upper limb anatomy Flashcards
what are the articulations in the glenohumeral joint
head of humerus and glenoid fossa
what are the articulations in the acromioclavicular joint
lateral clavicle and acronym process of scapula
what are the articulations in the sternoclavicular joint
clavicle and mandibulum of sternum
what are the articulations in the scapula thoracic joint
anterior scapula and thoracic wall
what are the articulations in the radioulnar joint
ulnar and radius
what are the articulations in the radiohumeral joint
head of radius and capitulum of humerus
what are the articulations in the proximal radioulnar joint
head of radius and radial notch of ulna
describe the location of the annular ligament
around the neck of radius, attaching to ulna
describe the attachments of the ulnar collateral ligament
attaches ulna to humerus
describe the attachments of the radial collateral ligament
attaches radius to humerus
what type of joint is the wrist
condyloid synovial
what are the articulations in the radiocarpal joint
radius, articular disk and proximal carpal bones (scaphoid, lunate and triquetreum)
what are the articulations in the midcarpar joint
proximal and distal rows of carpal bones
what are the articulations in the distal radioulnar joint
distal radius and ulnar head
what is the role of palmar radiocarpal ligament
stability in supination
what is the role of dorsal radiocarpal ligament
stability in pronation
what is the role of ulnar collateral ligament
stop lateral deviation
what is the role of radial collateral ligament
stops medial deviation
name all the bones in the wrist
scaphoid
lunate
triquetreum
pisiform
trapezium
trapezoid
cupitate
haemate
wheat are the 3 joints within the hand
carpal metacarpal
metacarpal phalangeal
interphalangeal
what is the name of the primary artery that supplies the upper limb
subclavian artery
name the artery that supplies the lateral arm
axillary artery
name the artery that supplies the medial arm
brachial artery
name the artery that supplies the lateral forearm
radial artery
name the artery that supplies the medial forearm
ulnar artery
what vein does the basilica and cephalic veins drain into
median cubital
what vein is responsible for venous output of the upper limb
subclavian vein
name the 4 anterior pectoral girdle muscles
pectorals major
pectoralis minor
subclass
serrates anterior
name the 4 posterior muscles of the pectoral girdle
lattices dorsi
trapezius
rhomboids
levator scapulae
name the 4 rotator cuff muscles
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
describe the muscles used in arm abduction
supraspinatus= first 15 degrees
deltoid= above 15 degrees
name 3 flexor muscles in the arm
biceps brachii
brachialis
corabrachialis
name the extensor muscle in arm
triceps brachii
what muscles are responsible for pronation
pronator teres
pronator quadratis
what muscles are responsible for supination
supinator
biceps brachii
what movements is the anterior compartment of the forearm responsible for
wrist flexion
finger flexion
pronation
what movements is the posterior compartment of the forearm responsible for
wrist extension
finger extension
supination
name 4 things that could be found in the axilla region
blood vessels (axillary artery and vein)
brachial plexus nerves
lymph nodes
breast tissue
