Upper Limb (part 3) Flashcards
Famous insertion: Biceps Brachii m. deep tendon inserts here
-Muscle does flexion and supination of the forearm
Radial Tuberosity
Insertion point for the Brachialis m.
-Very strong flexor of the forearm.
-Strongest elbow flexor we have
Ulnar Tuberosity
Occurs where the radial head (radius) attaches into the radial notch of the ulna.
-A pivot joint
-Radius spins around the ulna
Proximal Radioulnar Joint
A fibrous joint, present for support. Binds the radius and ulna together during supination/pronation
Middle Radioulnar Joint
Joint created by the Ulnar head (ulna) and Ulnar Notch of the Radius.
-Pivot Joint
Distal Radioulnar Joint
Radius and Ulna are parallel to each other
Supination
Radius crosses over the Ulna to the other side and forms an “X”
Pronation
A membranous, tough structure that joins the shafts of the radius and ulna together
-No movement, simply for support
Interosseous Membrane
When you fall, you automatically pronate. Results in lots of fractures because the joint setup is not as stable in ______ as it is in ______.
Pronation; Supination
Ligament that inserts on either side of the ulna and loops around the head of the radius.
-Ring like ligament
Annular Ligament
Ligament that comes off of the ulna and attaches to the radius just distal to the Annular Ligament
-Tough
-Keeps ulna and radius held in together
Quadrate Ligament
Force induced disarticulation of the head of the radius out of the annular ligament
-Dislocated proximal radioulnar joint
-Grabbing a child by the hand and pulling them to a standing position
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Found on the dorsal aspect of the distal radius.
-On the medial side, it has a groove.
-Tendon of the Extensor Pollicis Longus m. pulls around this (runs in the groove), giving the thumb strength to go on to extension
-Going around a pulley enhances the mechanical advantage/strength
Dorsal Radial Tubercle of Lister
Muscles of the arm are bound together by investing fascia that comes from around the shoulder, wraps around the muscles of the arm, and attaches to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Brachial Fascia
Muscles of the forearm are bound together by investing fascia
Antebrachial Fascia
The origin for the Superficial Flexor muscles of the forearm.
Common Flexor Tendon of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus
Occurs when the medial epicondyle becomes inflamed.
-Golfer’s Elbow
-Lots of tension is placed on the Medial Epicondyle from whipping a golf club
Medial Epicondylitis
What are the two muscles the pronate the forearm? (Rotate the radius on the ulna)
-Pronator Teres m.
-Pronator Quadratus m.
A superficial muscle that originates from the Common Flexor Tendon of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus.
-Crosses over the ulna and attaches to the radius
-When it contracts, it pulls the radius into pronation
-Innervation: Median Nerve
Pronator Teres Muscle
A deep muscle that runs diagonally from the distal ulna to the distal radius. When it contracts, it pulls the radius into pronation.
-Innervation: Anterior Interosseous Nerve
Pronator Quadratus Muscle
Which three muscles flex the wrist?
-Flexor Carpi Radialis m.
-Flexor Carpi Ulnaris m.
-Palmaris Longus m.
A superficial muscle that originates from the Common Flexor Tendon of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus.
-Crosses the wrist and attaches into the metacarpal bones
-Innervation: Median Nerve
Flexor Carpi Radialis Muscle
A superficial muscle that originates from the Common Flexor Tendon of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus.
-flexes the wrist on the medial/ulnar side.
-Attaches into the 5th carpal bone
-Innervation: Ulnar Nerve
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle
A superficial muscle that originates from the Common Flexor Tendon of the Medial Epicondyle of the Humerus.
-Streams down and inserts into the Palmar Aponeurosis.
-Small, not very powerful wrist flexor
-Innervation: Median Nerve
-13% of the population doesn’t have one
Palmaris Longus Muscle