Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Anatomy > Upper Extremity (Proximal and Distal Attachments) > Flashcards

Upper Extremity (Proximal and Distal Attachments) Flashcards

1
Q

Abductor Pollicis Brevis

A

P: Tubercles of Scaphoid and Trapezium, and flexor retinaculum
D: Lateral side of base proximal phalanx of thumb

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

Flexor Pollicis Brevis

A

P: Tubercles of Scaphoid and Trapezium, and Flexor retinaculum
D: Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

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

Abductor Pollicis Longus

A

P: Posterior Surfaces of Ulna, Radius, and Interosseous Membrane
D: Base of 1st Metacarpal

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

Adductor Pollicis

A

P1: Oblique Head - Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals, capitate, and adjacent carpals
P2: Transverse Head - Anterior Surface of body of 3rd metacarpal
D: Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

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

Anconeus

A

P: Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
D: Lateral Surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna

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

Biceps Brachii

A

P1: Short head - Tip of coracoid process of scapula
P2: Long head - Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
D: Tuberosity of radius and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis

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

Brachialis

A

P: Distal half of anterior surface of humerus
D: Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna

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

Brachioradialis

A

P: Proximal two-thirds of lateral supracondyle ridge of humerus
D: Lateral surface of distal end of radius

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

Coracobrachialis

A

P: Tip of coracoid process of scapula
D: Middle third of medial surface of humerus

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

Deltoid

A

P: Lateral Clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula
D: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

A

P: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
D: Base of 3rd Metacarpal

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

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

A

P: Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
D: Base of 2nd Metacarpal

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

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

A

P: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
D: Base of 5th Metacarpal

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

Extensor Digiti Minimi

A

P: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
D: Extensor expansion of 5th digit

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

Extensor Digitorum

A

P: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
D: Extensor expansions of medial four digits

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

Extensor Indicis

A

P: Posterior Surface of ulna and interosseous membrane
D: Extensor expansion of 2nd digit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis

A

P: Medial epicondyle of humerus
D: Base of 2nd metacarpal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

A

P1: Medial epicondyle of humerus
P2: Ulnar head - Olecranon and posterior border of ulna
D: Pisiform bone, hook of hamate bone, and 5th metacarpal

19
Q

Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

A

P: Hook of Hamate and flexor retinaculum
D: Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of little finger

20
Q

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A

P: Proximal 3/4ths of medial and anterior surfaces of ulna and interosseous membrane
D: Base of distal phalanges of medial four digits (2-5)

21
Q

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

A

P1: Humoulnar Head - Medial epidondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, and coronoid process of ulna
P2: Radial head - Superior half of anterior border of radius
D: Bodies of middle phalangies of medial four digits (2-5)

22
Q

Flexor Pollicis Longus

A

P: Anterior surface of radius and adjacent interosseous membrane
D: Base of distal phalanx of thumb

23
Q

Infraspinatus

A

P: Infraspinous fossa of scapula
D: Middle facet on greater tuberosity of humerus

24
Q

Latissimus Dorsi

A

P: Spinous processes of inferior 6 thoracic vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inferior 3 or 4 ribs
D: Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus

25
Q

Levator Scapulae

A

P: Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae
D: Superior part of medial border of scapula

26
Q

Lumbricals

A

P1: Lumbricals 1 and 2 - Lateral two tendons of flexor digitorum profundus
P2: Lumbricals 3 and 4 - Medial three tendons of flexor digitorum profundus
D: Lateral sides of extensor expansions of medial digits (2-5)

27
Q

Opponens Digiti Minimi

A

P: Hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum
D: medial border of 5th metacarpal

28
Q

Opponens Pollicis

A

P: Flexor retinaculum and tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium
D: Lateral side of 1st metacarpal

29
Q

Palmaris Longus

A

P: Medial epicondyle of humerus
D: Distal half of flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis

30
Q

Pectoralis Major

A

P1: Clavicular head - Anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
P2: Sternocostal head - Anterior surface of sternum, superior six costal cartilages, and aponeurosis of external oblique muscle
D: Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

31
Q

Pectoralis Minor

A

P: 3rd to 5th ribs near their costal cartilages
D: Medial border and superior surface of coracoid process of scapula

32
Q

Pronator Quadratus

A

P: Distal fourth of anterior surface of ulna
D: Distal fourth of anterior surface of radius

33
Q

Pronator Teres

A

P: Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
D: Middle of lateral surface of radius

34
Q

Rhomboid Major

A

P: Spinous processes of T2-T5 Vertebrae
D: Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

35
Q

Serratus Anterior

A

P: External surfaces of lateral parts of 1st to 8th ribs
D1: Superior - Superior angle
D2: Intermediate - Along the medial border
D3: Inferior - Near the inferior angle

36
Q

Rhomboid Minor

A

P: Nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae
D: Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

37
Q

Subclavius

A

P: Junction of 1st rib and its costal cartilage
D: Inferior surface of middle third of clavicle

38
Q

Subscapularis

A

P: Subscapular fossa of scapula
D: Lesser tuberosity of humerus

39
Q

Supinator

A

P: Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral and annular ligaments, supinator fossa and crest of ulna
D: Lateral posterior and anterior surfaces of proximal third of radius

40
Q

Supraspinatus

A

P: Supraspinous fossa of scapula
D: Superior facet on greater tuberosity of humerus

41
Q

Teres Major

A

P: Dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula
D: Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

42
Q

Teres Minor

A

P: Superior part of lateral border of scapula
D: Inferior facet on greater tuberosity of humerus

43
Q

Trapezius

A

P: Medial third of superior nunchal line; external occipital protuberance, nunchal ligament, and spinous processes of C7-T12
D: Lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

44
Q

Triceps Brachii

A

P1: Long head - Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
P2: Lateral head - Posterior surface of humerus, superior to radial groove
P3: Medial head - Posterior surface of humerus, inferior to radial groove
D: Proximal end of olecranon process of ulna and fascia of forearm

Anatomy (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions