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Upper Limb Anatomy 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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What is the axilla?

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The pyramidal space below the shoulder joint - provides passage for the vessels and nerves going to and from the upper limb

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Which muscles make up the anterior wall of the axilla?

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Pectoralis major and minor

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3
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Which muscles make up the posterior wall of the axilla?

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Subscapularis

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Which structures make up the medial wall of the axilla?

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Thoracic wall and serratus anterior

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5
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Which structure forms the lateral wall of the axilla?

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Intertubercular groove of the humerus

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6
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The axillary artery is a continuation of which artery?

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Subclavian

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7
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At which anatomical point does the axillary artery begin?

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The lateral border of the 1st rib

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8
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The axillary artery continues beyond the axilla as which vessel?

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Brachial artery

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9
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At what anatomical point does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?

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Lower border of teres major

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10
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Name the roots of the brachial plexus?

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Anterior rami of C5-T1

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11
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Which nerve roots form the upper trunk of the brachial plexus?

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C5 and C6

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12
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What is Erb’s point?

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The site of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus (2-3cm above the clavicle

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13
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What is the clinical relevence of Erbs point?

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Injury to the upper trunk results in Erb’s palsy in which the upper limb becomes medially rotated with the wrist flexed

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14
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What is the cause of Erb’s palsy?

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Hyper-extension of the head from the shoulder: fall on the shoulder, birth injury or during anaesthesia

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15
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Which roots of the brachial plexus contribute to the lower trunk?

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C8 and T1

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16
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What happens when the lower trunk of the brachial plexus is damaged?

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Klumpke’s Palsy - affects the intrinsic muscles of the hand and ulnar flexors of the wrist and fingers - caused by undue abduction of the arm

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17
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List the branches of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus

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  • Lateral pectoral
  • Lateral root of the median n.
  • Musculocutaneous
  • Median
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18
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List the branches of the medial cord of the brachial plexus

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  • Medial pectoral
  • Ulnar
  • Radial root of the median n.
  • Medial cutaneous nerve of the arm
  • Medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm
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19
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List the branches of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

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  • Thoracodorsal n.
  • Axillary
  • Radial
  • Upper/lower subscapular n.
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20
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Which venous plexus lies on the back of the hand>

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Dorsal venous arch

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21
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Which vein arises at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch?

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Basilic vein

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22
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Which vein arises from the medial end of the dorsal venous arch?

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Cephalic vein

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23
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Which vein shunts blood between the cephalic vein and basilic vein?

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Median cubital vein

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24
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What are the five groups of axillary nodes?

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  • Anterior or pectoral
  • Posterior or subscapular
  • Apical
  • Central
  • Lateral
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25
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Where do all the lymphatic vessels from the upper limb drain?

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Axillary nodes

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26
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?

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  • Humerus
  • Scapula
  • Clavicle
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27
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Which part of the clavicle is most prone to breakages?

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Middle 3rd - most prominent and it changes to concave from convex at this point

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28
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What type of synovial joint is the acromioclavicular joint?

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Plane

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29
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What type of synovial joint is the sternoclavicular?

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Saddle

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30
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Which muscles are involved in elevation of the scapula?

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Trapezius and levator scapulae

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31
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Which muscle is involved in depression of the scapula?

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Lower trapezius

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32
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Which muscle is involved in protraction (movement forward) of the scapula?

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Serratus anterior

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33
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Which muscles are involved in retraction of the scapula?

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Trapezius (middle fibres) and rhomboids

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34
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Which muscles are involved in lateral rotation (elevating the glenoid cavity) of the scapula?

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Upper and middle trapezius

35
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Which muscles are involved in medial rotation (downward) of the scapula?

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Gravity, levator scapulae, rhomboids and pectoralis minor

36
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List the scapular muscles

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  • Transverse trapezius
  • Levator scapulae
  • Rhomboid minor
  • Rhomboid major
  • Supraspinatus
  • Infraspinatus
  • Teres minor
  • Latissimus dorsi
37
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What is the name of the cartilage that surrounds the glenoid cavity?

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Glenoid labrum

38
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What is the function of the glenoid labrum?

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Keeps the head of the humerus in place and reduces friction

39
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Which structures make up the coraco-acromial arch and what does it do?

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  • Acromial process and coracoid process of the scapula
  • Coraco-acromial ligament
  • Prevents superior displacement of the humeral head
40
Q

Which part of the shoulder joint capsule is the weakest?

A

Inferior - not protected by muscles or ligaments

41
Q

Which bursa communicates with the shoulder joint cavity?

