Neurovascular Structures of the Anterior Arm Flashcards
1
Q
A
- lateral thoracic artery
- lattisimus dorsi
- teres major
- skin
2
Q
the brachial artery is a direct continuation of which artery?
A
axillary artery
3
Q
where does the brachial artery begin and end?
A
- begins at lower border of teres major
- ends in the cubital fossa by dividing into ulnar and radial arteries, close to the neck of the radius
4
Q
what is the profunda brachii?
A
- deep artery of the arm, one of the main branches given off by the brachial artery.
- passes deep the triceps muscle, along with the radial nerve.
5
Q
describe the course of the median nerve in the arm
A
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A
7
Q
are any muscles in the arm supplied by the median or ulnar nerve?
A
no
