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1
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what are the bones around the wrist joint?

A

radius
carpals

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2
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identify the muscle

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infraspinatus

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3
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name the landmark

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olecranon process

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4
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name the landmark

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medial epicondyle

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5
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identify the muscle

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trapezius

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6
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identify the muscle

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extensor pollicis longus

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7
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what is the origin of the medial & lateral heads of the triceps brachii?

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posterior surface of humerus

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8
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what is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus?

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posterior surface of ulna

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9
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what is the origin of the deltoid?

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acromion
spine of scapula
clavicle

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10
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what do the bones around the elbow joint include?

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humerus
ulna
radius

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11
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what type of joint is the radioulnar joint?

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pivot

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12
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what is the insertion of the pectoralis major?

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greater tubercle
intertubercular sulcus
of humerus

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13
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name the landmark

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greater tubercle

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14
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what type of joint is the wrist (radiocarpal) joint?

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condylar

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15
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what is the insertion of the deltoid?

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deltoid tuberosity of humerus (lateral)

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16
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what is the action of the biceps brachii?

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supination
flexion (at elbow joint)
(of forearm)

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17
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name the landmark

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medial border (vertebral)

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18
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identify the muscle

A

biceps brachii

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19
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what type of joints are the interphalangeal joints?

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hinge

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20
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name the landmark

A

radial tuberosity

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21
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label the vein

A

cephalic vein

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22
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what is the medial end of the clavicle called?

A

sternal

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23
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what is the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

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ulna
medial epicondyle of humerus
radius

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24
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what are the bones that make up the shoulder girdle?

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clavicle
scapula

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25
identify the muscle
latissimus dorsi
26
name the landmark
acromion
27
how many metacarpal bones are there? (1 hand)
5
28
what is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii?
scapula above glenoid cavity
29
identify the muscle
flexor digitorum superficialis
30
what type of joint is the elbow?
hinge
31
what is the action of the serratus anterior?
protraction (scapular/shoulder joint forwards) rotation (scapula upwards)
32
name the landmark
head
33
what is the insertion of the extensor digitorum?
posterior surfaces of phalanges
34
what is the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
anterior surface of phalanges
35
name the landmark
glenoid cavity
36
identify the muscle
serratus anterior
37
name the group of bones
carpals
38
what is another name for glenoid cavity?
glenoid fossa
39
what type of joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints? (knuckles at base of fingers)
condylar
40
name the bone
distal phalange
41
identify the muscle
triceps brachii
42
what is the shoulder joint articulated by?
glenoid cavity (scapula) head of humerus
43
what is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?
all lumbar vertebrae lower thoracic vertebrae (T7 - L5) iliac crest of hip bone
44
identify the muscle
pectoralis major
45
name the landmark
spine
46
what is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii?
scapula below glenoid cavity
47
what type of joint is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb?
saddle
48
what is the lateral end of the clavicle called?
acromial
49
what is the insertion of the triceps brachii?
olecranon
50
what is the action of the latissimus dorsi?
medially rotates adducts extends (of the humerus @ the shoulder)
51
name the landmark
capitulum
52
what is another name for the medial condyle of the humerus?
trochlea
53
identify the muscle
supraspinatus
54
identify the muscle
teres minor
55
identify the muscle
flexor retinaculum
56
name the bone
proximal phalange
57
what is the action of the: supraspinatus infraspinatus subscapularis teres minor
medial rotation lateral rotation abduction (of humerus @ shoulder joint)
58
what is the action of the flexor pollicis longus?
flexion (of thumb)
59
what is the action of the triceps brachii?
extension (forearm @ elbow joint)
60
what is the insertion of the flexor pollicis longus?
distal phalanx of thumb (anterior surface)
61
name the landmark
head
62
name the landmark
intertubercular sulcus
63
what is the insertion of the serratus anterior?
medial border of scapula (entire anterior surface)
64
name the landmark
trochlea
65
what is the action of the extensor digitorum?
extension (of phalanges)
66
what is the origin of the flexor pollicis longus?
anterior shaft of radius
67
what is the insertion of the biceps brachii?
radial tuberosity
68
what is another name for medial border?
vertebral border
69
name the landmark
deltoid tuberosity
70
name the group of bones (1-5)
metacarpals
71
identify the muscle
deltoid
72
how many carpal bones are there? (1 hand)
8
73
what is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii?
coracoid process
74
what is the action of the trapezius?
elevates/ depresses scapula/shoulder joint rotates/ retracts scapula extension of neck
75
what is the origin of the serratus anterior?
ribs (1-8/9)
76
what is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?
humerus
77
name the bone
medial phalange
78
what is the origin of the pectoralis major?
upper ribs (2-6) sternum clavicle
79
identify the muscle
flexor pollicis longus
80
what is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
flex (phalanges)
81
what is the action of the deltoid?
abduction of humerus @ shoulder joint
82
what is another name for the olecranon process of the ulna?
elbow
83
identify the muscle
extensor digitorum
84
name the landmark
coracoid process
85
how many phalanges are there? (1 hand)
14
86
label the veins
basilic veins
87
what is the action of the pectoralis major?
adducts flexes medial rotates humerus @ shoulder joint
88
what is the action of the extensor pollicis longus?
extends (thumb)
89
name the landmark
styloid process
90
name the landmark
trochlear notch
91
name the landmark
styloid process
92
what are the origins of the trapezius?
base of skull (occipital bone) cervical vertebrae thoracic vertebrae
93
what is the insertions of the trapezius?
acromion clavicle spine of scapula
94
what do the paired pectoral girdles attach the upper limbs to?
axial skeleton
95
what is the insertion of the extensor pollicis longus?
distal phalanx of thumb (posterior surface)
96
what is the origin of the extensor digitorum?
lateral epicondyle of humerus
97
what is the space between the radius & the ulna spanned by?
interosseous membrane
98
label the membrane spanning the space between the radius & the ulna
interosseous membrane
99
where is the median cubital vein located?
over cubital fossa (anterior fold of elbow)
100
identify the muscle
subscarpularis
101
what is another name for the lateral condyle of the humerus?
capitulum

NUR1114 practicals (2 decks)

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