Upper Limb Flashcards
Borders of the triangle of auscultation
latissimus dorsi, trapezius, scapula
what layer of connective tissue are superficial nerves and veins found
superficial fascia
what branch of spinal nerves provide sensory innervation of the back
posterior rami
what innervates the intrinsic back muscles
posterior rami
what branch of spinal nerves form plexuses
anterior rami
what passes through the triangular space
circumflex scapular a.
what passes through the quadrangular space
axillary n. and posterior circumflex humeral a.
what passes through the triceps hiatus
radial n. and profunda brachii a.
what are the ligaments of the glenohumeral joint
coracoacromial
coracohumeral
glenohumeral
glenoid capsule
what are the ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint
sternoclavicular
costoclavicular
what are the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint
acromioclavicular
coracolavicular
what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint
saddle
what type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint
plane/gliding
what is the function of the coraclavicular ligament
stabilize AC joint
limit scapular elevation, protraction, and medial displacement
what are the attachments of the glenohumeral ligaments
upper part of medial margin of glenoid cavity
lesser tubercle and anatomical neck
what are the attachments of the coracohumeral ligament
base of coracoid process
anterior greater tubercle
what type of joint is the humeroulnar joint
hinge
what type of joint is the radioulnar joint
pivot
what type of joint is the humeroradial joint
plane/gliding
what is the function of the ulnar collateral ligaments
stabilize humeroulnar joint
limit valgus force
what is the function of the radial collateral ligament
stabilize humeroradial joint
limit varus force
what is the function of the anular ligament
support radioulnar joint
what is the weakest part of the glenohumeral joint
inferior
what is a shoulder separation
tear of acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments
what are the bursae of the scapula
subacromial
subdeltoid
subtendinous bursa of subscapularis
what type of joint is the scapulothoracic joint
pseudo joint
where does subclavian a. change to axillary a.
lateral border of first rib
where does the axillary a. change to brachial a.
lateral border of teres major
what runs through the delto-pectoral triangle
cephalic vein