The Axilla & Brachial Plexus I Flashcards

1
Q

vessels:

named arteries are all (superficial/deep)

large veins accompanying arteries are usually (paired/unpaired) & communicate (___)

superficial veins (do/do not) accompany named arteries

A

deep

paired
vena comitantes

do not

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

arteries:

subclavian artery

–> ___ artery

–> ___ artery

  • -> ___ arteries
  • -> ___ arteries
A

axillary artery

brachial artery

radial arteries
ulnar arteries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

superficial veins:

begin as a network on the ___ & ___ of the ___

unite into two main channels: (2)

the vena comitantes of the brachial artery (do/do not) become the axillary vein

A

digits & dorsum of the hand

basilic vein
cephalic vein

do not

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

superficial veins:
basilic vein:

passes up the (medial/lateral) (ulnar/radial) side of the limb

penetrates the ___ fascia at approximately the ___

note: the ___ nerve passes superficially through the same opening of this fascia

continues into the ___ as the ___ vein

A

medial
ulnar

deep (brachial) fascia
mid-arm

medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve

axilla
axillary vein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

superficial veins:
cephalic vein:

passes up the (medial/lateral) (ulnar/radial) side of the limb

usually communicates w/ the basilic vein in front of the ___ via the ___ vein

A

lateral
radial

elbow
median cubital vein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

pectoralis major muscle:

large fan-shaped muscle covering the upper part of the ___ & enclosed by the ___ fascia

nerve(s)

action(s)

A

chest
fascia

medial & lateral pectoral nerves

flexes, adducts, & medially rotates the humerus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

pectoralis minor muscle:

landmark of the ___

enclosed by the ___ fascia

nerve(s)

action(s)

A

axilla

clavipectoral fascia

medial & lateral pectoral nerves

draws the scapula downward & forward
stabilizes it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

pectoralis minor muscle:
clavipectoral fascia:

thickening of the deep fascia extending from the ___ to the ___ fascia in the floor of the ___

encloses two muscles: (2)

forms a tough membrane b/n these muscles: ___

A

clavicle
axillary fascia
axilla

subclavius & pectoralis minor muscles

costocoracoid membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

pectoralis minor muscle:
clavipectoral fascia:
costocoracoid membrane:

pierced by three structures:

  • ___ vein
  • ___ nerve
  • ___ artery
A

cephalic vein
lateral pectoral nerve
thoracoacromial artery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

pectoralis minor muscle:
clavipectoral fascia:
costocoracoid membrane:

approached from the ___:

  • ___
  • ___ muscle
  • ___ muscle
A

deltopectoral triangle:

  • clavicle
  • deltoid muscle
  • pectoralis major muscle
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

subclavius muscle:

nerve(s)

action(s)

A

nerve to the subclavius

depresses the lateral end of htethe clavicle
pulls the shoulder anteriorly
stabilizes the clavicle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

axilla:

___-shaped compartment b/n the ___ & the ___

passageway for nerves & vessels of the ___ to reach the ___

A

pyramidal-shaped
upper limb & the thorax

trunk
upper limb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

axilla:
boundaries:

apex formed by the convergence of 3 bones in its 3 major walls:

  • anterior: ___
  • posterior: ___
  • medial: ___

base: fascia & skin of the ___

A

clavicle
scapula
first rib

armpit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

axilla:
boundaries:
anterior wall:

muscles: (2)

lateral border of the ___ muscle forms the ___

A
  • pectoralis major & minor

- pectoralis major muscle, anterior axillary fold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

axilla:
boundaries:
posterior wall:

muscles: (3)

the ___ & ___ muscles form the ___

A

subscapularis muscle
teres major muscle
latissimus dorsi muscle

teres major & latissimus dorsi muscles
posterior axillary fold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

axilla:
boundaries:

meidal wall:

