UE A and P Flashcards
Bones of Upper Extremity (arm-forarm, not wrist/hand)
clavicle
scapula
humerus
radius
serratus anterior
protracts scapula and hold against thorax
rotates scapula
triceps brachii action
extension of elbow
brachialis action
primary flexion of elbow
main blood supply of arm
brachial artery
continuation of axillary artery
flexors of arm
biceps brachii
brachialis
coracobrachialis
extensors of arm
triceps brachii
innervation of flexors of arm
musculocutaneous n.
innervation of extensors of arm
radial nerve
biceps brachii proximal attachment
short head = coracoid process of scapula
long head = supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (intracapsular tendon)
distal attachment of biceps brachii
bicipital tuberosity of radius
biceps brachii nerve supply
musculocutaneous n C 5, C6*, C7
primary supinator of forearm
biceps brachii
only bone in forearm to rotate
radius
thumb side/lateral
proximal articulation of radius
articulates with capitulum of humerus and ulnar notch of ulna
radius distal articulation
with ulna
distal radioulnar joint
annular ligament
holds head of radius firmly in place
ulna proximal articulation
trochlea of humerus
radial head lateral
olecranon process
of ulna
fits in olecranon fossa of posterior humerus
trochlear notch
olecranon of ulna and humerus , coronoid of ulna and humerus