Upper Limb Flashcards
Which nerve supplies the deltoid?
Axillary
Name the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm
Biceps, bracialis, coracobrachialis
What is the action of the anterior compartment of the arm?
Flex elbow and shoulder
Which nerve supplies the anterior compartment of the arm?
Musculocutaneous
Name the muscles of the posterior compartment of the arm
Triceps brachii
What is the action of the posterior compartment of the arm?
Extensor of shoulder and elbow
Which nerve supplies the posterior compartment of the arm ?
Radial
What nerve is at risk with a mid-shaft fracture of the humerus?
Radial
Which nerve roots make up the brachial plexus
C5-T1
Which nerves make up the sup trunk
C5 C6
Which nerves make up the mid trunk
C7
Which nerves make up the inf trunk
C8 T1
Which nerves make up the lateral cord
C5-C7 anterior divs of sup and mid trunk
Which nerves make up the post cord
C5-T1 post divs of all trunks
Which nerves make up the medial cord
C8 T1 ant of inf trunk