upper limb Flashcards
what are the bones around the wrist joint?
radius
carpals
identify the muscle
infraspinatus
name the landmark
olecranon process
name the landmark
medial epicondyle
identify the muscle
trapezius
identify the muscle
extensor pollicis longus
what is the origin of the medial & lateral heads of the triceps brachii?
posterior surface of humerus
what is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus?
posterior surface of ulna
what is the origin of the deltoid?
acromion
spine of scapula
clavicle
what do the bones around the elbow joint include?
humerus
ulna
radius
what type of joint is the radioulnar joint?
pivot
what is the insertion of the pectoralis major?
greater tubercle
intertubercular sulcus
of humerus
name the landmark
greater tubercle
what type of joint is the wrist (radiocarpal) joint?
condylar
what is the insertion of the deltoid?
deltoid tuberosity of humerus (lateral)
what is the action of the biceps brachii?
supination
flexion (at elbow joint)
(of forearm)
name the landmark
medial border (vertebral)
identify the muscle
biceps brachii
what type of joints are the interphalangeal joints?
hinge
name the landmark
radial tuberosity
label the vein
cephalic vein
what is the medial end of the clavicle called?
sternal
what is the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
ulna
medial epicondyle of humerus
radius
what are the bones that make up the shoulder girdle?
clavicle
scapula
identify the muscle
latissimus dorsi
name the landmark
acromion
how many metacarpal bones are there? (1 hand)
5
what is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii?
scapula above glenoid cavity
identify the muscle
flexor digitorum superficialis
what type of joint is the elbow?
hinge
what is the action of the serratus anterior?
protraction (scapular/shoulder joint forwards)
rotation (scapula upwards)
name the landmark
head
what is the insertion of the extensor digitorum?
posterior surfaces of phalanges
what is the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
anterior surface of phalanges
name the landmark
glenoid cavity
identify the muscle
serratus anterior
name the group of bones
carpals
what is another name for glenoid cavity?
glenoid fossa
what type of joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints? (knuckles at base of fingers)
condylar
name the bone
distal phalange