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Week 3 Flashcards

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The humerus

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Classified as a long bone
Articulations:
-proximal aspect: articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula, forming the glenohumeral joint
-distally aspect: articulates with the head of the radius and Trochlear notch of the ulna forming the elbow joint

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Proximal landmarks of humerus

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Head: the upper end of the humerus
Anatomical neck: separates the head from the greater and lesser tubercles
The greater tubercle: located laterally, it serves as an attachment site for 3 of the rotator cuff muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor
The lesser tubercle: smaller, located more medially, it provides attachment for the subscapularis
Intertubercular sulcus: a deep groove which separates the 2 tubercles. The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii emerges from the shoulder joint and runs through this groove
Lips: the edges of the intertubercular sulcus, pectoralis major, teres major and latissimus dorsi insert on the lips of the intertubercular sulcus
The surgical neck: runs from the tubercles to the shaft of the humerus, frequent site of fracture, axillary nerve and posterior circumflex artery at risk

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Shaft landmarks of the humerus

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The deltoid tuberosity: located on the lateral side of the numeral shaft, where the deltoid muscle attaches
The radial groove: a shallow depression that runs diagonally down the posterior surface of the humerus, the radial nerve lies within this groove
Provides attachment for a lot of muscles

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Distal region of humerus

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Medial and lateral supraepicondylar ridges: formed by the lateral and medial borders of the distal humerus
Lateral and medial epicondyles: immediately distal to the supraepicondylar ridges
Trochlea: articulates with the trochlea notch of the ulna to form the elbow joint
Capitulum: articulates with the head of the radius to form the elbow joint
Coronoid, radial and olecranon fossae: 3 depressions which accommodate the forearm bones during flexion or extension at the elbow

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What part of humerus articulates with radius

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Capitulum
Forms radio-capitellar joint

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What part of humerus articulates with the ulna

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Trochlea

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Pectoral girdle

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Formed by two bones: the scapula posteriorly and the clavicle anteriorly
These bones are part of the appendicular skeleton
Connect upper limb to axial skeleton

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The clavicle

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S-shaped long bone that extends between the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula
The medial 2/3 of the shaft of the clavicle are convex anteriorly
The lateral 1/3 is flattened and concave anteriorly
-these curvatures increase the resilience of the clavicle
The clavicle is divisible into 3 regions:
-the sternal end: contains a large facet for articulation with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint
-the shaft: acts as a point of origin and attachment for several muscles- deltoid, trapezius, subclavius, pectoralis major, sternocleidomastoid and sternohyoid
-the acromial end: contains a small facet for articulation with the acromion of the scapula at the acromioclavicular joint (a gliding synovial joint)

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Surfaces of the clavicle

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The superior surface of the clavicle is smooth
The inferior surface of the clavicle is rough has following surface markings:
-Conoid tubercle: near the acromial end, gives attachment to the conoid ligament
-trapezoid line: near acromial end, gives attachment to trapezoid ligament
-Subclavian groove: site of attachment of the subclavius muscle
-impression for the costoclavicular ligament: at the sternal end gives attachment to the ligament binging the 1st rib to the clavicle, limiting elevation of the shoulder

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Scapula

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Flat bone
It lies on the posterolateral aspect of the thorax overlying the 2-6/7 rib
The convex posterior surface: divided by the spine of the scapula into the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa
- the infraspinatus muscle originates from the infraspinatus fossa and the supraspinatus muscle originates from the supraspinatus fossa
The concave anterior surface:
-contains a large subscapular fossa, the subscapularis muscle originates from here
The spine of the scapula continues laterally as the acromion
The lateral surface:
-the lateral surface of the scapula faces the humerus
-its the site of the glenoid fossa and therefore the glenohumeral joint, also where teres minor originates
-supraglenoid tubercle located superior to glenoid fossa, the place of attachment of the long head of the biceps brachii
-infraglenoid tubercle located inferior to glenoid fossa, the place of attachment of the long head of the triceps brachii
The coracoid process: projects anterolaterally, pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis, short head of biceps brachii

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Joints of the pectoral girdle

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Sternoclavicular joints anteriorly
Acromioclavicular laterally
Glenohumeral joints laterally
Scapulothoracic joint posteriorly: there’s muscular connection between the shoulder girdle and rib cage which is formed by muscles including the trapezius, rhomboids and Serratus anterior

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Only articulation between upper limb and axial skeleton
Saddle type synovial joint (high mobility) between clavicle and manubrium
Articulating surfaces: the Sternoclavicular joint consists of the sternal end of the clavicle, the manubrium and part of the 1st costal cartilage
The joint is separated into 2 compartments by the articular discs
Articular disc allows the clavicle and the manubrium to slide over eachother more freely allowing for the rotation and movement in a 3rd axis

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The sc joint is made stable and strengthened by?

