Week 3 Flashcards
How can you tell if viewing the inferior or superior view of the calvicle?
The superior view is smooth
Inferior has grooves and tuberacles
The pectoral girdle consists of what bones?
What is its purpose?
Sternum
Clavicle
Scapula
To suspend the upper limbs to the axial skeleton
Name 4 notable anatomic features of the inferior view of the clavicle
1.) Costoclavicular ligament impression
2.) Subclavian groove
3.) Acromioclavicular ligament impression
4.) Conoid tuberacle
Where is the subclavian groove located?
Inferior view of the clavicle in the medial two third portion of the bone
Where is the conoid tuberacle located?
Inferior view of the lateral portion of the clavicle
Where is the costoclavicular ligament impression located?
Inferior view of the medial most portion of the clavicle
What is the term for the flat anterior face of the scapula
Subscapular fossa
State the descending order of the arteries brachiocephalic trunk artery coming off the aorta
1.) Branches into two parts
1a.) R Common carotid
1b.) Subclavian > Axillary > Brachial
When does the subclavian artery become the axillary artery?
After the artery passes beneath the 1st rib
When does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?
After passing underneath pectoralis minor and teres major muscle. At the lateral border of the teres major muscle the axillary artery becomes the brachial artery
The 3rd part of the Axillary artery branches into 3 parts including the: subscapular artery. Name the remaining 2 branches and why they are named as such
1.) Anterior circumflex humeral artery
2.) Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Named as such because of the direction they travel around the surgical neck of the humerus
What muscle indicates the change from axillary artery to brachial artery?
Teres major
Are these veins superficial or deep?
Cephallic vein
Basilic Vein
Medial cubital vein
Superficial
Name the vein that matches this description:
Originates from hand & wrist on radial side. Runs along the lateral aspect of the arm and forearm. Will join the subclavian vein at the axilla
Cephallic vein
Where is the cephallic vein found?
Lateral portion of the arm, from the hand and wrist on the radial side, joins with the subclavian vein at the axillary region
Name the vein matching this description:
Runs along the middle aspect of the arm
Joins the basilic vein at the axillary region to form the axillary vein
Brachial vein
T/F: There is a subclavian vein
True
Name the vein matching this description:
Joins cephalic & basilic vein in the antecubital fossa
Common location for IV access & venipuncture
Medial cubital vein
What 2 veins does the median cubital vein merge together?
Cephalic and basilic vein
What nerve innervates Latissimus Dorsi
Thoracodorsal N
Name the vein that matches this description:
Branched at the distal end, then at the elbow runs medial to form the axillary vein
Brachial vein
What vein does the basilic vein meet at the antecubital fossa?
Medial cubital vein
Where does the axillary vein become the subclavian vein?
Above the 1st rib
From lateral to medial, name 3 veins traveling through the upper arm
Lateral most: Cephalic vein
Middle: Brachial vein
Medial most: Basilic vein
What veins form the “V” type structure at the antecubital fossa?
Lateral most: cephalic vein
Middle forming the inside of the “V”: Median cubital vein
Medial most above the medial cubital fossa: basilic vein
When considering the brachial plexus. which of the ventral rami merge at the roots?
C5 & C6
C8 & T1
How are the cords of the brachial plexus named? Are the cords the medial, middle or lateral most portion of the brachial pelxus
- Named based on their location relative to the axillary artery
- They are the 2nd lateral most portion of the brachial plexus
What anterior rami make up the roots of the brachial plexus?
C5-T1
The pneumonic: “Remember To Drink Cold Beer” is applicable to the brachial plexus. Why?
Sections of the Brachial Plexus from Medial to Lateral most
Roots
Trunks
Division
Cords
Branches
There are 5 roots of the brachial plexus but only 3 trunks, why?
Ventral rami C5 & C6 merge to form Superior Trunk
Ventral Rami C8 & T1 to form Inferior trunk
There are:
____ Roots
____ Trunks
____ Divisions
____ Cords
____ Branches
Of the brachial plexus
5 roots comprised of ventral rami
3 trunks
6 divisions
3 Cords
3 branches
The three trunks of the brachial plexus break off to form 6 divisions, which then merge together to form:
Cords
What divisions of the brachial plexus form the lateral cord?
Anterior division of superior trunk and Anterior division of the middle trunk
What divisions of the brachial plexus form the posterior cord?
All of the posterior divisions of the trunks
What divisions of the brachial plexus form the medial cord?
