UL Flashcards
what muscles attach to the acromium?
trapezius and deltoid
what type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
multi axial synovial ball and socket
what 2 ligaments comprises of the coracoclavicular ligament
trapezoid and conoid
where does the deltoid muscle attach?
deltoid tuberosity on humerus
what nerve innervates deltoid?
axillary
what muscles lie deeper to the rotator cuff muscles on the back?
rhomboid major, minor and teres major
what is the innervation to the rotator cuff muscles?
suprascapular nerves + subscapular nerves + axillary nerve for teres minor
what encloses the neurovascular structures of the axilla?
axillary sheath ( a direct continuation of prevertebral fascia in neck)
how many parts are there to the axillary artery?
3 parts defined by pectoralis minor
which artery does the axillary artery come off?
subclavian
what the branches of the axillary artery that come off the 3rd part of the artery?
subscapsular
anterior and posterior circumflex
what do we mean by upper plexus lesions?
affect C5-C6 nerve roots
what do we mean by lower plexus lesions?
affect C8-T1 nerve roots
where is the axillary vein and when does it become the subclavian vein?
located on the inferior border of teres major
becomes subclavian vein at first rib
which is more medial-axillary vein or artery?
vein
what nerve roots innervate long thoracic nerve
C5, 6, 7
what nerve roots innervate musculocutaneous nerve
C5,6, 7
what nerve roots innervate radial and median nerve
C5, 6, 7, 8, T1
what nerve roots innervate ulnar nerve
C7, C8, T1
what nerve roots innervate axillary nerve
C5, 6
what nerve innervates pec major
lacteral pectoral from lateral cord of brachial plexus
what cords make up the ulnar nerve from the brachial plexus?
lateral and medial
what divides the arm into its anterior and posterior compartment?
intermuscular septum
tell me about the muscles in the anterior compartment of the upper arm?
primary flexors of forearm and elbow
can supinate flexed arm
innervated by musculocutaneous nerve
supplied by brachial artery
tell me about the muscles in the anterior compartment of the upper arm?
primary extensors
supplied by profunda brachii
innervated by radial nerve