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The Shoulder muscles
The joint capsule: consists of a fibrous outer layer and inner synovial membrane that produces synovial fluid to reduce friction between the articulating structures
Ligaments:
-Sternoclavicular ligaments (anterior and posterior) these strengthen the joint capsule anteriorly and posteriorly
-interclavicular ligament spans the gap between the sternal ends of each clavicle and reinforces the joint capsule superiorly
-Costoclavicular ligament the 2 parts of this ligament (often separated by bursa) bind at the 1st rib and cartilage inferiorly and to the anterior and posterior borders of the clavicle superiorly

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Acromioclavicular joint

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Plane type of synovial joint between the acromial end of clavicle and acromion of the scapula
2 atypical features: the articular surfaces of the joint are lined with fibrocartilage instead of hyaline, the joint cavity is partially divided by an articular disc

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What is the AC joint strengthened by to ensure stability?

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The joint capsule
Trapezius muscle: reinforces the posterior aspect of the joint capsule
The acromioclavicular ligament: intrinsic runs horizontally from the acromion to the lateral clavicle
The coracoclavicular ligament : extrinsic:
-trapezoid ligament runs from coracoid process of scapula to the trapezoid line of the clavicle
-vertical conoid ligament- runs vertically from the coracoid process of the scapula to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle

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The shoulder joint/ glenohumeral joint

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Ball and socket synovial joint between scapula and humerus
Large mobility at expense of stability
Articulating surfaces:
-articulation of head of humerus with glenoid fossa of scapula
-head of humerus much larger than glenoid fossa
To increase stability the glenoid fossa is deepened by a fibrocartilage rim (increases its surface) called the glenoid labrum

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Factors that contribute to mobility of shoulder joint

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Type of joint- ball and socket synovial joint
Bony surfaces- shallow glenoid cavity and large humeral head
Inherent laxity of the joint capsule
The joint capsule is lax, permitting greater mobility (particularly abduction)

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Factors that contribute to stability of shoulder joint

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1.Glenoid labrum
2.Ligaments of the shoulder joint:
- glenohumeral ligaments (superior,middle, inferior)
These groups of ligaments form the joint capsule and stabilise anterior aspect of the joint
-coracohumeral ligament: attaches coracoid process to greater tubercle and supports superior part of joint capsule
-coracoacromial ligament: between acromion and coracoid process of scapula forming coracoacromial arch, prevents superior displacement humeral head
-transverse humeral ligament: between two tubercles of humerus, holds tendon of long head of biceps in intertubercular groove
3.Rotator cuff muscles: surround shoulder joint and attach to tuberosities of humerus while fusing with joint capsule, the resting tone of these muscles act to compress the humeral head into glenoid cavity
4.Biceps tendon: acts as a minor humeral head depressor

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Bursae of the shoulder joint

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To reduce friction in shoulder joint
5 bursae
3 are contiguous: subacromial, subcoracoid, subscapular
Subdeltoid
Suprascapular

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Subacromial bursa

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Located deep to the deltoid and acromion
Superficial to supraspinatus tendon and joint capsule
The subacromial bursa reduces friction beneath deltoid promoting free motion of the rotator cuff tendons

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Subscapular bursa

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Located between the subscapularis tendon and scapula
Reduces wear and tear on the tendon during movement at the shoulder joint

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Subcoracoid bursa

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Located deep to the coracoid process

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Movements of the shoulder joint

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Extension (upper limb back)- posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and teres minor
Flexion (upper limb forewords)- pectoralis major, anterior deltoid and coracobrachialis. Biceps brachii weakly assists in forward flexion
Abduction (away)- first 0-15 degrees is supraspinatus, middle fibres of deltoid do the 15-90, past 90 degrees the scapula needs to be rotated to achieve abduction by trapezius and Serratus anterior
Adduction (towards)- pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and teres minor
Medial rotation - subscapularis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres minor and anterior deltoid
Lateral rotation- infraspinatus and teres minor

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Dislocation of the shoulder joint

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Superior displacement of the humeral head is prevented by the coracoacromial arch
Anterior dislocations most prevalent 95%
-usually caused by excessive extension and lateral rotation of the humerus. The humeral head is forced anteriorly and inferiorly
The axillary nerve runs in close proximity to the shoulder joint and around the surgical neck of the humerus and so it can be damaged in the dislocation
Injury to the axillary nerve causes paralysis of the deltoid and loss of sensation over regimental badge area

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Winging of the scapula

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The Serratus anterior muscle attaches to the costal (anterior) face of the scapula, pulling it against the ribcage
The long thoracic nerve innervates the Serratus anterior
If this nerve becomes damaged the scapula protrudes out the back when pushing with arm

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Aortic supply of upper limbs

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Right upper limb:
-first branch of the aortic arch, the brachiocephalic artery
-brachiocephalic artery then divides into right subclavian and right common carotid artery at level of sternoclavicular articulation
-Right subclavian artery supplies right upper limb
Left upper limb:
- third branch of the aortic arch is the left subclavian artery it supplies left upper limb

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Segments of the arterial tree of the upper limb

