Nerve and blood supply to the upper limb Flashcards
Which artery begins the blood supply to the upper limb?
Subclavian artery
Where does the right subclavian artery come from?
Brachiocephalic trunk
Where does the left subclavian artery come from?
Arch of the aorta
Where does the subclavian artery pass?
Passes through the scalene triangle over the first rib
Which muscle divides the subclavian artery?
Scalenus anterior
List the parts of the subclavian artery
1st - medial to scalenus anterior
2nd - behind scalenus anterior
3rd - lateral to scalenus anterior
Name some arteries which branch from the 1st part of the subclavian artery
Vertebral artery
Thyrocervical trunk
Name an artery which branches from the 2nd or 3rd part of the subclavian artery
Dorsal scapular artery
What does the dorsal scapular artery contribute to?
Scapular anastomosis
What does the thyrocervical trunk contribute to?
Scapular anastomosis
Where does the thyrocervical trunk go?
To thyroid, cervical and scapular
Where does the subclavian artery end?
As it crosses the border of the 1st rib
What does the subclavian artery become after it passes the border of the 1st rib?
Axillary artery
Which muscle divides the axillary artery into 3 parts?
Pectoralis minor
List the 3 parts of the axillary artery
1st - medial to pectoralis minor
2nd - Behind pectoralis minor
3rd - Lateral to pectoralis minor
What are the 1st and 2nd parts of the axillary artery closely associated with?
Brachial plexus
Where does the axillary artery end?
Lower border of teres minor
What does the axillary artery become?
Brachial artery
Which artery is a branch of the 3rd part of the axillary artery?
Subscapular artery
What does the subscapular artery form?
Scapular anastomosis
What is the risk of a surgical fracture to the humerus?
Trauma to the anterior and posterior circumflex humeral to neck/shaft of humerus
Where is the brachial artery located in the arm?
Superficial
What does the brachial artery supply?
Flexors
Name the large branch of the brachial artery
Profunda brachii artery
What does the brachial artery contribute to?
Anastomosis around the elbox
Where does the brachial artery divide?
Cubital fossa
What does the brachial artery split into?
Radial artery (lateral)
Ulnar artery (medial)
What does profunda brachii artery supply?
Extensors
Where is the profunda brachii artery located?
Spiral Groove
What does the profunda brachii accompany?
Radial nerve
What can fracture to the humerus cause?
Trauma to profunda brachii artery
Describe the size of the radial artery in comparison to ulnar
Smaller
Which muscle covers the radial artery?
Brachioradialis
What does the radial artery form?
Deep palmar arch