot

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cause of injury to superior gluteal nerve?

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posterior hip dislocation or polio

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motor deficit in superior gluteal nerve lesion?

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thigh abduction (positive trendelenberg sign)

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cause of injury to inferior gluteal nerve?

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posterior hip dislocation

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motor deficit in inferior gluteal nerve injury?

A

cant jump, climb stairs, or rise from seated position • can’t push inferiorly

172
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mnemonic for common peroneal nerve?

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PED= Peroneal Everts and Dorsiflexes; if injured, foot dropPED

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mnemonic for Tibial Nerve?

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TIP= Tibial Inverts and Plantarflexes; if injured, can’t stand on TIPtoes

174
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root of sciatic nerve?

A

L4-S3

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course of sciatic nerve?

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posterior thigh,splits into common peroneal and tibial nerve

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6 steps in muscle excitation/ contraction?

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  1. AP depolarization opens presynaptic VG-Ca channels→ NT release • 2. postsynaptic ligand binding → muscle cell depolarization in motor end plate • 3. depolarization travels along muscle cell + down T tubule • 4. depolarization of VS-DHPR, mechanically coupled to ryanodine receptor on SR→ conformational change → Ca release from SR • 5. released Ca binds to troponin C → conformational change that moves tropomyosin out of myosin binding groove on actin filaments • 6. myosin releases bound ADP and is displaced on the actin filament (powerstroke). contraction → shortening of H and I bands and between Z lines (HIZ shrinkage), but the A band remains the same length
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which band of sarcomere is always same length in contraction?

A

A band

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which bands shrink during muscle contraction?

A

HIZ

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what are the types of muscle fibers?

A

Type 1 muscle • Type 2 muscle

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action of type 1 muscle?

A

slow twitch

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;how do the morphologic features of type 1 muscle correspond to its action?

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red fibers resulting from ↑ mitochondria and myoglobin concentration (↑OxPhos)→sustained contraction

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action of Type 2 muscle?

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fast twitch

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morphology of type 2 muscle?

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white fibers resulting from ↓ mitochondria (↑ anaerobic glycolysis)

184
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weight training results in hypertrophy of which type of muscle?

A

type 2

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4 biochemical changes that drive mechanical skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction?

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  1. Ca binds troponin C→ conformational change→displacement of tropomyosin and actin/myosin cycling • 2. Pi is released, changing myosin head conformation, causing power stroke • 3. ATP binds myosin head→ release from actin filament • 4. ATP hydrolysis cocks myosin head
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4 states in mechanical skeletal muscle contraction?

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  1. cocked state • 2. cross bridged state • 3. power-stroke state • 4. released state
187
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what does lack of ATP do to muscle contraction?

A

causes rigor mortis

188
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what are the 2 types of bone formation?

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endochondrial ossification • membranous ossification

189
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where does endochondrial ossification take place?

A

bones of axial and appendicular skeleton • base of the skull

190
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what happens in endochondrial ossification?

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cartilaginous model of bone is first made by chondrocytes • osteoclasts and osteoblasts later replace with woven bone and then remodel to lamellar bone

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in adults, woven bone occurs when?

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after fractures • Paget’s disease

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where does membranous ossification take place?

A

bones of calvarium and facial bones

193
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what happens in membranous ossification?

A

woven bone formed directly without cartilage • later remodelled to lamellar bone

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action of osteoblasts?

A

build bone by secreting collagen and catalyzing mineralization

195
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origin of osteoblasts?

A

differentiate from mesenchymal stem cells in periosteum

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what are osteoclasts?

A

multinucleated cells that dissolve bone by secreting acid and collagenases

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osteoclasts differentiate from what?

A

monocytes/macrophages

198
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effects of PTH on bone at low, intermittent levels?

A

exerts anabolic effects (building bone) on osteoblasts and osteoclasts (indirect)

199
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effects of chronic high PTH on bone?

A

catabolic effects (osteitis fibrosa cystica)

200
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effect of estrogen on bones?

A

inhibits apoptosis in bone forming osteoblasts and induces apoptosis in bone resorbing osteoclasts

201
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what happens to bone in estrogen deficiency (surgical or postmenopausal)?