Anterior inferior trunk ONLY
Which cord of the brachial plexus has only 1 division feeding into it?
Medial Cord
Name the muscle that matches this description:
Inserts on spine of scapula, acromion process, and clavicle
Responsible for rotation, retraction, elevation and depression of scapula
Trapezius
The acronym ________ can help recall the actions of the trapezius. Name them:
Rotation
Retraction
Elevation
Depression
of Scapula
The pneumonic SAC can help you determine the ______________ of the Trapezius. What does SAC stand for?
INSERTION
Spine of scapula
Acromion process
Clavicle
The pneumonic SAC can help you determine the _________________ of the Deltoid. What does SAC stand for?
ORIGIN
Spine of scapula
Acromion process
Clavicle
This muscle inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus which is on the anterolateral portion of the middle third portion of the humerus
Deltoid
Where does the deltoid muscle insert?
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus which is located anterolaterally on the middle third portion of the humerus
The pneumonic: Enormous Fat Arms can help recall the actions of the Deltoid. What does this muscle do?
Extension
Flexion
ABduction
What three muscles are located just deep to the trapezius?
Rhomboid major
Rhomboid minor
Levator scapulae
Is Teres major a part of the rotator cuff?
No, while it is in the general region, it does not insert onto the greater tubercle of the humerus/too big to fit within the specific region
What group of muscles inserts onto the greater tubercle of the humerus?
Rotator cuff
Supraspinatous
Infraspinatous
Teres minor
Name the muscle that matches this description:
- Originates in the supraspinatous fossa of the scapula
- Passes beneath the acromion process which makes it susceptible to impingement
- Initiates shoulder abduction
Supraspinatus
What group of muscles originates from the scapula?
Rotator cuff muscles
Supraspinatous
Infraspinatous
Teres minor
Subscapularis
What muscle Originates in the supraspinatous fossa of the scapula?
What is the action of this muscle?
Supraspinatus
Shoulder stabilization
Initiates shoulder abduction
Which teres muscle is involved in shoulder stabilization?
Teres Minor
What muscle within the rotator cuff group matches this action:
External shoulder rotation
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
What two muscles of the rotator cuff share the action of external shoulder rotation
Infraspinatus and teres minor
What muscle of the rotator cuff abducts the shoulder?
Supraspinatous
Which heads of the triceps brachii can you visualize first on dissection?
Long and lateral head
Which is larger on the triceps brachii, the long or lateral head?
Lateral head
What is the action(s) of the triceps brachii?
Shoulder extension & abduction
Elbow extension
Name the muscle that matches this action located in the upper arm:
Shoulder extension and abduction
Extension at elbow joint
Triceps brachii
What is the action of rhomboid minor?
Scapular retraction and rotation
Define anastomoses
A place where 2 arteries come together where blood flows freely
What artery supplies the Trapezius?
Superficial branch of transverse cervical artery
The dorsal scapular artery supplies what muscles (3)
Rhomboids & Levator scapulae
What artery supplies the deltoid? From where does this branch originate?
Posterior circumflex humeral artery which branched from the axillary artery
The suprascapular artery is an artery that forms an anastomoses with the circumflex scapular artery. What 3 muscles does the suprascapular artery supply?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Due to scapular anastomoses, teres major is not only supplied by the suprascapular artery but also:
Circumflex scapular artery
The circumflex scapular artery supplies both teres minor and major, what other artery supplies teres minor
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
What artery supplies the triceps brachii?
Perfunda brachii
Cranial nerve XI innervates the sternocleidomastoid and:
What is another name for cranial nerve XI?
Trapezius
Spinal accessory nerve
What nerve innervates the deltoid?
Axillary nerve
What muscle(s) does the dorsal scapular nerve innervate?
Rhomboids and levator scapulae
The suprascapular nerve innervates what two muscles of the rotator cuff?
What artery supplies these two msucles?
Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Muscle
Both supplied by Suprascapular Artery
This muscle is innervated by the lower subscapular nerve and supplied by the subscapular artery
Teres Major
What nerve and artery innervate and supply teres major?
Lower subscapular nerve
Circumflex branch of Subscapular artery which runs along the lateral border of the scapula
The superior transverse scapular ligament spans across the suprascapular notch. What artery passes above this ligament and which passes beneath it?
Army Over, Navy Under
Artery over: suprascapular artery
Nerve: Suprascapular Nerve
The axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery pass through the:
Quadrangular space
The circumflex scapular artery passes through the:
Triangular space on the back
The Radial nerve and profunda brachii pass through the:
Triceps hiatus AKA triangular interval
What nerve and artery pass through the quadrangular space?
Axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery
What nerve and artery pass through the triangular space?
Trick question, only an artery passes through which is the circumflex scapular artery
What nerve and artery pass through the triangular interval?
Radial nerve & profunda brachii
What borders delineate the quadrangular space of the shoulder?
Teres minor is the top of the triangle
Lateral head of triceps brachii
Long head of triceps brachii
What borders delineate the triangular interval space of the shoulder?
Teres major is the top
Sides are lateral head and long head of triceps brachii
What borders delineate the triangular space of the shoulder?
Teres minor and teres major converge
Long head of triceps brachii
____________ make the extracellular matrix of cartilage. The ECM of cartilage is composed of collagen fibers and proteoglycans. There are additional cartilage-specific forms of glycoproteins (___________) and glycosaminoglycans (______ ______________)
Chondrocytes
Chondronectin
Chondroitin sulfate
Why is it harder for cartilage to grow and repair?
Why might that be a good thing?
There is no vascularization and exchange of nutrients, O2, etc. to allow for regrowth
- This makes cartilage less prone to edema and inflammation
Where might elastic cartilage be found?
Ear & epiglottis
Where might hyaline cartilage be found?
Between joints of long bones, between ribs and sternum
Where might fibrocartilage be found?
Pubic symphysis & cartilage of intervertebral discs
There is a type of cell in the ECM of cartilage, its name matches this description:
island of a few chondrocytes derived from 1 common cell
Isogenous cell groups
In 4 steps, describe the growth stages of cartilage
1.) Tissue dominated by mesenchyme cells, a type of undifferentiated stem cells
2.) Mesenchyme proliferate and differentiate into chondrocytes
3.) Individual chondrocytes produce ECM and the cells become more dispersed
4.) Individual chondrocytes undergo mitosis and form isogenous cell groups
What are the 3 types of cartilage?
Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage
Is articular cartilage a type of cartilage?
No, it is the location where hyaline cartilage interfaces with bone tissue
Since cartilage is non-vascularized, how does hyaline cartilage receive nutrients?
Synovial fluid joints allow for diffusion of nutrients
Areas of articular cartilage have a slow rate of growth and degradation. What enzymes perform degradation these functions?
Metalloproteinase enzymes in the matrix
What hormones regulate articular cartilage?
Thyroid hormone
Growth stimulating hormone
Inhibited by Adrenal stress hormone
What is special about fibrocartilage?
The chondrocyte groups named isogenic chondrocytes are arranged 90 degrees relative to one another
- Creates tougher texture that increases stability while allowing flexibility and compression
Which part of the intervertebral discs is composed of cartilage?
The Anulus Fibrosis ring is composed of chondrocytes plus ECM
- Nucleus pulposus is ECM only
Describe the orientation of vesicles in pre-synaptic membranes prior to Ca+2 influx
-Some are located very close to the membrane for release into the cleft
- Some are tethered together by actin and are not close to docking location for release into the cleft
Describe 3 actions that result of Ca+2 influx into pre-synapse terminal
1.) Actin filaments depolymerize & dis-associate to release vesicles that are tethered together
2.) Causes vesicles that were previously docked to fuse with the plasma membrane and release NT
3.) Causes more vesicles to dock
Two types of synapses between neurons include chemical and electrical. Describe both
1.) Electrical: synapse is very fast thanks to gap junctions where there is direct passage of current. Found in cardiac muscle
2.) Chemical: neurotransmission across a synaptic cleft. There is a pre- & post- synapse with a cleft in between
What are three options for the fate of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft?
1.) Transported by a protein back to the presynaptic membrane for recycling
2.) Inactivation and metabolized by an enzyme on the post-synaptic membrane
3.) An astrocyte can metabolize a neurotransmitter and transport the metabolite or precursor molecule to the presynaptic neuron
Where are sensory (AKA _______-_______________) neurons found?
- Pseudo-unipolar
- Located in a ganglion
Where are motor neurons found?
Anterior horn of the spinal cord
Brainstem
What are local interneurons? What is special about their composition?
