OS 203 2 Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand - Sheet1 Flashcards
Attachment of forearm flexors
Medial epicondyle (and supracondylar ridge)
Attachment of forearm extensors
Lateral epicondyle (and supracondylar ridge)
Parts of the humerus that are in contact with nerves (4)
Axillary - surgical neck; Radial - radial nerve; Median - distal; Ulnar - Medial epicondyle
Intercondylar fracture can result from?
severe fall from flexed arm (may lead to separation of parts of the humeral shaft)
Attachment of brachialis tendon on the ulna
Ulnar tuberosity
Attachment of deep part of supinator
Supinator crest & fossa (next to the tuberosity)
Accomodates scaphoid and lunate carpals
Styloid process of radius
Passage of tendons of forearm muscles (radius)
Dorsal tuberosity (Lister’s tubercle)
Attachment of biceps brachii
Radial tuberosity
Transfers force from radius and ulna to humerus
Middle radioulnar (articulation)
3 ligaments in the elbow
Ulnar collateral, Lateral/radial collateral, Annular
3 bands ulnar collateral ligament (strongest, weakest, deepens trochlea)
Anterior oblique ulnar (strongest), Posterior oblique (weakest), Transverse/Oblique ulnar (deepens trochlea)
Chief (2) and secondary (2) flexors of the elbow
Chief - brachialis and biceps brachii; Secondary - brachioradialis and pronator teres
Chief extensor of elbow
Triceps brachii (medial head)
Extensor retinaculum is continuous with?
Palmar carpal ligament (anterior)
Prime mover of forearm pronation
Pronator quadratus (assisted by teres)