A

excess remodeling cycles and bone resorption lead to osteoporosis

202
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pathogenesis of achondroplasia?

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failure of longitudinal bone growth (endochondral ossification)→ short limbs • membranous ossification is not affected → large head relative to limbs

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molecular cause of achondroplasia?

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constitutive activation of FGFR3 actually inhibits chondrocyte proliferation

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inheritance of achondroplasia?

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> 85% of mutations occur sporadically and are associated with ↑ paternal age • also demonstrates AD inheritance

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achondroplasia is a common cause of what?

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dwarfism

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prognosis of achondroplasia?

A

normal life span and fertility

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what happens in osteroporosis?

A

trabecular (spongy) bone loses mass and interconnections despite normal bone mineralization and lab values (Ca and PO4)

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osteoporosis can lead to what?

A

vertebral crush fractures- acute back pain, loss of height, kyphosis

209
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what is type I osteoporosis?

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post menopausal- ↑ bone resorption due to ↓ estrogen

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injuries common to type I osteoporosis?

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femoral neck fracture • distal radius (colles fracture)

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what is type II osteoporosis?

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senile osteoporosis- men and women >70yo

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prophylaxis for type II osteoporosis?

A

regular weight bearing exercise and adequate calcium and VitD intake throughout adulthood

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treatment for osteoporosis?

A

estrogen (SERMs) +/- calcitonin • bisphosphonates or pulsatile PTH for severe cases

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what meds are CI in osteoporosis?

A

glucocorticoids

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osteopetrosis AKA?

A

marble bone disease

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pathogenesis of osteopetrosis?

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failure of normal bone resorption due to defective osteoclasts → thickened, dense bones that are prone to fracture

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hematologic complications of osteopetrosis?

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bone fills marrow space → pancytopenia, extramedullary hematopoiesis

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molecular cause of osteopetrosis?

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mutations (carbonic anhydrase II) ↓ ability of osteoclast to generate acidic environment necessary for bone resorption

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Xray findings in osteopetrosis?

A

bone in bone appearance

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osteopetrosis can result in what?

A

cranial nerve impingement and palsies as a result of narrowed foramina

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tx for osteopetrosis?

A

BM transplant is potentially curative since osteoclasts are derived from monocytes

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what causes osteomalacia/rickets?

A

vitamin D deficiency

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pathogenesis of osteomalacia/rickets?

A

defective mineralization/calcification of osteoid→ soft bones that bow out

224
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hormonal changes in osteomalacia/rickets?

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↓ VitD→ ↓ serum Ca → ↑ PTH secretion → ↓ serum PO4

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result of hyperactive osteoblasts in osteomalacia/rickets?

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↑ ALP (osteoblasts require alkaline environment)

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Paget’s disease of bone AKA?

A

osteitis deformans

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what is Paget’s disease of bone?

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common, localized disorder of bone remodeling caused by ↑ in both osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity

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lab values in pagets disease of bone?

A

serum Ca, PO4, PTH= NL • ↑ ALP

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findings in pagets disease of bone?

A

mosaic woven bone pattern • long bone chalk stick fractures • hat size ↑ • hearing loss due to auditory foramen narrowing

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CV complication of pagets disease of bone?

A

↑ blood flow from ↑ arteriovenous shunts may cause high output cardiac failure

231
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pagets disease of bone carries ↑ risk of what?

A

osteogenic sarcoma

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lab values in osteoporosis?

A

↓ bone mass with normal Ca, PO4, ALP, PTH

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lab values in osteopetrosis?

A

thickened dense bones with • ↓ Ca • ↑ ALP • normal PO4 and PTH

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lab values in osteomalacia/rickets?

A

soft bones with • ↓ Ca and PO4 • ↑ ALP and PTH

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lab values in osteitis fibrosa cystica?

A

brown tumors of hyperparathyroidism • ↓ PO4 • ↑ Ca, ALP, PTH

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lab findings in paget’s disease of bone?

A

abnormal bone architecture with • ↑ ALP • normal Ca, PO4, PTH

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what happens in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia?

A

bone is replaced by fibroblasts, collagen, and irregular bony trabeculae

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what is McCune-Albright syndrome?

