Upper Limbs & Fascia ESSENTIAL Flashcards
Only joint that attaches the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton
Sternoclavicular joint
Enumerate the 4 Fossa of the scapula
Supraspinatus fossa
Infraspinatus fossa
Glenoid fossa
Subscapular fossa
Origin of biceps brachii long head
Supraglenoid tubercle
Origin of triceps brachii long head
Infraglenoid tubercle
Origin of biceps brachii short head
Coracoid process
Most common site of humeral fracture among elderly
Surgical neck of the humerus
Common flexor origin
Medial epicondyle
Common extensor origin
Lateral epicondyle
Lateral and shorter of the 2 forearm bones
Radius
Medial and longer bone of the forearm
Ulna
Serve as the stabilising bone or the pivot point of the radius
Ulna
Formed by hook of hamate. Where ulnar nerve and arteries pass.
Ulnar tunnel/tunnel of guyon
Sternoclavicular joint is what type of synovial joint
SADDLE joint but functions as a ball and socket
Layer of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue underneath the skin
Superficial fascia
A Layer of superficial fascia that contains fat
Camper’s layer
A Layer of superficial fascia that is membranous
Scarper’s fascia
Layer of dense connective tissue underneath the skin
Deep fascia
Axillary fascia is made up of the converging of _______ & ________
Suspensory ligament of the axilla & inferior margin of the pectoral fascia
Distal attachment of thr pectoralis major
Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus
Muscle with saw-tooth appearance
Serrarus anterior
Boxer’s muscle
Serratus anterior
Distal attachment of serratus anterior
Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
Innervation of serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve of C5 and C7
Paralysis of posterior superior serratus muscle leads to the condition
Winging of scapula
Enumerate the 3 fibers of the trapezius muscle
Descending
Middle
Ascending
Distal attachment of latissimus dorsi
Floor of intertubercular sulcus of the humerus
Primary adductor of the arm
Latissimus dorsi
Muscle that elevates the shoulders
Levator scapulae