Upper extremity Flashcards

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Insertion of the pectoralis major

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Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of humerus

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Origin of the pectoralis major

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(clavicular head) anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
(Sternocostal head) anterior surface of sternum, superior 6 costal cartilages, aponeurosis of external oblique muscle

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Innervation of the pectoralis major

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Lateral and medial pectoral nerves
Clavicular hear- C5 and C6
Sternocostal head C7, C8, T1

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Actions of the pectoralis major

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Adducts and medially rotates humerus; draws scapula anteriorly and inferiorly. Acting alone, clavicular head flexes humorus and sternocostal head extends it from the flexed position.

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Origin of the pectoralis minor

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3rd-5th ribs near their costal cartilages

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Insertion of the pectoralis minor

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Medial border and superior surface of the coracoid process of the scapula

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Actions of the pectoralis minor

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Stabilizes scapula by drawing inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall

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Origin of the subclavius

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Junction if the 1st rib and its coastal cartilage

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Insertion of the subclavius

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Inferior surface of the middle third of the clavicle

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Innervation of the subclavius

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Subclavian nerve (C5, C6)

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Actions of the subclavius

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Anchors and depresses the clavicle

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Origin of the serratus anterior

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External surface of the lateral parts of the 1st-8th ribs

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Insertion of the serratus anterior

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Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

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Innervation of the serratus anterior

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Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)

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Actions of the serratus anterior

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Protracts the scapula
Fixes it to the thoracic wall
Rotates the scapula

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Innervation of the pectoralis minor

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Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1)

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Origin of the trapezius

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Medial third of the superior nuchal line
External occipital protuberance
Nuchal ligament
Spinous processes of C7-T12

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Insertion of the trapezius

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Lateral third of the clavicle
The acromion
The spine of the scapula

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Innervation of the trapezius

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Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) (motor)

C3 + C4 (pain and proprioception)

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Actions of the trapezius

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Descending (superior) part elevates
Ascending (inferior) part depresses
Middle part retracts
Descending and ascending work together to rotate glenoid cavity

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Origin of the latissimus dorsi

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Spinous processes of inferior 6 thoracic vertebrae
Thoracolumbar fascia
Iliac crest
Inferior 3 or 4 ribs

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Insertion of the latissimus dorsi

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Floor of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

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Innervation of the latissimus dorsi

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Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)

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Actions of the latissimus dorsi

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Extends, adducts, and medially rotates humerus

Raises body towards arms during climbing

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Origin of the deltoid

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Lateral third of the clavicle
The acromion
The spine of the scapula

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Insertion of the deltoid

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The deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

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Innervation of the deltoid

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Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

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Actions of the deltoid

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Clavicular (anterior) part flexes and medially rotates arm
Acromial (middle) part abducts arm
Spinal (posterior) part extends and laterally rotates arm

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Origin of the levator scapulae

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Posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae

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Insertion of the levator scapulae

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Medial border of the scapula superior to the root of the spine

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Innervation of the levator scapulae

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
Cervical nerves (C3-C4)
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Actions of the levator scapulae

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Elevates scapula and tilts its glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating the scapula

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Origin of the infraspinatus

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Infraspinatus fossa

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Insertion of the infraspinatus

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Middle facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

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Innervation of the infraspinatus

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Suprascapular nerve (C4, C5, C6)

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Actions of the infraspinatus

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Laterally rotates arm

Helps hold humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula

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Origin of the teres minor

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Middle part of the lateral border of scapula

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Insertion of the teres minor

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Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

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Innervation of the teres minor

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Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

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Actions of the teres minor

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Laterally rotates arm

Helps hold humeral head in the glenoid cavity of the scapula

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Origin of the teres major

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Posterior surface of the inferior angle of the scapula

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Insertion of the teres major

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Medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

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Innervation of the teres major

A

Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)

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Actions of the teres major

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Adducts and medially rotates arm

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Origin of the subscapularis

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Subscapular fossa (most of anterior surface of scapula)

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Insertion of the subscapularis

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Lesser tubercle of the humerus

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Innervation of the subscapularis

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Upper and lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6, C7)

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Actions of the subscapularis

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Medially rotates and adducts arm

Helps hold the humeral head in the glenoid cavity

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Origin of the coracobrachialis

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Tip of the coracoid process of the scapula

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Insertion of the coracobrachialis

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Middle third of the medial surface of the humerus

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Innervation of the coracobrachialis

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Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

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Actions of the coracobrachialis

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Helps flex and adduct arm

Resists dislocation of shoulder

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Origin of triceps brachii

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Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Lateral head: posterior surface of the humerus, superior to the radial groove
Medial head: posterior surface of the humerus, inferior to the radial groove

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Insertion of the triceps brachii

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Proximal end of the olecranon of the ulna and fascia of the forearm

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Innervation of the triceps brachii

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Radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)

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Actions of the triceps brachii

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Chief extensor of the forearm

Long head extends arm and resists dislocation of humerus (especially important during abduction)

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Origin of the anconeus

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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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Insertion of the anconeus