A

form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia characterized by multiple unilateral bone lesions associated with endocrine abnormalities (precocious puberty) and cafe au lait spots

239
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what are the benign primary bone tumors?

A
  1. giant cell tumor (osteoclastoma) • 2. osteochondroma (exostosis)
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epidemiology/location of Giant cell tumor/osteoclastoma?

A

20-40yo • epiphyseal end of long bones

241
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presentation of giant cell tumor/osteoclastoma?

A

locally aggressive benign tumor often around the distal femur, proximal tibial region

242
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Xray appearance of giant cell tumor/osteoclastoma?

A

double bubble or soap bubble appearance

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histopathology in giant cell tumor/osteoclastoma?

A

spindle shaped cells with multinucleated giant cells

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what is the most common benign primary bone tumor?

A

osteochondroma (exostosis)

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epidemiology of osteochondroma?

A

males <25yo

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characteristics of osteochondroma?

A
  1. mature bone with cartilaginous cap • 2. commonly originates from long metaphysis • 3. malignant transformation to chondrosarcoma is rare
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what are the malignant primary bone tumors?

A

osteosarcoma • ewings sarcoma • chondrosarcoma

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what is the 2nd most common primary malignant bone tumor?

A

osteosarcoma (1st is multiple myeloma)

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epidemiology of osteosarcoma?

A

M>F • 10-20yo 1°

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what are the predisposing factors for osteosarcoma?

A

pagets disease of bone • bone infarcts • radiation • familial retinoblastoma

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location of osteosarcoma?

A

metaphysis of long bones, often around distal femur, proximal tibial region

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xray findings in osteosarcoma?

A

codman’s triangle (from elevation of periosteum) or sunburst patten

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prognosis of osteosarcoma?

A

aggressive

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tx for osteosarcoma?

A

surgical en bloc resection (with limb salvage) and chemotherapy

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epidemiology of ewings sarcoma?

A

boys <15yo

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ewings sarcoma commonly appears where?

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in diaphysis of long bones, pelvis, scapula, ribs

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severity of ewings sarcoma?

A

extremely aggressive with early metastases, but responsive to chemotherapy

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histopathology of ewings sarcoma?

A

anaplastic small blue cell malignant tumor • onion skin appearance in bone • ‘going out for ewings and onion rings’

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genetic cause of ewings sarcoma?

A

t(11;22) • 11+22=33 patrick ewings jersey number

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epidemiology of chondrosarcoma?

A

men 30-60yo

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location of chondrosarcoma?

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usually located in pelvis, spine, scapula, humerus, tibia, or femur

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what type of cancer is chondrosarcoma?

A

malignant cartilaginous tumor

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where does chondrosarcoma come from?

A

may be of primary origin or from osteochondroma

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histopathology of chondrosarcoma?

A

expansile glistening mass within the medullary cavity

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epihphyseal bone tumor?

A

giant cell tumor (soap bubble)

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metaphyseal bone tumor?

A

benign= osteochondroma -exostosis • malignant= osteosarcoma- codmans triangle

267
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diaphyseal bone tumor?

A

malignant: • ewings sarcoma • chondrosarcoms

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etiology of osteoarthritis?

A

mechanical- joint wear and tear destroys articular cartilage

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etiology of RA?

A

autoimmune- inflammatory destruction of synovial joints • type III HSR

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joint findings in osteoarthritis?

A

subchondral cysts • sclerosis • osteophytes (bone spurs) • eburnation (polished, ivory like appearance of bone) • Heberden’s nodes (DIP) • Bouchard’s nodes (PIP) • no MCP involvement

271
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joint findings in RA?

A

pannus formation in joints (MCP, PIP) • subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules • ulnar deviation of fingers • subluxation • Baker’s cysts • no DIP involvement

272
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pathology in subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules in RA?

A

fibrinoid necrosis

273
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location of Baker’s cysts in RA?

A

popliteal fossa

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predisposing factors for OA?

A

age • obesity • joint deformity

275
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predisposing factors for RA?

A

F>M • 80% RF (+) • anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody is more specific • strong association with HLA-DR4

276
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classic presentation of OA?

