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Ligaments of sternoclavicular joint

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Acromioclavicular lig
Coracoclavicular lig
Costoclavicular lig

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Pectoralis major origin & insertion

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Clavicular head - medial 1/2 of ant surface of clavicle -> lateral lip of bicipital groove

Sternal - manubrium, body of sternum and upper 6 CC

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Nerve supply of pec major

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Lateral & medial pectoral nerves *from medial/lateral cords of plexus

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Fx of pec major

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Adductor
Medial rotator

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Which nerve (medial/lateral) pierces claviopectoral fascia

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Lateral pectoral nerv

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Which nerve pierces pec minor

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Medial pectoral N

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Origin & insertion pec minor

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3-5th ribs
Insert: medial border & upper surface of coracoid

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Nerve supply of pec minor

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Medial & lateral pectoral nerves

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Fx pec minor

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Assists serratus anterior in protraction of scapula

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Subclavius origin & insertion

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Costochondral jx of 1st rib
Inferior surface clavicle

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Nerve supply of subclavius

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N to subclavius *C5,6

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Pectoral fascia

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Thin lamina of deep fascia
Covers pec major
Continuous with axillary fascia

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Clavipectoral fascia attachments

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Coracoid process to ext intercostal membrane

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What does clavicopectoral fascia split to enclose

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Subclavius

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What 4 structures pierce the clavipectoral fascia

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Lymphatics
Cephalic V
Lateral pectoral N
Thoracoacromial A

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What does the clavipectoral fascia become below pec minor

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Suspensory lig of axilla

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Trap origin & inset

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1/3rd of nuchal line & all t12
Insert: lateral 1/3rd clavicle post border
Acromion & scapula spine

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Nerve supply of traps

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Spinal part of accessory N C1-5
Cervical plexus

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Fx of traps

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Retract scapula

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Lat dorsi origin & insert

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Spines of T7-12; posterior layer of lumbar fascia, lumbar and sacral spines, iliac crest

Insert: floor of intertubercular sulcus

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Nerve supply of lat dorsi

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Thoracodorsal N C6-8

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Action of lat dorsi

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Extend shoulder joint
Medially rotates humerus

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Rhomboid major origin & insert

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Arises from t2-5 spines
Insert: medial border of scapula

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Rhomboid minor origin & insert

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C7-T1Spines => medial border of svapula

