Upper Limb Flashcards
Main bones of upper limb
Humerus
Radius (lateral)
Ulna (medial)
Main joints of the upper limb
Shoulder Elbow Superior Radio-ulnar Inferior Radio-ulnar Wrist Metacarpal-phalangeal (knuckles) Interphalangeal (fingers)
Joint type: Shoulder
synovial ball & socket
Joint type: Elbow
synovial hinge
Joints type: Radio-ulnar
synovial pivot
Joint type: Wrist
synovial ellipsoid
Joint type: Metacarpal-phalangeal (knuckles)
synovial condyloid
Joint type: Interphalangeal (fingers)
synovial hinge
Movement of elbow
Flexion
Extension
Muscles: elbow FLEXION
Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Muscles: Elbow EXTENSION
Triceps brachii
Anconeus
Radio Ulnar Joints: Forearm movements
pronation
supination
mid prone position
Forearms muscles involved in elbow flexion
Brachioradialis
Pronator Teres
Muscle: Elbow flexion in mid pronation/supination of RU joints
Brachioradialis
Muscle: Elbow flexion with pronation of RU joints
Pronator Teres (synergist to prevent over supination)