They are typically between two neurons in the PNS & CNS
Unmylinated
________________________ neurons are found in the hypothalamus that release peptide hormones in the the blood for systemic or portal circulation
Neuroendocrine
___ axon splits into many _____________________ with one or more _______________. Within each there are multiple synapses/neuromuscular junctions
1 axon splits into many axon terminals with one or more bouton. Within each bouton there are multiple synapses or neuromuscular junctions
The typical direction of action potential along an axon is considered:
Anterograde meaning forward
Opposite to retrograte
A cause of many neurodegenerative diseases is demyelination. This is first indicated by:
Decreased axonal transportation
The adaptive purpose of Nodes of Ranvier is allowing action potential to renew _____________ at each node.
Amplitude
There are many layers of Schwann cells or Oligodendrocytes surrounding the axon. What keeps them tightly wrapped around the axon?
Membrane layers are stabilized by linker proteins
Thus if these proteins are degraded the axon will not be as well wrapped
What are MBP & PMP22?
Peripheral myelin proteins that stabilize the layers of myelin sheath surrounding axons
Describe how Schwann cells act as repair mechanisms for axons after injury.
1.) There is anterograde degeneration along the axon starting at the site of injury.
2.) Macrophages come to promote nerve regeneration & Clean debris
3.) Schwann cells help direct regrowth via providing scaffolding and provide protection for regeneration of axons
Describe how Oligodendrocytes act as repair mechanisms for axons after injury
They don’t! Oligodendrocytes often die and form scar tissue in the CNS
In the PNS: Demyelination along an axon would show a decrease in:
Degeneration of an axon would show decrease in:
Velocity
Amplitude
In the PNS, a reduced velocity of Action potential might indicate:
While a reduction in amplitude of action potential along the axon might indicate:
Demyelination
Axon degeneration
Why are not all peripheral neuropathies caused by demyelinating disorders?
Because sometimes the axon itself is being degeneration which reduces signal aplitude
Slowed electrical conduction of axons in the PNS can cause:
Impaired sensory processing (pain/touch) & muscle weakness
______________ _______________ is an auto-immune attack against the myelin sheath of CNS axons in the brain or spinal cord. Microglia migrate across the blood brain barrier and initiate cell-based attack. This creates focal lesions (injuries), usually 2 ore more lesion sites.
Multiple sclerosis
In _________________ ________ ____________________ (often seen with alcohol abuse), peripheral neuropathy can develop suddenly. It can affect PNS nerves of CNS axons
Vitamin B12 deficiency
What do microglia do?
- Immune surveillance in CNS
- Promoto neuronal homeostasis
- can be potentially harmful if present in excess
What do Astrocytes do?
- Structural role in forming blood brain barrier in CNS
- Maintain normal extracellular environment
- Regulate synaptic function
What do Ependymal cells do?
- Form a single layer along the deepest part of the brain and spinal cord
- Form a blood border between tissue and the cavities (ventricles) that hold CSF
When CNS infection is detected by the body, ________________________ release pro-inflammatory molecules and free radicals (NO & O3) designed to kill microbes
Microglia
After CNS injury, _____________ can migrate to injury cite and phagocytose debris and toxins
Microglia
Astrogliosis is the proliferation of astrocytes. How do these cells respond to tissue damage and inflammation?
The cluster around the area of injury to form a barrier to protect the healthy tissue
Astrocytes not only form barriers for damaged tissue, they also:
Form layer under pia matter and around capillaries in the brain to form the blood brain barrier
Astrocytes are not the only cell type to form a blood brain barrier between tissue and ventricles. What other cell forms a barrier?
Ependymal cells are the inner most layer separating ventricle space from brain tissue
Astrocytes and tight junctions are components that form a barrier for capillaries in the brain from diffusing fluids. What other cell type contributes to this purpose?
Pericytes that envelop endothelial cells to control substances moving across endothelial cells that make up the capillary traveling through
What is white matter comprised of?
Myelinated axons
What is gray matter comprised of?
Cell bodies and dendrites with few to no axons
In the brain, ________ matter is normally superficial to the ________ matter. While in the spinal cord, __________ matter is normally superficial to __________ matter.
Gray matter superficial to white in Brain
White matter superficial to gray matter in spinal cord
Name three overarching components of a peripheral nerve types:
Somatic sensory neuron
Somatic motor neuron
Autonomic unmyelinated neuron
What does the somatosensory system innervate?
Sensation from the skin, muscle & joints
What are ganglia?
Location of cell bodies of neurons
Somatic innervation includes the _______________ and __________________ system.
Skin and muscles
Somatic Sensory innervation includes ________________, __________, _______________
touch, pain and proprioception
Define proprioception
Sensation coming from fascia, skin and bone
Somatic motor innervation includes ________________ muscle.
Skeletal muscle