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N supply of rhomboids
Dorsal scapular N C5
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Fx of rhomboids
Retract scapula
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Levator scapulae origin &insert
TP of atlas, axis, posterior tubercles C3/4 Insert: medial border of scapula from superior angle to spine
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Nerve supply to levator scapulae
Cervical plexus C3,4 Reinforced by dorsal scapulae
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Fx of levator scapulae
Elevate scapula Laterally flex neck
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Serratus anterior origin & insert
R1-8 Insert; costal surface of scapula
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Nerve supply to serratus anterior
Long thoracic N C5,6,7
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Fx of serratus anterior
Pushing & punching Rotate scapula lateral Raising arm above shoulder
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Origin & insert subscap
Medial 2/3rd costal surface scapula Insert: LT of humerus
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N of subscap
Upper & lower subscapular N
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Fx of subscap
Stability Medial rotator
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SSP origin & insert
2/3rd medial supraspinous gossa Upper part of GT
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N of SSP
Suprascapular N C5,6
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Origin & insert ISP
Medial 2/3rd of infraspinous fossa Insert: GT
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N of ISP
Suprascapular N C5,6
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Fx of infraspinatous
Lateral rotator Stability Brace head against glenoid
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Teres minor origin & insert
Edge to edge with infraspinatus (axillary border of scapula) Insert: GT (lower facet)
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N to teres minor
Posterior branch of axillary N C5,6
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Fx of teres minor
Lateral rotator (weak)
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Teres major origin & insert
Inferior angle of scapula, dorsal surface Insert: medial lip of intertubercular groove
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N to teres major
Lower subscapular N
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Fx of teres minor
Medial rotator Adductor
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Deltoid origin & insert
Anterior border & upper surface of lateral 1/3rd of clavicle, acromion, inferior lip of scapula spine Deltoid tuberosity
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N to deltoid
Axillary N C5,6
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Fx of deltoid
Multipennate Anterior - flex, medial rotate Post - extend, lateral rotate
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What is covered in infraspinatus fascia
Infraspinatus Teres minor
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What makes up the scapular anastomosis
Dorsal scapular Suprascapular Subscpaular Circumflex scapular
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Where does dorsal scapular A arise
Transverse cervical A or directly off subclavian A (3rd part)
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Where does suprascapular A arise
Thyrocervical trunk
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Where does subscapular A arise
3rd part of axillary A
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Where does circumflex scapular arise
Subscapular A (which is from 3rd part of axillary A)
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Movements of shoulder
Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Rotation Circumduction
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Axilla boundaries
Anterior - pec major, minor; subclavius & clavipectoral fascia Post - subscap, teres major, tendon of lat dorsi Medial - serratus anterior, lower limit is 4th rib Floor - axillary fascia Apex - clavicle, upper border of scapula
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What divides axillary A
Pectoralis minor Above ; behind ; below
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Axillary A starts at
Outer border of 1st rib
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What nerves pass IN FRONT of axillary A
Median root of median nerve (to reach lateral root of median N)
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Where does axillary V lie in proximity
Anteromedial to all parts of the artery!
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Branches of the axillary A
“Screw The Lawyer, Save A Patient) Superior thoracic A Thoracoacromial (4 subsbranches) Lateral thoracic Subscapular Anterior humeral circumflex A Posterior humeral circumflex A
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4 branches of thoracoacromial A
Clavicular Deltoid Acromial Pectoral
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What passes through quadrangular space
Axillary N Posterior circumflex humeral A
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What passes through lower triangular space
Deep A of arm Radial N
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Where does axillary V start
Lower border of teres major
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What does axillary V become & where
Subclavian V Passes infront of anterior scalene
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What are the roots of the brachial plexus
C5-T1
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Where do the roots of brachial plexus FORM
Behind anterior scalene muscle
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What are the branches of the ROOTS
Dorsal scapular Long thoracic N to subclavius
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What are the lateral cord branches
Lateral pectoral Lateral root of median N MSC
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What are the medial cord branches
Medial pectoral Medial cutaneous N of the arm Medial cutaneous N of forearm Ulna n Medial root of median N
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Posterior cord branches
Upper subscapular Lower subscapular Thoracodorsal Radial Axillary
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Where do the trunks emerge
B/w the anterior and middle scalene muscle