  • ribs ___
  • ___ muscles
  • ___ muscle

lateral wall: ___ of the ___

A

ribs 1-5
intercostal muscles
serratus anterior muscle

intertubercular (bicipital) groove of the humerus

17
Q

axilla:
contents:

great vessels & nerves of the upper limb enclosed in the ___ (a continuation of the ___ fascia)

  • ___ artery & vein
  • ___ plexus

___

A

axillary sheath
prevertebral fascia
- axillary artery & vein
- brachial plexus

axillary lymph nodes

18
Q

brachial plexus:

great nerve plexus of the ___

formed by ventral rami of ___ (contributions from ___ & ___)

A

upper limb

C5 - T1
C4 & T2

19
Q

brachial plexus:

sensory innervation to the ___ & (superficial/deep) structures

motor innervation to the ___

vasomotor fibers to the ___ (pre/postgang symp/parasymp fibers)

secretomotor fibers to ___ (pre/postgang symp/parasymp fibers)

A

skin & deep structures

muscles

blood vessels
postganglionic sympathetic fibers

sweat glands
postganglionic sympathetic fibers

20
Q

brachial plexus:

trunks & spinal cord levels (3)

A

superior - C5 & C6

middle - C7

inferior - C8 & T1

21
Q

brachial plexus:

divisions & parts (2)

A

anterior division - flexor part

posterior division - extensor part

22
Q

brachial plexus:

cords (3)

A

posterior cord
lateral cord
medial cord

23
Q

brachial plexus:
divisions of trunks:

posterior cord

lateral cord

medial cord

A

all 3 posterior divisions of 3 trunks

anterior divisions of superior & middle trunks

anterior division of inferior trunk

24
Q

brachial plexus:
terminal branches of cords (2 for each):

lateral cord

medial cord

posterior cord

A

musculocutaneous nerve & lateral root of median nerve

ulnar nerve & medial root of median nerve

radial & axillary nerves

25
branches of brachial plexus (2)
supraclavicular branches | infraclavicular branches
26
``` branches of brachial plexus: supraclavicular branches (2) ```
roots | upper trunk
27
branches of brachial plexus: supraclavicular branches: roots: nerves (2)
dorsal scapular nerve | long thoracic nerve
28
branches of brachial plexus: supraclavicular branches: roots: muscles: dorsal scapular nerve (C5) (2) long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, & C7) (1)
rhomboids & levator scapulae muscle serratus anterior muscle
29
branches of brachial plexus: supraclavicular branches: upper trunk: nerves (2)
nerve to the subclavius | suprascapular nerve
30
branches of brachial plexus: supraclavicular branches: upper trunk: muscles: nerve to the subclavius (C5 & C6) (1) suprascapular nerve (C5 & C6) (2)
subclavius muscle supraspinatous & infraspinatous muscles
31
``` branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches (3) ```
lateral cord medial cord posterior cord
32
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: lateral cord: nerves (3)
lateral pectoral nerve musculocutaneous nerve lateral root of the median nerve
33
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: lateral cord: muscles: lateral pectoral nerve (2) ``` musculocutaneous nerve (1) *ends as ___ nerve ```
pectoralis major & minor muscles muscles of the anterior arm compartment lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
34
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: medial cord: nerves (5)
``` median pectoral nerve medial brachial cutaneous nerve medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve ulnar nerve medial root of the median nerve ```
35
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: medial cord: muscles: medial pectoral nerve (2)
pectoralis major & minor muscles
36
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: posterior cord: nerves (5)
``` upper subscapular nerve thoracodorsal nerve lower subscapular nerve axillary nerve radial nerve ```
37
branches of brachial plexus: infraclavicular branches: posterior cord: muscles: upper subscapular nerve (1) thoracodorsal nerve (1) lower subscapular nerve (2) ``` axillary nerve (2) *ends as ___ nerve ``` radial nerve (1 nerve)
subscapularis muscle latissimus dorsi muscle subscapularis muscle & teres major muscle teres minor & deltoid muscles lateral brachial cutaneous nerve great extensor nerve of the upper limb