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Only joint that attaches the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Enumerate the 4 Fossa of the scapula

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Supraspinatus fossa
Infraspinatus fossa
Glenoid fossa
Subscapular fossa

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Origin of biceps brachii long head

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Supraglenoid tubercle

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Origin of triceps brachii long head

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Infraglenoid tubercle

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5
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Origin of biceps brachii short head

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Coracoid process

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Most common site of humeral fracture among elderly

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Surgical neck of the humerus

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Common flexor origin

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Medial epicondyle

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Common extensor origin

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Lateral epicondyle

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Lateral and shorter of the 2 forearm bones

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Radius

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Medial and longer bone of the forearm

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Ulna

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Serve as the stabilising bone or the pivot point of the radius

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Ulna

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Formed by hook of hamate. Where ulnar nerve and arteries pass.

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Ulnar tunnel/tunnel of guyon

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Sternoclavicular joint is what type of synovial joint

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SADDLE joint but functions as a ball and socket

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14
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Layer of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue underneath the skin

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Superficial fascia

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A Layer of superficial fascia that contains fat

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Camper’s layer

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16
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A Layer of superficial fascia that is membranous

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Scarper’s fascia

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17
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Layer of dense connective tissue underneath the skin

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Deep fascia

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18
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Axillary fascia is made up of the converging of _______ & ________

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Suspensory ligament of the axilla & inferior margin of the pectoral fascia

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Distal attachment of thr pectoralis major

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Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

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20
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Muscle with saw-tooth appearance

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Serrarus anterior

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21
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Boxer’s muscle

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Serratus anterior

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22
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Distal attachment of serratus anterior

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Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

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23
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Innervation of serratus anterior

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Long thoracic nerve of C5 and C7

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24
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Paralysis of posterior superior serratus muscle leads to the condition

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Winging of scapula

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Enumerate the 3 fibers of the trapezius muscle
Descending Middle Ascending
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Distal attachment of latissimus dorsi
Floor of intertubercular sulcus of the humerus
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Primary adductor of the arm
Latissimus dorsi
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Muscle that elevates the shoulders
Levator scapulae
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Muscle that retracts the scapula
Rhomboid muscle
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Opposes the serratus anterior
Rhomboid muscle
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Enumerate the muscle tendons of the rotator cuffs
SITS
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Muscle tendon of the rotator cuffs that do not hold the glenohumeral joint. Instead assist the deltoid in Abduction of the arm
Supraspinatus m.
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Where does the cephalic vein passes
Deltopectoral groove
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Distal attachment of the deltoid ms.
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
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Main function of deltoid ms.
Abducts the arm
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Deltopectoral groove
Contains cephalic vein
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Membrane between subscapularis and pectoralis minor
Costocoracoid membrane
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3 important structures of costocoracoid membrane
Cephalic vein Thoracacromial artery Lateral pectoral nerve
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Enumerate the subfascial spaces in the posterior upper limbs
Quadrangular space Triangular space Triangular interval
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Borders of quadrangular space: Superior Inferior Medial lateral
Teres minor Teres major Triceps brachii long head Humerus
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Borders of triangular space: Superior Inferior Medial lateral
Teres minor Teres major N/a Triceps brachii long head
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Borders of triangular interval: Superior Inferior Medial lateral
Teres major N/a Triceps brachii long head Shaft of humerus
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Contents of triangular interval
Radial nerve | Profunda brachii
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Contents of Quadrangular space
Axillary nerve | Posterior circumflex humeral artery
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Contents of triangular space
Circumflex scapular artery
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Anterior compartment of the arm Nerve supply Blood supply
Musculocutaneous nerve | Brachial artery
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Main flexor of the forearm
Brachialis ms.
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Workhorse of the elbow flexor
Brachialis ms
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Posterior compartment of the arm Nerve supply Blood supply
Radial nerve | Profunda brachii artery
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Main extensor of the forearm
Triceps brachii
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Workhorse of the forearm extension. Specific
Medial head of the triceps brachii
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Common flexor TENDON
Superficial group
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Pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus : median nerve Flexor carpi ulnaris : _______
Ulnar nerve
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Medial part of the flexor digitorum profundus extends A. 2 & 3 phalanx B. 4 &5 phalanx
B
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Lateral part of the flexor digitorum profundus extends A. 2 & 3 phalanx B. 4 &5 phalanx
A
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Structures that passes in the cubital fossa/subfacial space
``` Median nerve Radial nerve Median cubital vein Brachial artery Biceps brachii tendon ```
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● A pocket filled with fluid to lubricate and move the tendons freely individually,
Synovial flexor sheath
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2 types of bursa
Radial bursa | Ulnar bursa
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Bursa that protects the flexor pollicis longus
Radial bursa
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Bursa that protects FDS and FDP
Ulnar bursa
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``` What separated the anterior and posterior compartment of the forearm? a. Interosseous membrane b. Midpalmar space c. Flexor retinaculum d. Dorsal Fascia ```
A
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The medial part of flexor digitorum profundus flexes the distal phalanges 2 and 3 at distal interphalangeal joints. a. True b. False
B
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Which of the following is not inverted by the musculocutaneous nerve? a. Corocobracialis b. Brachialis c. Biceps brachii d. Triceps brachii
D
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Which of the following structures forms the medial border of the lower triangular space? a. Lateral head of the triceps brachii b. Long head of the triceps brachii c. Shaft of the humerus d. Neck of the humerus
B
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Which artery passes through the quadrangular space? a. Axillary artery b. Posterior Circumflex artery c. Circumflex Scapular artery d. Radial artery
B
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The posterior forearm is innervated by the ___? a. Ulnar nerve b. Radial nerve c. Median nerve d. Radial artery
B
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The radial pulse can be palpated in which of the following subfascial structures. a. Carpal tunnel b. Hypothenar compartment c. Anatomical snuffbox d. Central palmar compartment
C
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Which muscle extends the second digit? a. Extensor pollicis longus b. Extensor indicis c. Extensor carpi radialis d. Extensor digiti minimi
B
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Tension
Golgi tendon organ
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Muscle spindle function
STRETCH or lengthening of muscle

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