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Dorsal scapular N supplies & n root
C5 Rhomboids Levator scapulae
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Long thoracic N root & supplies
C5,6,7 Serratus anterior
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N to subclavius root & supplies
C5,6 Subclavius M
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Suprascapular N root & supplies
SSP, ISP C5,6 Travels beneath transverse scapular lig
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Lateral pectoral N root & supplies
C5,6,7 Pec major
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MSC nerve root & supplies
C5,6,7 Coracobrachialis Brachialis Biceps brachii Becomes lateral cutaneous N of forearm
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Upper subscapular N root & supplies
C5,6 Subscapular N upper partl
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Lower subscapular N root & supplies
C5,6 Subscapularis (lower part) Teres major
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Thoracodorsal nerve root & supplies
C6,7,8 Latissimus dorsi
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Radial nerve root & supplies
C5-T1 Triceps, supinator, anconeus Extensors of forearm Brachioradialis Becomes posterior cut n of arm
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Axillary n root & supplies
C5,6 Deltoid Teres minor Becomes upper lateral cutaneous n of arm
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Medial pectoral N roots & supplies
C8,T1 Pec major & minor
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Ulnar nerve root & supplies
C8,T1 FCU, medial 2 FDP Most of small muscles of hand (2LOAF exception)
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Base of breast
Sternal edge to Mid axillary line 2nd-6th ribs
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How many lactiferous ducts open into the niple
15-20
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Blood supply of the breast
Lateral thoracic A Internal thoracic A Posterior IC A
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Venous drainage of breast
Deep veins that run with main arteries Posterior IC for metastatic spread
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LN drainage of breast
75% to axillary LNs Parasternal LNS
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Coracobrachialis origin & insert
Coracoid process Into medial border of humerus
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Supply of coracobrachialis
MSC n C5,6
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Fx of coracobrachialis
Weak flexor & adductor
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Biceps origin & insert
LH from supraglenoid tubercle & labrum of scapula SH apex of coracoid, lateral to coracobrachialis Insert: tuberosity of radius (posterior border)
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N to biceps brachii
MSC n c5,6
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Fx of biceps
Flex elbow Supinate forearm
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Brachialis origin & insert
Lower half of humerus & medial intermuscular septum Insert: coracoid process of ulna tuberosity
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Nerve to brachialis
MSC n & radial N
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Fx of brachialis
Elbow flexor
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Medial intermuscular septum
Medial supracondylar ridge and fades out over coracobrachialis Gives origin to brachialis & medial head of triceps
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What pierces the medial intermuscular septum
Ulna N Superior Ulna collateral A Axillary branch of radial N (to MH of triceps)
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Lateral intermuscular septum attachments
Brachioradlis & ECRL & medial head of triceps
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What pierces the lateral intermuscular septum
Radial N Profunda rachii A (radial collateral A(
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Brachial A & relation to median N
Median N passes from lateral to medial
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Ulnar nerve and relation to brachial A
Ulnar nerve is posterior to the artery then leaves the arm medially through medial intermuscular septum
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Branches of brachial A
Profunda brachii Radial Inferior ulna collateral Ulna Superior ulna collateral
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Where does profunda brachii travel & what are its branches
In radial groove with radial N Gives off medial & radial collateral A
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Basilic vein course
Perforates deep fascia of middle arm Becomes axillary V
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Cephalic V course
Lies b/w deltoid & Pec major Pierces clavipectoral fascia Empties into axillary V
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Where is median found in the elbow
MEDIAL
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What is the intercostobrachial N a brach of
Lateral cutaneous branch of 2nd IC nerve
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Triceps origin & insert
LH - infraglenoid tubercle Lateral - back of surgical neck & above radial groove Medial - arises from whole of back of humerus, below radial groove Insert - posterior surface of olecranon
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LH triceps
Infraglenoid tubercle
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Lateral head triceps
Back of humerus to surgical neck Above radial groove
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Medial head of triceps
Back of humerus Below radial groove Medial & lateral intermuscualr septumsn
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Nerve to triceps
Radial C7,8
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Fx of triceps
Extend elbow
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Course of radial N
Runs in radial groove Pierces lateral intermuscular septum, entering anterior compartment Passes with brachialis medial, brachioradialis lateral Gives off lower lateral cutaneous n of the arm & post cutaneous n of forearm Passes ANTERIOR to lateral epicondyle
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How does ulna n enter the forearm
Lies in contact with groove behind medial epicondyle B/w humeral & ulnar heads of FCU
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Features of the humerus in the elbow joint
Medial TROCHLEA Lateral CAPITULUM