A

Subscapular

42
Q

Name the rotator cuff muscles

A

Subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor

43
Q

What is the function of the rotator cuff muscles?

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  • Abduction and medial + lateral rotation

- Stabilisation and support of the shoulder joint

44
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What are the actions of the deltoid muscle on the shoulder?

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  • Anterior fibres: medial rotation and flexion
  • Middle fibres: abduction
  • Posterior fibres: lateral rotation and extension
45
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What is the nerve supply to the deltoid muscle?

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Axillary n.

46
Q

Where do you test for axillary nerve sensation?

A

C5/6 - regimental badge area

47
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What is the action of pectoralis major on the shoulder joint?

A

Adduction and medial rotation of the humerus

48
Q

Which structures make up the border of the deltopectoral triangle?

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  • Clavicle
  • Deltoid muscle
  • Pectoralis major
49
Q

Which vein is found in the deltopectoral triangle?

A

Cephalic vein

50
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What are the functions of serratus anterior?

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  • Protraction of the scapula
  • Stabilisation of the scapula during limb movements
  • Holding the scapula against the thoracic cage
51
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What is the innervation of serratus anterior?

A

Long thoracic (C5-7)

52
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What are the actions of trapezius muscle?

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  • Superior fibres: elevation of the scapula
  • Middle fibres: retract the scapula
  • Inferior fibres: depress the scapula
53
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What is the innervation of the trapezius muscle?

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Accessory (CrN XI)

54
Q

What are the actions of teres major on the shoulder joint?

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Adduction, medial rotation and extension

55
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What are the actions of latissimus dorsi on the shoulder joint?

A

Adduction, extension and internal rotation

56
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What are the two heads of the biceps brachii?

A

Long and short

57
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What is the action of biceps brachii ?

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  • Flexes elbow and shoulder joints

- Supinates the radio-ular joint

58
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What is the innervation of biceps brachii?

A

Musculocutaneous (C5/6)

59
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What are the actions of coracobrachialis?

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Flexion, adduction and stabilising of the shoulder joint

60
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What is the nerve supply of coracobrachialis?

A

Musculocutaneous

61
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What is the main action of brachialis?

A

Flexion of the elbow

62
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What is the innervation of brachialis?

A

Musculocutaneous

63
Q

Describe the path of the musculocutaneous nerve

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  • Arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
  • Enters the arm by perforating the coraco-brachialis muscle and descends between biceps and brachialis
  • Continues as lateral cutaneous nerve of the foreaem
64
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What is the root value of musculocutaneous nerve?

65
Q

Which artery is a continuation of the axillary artery?

A

Brachial artery

66
Q

What are the roots of the median nerve?

A

Medial and lateral cord of the brachial plexus

67
Q

What is the root of the ulnar nerve?

A

Medial cord of the brachial plexus

68
Q

Name the three common sites on the humerus where nerves can be damaged

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  • Radial groove: radial nerve
  • Medial epicondyle: ulnar nerve
  • Surgical neck: axillary nerve
69
Q

List the structures that make up the borders of the cubital fossa

A
  • Base: line between the medial and lateral epicondyles
  • Medial border: pronator teres muscle
  • Lateral border: brachioradialis
70
Q

Name the contents of the cubital fossa

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Radial nerve, biceps tendon, brachial artery and median nerve

71
Q

Which muscle occupies the entire posterior compartment of the arm?

72
Q

What is the main action of the triceps muscle?

73
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What is the action of the aconeus muscle and what is its innervation?

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  • Extension of the forearm

- Radial n.

74
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What are the nerve roots of the radial nerve?

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C6-8 and T1

75
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What is the characteristic clinical sign of a radial n. injury?

A

Wrist drop of the forearm

76
Q

Name the three ligaments of the elbow joint

A
  • Ulnar collateral ligament
  • Radial collateral ligament
  • Anular ligament
77
Q

Name the flexors of the elbow joint

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  • Brachialis
  • Biceps brachii
  • Coracobrachialis
78
Q

Name the extensors of the elbow joint

A

Triceps and acroneus

79
Q

What is the function of the annular ligament

A

It holds the head of the radius in place

80
Q

Name the muscles with supinate the forearm

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  • Supinator

- Biceps brachii

81
Q

Name the muscles which pronate the forearm

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  • Pronator quadratus

- Pronator teres

82
Q

Which muscle is the most powerful supinator of the forearm?

A

Biceps brachii

83
Q

Which muscle is the most powerful pronator of the forearm?

A

Pronator quadratus

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