Upper Limbs & Fascia ESSENTIAL Flashcards

1
Q

Only joint that attaches the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton

A

Sternoclavicular joint

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2
Q

Enumerate the 4 Fossa of the scapula

A

Supraspinatus fossa
Infraspinatus fossa
Glenoid fossa
Subscapular fossa

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3
Q

Origin of biceps brachii long head

A

Supraglenoid tubercle

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4
Q

Origin of triceps brachii long head

A

Infraglenoid tubercle

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5
Q

Origin of biceps brachii short head

A

Coracoid process

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6
Q

Most common site of humeral fracture among elderly

A

Surgical neck of the humerus

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7
Q

Common flexor origin

A

Medial epicondyle

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8
Q

Common extensor origin

A

Lateral epicondyle

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9
Q

Lateral and shorter of the 2 forearm bones

A

Radius

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10
Q

Medial and longer bone of the forearm

A

Ulna

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11
Q

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

A

Ulna

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12
Q

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

A

Ulnar tunnel/tunnel of guyon

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13
Q

Sternoclavicular joint is what type of synovial joint

A

SADDLE joint but functions as a ball and socket

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14
Q

Layer of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue underneath the skin

A

Superficial fascia

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15
Q

A Layer of superficial fascia that contains fat

A

Camper’s layer

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16
Q

A Layer of superficial fascia that is membranous

A

Scarper’s fascia

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17
Q

Layer of dense connective tissue underneath the skin

A

Deep fascia

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18
Q

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

A

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

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19
Q

Distal attachment of thr pectoralis major

A

Lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

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20
Q

Muscle with saw-tooth appearance

A

Serrarus anterior

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21
Q

Boxer’s muscle

A

Serratus anterior

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22
Q

Distal attachment of serratus anterior

A

Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

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23
Q

Innervation of serratus anterior

A

Long thoracic nerve of C5 and C7

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24
Q

Paralysis of posterior superior serratus muscle leads to the condition

A

Winging of scapula

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25
Q

Enumerate the 3 fibers of the trapezius muscle

A

Descending
Middle
Ascending

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26
Q

Distal attachment of latissimus dorsi

A

Floor of intertubercular sulcus of the humerus

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27
Q

Primary adductor of the arm

A

Latissimus dorsi

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28
Q

Muscle that elevates the shoulders

A

Levator scapulae

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29
Q

Muscle that retracts the scapula

A

Rhomboid muscle

30
Q

Opposes the serratus anterior

A

Rhomboid muscle

31
Q

Enumerate the muscle tendons of the rotator cuffs

A

SITS

32
Q

Muscle tendon of the rotator cuffs that do not hold the glenohumeral joint. Instead assist the deltoid in Abduction of the arm

A

Supraspinatus m.

33
Q

Where does the cephalic vein passes

A

Deltopectoral groove

34
Q

Distal attachment of the deltoid ms.

A

Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

35
Q

Main function of deltoid ms.

A

Abducts the arm

36
Q

Deltopectoral groove

A

Contains cephalic vein

37
Q

Membrane between subscapularis and pectoralis minor

A

Costocoracoid membrane

38
Q

3 important structures of costocoracoid membrane

A

Cephalic vein
Thoracacromial artery
Lateral pectoral nerve

39
Q

Enumerate the subfascial spaces in the posterior upper limbs

A

Quadrangular space
Triangular space
Triangular interval

40
Q

Borders of quadrangular space:

Superior
Inferior
Medial
lateral

A

Teres minor
Teres major
Triceps brachii long head
Humerus

41
Q

Borders of triangular space:

Superior
Inferior
Medial
lateral

A

Teres minor
Teres major
N/a
Triceps brachii long head

42
Q

Borders of triangular interval:

Superior
Inferior
Medial
lateral

A

Teres major
N/a
Triceps brachii long head
Shaft of humerus

43
Q

Contents of triangular interval

A

Radial nerve

Profunda brachii

44
Q

Contents of Quadrangular space

A

Axillary nerve

Posterior circumflex humeral artery

45
Q

Contents of triangular space

A

Circumflex scapular artery

46
Q

Anterior compartment of the arm

Nerve supply
Blood supply

A

Musculocutaneous nerve

Brachial artery

47
Q

Main flexor of the forearm

A

Brachialis ms.

48
Q

Workhorse of the elbow flexor

A

Brachialis ms

49
Q

Posterior compartment of the arm

Nerve supply
Blood supply

A

Radial nerve

Profunda brachii artery

50
Q

Main extensor of the forearm

A

Triceps brachii

51
Q

Workhorse of the forearm extension. Specific

A

Medial head of the triceps brachii

52
Q

Common flexor TENDON

A

Superficial group

53
Q

Pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus : median nerve
Flexor carpi ulnaris : _______

A

Ulnar nerve

54
Q

Medial part of the flexor digitorum profundus extends

A. 2 & 3 phalanx
B. 4 &5 phalanx

A

B

55
Q

Lateral part of the flexor digitorum profundus extends

A. 2 & 3 phalanx
B. 4 &5 phalanx

A

A

56
Q

Structures that passes in the cubital fossa/subfacial space

A
Median nerve
Radial nerve
Median cubital vein
Brachial artery
Biceps brachii tendon
57
Q

● A pocket filled with fluid to lubricate and move the tendons
freely individually,

A

Synovial flexor sheath

58
Q

2 types of bursa

A

Radial bursa

Ulnar bursa

59
Q

Bursa that protects the flexor pollicis longus

A

Radial bursa

60
Q

Bursa that protects FDS and FDP

A

Ulnar bursa

61
Q
What separated the anterior and posterior
compartment of the forearm?
a. Interosseous membrane
b. Midpalmar space
c. Flexor retinaculum
d. Dorsal Fascia
A

A

62
Q

The medial part of flexor digitorum profundus flexes the distal phalanges 2 and 3 at distal interphalangeal joints.

a. True
b. False

A

B

63
Q

Which of the following is not inverted by the musculocutaneous nerve?

a. Corocobracialis
b. Brachialis
c. Biceps brachii
d. Triceps brachii

A

D

64
Q

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

A

B

65
Q

Which artery passes through the quadrangular space?

a. Axillary artery
b. Posterior Circumflex artery
c. Circumflex Scapular artery
d. Radial artery

A

B

66
Q

The posterior forearm is innervated by the ___?

a. Ulnar nerve
b. Radial nerve
c. Median nerve
d. Radial artery

A

B

67
Q

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

A

C

68
Q

Which muscle extends the second digit?

a. Extensor pollicis longus
b. Extensor indicis
c. Extensor carpi radialis
d. Extensor digiti minimi

A

B

69
Q

Tension

A

Golgi tendon organ

70
Q

Muscle spindle function

A

STRETCH or lengthening of muscle