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What articulates with trochlea
Coronoid process & head of ulna bone
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What articulates with capitulum
Head of radius
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Anterior compartment of forearm, broad groups
Superifical Deep
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Superficial group of muscles in forearm
Pronator teres FCR FDS Palmaris Longus FCU
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Origin & insert pronator teres & and what passes through
Humeral head - medial supracondylar ridge Ulnar - coronoid process Median nerve passes through the heads Insert into shaft of radius
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N of pronator teres
Median N (highest muscular branch)) C6,7
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Fx of pronator teres
Pronate Weak flexor
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FCR origin & insert
Medial epicondyle of humerus Base 2/3rd metacarpals
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Radial A & median N in relation to FCR
Radial A is LATERAL to tendon Median N is medial
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Nerve to FCRq
Median N C6,7
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Fx of FCR
Flex & radial abduct wrist
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FDS origin & insert
Medial epicondyle, medial lig of elbow, coronoid process, radial head Insert: palmar surface of base of middle phalanx
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Nerve of FDS
Median N C7,8
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Fx of FDS
Flex prox IP
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FCU origin & insert
Medial epicondyle and medial border of olecranon & upper 2/3rds of ulna (Ulna n passes between) Insert into pisiform & hamate & 5th Metacarpal bone
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N to FCU
Ulnar N C7,8
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What accompanies UlnaN In forearm
Posterior ulnar recurrent A
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FDP origin & insert
Medial surface of olecranon, upper anterior and medial surfacers of ulna Insert: bases of distal phalanges of medial 4 digits
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Nerve to FDP
AIN & Ulnar N
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Fx of FDP
Flex distal IP joint
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FPL origin & insert
Anterior surface of radius Some from ulna side Insert into base of distal phalanx on THUMB
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Nerve to FPL
AIN C7,8
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Fx of FPL
Only flexor of the interphalangeal of thumb
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Pronator quadratus origin & insert
Anteriomedial aspect of distal ulnar Insert into anterior surface of lower 4th of radius
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N to pronator quadratus
AIN C7,8
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Fx of pronator quadratus
Pronator Hold ulna & radius together
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Boundaries of cubital fossa
Sup = intercondylar line *b/w medial & lateral epicondyles of humerus Med = pronator teres m Lat = brachioradialis Apex (directed inferiorly) Roof - skin, superficial fascia, deep fascia Floor - brachialis & supinator
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Contents of cubital fossa
“People really believe bob marley” Posterior Interosseous N radial N Biceps tendon Brachial A Median N
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Course of radial A in forearm
Distal to biceps tendon Crosses supinator Over tendon of pronator teres Radial origin of FDS FPL Disappears into anatomical snuff box Deep to Abductor Pollicis Longus & EPL
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Course of Ulnar A in forearm
Disappears in cubital fossa under pronator teres Runs beneath FDS& Median nerve Runs on FDP Lies on top of flexor retinaculum Superficial palmar Arch
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How does median nerve enter forearm
B/w two heads of pronator teres
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How does median nerve leave cubital fossa
B.w pronator teres (the two heads)
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Where does median n run in forearm
Beneath FDS Then behind &Lateral to palmaris longus Gives off AIN
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AIN supplies
FDP (1/2) FPL Pronator quadratus Inferior radioulnar joints Wrist ^ carpal joints
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How does ulnar nerve exits cubital fossa
B/w FCU heads
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How does ulnar nerve travel in forearm
Under cover of flattened aponeurosis of FCU
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Where does the ulnar A run in relation to ulna N in forearm
Lies RADIAL side along the distal 2/3 of forearm
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What does ulnar N supply in the forarm
FCU FDP 1/2
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What is the lateral cutaneous n of the forearm an ext of
Ext of MSC n
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What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint
Pivot, synovial. Joint
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What type of joint is the distal radioulnar joint
Synovial pivot joint
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What are the muscles of extensor component of forearm
Anconeus Supinator Brachioradlias ECRL ECRB Extensor digitorum Digiti minimi ECU Abductor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis brevis Extensor indicis
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What are the 2 upper muscles of ext compartment of forearm
Anconeus Supinator
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3 muscles that arise from lateral humerus to radial side
Brachioradialis ECRL ECRB
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Lateral part of humerus 3 muscles to POSTERIOR surface of forearm
Extensor digitorum Digiti Minimi ECU
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What are the 3 muscles that emerge deep & form the boundaries of anatomical snuffbox
Abductor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis brevis
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How many extensor compartments are there
