Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
What structures/landmarks are found on the costal surface of the scapula?
-Subscapular fossa -Coracoid process
What two general parts can any vertebrae be split into?
-Vertebral body -Vertebral arch
How is the muscle relaxed?
Removal of the calcium: -Pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum by Ca2+ pumps -Some binds to calmodulin
What movements do plane synovial joints permit? Give an example of where they can be found.
-Gliding -Sliding Acromioclavicular joint
What is the structural defect underlying congenital dislocation of the hip?
Underdevelopment of acetabulum and head of femur.
What type of cartilage in the intervertebral disc made of?
Fibrocartilage
Where is the subacromial bursae found? What is its function?
Between the acromion process of the scapula and the joint capsule. It allows relatively friction free movement of the subscapularis tendon under the coracoacromial arch, and of the deltoid muscle over the joint capsule.
What are the two main functions of the anconeus muscle?
-Assists triceps in extension of forearm -Stabilises the elbow joint N.B. may also abduct ulna during pronation
What structures/landmarks are found on the lateral border of the scapula?
-Supraglenoid tubercle -Glenoid fossa -Infraglenoid tubercle
What are the medial rotators of the gluteal region?
-Gluteus medius -Gluteus minimus
What two nerves innervate the adductor magnus?
-Adductor part is innervated by the obturator nerve (L2-L4) -Hamstring part is innervated by the tibial nerve (L4-S3)
What type of movements are permitted at the wrist joint?
-Flexion -Extension -Abduction -Adduction
What is the significance of the spinal process of thoracic vertebrae being slanted anteriorly and inferiorly?
Increased protection to the spinal cord, preventing an object like a knife entering the spinal canal through the intervetebral discs.
What do the infraspinous and supraspinous ligaments do?
Connect the spinous processes of each vertebrae together
Which nerve innervates the gluteus medius and minims?
Superior gluteal nerve
Where are suture joints found?
Skull
What is kyphosis?
Excessive thoracic curvature, causing a hunchback deformity.
What two muscles are responsible for ABduction of the thumb?
Abductor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis brevis.
What do the palmar interossei muscles do?
Adduct the fingers at the MCP joint
What makes up the floor of the cubital fossa?
Brachialis and the supinator muscle
What is the medial wall of the axilla made up of?
Serratus anterior and the thoracic wall (ribs and intercostal muscles)
What factors contribute to stability of the shoulder joint?
-Rotator cuff muscles attach to the tubercles of the humerus AND the capsule. The tone of the muscles pulls the humerus head into the glenoid cavity, strengthening the joint. -Glenoid labrum deepens the glenoid cavity to reduce risk of dislocation -Ligaments provide additional stability
What nerve innervates the illiacus?
Femoral nerve
What action is the supraspinatus muscle responsible for?
Abduction of the arm (first 15 degrees)
How many discrete regions can the vertebral column be split into? What are they?
-Cervical -Thoracic -Lumbar -Sacral -Coccyx
What is the structural difference between “cutaneous syndactyly” and “osseous syndactyly”?
Cutaneous syndactyly:- Webbing of the skin between the fingers and toes results from failure of this tissue breakdown to occur. Osseous syndactyly: In some cases, there is also fusion of the bones.
What are the two actions of the muscle teres major?
-Adducts the shoulder -Medially rotates the arm
What nerve roots supply the upper subscapular nerve? Which muscle does this nerve innervate?
C6, C7 Works with lower subscapular nerve to innervate the subscapularis
What problems might a vitamin A deficiency have on bone?
May cause an imbalance in the ratio of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, thereby slowing the growth rate.
What do the medial and lateral borders of the femoral triangle comprise of?
-Medial border by the lateral border of the adductor longus muscle -Lateral border is the medial margin of the sartorius muscle
Where is the subtendinous bursae of the elbow found? What is its function?
Found between the olecrannon and the tendon of the triceps brachii, reducing friction between the two structures during extension and flexion of the arm.
What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball and socket joint
What two structures does the clavicle articulate with?
-Acromion of the scapula -Sternum
What makes up the apex of the axilla?
-Lateral border of the first rib -Superior border of scapula -Posterior border of the clavicle
What are the actions of the tibialis posterior?
-Inverts the foot -Plantarflexes the foot
What two muscles are responsible for ADduction of the thumb?
Adductor pollicis and 1st dorsal interosseous.
What specialisations do lumbar vertebrae have? (also ones that they don’t have)
-Large vertebral bodies (kidney shaped) -No foramen transversarium -No costal facets -No bifid spinous processes
What nerve roots supply the medial pectoral nerve?
C8 and T1
Which two types of vertebrae have triangular vertebral foramen?
Lumbar and cervical (thoracic has a circular one)
Name four structures within the appendicular skeleton.
- Upper limbs - Lower limbs - Scapulae - Pelvis
What nerve innervates the pectineus muscle?
`Femoral nerve
Why does the costoclavicular impression occur?
Rough oval depression that the costoclavicular ligament binds to.
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
Synovial (diarthrosis) hinge joint
What action(s) is Tibialis anterior responsible for?
