Upper limb fascias

Question 1

Deltoid fascia

Answer 1

covers deltoid

continues inferior as pectoral fascia and posteriorly as infraspinatus fascia

Question 2

Clavicopectoral fascia

Answer 2

from clavicle, coracoid process to subclavius muscle and pectorals minor
inferiorly continuous with axillary fascia
divides the deltopectoral triangle into superficial and deep

Question 3

Brachial fascia

Answer 3

continuation of deltoid, pectoral, infraspinatus and axillary fascias
sends 2 septa- medial and lateral intermuscular septa
pierced in middle by basilic hiatus

Question 4

Antebrachial fascia

Answer 4

continuation of brachial fascia
no intermuscular septa
distally has superficial and deep layers

Question 5

Palmar fascia

Answer 5

covers thinner and hypothenar compartments

medial, intermediate and lateral palmar septa- divides palm in thenar eminence, mesothenar eminence, hypthenar eminence