6
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What are the extensor compartments
1: Abductor pollicis longus; extensor pollicis brevis 2: ECRB, ECRL 3: EPL 4: Extensor digitorum; extensor indicis 5: extensor digiti minimi 6: ECU
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Anconeus origin & insert
Arises from posterior surface of lateral epicondyle Insert: olecranon
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Nerve to anconeus
Radial C7,8
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Action of anconeus
Small amount of posterolateral movement of ulnar that occurs during pronation
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Supinator origin & insert
Distal surface of lateral epicondyle, lateral lig of elbow, annular lig of radius, supinator crest of ulna & fossa Insert: lateral surface of radius
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N to supinator
PIN C6,7
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Fx of supinator
Supinate while elbow is straight (Biceps more powerful)
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Brachioradialis origin & insert
Lower 2/3rd of lateral supracondylar ridge Insert: radial styloid base *forms lateral border of cubital fossa
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Nerve to brachioradialis
Radial n C5,6
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Fx of brachioradialis
Flex elbow joint
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What lies below brachioradialis muscle
Radial N & A
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ECRL origin & insert
Lower 1/3rd of lateral supracondylar ridge 2nd metacarpal
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Nerve to ECRL
Radial N C6,7
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Fx of ECRL
Extend & abduct wrist
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What arises from common extensory origin
ECRB ED EDM ECU
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What is the common extensor origin
Front of lateral epicondyle (anterior surface)
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ECRB origin & insert
Common extensor origin Base of 3rd metacarpal
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Nerve to ECRB
PIN C7,8
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Fx of ECRB
Wrist extensor
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Extensor digitorum origin & insert
Common extensor origin Into extensor hood
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N to extensor digitorum
PIN C7,8
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Fx of extensor digitorum
Wrist, MCP, IP extensor
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Extensor digiti minimi origin & insert
Common extensor origin To extensor hood of lil finger
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N to extensor digiti minimi
PIN C7,8
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ECU origin & insert
Common extensor origin To 5th metacarpal
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N to ECU
PIN C7,8
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Abductor pollicis longus origin & insert
From back of radius, ulna & interosseous membrane Into base of 1st MC & trapezium
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N to abductor pollicis longus
PIN C7,8
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Fx of abductor pollicis longus
Extend thumb & lateral displacement Abduct & flex wrist
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EPL origin & insert
Ulna to base of distal phalanx of thumb
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N to EPL
PIN C7,8
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EPB origin & insert
Radius & interosseous membrane Base of proximal phalanx
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EPB n
PIN C7,8
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Extensor indicis origin & insert
Ulna Shares synovial sheath with ED Dorsal expansion of index finger
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N to extensor indicis
PIN C7,8
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PIN emerges where
From supinator & radial n
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What is the post interosseous A a branch of
Common interosseous A from Ulna A
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Boundaries of anatomical snuffbox
Radial side: Abductor pollicis Longus, EPB ulnar: EPL Roof: cephalic V Floor: radial A (Deep to tendons
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Extensor retinaculum attachments
Anterolateral border of radius Pisiform & triquetral bones
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What type of joint is the wrist joint
Biaxial synovial joint
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N to wrist joint
PIN AIN
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Wrist movements & what muscle(s) allow for this
Flex; FCR + FCU (palmaris longus) Ext: ECRL, ECRB, ECU Abduct: FCR, ECRL, ECRB, abductor pollicis longus Adduct: FCU and ECU
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What is the venous drainage of dorsum of hand
Radial side: cephalic Ulnar side: basilic
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What forms the dorsal carpal arch
Arterial anastomosis b/w Radial, ulnar * Anterior interosseous A
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How do the dorsal metacarpal arteries reach the intermetacarpal space
Deep to the long tendons
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What provides cutaneous innervation to palm
Median nerve & palmer branch Superificial & palmer branches of ulnar N
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What is the palmar aponeurosis continuous with
Tendon of palmaris longus Deeper transverse fibres Flexor retinaculum
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Flexor retinaculum attachments
Medial: pisiform, hook of hamate Lateral: scaphoid, trapezium
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Contents of carpal tunnel
“Silly people pay continuous money” FCS FDP FPL FCR Median N
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What is the canal of guyon
The ulnar N and artery travelling lateral to pisiform bone covered by a band of fascia
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What is the superificial palmar A a direct continuation of ?
Ulnar A
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What does NOT receive blood supply from superficial palmar branch