-Dorsiflexion -Inversion of the foot
How is excessive abduction of the wrist prevented?
Radial styloid process
What muscle is responsible for opposition of the thumb?
Opponens pollicis
What nerve roots supply the long thoracic nerve?
C5, C6, C7
What nerve are the lateral two lumbricals innervated by?
Median nerve
What nerve are the palmar interossei innervated by?
Ulnar nerve
What makes up the superior border of the cubital fossa?
Imaginary line between the epicondyles of the humerus.
What action(s) is Extensor hallucis longus responsible for?
-Extends the great toe -Dorsiflexes the foot.
What is the main role of the appendicular skeleton?
Provides mobility
What four muscles does the quadriceps femoris consist of?
-Rectus femoris -Vastus medialis -Vastus intermedius -Vastus lateralis
What is the basic difference between intramembranous and endochondral ossification?
Intramembranous – develops directly from mesenchymal tissue Endochondral – develops by replacing hyaline cartilage model.
Where is the subacromial bursae found? What is its function?
Between the acromion process of the scapula and the joint capsule. It allows relatively friction free movement of the subscapularis tendon under the coracoacromial arch, and of the deltoid muscle over the joint capsule.
What movements do hinge synovial joints permit? Give an example of where they can be found.
-Flexion -Extension Elbow joint
What are the three main functions of the clavicle?
-Attaches the upper limb to the trunk. -Protects the underlying neurovascular structures supplying the upper limb. -Transmits force from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
What treatment options are available for osteoarthritis?
-Analgesia -Joint replacement
Which muscles are responsible for medial rotation at the shoulder joint?
-Subscapularis -Pectoralis major -Latissimus dorsi -Teres major -Deltoid (anterior)
What are the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh?
-Sartorius -Rectus femoris -Vastus lateralis -Vastus medialis -Vastus intermedius -Psoas major -Iliacus
Where does the brachial artery bifurcate?
The distal end of the cubital fossa
What two surfaces articulate at the shoulder joint?
Articulation of the glenoid cavity of the scapula with the head of the humerus
What is the function of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebrae?
Thinner than the anterior one and prevents hyperflexion of the vertebral column
What is the anterior wall of the axilla made up of?
Pectoralis major, the underlying pectoralis minor and the subclavius muscles
What type of joints do the vertebrae form with each other? What are their articulating surfaces covered with?
Cartilaginous joints lined with hyaline cartilage
What is the anterior border of the anatomical snuff box?
Tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis
Which two nerves innervate the gemelli muscles?
-Superior gemellus muscle is innervated by the nerve to obturator internus -Inferior gemellus is innervated by the nerve to quadratus femoris
Which two muscles are the superficial extrinsic shoulder muscles?
-Trapezius -Latissimus Dorsi
What nerve roots supply the median nerve?
C5, C6, C7, C8 and T1
What is the basic difference between intramembranous and endochondral ossification?
Intramembranous – develops directly from mesenchymal tissue Endochondral – develops by replacing hyaline cartilage model.
What is cervical spondylosis? Why do patients experience pain?
A decrease in the size of the intervertebral foramina, usually due to degeneration of the joints of the spine. The smaller size of the intervertebral foramina puts pressure on the exiting nerves, causing pain.
What are the main anatomical features of the shaft of the humerus?
-Radial groove -Deltoid tuberosity
What movements are permitted at the shoulder joint?
-Flexion (upper limb forwards in sagittal plane) -Extension (upper limb backwards in sagittal plane) -Abduction (upper limb away from midline in coronal plane) -Adduction (upper limb towards midline in coronal plane) -Medial rotation (rotation towards the midline, so that the thumb is pointing medially) -Lateral rotation (rotation away from the midline, so that the thumb is pointing laterally)
What are the actions of the iliopsoas muscle?
-Flexor at the hip joint -Assist in lateral rotation
Where is the costal facet of the thoracic vertebrae found?
On the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae
What are the names given to the first and second cervical vertebrae? What is the reason that they have a unique structure?
Atlas and Axis (C1 and C2 respectively) Movement of the head.
What is the issue of giving anaesthetics (muscle relaxants) to a patient? How is this overcome?
Diaphragm is skeletal muscle - will paralyse the diaphragm. Overcome by ventilating the patient.
What are the three superficial muscles of the gluteal region?
-Gluteus maximus -Gluteus minimus -Gluteus medius
What movements do pivot synovial joints permit? Give an example of where they can be found.
Rotation Atlantoaxial joint
What movements do ball and socket synovial joints permit? Give an example of where they can be found.
Permits movement in many directions i.e. shoulder or hip joint
What nerve is the palmaris brevis innervated by?
Ulnar nerve
What bony landmarks can be observed on the inferior surface of the clavicle?
-Conoid tubercle -Costoclavicular ligament impression -Trapezoid line
Where does the apex of the femoral triangle occur?
Where the medial border of the sartorius crosses the lateral border of the adductor longus.
Which muscles are responsible for extension at the shoulder joint?