A

pain in weight bearing joints after use (EOD) improving with rest • knee cartilage loss medially (bowlegged) • noninflammatory • no systemic symptoms

277
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classic presentation of RA?

A

morning stiffness > 30min improving with use • symmetric joint involvement • systemic symptoms

278
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systemic symptoms of RA?

A

fever • fatigue • pleuritis • pericarditis

279
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Tx for OA?

A

NSAIDs • intra-articular glucocorticoids

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Tx for RA?

A

NSAIDs • glucocorticoids • disease modifying agents (MTX, sulfasalazine, TNF-α inhibitors)

281
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what happens in Sjogrens syndrome?

A

lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands, especially lacrimal and salivary

282
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classic triad of sjogrens syndrome?

A

xerophthalmia (dry eyes, conjunctivitis) • xerostomia (dry mouth, dysphagia) • arthritis

283
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sjogrens causes what complications?

A

parotid enlargement • ↑ risk of B cell lymphoma • dental caries

284
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markers present in sjogrens syndrome?

A

autoantibodies to ribonucleoprotein antigens: SS-A (Ro), SS-B (La)

285
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sjogrens predominantly affects who?

A

females 40-60yo

286
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sjogrens associarted with what?

A

RA

287
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what are the findings in gout?

A

precipitation of monosodium urate crystals into joints due to hyperuricemia

288
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hyperuricemia that causes gout can be caused by what?

A

lesch-nyhan syndrome • PRPP excess • ↓ excretion of uric acid (thiazides) • ↑ cell turnover • von gierkes disease

289
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percentage of gout due to underexcretion?

A

90%

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percentage of gout due to overproduction?

A

10%

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features of crystals in gout?

A

needle shaped and negatively birefringent = yellow crystals under parallel light

292
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gout is more common in who?

A

men

293
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symptoms of gout?

A

asymmetric joint distribution • joint is swollen, red and painful • painful MTP joint of the big toe (podagra) • tophus formation

294
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common location of tophus formation in gout?

A

external ear • olecranon bursa • Achilles tendon

295
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acute attack of gout tends to occur when?

A

after large meal or alcohol consumption

296
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why does alcohol precipitate a gout attack?

A

alcohol metabolites compete for same excretion sites in kidney as uric acid, causing ↓ uric acid secretion and subsequent build up in blood

297
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treatment for acute gout?

A

NSAIDs (indomethacin) • glucocorticoids

298
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treatment for chronic gout?

A

xanthine oxidase inhibitors (allopurinol, febuxostat)

299
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pseudogout is caused by what?

A

deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals within the joint space

300
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pseudogout forms crystals with which features?

A

basophilic, rhomboid crystals that are weakly positively birefringent

301
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typical location of pseudogout?

A

usually affects large joints (classically the knee)

302
Q

pseudogout affects who?

A

> 50yo, M=F

303
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treatment for pseudogout?

A

NSAIDs for sudden severe attacks • steroids • colchicine

304
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difference between gout and pseudogout crystals under parallel light?

A

gout= yellow • pseudogout=blue

305
Q

what are the common causes of infectious arthritis?

A

S aureus • Streptococcus • Neisseria gonorrhea

306
Q

what is gonococcal arthritis?

A

STD that presents with migratory arthritis with asymmetric pattern

307
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presentation of gonococcal arthritis?

A

affected joint is swollen, red and painful • STD= Synovitis (knee), Tenosynovitis (hand), Dermatitis (pustules)

308
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cause of osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)?

A

infarction of bone and marrow

309
Q

symptoms of osteonecrosis?

A

pain associated with activity

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osteonecrosis is caused by what?

A

trauma • high dose corticosteroids • alcoholism • SCD

311
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most common site of osteonecrosis?

A

femoral head

312
Q

what are the seronegative spondyloarthropathies?

A

PAIR • Psoriatic arthritis • Ankylosing spondylitis • Inflammatory bowel disease • Reactive arthritis

313
Q

what are seronegative spondyloarthropathies?

A

arthritis without rheumatoid factor ( no anti-IgG antibody)

314
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seronegative spondyloarthropathies have strong association with what?

A

HLA-B27 (gene that codes for HLA MHC class II)

315
Q

sernegative spondyloarthropathies occur more often in who?