Thumb & thumb side of index finger
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When does the ulnar n divide into superfiical & deep branches
On the flexor retinaculum
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Where does the radial A lie in the hand
Cross anatomical snuffbox over trapezium Runs deeply b/w 2 heads of first dorsal interosseous m
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What does the deep branch of ulnar n go on to supply
Motor to 3 hypothenar M 2 lumbricals on ulnar side All interossei Both heads of adductor pollicis
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Muscles of thenar eminence
Abductor pollicis brevis Flexor pollicis brevis Opponens pollicis
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Nerve to m of thenar muscles
Muscular *recurrent) branch of median N T1
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Origin &insert of thenar muscles
All from flexor retinaculum Insert: Abductor pollicis brevis - radial side of prox phalanx Flex pollicis brevis - radial sesamoid Opponens pollicis - whole radial border of prox phalanx
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M of hypothenar eminence
Abductor digiti minimi Flexor digiti minini brevis Opponens digiti minimi
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Nerve to muscle of hypothenar eminence
Deep branch of ulnar N T1
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Origin &insert hypothenar M
Abductor DM - from pisiform & FCU tendon - base of prox phalanx into extensor expansion Flex DMB - flexor retinaculum & hook of hamate - ulnar side of prox phalanx base O DM - flexor retinaculum & hook of hamate - ulnar side of 5th MC bone base
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Adductor pollicis origin & insert
Whole 3rd Metacarpal Bases of 2nd & 3rd metacarpal & capitates Insert: ulnar sesamoid of thumb
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N to adductor pollicis
Deep branch of ulnar N C8,T1
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Where do the lumbricals origin & insert
4 FDP tendons Extensor expansions on dorsum of prox phalanges
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N of lumbricals
Median & ulna
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Interosseous muscles TYPES & NERVE
Palmar - ADDUCT Dosral - ABDUCT All by deep branch of Ulnar N C8,T1
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What lies within the fibrous flexor sheaths of the fingers & thumbs
FPL in thumb FDP & FDS in the fingers
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What are the palmar spaces within the hand & what separates them
The septum of palmar aponeurosis 3 spaces - thenar, hypothenar, mid-palmar spaces
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What lies bw the web spaces of the hand *palmar & dorsal layers of the skin
Superficial & deep transverse ligs Digital N + Vessels Tendons of interossei & lumbricals Loose fibrofatty tissue
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What attaches ot the deep transverse metacarpal ligaments
Lumbricals are on palmar side Interossei on dorsal side
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What does the vincula do
Provide blood supply to flexor tendons
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What are the long tendons of the thumb
FPL EPB & EPL
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Action of lumbricals
Only attached to extensor expansions Extend BOTH IP joints
243
Features of clavicle
Medial 2/3rd round & convex forward Lateral 1/3rd flat & curved back to scapula Acromial & sternal edges
244
Attachments to clavicle
SCM Pec Major Deltoid lateral 1/3rd Trapezius Subcalvius Ligs: costoclavicular; conoid; trapezoid
245
Features of scapula
Triangular, flat bone Costal surface Dorsal surface - spinous process, infra&supraspinous fossa Acromion Glenoid fossa Supra and infraglenoid tubercles Coracoid process
246
Attachments to scapula
Costal - serratus anterior; subscapularis Medial border: levator scapulae, rhomboids major & minor SSP, ISP Teres major; teres minor Trapezius Deltoid LH of biceps LH of triceps
247
What are the muscles that attach to coracoid process
Pectoralis Minor Biceps SH Coracobrachialis
248
Ligaments attached to coracoid process
Coracoclavicular ligs Coracoacromial lig Coracohumeral lig
249
Features of humerus
Head Surgical & anatomical neck Lesser tubercle Bicipital groove Greater subercle Deltoid tuberosity Radial groove Capitulum for head of radius Trochlea for ulna
250
What attaches onto lesser tubercle
Subscapularis Continues as medial lig = teres major
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Intertubercular sulcus bridged by
Transverse humeral lig (biceps LH tendon passes beneath)
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greater tubercle attachments
Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres minor
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Radial groove gives from to
Lateral lip to LH of triceps Medial head of triceps Radial n lies here
254
What does capitulum articulate with
Radial head
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What does trochlea articulate with
Ulna
256
Radius features
Cylindrical head (communicates with capitulum) Radial tuberosity Interosseous membrane Styloid process Dorsal tubercle
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Where does biceps attach on radius
Onto posterior lip
258
What attaches to anterior oblique line of radius
FDS FPL Pronator quadratus
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What attaches to posterior oblique line on radius
Abductor pollicis longus Abductor pollicis brevis
260
What attaches to radius styloid process
Radial collateral lig Brachioradialis Extensor retinaculum
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Colles fracture
Distal radius - dorsal rotation & displacement
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Ulna bony features
Upper end - olecranon, coronoid process Ulnar tuberosity Trochlear notche Shaft Head of ulna (distal) Ulna styloid
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What arises from olecranon & attaches
Tricep tendons attach FDP arises Anconeus
264
Coronoid process attachments
FDS Pronator teres (Sublime tubercle)
265
What inserts on ulna tuberosity
Brachialis
266
Largest carpal bone
Capitate
267
Which carpal bone makes contact with deep branch of ulnar N
Hook of hamate
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GSSE anatomy (8 decks)

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