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Subclavian artery: aortic arch to lateral border of 1st rib , sternoclavicular joint and lateral border first rib
Axillary artery: lateral border 1st rib and inferior border of teres major muscle
Brachial artery: inferior border of teres major and radial tuberosity
Ulnar and radial artery: re unite distally as;
Deep and superficial palmer arches

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Organisation of venous drainage

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Superficial
Deep
Perforating
Superficial and deep veins being organised along parallel lines
Perforating veins join superficial veins to deep veins one way connection

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Superficial veins of upper limb

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Drain the skin and superficial structures
They have valves that ensure one way passage of blood
Conduct venous blood against gravitational pull
Cephalic vein (lateral)
Basilic vein (medial)
Joined by median cubital vein
Terminate by joining axillary vein

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Deep veins of upper limb

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Deep and superficial palmer venous arches
Ulnar and radial veins- distal and start from a venous arches
Brachial vein- radial tuberosity and inferior border of teres minor
Axillary vein- inferior border of teres minor muscle and lateral border of 1st rib
Subclavian vein- lateral border of first rib and sternoclavicular joint or lateral border of first rib and aortic arch (left side)

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Axial lines of upper limb

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Limbs have anterior and posterior axial lines
Boundaries between flexor and extensor compartments of the limb are defined by what are known as axial lines
These are pre-axial and post-axial lines or borders
These borders are conveniently marked out by superficial veins: Cephalic and basilic veins, greater and lesser saphenous veins (lower limb)
The boundary line between dermatomes supplied from discontinuous spinal levels is known as the axial line

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Clinical importance of venous drainage of upper limb

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Lymphoedema
Venae puncture
Provide sites for:
-harvesting blood for analysis
-administration of IV drugs
-fluid replacement for hydration status of body
-blood transfusion

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Lymphatic drainage of upper limb

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It deploys lymph nodes as follows:
-supratrochlear lymph nodes
-axillary lymph nodes
-infraclavicular lymph nodes
Drainage is through two parallel systems:
-superficial lymph channels
-deep lymphatic channels

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Nerve supply to the upper limb

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Receives all nerve supply from spinal cord
Most of its supply is derived from cervical spinal segments C5-T1
Rest comes from T2 roots
Brachial plexus C5-T1 anterior rami:
Upper trunk: C5 C6
Middle trunk: C7
Lower trunk: C8 T1
Divisions: anterior (flexor) and posterior (extensor)
Cords: medial, lateral, posterior
Nerves: radial, musculocutaneous, ulnar, median, axillary

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Median nerve lesions

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Ape thumb
Hand of benediction
Pointing index

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Ulnar nerve lesions

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Ulnar claw hand

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Radial nerve lesions

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Wrist drop

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Other nerves of upper limb

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Lateral pectoral
Upper subscapular
Lower subscapular
Dorsal scapular
Suprascapular nerve
Long thoracic
Axillary

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What is a dermatome

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An area of skin supplied by sensory nerve fibres from a single spinal nerve (neural level)

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Sensory nerve territories of upper limb

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Sensory divisions of terminal nerves of the brachial plexus supply the skin in territorial domains
Known as sensory nerve territories
These are not dermatomes

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Fibrous joints

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Skull sutures
Syndesmosis: bones united by sheet of fibrous tissue or ligament or a membrane
Gomphosis: joint between tooth and socket. Movement here is pathological

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Cartilaginous joints

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Primary cartilaginous joints: united by hyaline cartilage usually a temporary joint during growth of a long bone
Secondary cartilaginous joints: articular surface coated with hyaline cartilage. Bones united by strong fibrocartilage. Strong joints allowing only slight movements eg between vertebrae

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Synovial joints

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Provide free movements
Specialised features:
-articular discs which act as shock absorbers eg in temporomandibular joint
-fibrocartilage ring to help deepen the joint eg Glenoid labrum
-tendons passing through joint capsule eg biceps brachii

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6 common features of synovial joints

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Bone ends covered by articular cartilage
Joint has a connective tissue capsule
Joint cavity
Inner surface of capsule lined by synovial membrane
Commonly reinforced by ligaments
Allow a wide range of movements

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What are the shoulder joint ligaments

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Acromioclavicular ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament

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What are the superficial muscles of the shoulder region

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Pectoralis major (lateral and medial pectoral nerves)
Deltoid (axillary nerve)
Trapezius (accessory nerve)
Latissimus dorsi (thoracodorsal nerve)

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Pectoralis major

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Attached to clavicle, sternum and upper ribs, tendon runs in intertubercular groove of humerus

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Deltoid

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From clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula to deltoid tuberosity
Facilitates flexion, extension, abduction and medial and lateral rotation

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Trapezius

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From vertebral column and external occipital protruberance to clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Facilitates bracing and shrugging shoulders

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Latissimus dorsi

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From thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, lower 6 thoracic vertebrae and lower 3 or 4 ribs. Tendon lies in intertubercular groove
Facilitates extension, Adduction and medial rotation

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