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Lateral surface of the olecranon and superior part of the posterior surface of the ulna

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Innervation of the anconeus

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Radial nerve (C7, C8, T1)

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Action of the anconeus

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Assists triceps in extending the forearm
Stabilizes elbow joint
Abducts ulna during pronation

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Origin of the pronator teres

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Ulnar head: Coronoid process of the ulna

Humeral head: medial epicondyle of the humerus

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81
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Insertion of the pronator teres

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Middle convexity of lateral surface of radius

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82
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Innervation of the pronator teres

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Median nerve (C6, C7)

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Actions of the pronator teres

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Pronates and flexes the forearm (at elbow)

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Origin of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR)

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Medial epicondyle of the humerus

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Insertion of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR)

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Base of the 2nd (3rd) metacarpal

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Innervation of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR)

A

Median nerve (C6, C7)

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Actions of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR)

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Flexes and abducts the hand (at wrist)

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Origin of the palmaris longus

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Medial epicondyle of the humerus

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Insertion of the palmaris longus

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distal half of the flexor retinaculum

Palmar aponeurosis

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Innervation of the palmaris longus

A

Median nerve (C7, C8)

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Actions of the palmaris longus

A

Flexes hand at wrist and tenses palmar aponeurosis

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Origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU):
Humeral head
Ulnar head

A

Olecranon and posterior border (via aponeurosis)

93
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Insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU):
Humeral head
Ulnar head

A

Pisiform
Hook of hamate
5th metacarpal

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Innervation of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU):
Humeral head
Ulnar head

A

Ulnar nerve (C7, C8)

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Actions of the flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU):
Humeral head
Ulnar head

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Flexes and adducts the hand (at wrist)

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Origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

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Humero-ulnar head: medial epicondyle of the humerus and coracoid process of the ulna
Radial head: oblique line of the radius

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insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

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Shafts (bodies) of the middle phalanges of the medial four digits

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Innervation of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

A

Median nerve (C7, C8, T1)

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Actions of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)

A

Flexes proximal interphalangeal joints of the middle four digits
Acting more strongly, it also flexes proximal phalanges at metacarpophalangeal joints

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Origin of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL)

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Anterior surface of the radius and adjacent interosseous membrane

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Insertion of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL)

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Base of the distal phalanx of the thumb

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Innervation of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL)

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Anterior interosseous nerve, from the median nerve (C8, T1)

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Actions of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL)

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Flexes phalanges of the 1st digit (thumb)

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Origin of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)

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Proximal three quarters of medial and anterior surfaces of the ulna and interosseous membrane

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Insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)

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Bases of the distal phalanges of the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th digits

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Innervation of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)

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Lateral part (to digits 2 and 3): median nerve (C8, T1) (anterior interosseous branch)
Medial part (to digits 4 and 5): ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Actions of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)

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Flexes distal interphalangeal joints of digits 2, 3, 4, and 5
Assists with wrist flexion

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Origin of the pronator quadratus

A

Distal quarter of anterior surface of the ulna

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Insertion of the pronator quadratus

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Distal quarter of anterior surface of the radius

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Innervation of the pronator quadratus

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Anterior interosseous nerve, from median nerve (C8, T1)

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Actions of the pronator quadratus

A

Pronates the forearm

Deep fibers bind radius and ulna together

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Origin of the brachioradialis

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Proximal two-thirds of the lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of the humerus

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Insertion of the brachioradialis

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Lateral surface of the distal end of the radius proximal to the styloid process

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Innervation of the brachioradialis

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Radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)

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Actions of the brachioradialis

A

Relatively weak flexion of the forearm

Maximal when forearm is in midpronated position

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Origin of the extensor carpi radialis longus

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Lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of the humerus

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Insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus

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Dorsal aspect of the base of the 2nd metacarpal

118
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Innervation of the extensor carpi radialis longus

A

Radial nerve (C6, C7)

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Actions of the extensor carpi radialis longus

A

Extend and abduct the hand at the wrist joint

120
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Origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (common extensor origin)

121
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Insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

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Dorsal aspect of the base of the 3rd metacarpal

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Innervation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

A

Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)

123
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Actions of the extensor carpi radialis brevis

A

Extend and abduct the hand at the wrist joint

Active during fist clenching

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Origin of the extensor digitorum

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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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Insertion of the extensor digitorum

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Extensor expansions of the medial 4 fingers

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Innervation of the extensor digitorum

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Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

127
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Actions of the extensor digitorum

A

Extends the medial four fingers primarily at the metacarpophalangeal joint, secondarily at the interphalangeal joint

128
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Origin of the extensor digiti minimi

A

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

129
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Insertion of the extensor digiti minimi

A

Extensor expansion of the 5th finger

130
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Innervation of the extensor digiti minimi

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation if the deep branch of the radial nerve

131
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Actions of the extensor digiti minimi

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Extends the 5th finger primarily at the metacarpophalangeal joint
Secondarily at the interphalangeal joint

132
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Origin of the extensor carpi ulnaris