A

males

316
Q

what is psoriatic arthritis?

A

joint pain and stiffness associated with psoriasis

317
Q

how does psoriatic arthritis present?

A

asymmetric and patchy involvement • dactylitis (sausage fingers) • pencil in cup deformity on xray

318
Q

frequency of psoriatic arthritis?

A

seen in fewer than 1/3 of patients with psoriasis

319
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pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis?

A

chronic inflammatory disease of spine and sacroiliac joints→ ankylosis (stiff spine due to fusion of joints), uveitis, and aortic regurgitation

320
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common presentation of ankylosing spondylitis?

A

bamboo spine (vertebral fusion)

321
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why is IBS considered a seronegative spondyloarthropathy?

A

Crohns and UC are often accompanied by ankylosing spondylitis or peripheral arthritis

322
Q

classic triad in reactive arthritis (reiters syndrome)?

A

conjunctivitis and anterior uveitis • urethritis • arthritis • can’t see can’t pee can’t climb a tree

323
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when does reiters syndrome occur?

A

post GI or chlamydia infection

324
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epidemiology of SLE?

A

90% are female 14-45yo

325
Q

SLE most common and most severe in who?

A

black females

326
Q

presentation of SLE can include what?

A

fever • fatigue • weight loss • Libmann-Sacks endocarditis • hilar adenopathy • Raynauds phenomenon

327
Q

what is libmann sacks endocarditis?

A

verrucous, wart like, sterile vegetations on both sides of valve

328
Q

what is the common cause of death in SLE?

A

nephritis

329
Q

what type of nephritis causes death in SLE?

A

DPGN if nephritic • MGN if nephrotic

330
Q

SLE pts test false positive for what?

A

syphilis RPR/VDRL due to antiphospholipid antibodies, which cross react with cardiolipin used in tests

331
Q

Lab tests for SLE detect the presence of what?

A

ANA • Anti-dsDNA • anti-Sm • antihistone Ab

332
Q

use of ANA test for SLE?

A

sensitive (primary screening) but not specific for SLE

333
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use of anti-dsDNA test for SLE?

A

very specific, poor prognosis

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use of anti-Sm test for SLE?

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very specific, but not prognostic

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use of antihistone test for SLE?

A

more sensitive for drug induced lupus

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mnemonic for SLE?

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I’M DAMN SHARP • Immunoglobulins (anti-dsDNA, anti-Sm, antiphospholipid) • Malar rash • Discoid rash • Antinuclear antibody • Mucositis • Neurologic disorders • Serositis • Hematologic disorders • Arthritis • Renal disorders • Photosensitivity

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sarcoidosis is characterized by what?

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immune-mediated, widespread noncaseating granulomas and elevated serum ACE levels

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sarcoidosis is common in who?

A

black females

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typical presentation of sarcoidosis?

A

often asymptomatic except for enlarged lymph node. incidental findings on CXR of bilateral hilar adenopathy or reticular opacities

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Q

sarcoidosis is associated with what?

A

restrictive lung disease (interstitial fibrosis) • erythema nodosum • bells palsy • epithelial granulomas containing microscopic Schaumann and asteroid bodies • uveitis • hypercalcemia

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what causes hypercalcemia in sarcoidosis?

A

elevated 1α-hydroxylase-mediated vitD activation in epitheloid macrophages

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what is the treatment for sarcoidosis?

A

steroids

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what are the symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica?

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pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips, often with fever, malaise, and weight loss • does not cause muscular weakness

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polymyalgia rheumatica is more common in who?

A

women >50yo

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polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with what?

A

temporal (giant cell) arteritis

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findings in polymyalgia rheumatica?

A

↑ ESR • normal CK

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treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica?

A

rapid response to low dose corticosteroids

348
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fibromyalgia is most commonly seen in who?

A

women 20-50yo

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presentation of fibromyalgia?

A

chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain associated with stiffness, paresthesia, poor sleep, and fatigue

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what is polymyositis?

A

progressive symmetrical proximal muscle weakness, characterized by endomysial inflammation with CD8+ T cells

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polymyositis most often involves which location?

A

shoulders