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upper limb Flashcards

1
Q

what are the bones around the wrist joint?

A

radius
carpals

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2
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identify the muscle

A

infraspinatus

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3
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name the landmark

A

olecranon process

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4
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name the landmark

A

medial epicondyle

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5
Q

identify the muscle

A

trapezius

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6
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identify the muscle

A

extensor pollicis longus

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7
Q

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

A

posterior surface of humerus

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8
Q

what is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus?

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posterior surface of ulna

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9
Q

what is the origin of the deltoid?

A

acromion
spine of scapula
clavicle

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10
Q

what do the bones around the elbow joint include?

A

humerus
ulna
radius

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11
Q

what type of joint is the radioulnar joint?

A

pivot

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12
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what is the insertion of the pectoralis major?

A

greater tubercle
intertubercular sulcus
of humerus

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13
Q

name the landmark

A

greater tubercle

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

A

condylar

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15
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what is the insertion of the deltoid?

A

deltoid tuberosity of humerus (lateral)

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16
Q

what is the action of the biceps brachii?

A

supination
flexion (at elbow joint)
(of forearm)

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17
Q

name the landmark

A

medial border (vertebral)

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18
Q

identify the muscle

A

biceps brachii

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19
Q

what type of joints are the interphalangeal joints?

A

hinge

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20
Q

name the landmark

A

radial tuberosity

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21
Q

label the vein

A

cephalic vein

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22
Q

what is the medial end of the clavicle called?

A

sternal

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23
Q

what is the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

ulna
medial epicondyle of humerus
radius

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24
Q

what are the bones that make up the shoulder girdle?

A

clavicle
scapula

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25
Q

identify the muscle

A

latissimus dorsi

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26
Q

name the landmark

A

acromion

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27
Q

how many metacarpal bones are there? (1 hand)

A

5

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28
Q

what is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii?

A

scapula above glenoid cavity

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29
Q

identify the muscle

A

flexor digitorum superficialis

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30
Q

what type of joint is the elbow?

A

hinge

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31
Q

what is the action of the serratus anterior?

A

protraction (scapular/shoulder joint forwards)
rotation (scapula upwards)

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32
Q

name the landmark

A

head

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33
Q

what is the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

A

posterior surfaces of phalanges

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34
Q

what is the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

anterior surface of phalanges

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35
Q

name the landmark

A

glenoid cavity

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36
Q

identify the muscle

A

serratus anterior

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37
Q

name the group of bones

A

carpals

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38
Q

what is another name for glenoid cavity?

A

glenoid fossa

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39
Q

what type of joints are the metacarpophalangeal joints? (knuckles at base of fingers)

A

condylar

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40
Q

name the bone

A

distal phalange

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41
Q

identify the muscle

A

triceps brachii

42
Q

what is the shoulder joint articulated by?

A

glenoid cavity (scapula)
head of humerus

43
Q

what is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?

A

all lumbar vertebrae
lower thoracic vertebrae (T7 - L5)
iliac crest of hip bone

44
Q

identify the muscle

A

pectoralis major

45
Q

name the landmark

46
Q

what is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii?

A

scapula below glenoid cavity

47
Q

what type of joint is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb?

48
Q

what is the lateral end of the clavicle called?

49
Q

what is the insertion of the triceps brachii?

50
Q

what is the action of the latissimus dorsi?

A

medially rotates
adducts
extends

(of the humerus @ the shoulder)

51
Q

name the landmark

52
Q

what is another name for the medial condyle of the humerus?

53
Q

identify the muscle

A

supraspinatus

54
Q

identify the muscle

A

teres minor

55
Q

identify the muscle

A

flexor retinaculum

56
Q

name the bone

A

proximal phalange

57
Q

what is the action of the:
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
subscapularis
teres minor

A

medial rotation
lateral rotation
abduction

(of humerus @ shoulder joint)

58
Q

what is the action of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

flexion (of thumb)

59
Q

what is the action of the triceps brachii?

A

extension (forearm @ elbow joint)

60
Q

what is the insertion of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

distal phalanx of thumb (anterior surface)

61
Q

name the landmark

62
Q

name the landmark

A

intertubercular sulcus

63
Q

what is the insertion of the serratus anterior?

A

medial border of scapula (entire anterior surface)

64
Q

name the landmark

65
Q

what is the action of the extensor digitorum?

A

extension (of phalanges)

66
Q

what is the origin of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

anterior shaft of radius

67
Q

what is the insertion of the biceps brachii?

A

radial tuberosity

68
Q

what is another name for medial border?

A

vertebral border

69
Q

name the landmark

A

deltoid tuberosity

70
Q

name the group of bones (1-5)

A

metacarpals

71
Q

identify the muscle

72
Q

how many carpal bones are there? (1 hand)

73
Q

what is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii?

A

coracoid process

74
Q

what is the action of the trapezius?

A

elevates/ depresses scapula/shoulder joint
rotates/ retracts scapula
extension of neck

75
Q

what is the origin of the serratus anterior?

A

ribs (1-8/9)

76
Q

what is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?

77
Q

name the bone

A

medial phalange

78
Q

what is the origin of the pectoralis major?

A

upper ribs (2-6)
sternum
clavicle

79
Q

identify the muscle

A

flexor pollicis longus

80
Q

what is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

flex (phalanges)

81
Q

what is the action of the deltoid?

A

abduction of humerus @ shoulder joint

82
Q

what is another name for the olecranon process of the ulna?

83
Q

identify the muscle

A

extensor digitorum

84
Q

name the landmark

A

coracoid process

85
Q

how many phalanges are there? (1 hand)

86
Q

label the veins

A

basilic veins

87
Q

what is the action of the pectoralis major?

A

adducts
flexes
medial rotates
humerus @ shoulder joint

88
Q

what is the action of the extensor pollicis longus?

A

extends (thumb)

89
Q

name the landmark

A

styloid process

90
Q

name the landmark

A

trochlear notch

91
Q

name the landmark

A

styloid process

92
Q

what are the origins of the trapezius?

A

base of skull (occipital bone)
cervical vertebrae
thoracic vertebrae

93
Q

what is the insertions of the trapezius?

A

acromion
clavicle
spine of scapula

94
Q

what do the paired pectoral girdles attach the upper limbs to?

A

axial skeleton

95
Q

what is the insertion of the extensor pollicis longus?

A

distal phalanx of thumb (posterior surface)

96
Q

what is the origin of the extensor digitorum?

A

lateral epicondyle of humerus

97
Q

what is the space between the radius & the ulna spanned by?

A

interosseous membrane

98
Q

label the membrane spanning the space between the radius & the ulna

A

interosseous membrane

99
Q

where is the median cubital vein located?

A

over cubital fossa (anterior fold of elbow)

100
Q

identify the muscle

A

subscarpularis

101
Q

what is another name for the lateral condyle of the humerus?

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