Upper limb II Flashcards
What are the superficial muscles of the posterior forearm
Brachioradialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extensor digitorum
Extensor digiti minimi
Anconeus
Most of the muscle belly of brachioradialis is seen in
anterior compartment of forearm
Name A-I
A- brachioradilais
B- extensor carpi radialis longus
C- common extensor tendon
D- extensor carpi radialis brevis
E- extensor digitorum
F- extensor digiti minimi
G- extensor retinaculum
H- extensor carpi ulnaris
I- anconeus
All superficial posterior muscles of the forearm attach to
Lateral epicondyle
- except brachioradialis and extensor carpi radialis longus
What happens when the common extensor tendon is damaged due to repetitive strain
Lateral epicondylitis - tennis elbow
Function of the superficial posterior muscles of the forearm
Extension of the wrist
Extension of the 4 digits - ED and EDM
Abduction (ECR) and Adduction (ECU) of the wrist
What are the deep muscles of the posterior forearm
Supinator
Extensor pollicis longus and brevis
Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor indicis
Function of supinator
Supinates the forearm
Function of deep muscles of the posterior forearm
Supinates the forearm - supinator
Extension of the thumb - EPL and EPB
Abduction of the thumb - APL
Extension of the 2nd digit - Extensor indices
Extensor pollicis longus and brevis extends the thumb at which joints
EPL - all joints
EPB - CMC and MCP
Name A-E
A- Supinator
B- Abductor pollicis longus
C- extensor pollicis brevis
D- Extensor pollicis longus
E- extensor indices
Innervation of the posterior forearm
Radial nerve
Name A-I
A- ulnar nerve
B- brachial artery
C- median nerve
D- ulnar nerve
E- ulnar artery
F- Radial nerve
G- radial artery
H- Anterior interosseous nerve
I- median nerve
Name A-I
A- Scaphoid
B- Lunate
C- Triquetrum
D- Pisiform
E- Hamate
F- Capitate
G- Trapezoid
H- CMC
I- Trapezium
Damage to the scaphoid bone is most likely to damage
Radial artery - dorsal part
What happens if scaphoid fracture damages the radial artery
Can cause AVN of scaphoid -> non-union
More proximal the fracture, the higher the risk of AVN
What are the contents of the anatomical snuffbox
Radial artery
Cephalic vein
Superficial branch of radial nerve