A

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Posterior order of the ulna via a shared aponeurosis

133
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Insertion of the extensor carpi ulnaris

A

Dorsal aspect of the base of the 5th metacarpal

134
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Innervation of the extensor carpi ulnaris

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Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

135
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Actions of the extensor carpi ulnaris

A

Extends and adducts the hand at the wrist joint (also active during fist clenching)

136
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Origin of the supinator

A

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Radial collateral and anular ligaments
Supinator fossa
Crest of the ulna

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Insertion of the supinator

A

Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of the proximal third of the radius

138
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Innervation of the supinator

A

Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)

139
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Actions of the supinator

A

Supinated the forearm

Rotates the radius to turn palm anteriorly or superiorly (if elbow is flexed)

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Origin of the abductor pollicis longus

A

Posterior surface of the proximal halves of the ulna, radius, and interosseous membrane

141
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Insertion of the abductor pollicis longus

A

Base of the 1st metacarpal

142
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Innervation of the abductor pollicis longus

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

143
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Actions of the abductor pollicis longus

A

Abducts the thumb and extends it at the carpometacarpal joint

144
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Origin of the extensor pollicis longus

A

Posterior surface of the middle third of the ulna and interosseous membrane

145
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Insertion of the extensor pollicis longus

A

Dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb

146
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Innervation of the extensor pollicis longus

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

147
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Actions of the extensor pollicis longus

A

Extends the distal phalanx of the thumb at the interphalangeal joint
Extends the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joints

148
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Origin of the extensor pollicis brevis

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Posterior surface of the distal third of the radius and interosseous membrane

149
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Insertion of the extensor pollicis brevis

A

Dorsal aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb

150
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Innervation if the extensor pollicis brevis

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

151
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Actions of the extensor pollicis brevis

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Extends proximal phalanx of thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint
Extends carpometacarpal joint

152
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Origin of the extensor indicis

A

Posterior surface of the distal third of the ulna and interosseous membrane

153
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Insertion of the extensor indicis

A

Extensor expansion of the 2nd finger

154
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Innervation of the extensor indicis

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve

155
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Actions of the extensor indicis

A

Extends the 2nd finger (enabling its independent extension)

Helps extend the hand at the wrist

156
Q

Borders of the triangular space

A

Teres major
Teres minor
Long head of triceps

157
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Contents of the triangular space

A

Circumflex scapular artery

158
Q

Boarders of the quadrangular space

A

Teres major- superior
Teres minor- inferior
Long head of triceps- lateral
Humerus

159
Q

Contents of the quadrangular space

A

Axillary artery

Posterior circumflex humeral artery

160
Q

Borders of the triceps hiatus

A

Teres major- inferior
Long head of triceps- lateral
Humerus

161
Q

Contents often triceps hiatus

A

Deep brachial artery

Radial nerve

162
Q

Contents of the cubital fossa

A

My Median nerve
Bottoms Brachial artery
Turned Tendon of biceps
Red Radial nerve

163
Q

Boundaries of the cubital fossa

A
Superiorly- imaginary line between medial and lateral epicondyles
Medially- pronator teres
Laterally- brachioradialis
Roof- bicipital aponeurosis
Floor- brachialis
164
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Origin of the rhomboid minor

A

Nuchal ligament

Spinous processes of C7-T1 vertebrae

165
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Insertion of the rhomboid minor

A

Triangular area and the medial end of the scapular spine

166
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Innervation of the rhomboid minor

A

Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5)

167
Q

Actions of the rhomboid minor

A

Retracts scapula
Rotates it to depress glenoid cavity
Fixes it to the thoracic wall

168
Q

Origin of the rhomboid major

A

Spinous processes of T2-T5

169
Q

Insertion of the rhomboid major

A

Medial border of the scapula from the level of the spine to the inferior angle

170
Q

Innervation of he rhomboid major

A

Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)

171
Q

Actions of the rhomboid major

A

Retracts scapula
Rotates it to depress glenoid cavity
Fixes it to the thoracic wall

176
Q

Origin of the brachialis

A

Distal half of the anterior surface of the humerus

177
Q

Insertion of the brachialis

A

Coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna

178
Q

Innervation of the brachialis

A

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

179
Q

Actions of the brachialis

A

Flexes forearm in all positions

192
Q

Origin of the supraspinatus

A

Supraspinous fossa of scapula

193
Q

Insertion of supraspinatus

A

Superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus

194
Q

Innervation of supraspinatus

A

Supra scapular nerve (C4, C5, C6)

195
Q

Actions of the supraspinatus

A

Initiates and assists deltoid in abduction of arm and acts with other rotator cuff muscles

216
Q

Origin of the biceps brachii

A

Short head: tip of coracoid process of scapula

Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

217
Q

Insertion of the biceps brachii

A

Tuberosity of the radius and fascia of the forearm via bicipital aponeurosis

218
Q

Innervation of the biceps brachii

A

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

219
Q

Actions of the biceps brachii

A

Supinates forearm and when it is supinated, flexes forearm
Flexes arm
Short head resists dislocation of shoulder