-Deltoid (posterior) -Latissimus dorsi -Teres major
Which muscles make up the deep layer of the posterior forearm?
-Supinator -Abductor pollicis longus -Extensor pollicis brevis -Extensor pollicis longus -Extensor indicis
Which two muscles are the deep extrinsic shoulder muscles?
-Levator Scapulae -Rhomboid major and minor
What are the major actions of the sartorius at the hip joint?
-Flexor -Abductor -Lateral rotator
What are the 5 main classifications of bone?
-Long -Short -Sesamoid -Flat -Irregular
Which ligaments support the shoulder joint?
-Coracoacromial -Coracohumeral -Glenohumeral -Transverse humeral
What are the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh?
-Biceps femoris -Semitendinosus -Semimembranosus
In general anatomical terms where do the cephalic and basilic veins run through the arm?
The cephalic vein runs down the antero-lateral aspect of the arm, whereas the basilic vein passes more medially
What makes up the roof of the cubital fossa?
-Skin -Fascia Reinforced by bicipital aponeurosis.
How are bones held together in a syndesmoses joint?
Interosseous membrane (fibrous sheet)
Which muscles make up the rotator cuff?
-Supraspinatus -Infraspinatus -Subscapularis -Teres minor
What nerve roots supply the axillary nerve?
C5 and C6
Which muscles are responsible for lateral rotation at the shoulder joint?
-Infraspinatus -Teres minor
What is the function of pectoralis major?
- Two heads (sternocostal and clavicular) work together for adduction and medial rotation of the humerus - Clavicular head can carry out flexion by itself
What nerve is the adductor pollicis muscle innervated by?
Ulnar nerve
What actions does the gracilis muscle perform?
-Adduction of the thigh at the hip -Flexion of the leg at the knee
Which muscles are responsible for pronation at the proximal and distal radioulnar joints?
Pronator quadratus and pronator teres
What are the attachments of the biceps brachii muscle? (you need to know this attachment…sorry)
-Long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula -Short head originates from the coracoid process of the scapula. -Two heads combine and then condense to form a tendon, which attaches to the radial tuberosity.
Where are surface markings on bone found?
Where fascia, ligaments, tendons or aponeuroses are attached to the bone
What nerve is the sartorius innervated by?
Femoral nerve
What is the ligamentum flava?
The ligament that connects lamina to lamina
What are synchondroses joined by? Give an example of a synchondroses.
Joined by hyaline cartilage, for example, the sterno-costal joints N.B. might not be permanent
What are symphyses joined by? Give three examples of symphyses.
Ends of bones covered with hyaline cartilage and joined by fibrocartilage i.e. - Pubic symphysis - Intervertebral discs - Sacro-coccygeal joint.
What action is the subscapularis muscle responsible for?
Medial rotation of the arm
Which nerve innervates the trapezius muscle?
Accessory nerve
What does the palmaris brevis muscle do?
Wrinkles the skin of the hypothenar eminence and deepens the curvature of the hand, improving grip
What do the two demi facets on the thoracic vertebrae articulate with?
Head of the rib above and below
What two groups can the interossei be split into?
-Dorsal -Palmar
What factors contribute to mobility of the shoulder joint?
-Ball and socket joint. -Shallow glenoid cavity and large humeral head -Laxity of the joint capsule
What nerve are the dorsal interossei innervated by?
Ulnar nerve
What nerve innervates the lateral compartment of the leg?
Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve
What is another name for a cartilaginous joint? What are the two types of cartilaginous joint?
Amphiarthroses: - Synchondroses (primary) - Symphyses (secondary)
Which muscles abduct the arm?
-Supraspinatus (first 15 degrees) -Deltoid (15-90 degrees) -Trapezius with help from Serratus anterior (90 degrees onwards)
What are the muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh?
-Gracilis -Pectineus -Adductor Longus -Adductor brevis -Adductor magnus -Obtuator externus
What are the actions of the gluteus maximus?
-Extensor of the thigh -Assists with lateral rotation (only used when force is required, such as running or climbing.)
What nerve innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?
Thoracodorsal nerve
Which muscles are responsible for supination at the proximal and distal radioulnar joints?
Supinator and biceps brachii
What are the three main components of all synovial joints?
-Articular surfaces corvered by hyaline cartilage, separated by joint cavity -Synovial membrane (lining cavity) that secretes synovial fluid -Protective capsule surrounds joints.
Which nerve are the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm innervated by?
Musculocutaneous nerve
What nerve roots supply the suprascapular nerve? Which muscles does the suprascapular nerve innervate?
C4, C5 and C6 Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus
What type of muscle is biceps brachii?
Fusiform
Which muscles make up the deep layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm?
-Flexor digitorum profundus -Flexor pollicis longus -Pronator quadratus
What are the two major actions of the quadriceps femoris?
-Extension at the knee -Flexion at the hip
What movements are the proximal and distal radioulnar joints responsible for?
-Pronation -Supination
Out of interest do you know how many muscles attach to the scapula?
17 muscles…17 ****ing muscles. I hate my life.