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ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (QUINTI) MUSLCE
MUSCLE Hand Abduct 5th digit Far ulnar edge of palmar surface
ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Abduction of thumb Just under skin on lateral edge of thumb, palmar surface
ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Abduction of thumb Originates in forearm, attached to ulna, runs along with Extensor Pollicis Brevis
ACCESSORY NERVE (CN XI)
NERVE Axilla Controls trapezius and sternocleidomastal muscles and throat muscles Starts just under cranium
ADDUCTOR POLLICIS
MUSCLE Hand Adducts thumb back into plane of palm In web between thumb and index on palmar surface
ANCONEUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Trivial - but can help extend the arm Found on posterior element of elbow - not important
ANNULAR LIGAMENT
LIGAMENT Connects Radius and Ulna Connects radius to ulna, bound at radial notch Circles proximal head of ulna
ANTERIOR HUMERAL CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY
ARTERY Upper arm Circles humerus, supplies blood Runs under coricobrachialis
ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS ARTERY
ARTERY Lower arm Supplies blood to deep muscles of forearm On volar surface of arm, accompanies medial nerve
ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE
NERVE Hand Innervates the deep muscles of the forearm, except ulnar half of flexor digitorum profundus Branch of median nerve
AXILLARY ARTERY
ARTERY Axilla Supplies blood to lateral aspect of thorax Comes off subclavian artery
AXILLARY NERVE
NERVE Axilla Innervates teres minor and deltoid Off posterior cord of brachial plexus
AXILLARY VEIN
VEIN Axilla Conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla and upper limb toward the heart Massive vein in axilla
BASILLIC VEIN
VEIN Axilla/Upper/Lower arm Large vein that drains from hand and forearm Continuation of axillary artery
BICEPS BRACHII MUSCLE - LONG HEAD
MUSCLE Upper arm Flexes lower arm towards upper arm Anterior of upper arm, lateral aspect of muscle - shorter belly
BICEPS BRACHII MUSCLE - SHORT HEAD
MUSCLE Upper arm Flexes lower arm towards upper arm Anterior of upper arm, medial aspect of muscle - longer belly
BRACHIAL ARTERY
ARTERY Upper arm Major blood vessel of the upper arm Continuation of axillary artery beyond teres major
BRACHIALIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Upper arm Flexes elbow joint Lower half of anterior humerus, deep to biceps
BRACHIORADIALIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Upper arm Flexes forearm at elbow, can pronate and supinate Connects between biceps and radius on anterior side
CAUDA EQUINA
NERVE Spine Nerves that extend lower than spinal cord (Below L2) Looks like a horsetail, extends from end of spinal cord
CEPHALIC VEIN
VEIN Upper/Lower arm Superficial vein of the upper limb Runs over deltoid and the down deltopectoral groove
CLAVICLE
BONE Axilla Supports scapula Under neck, above ribs
COMMON DIGITAL ARTERY
ARTERY Hand Supplies blood to fingers Comes off superficial palmar arch and goes to each finger
COMMON DIGITAL NERVE
NERVE Hand Innervates 4th and 5th digit Runs along fingers with common digital artery
COMMON INTEROSSEOUS ARTERY
ARTERY Hand Very small. Connects two arteries in forearm Extension of ulnar artery after tuberosity of radius
CONUS MEDULLARIS
Spine No real function Terminal end of the spinal cord
CORACOACROMIAL LIGAMENT
LIGAMENT Axilla Protection of head of humerus Triangular process between coracoid and acromion
CORACOBRACHIALIS MUSLE
MUSCLE Upper arm Draws humerus forward Attach coracoid process to scapula
CORACOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT
LIGAMENT Axilla Keeps clavicle in contact with acromion Connects clavicle to coracoid process
DEEP PALMAR ARCH
ARTERY Hand Base of palmar metacarpal arteries Formed by terminal end of the radial artery connecting to ulnar artery
DELTOID MUSCLE
MUSCLE Upper arm Shoulder abduction, flexion and extension Forms over the shoulder, covers the humerus
DISTAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT (DIP)
LIGAMENT Hand Hinges the farthest phalanges Connects between second and third phalanges
DISTAL PHALANX
BONE Fingers Help pinch, button etc. Bones at the far end of the fingers
DORAL ROOT (SPINAL) GANGLION
NERVE Spine Contains bodies of neurons in afferent spinal nerves Nodule on dorsal root of spinal nerves
DORSAL PRIMARY RAMUS
NERVE Spine Innervate muscles and skin and posterior trunk Smaller than ventral ramus
DORSAL SCAPULAR NERVE
NERVE Spine Innervates rhomboid (pulls scapula towards spine) and levator scapulae (lifts scapula) Comes off brachial plexus
DURA MATER
FASCIA Spine Surrounds and supports spine, supplies blood toward brain and heart Outermost of layers of the spinal cord
ERECTOR SPINAE
MUSCLE Back Supports the back and spinal column Made of three separate muscles. Surround spinal column
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extensor and abductor of hand at wrist joint Posterior ulnar surface of the lower arm medial to longus muscle
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extensor and abductor of hand at wrist joint Runs medial to brachioradialis
EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extends and adduct the wrist Most medial of the superficial muscles of the posterior lower arm
EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extends the fifth digit at all joint On the ulnar side of the extensor digitorum commonus
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extension of hand at finger Large superficial muscle in the middle of the posterior forearm
EXTENSOR INDICIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extension of index finger Medial and parallel to extensor pollicus longus
EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extension of thumb Medial side of posterior forearm, connected to abductor pollicis longus
EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Extension of thumb Much larger than the brevis
EXTENSOR RETINACULUM
LIGAMENT Lower arm Holds the extensor muscles in place Thickened part of the antebrachial fascia, back of the forearm and proximal to the hand
FILUM TERMINALE
Spine No real function Prolonged downward apex of the cauda equina
FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexion and abduction at wrist Runs diagonally across anterior portion of forearm from ulna to radius
FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexion of wrist Runs along the anterior surface of the forearm, most medial muscle
FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI (QUINTI) MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexion of 5th digit Lies between 5th digit bone and abductor digiti minimi
FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexion of hand, interphalangeal joint Large muscle on lateral side of anterior forearm, deep to flexor digitorum profundus
FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexor of fingers, primarily at interphalangeal joints Lies under flexor carpi radialis
FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexes thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint Runs up thumb on palmar side, most medial muscle going up thumb
FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Flexion of the thumb Runs along with (lateral to) flexor digitorum profundus
FLEXOR RETINACULUM
FASCIA Lower arm Carpal tunnel Fascia covering the carpals
GLENOID LABRUM
LIGAMENT Axilla Used to deepen the geloid cavity Rim around the glenoid cavity of the shoulder joint
GRAY COMMUNICATING RAMUS
NERVE Spine Branch to spinal nerves from ganglion of sympathetic trunk Found at all levels of the spinal column
HAMATE B.
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist - wedged shaped Has a hook on it - called the hamate hook
HUMERUS - CAPITULUM
BONE Upper arm Connecting groove Lateral potion of the articular surface of the humerus - round
HUMERUS - CORONOID FOSSA
BONE Upper arm Receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the forearm Small depression above the front of the trochlea
HUMERUS - DELTOID TUBEROSITY
BONE Upper arm Attaches the deltoid muscle to humerus Region of the shaft of the humerus where the deltoid attaches - about halfway down
HUMERUS - GREATER TUBERCLE
BONE Upper arm Insertion point for muscles of scapula Lateral to the head of the humerus, rounded with three flat impression
HUMERUS - HEAD
BONE Upper arm Connects upper arm to trunk of the body Rounded portion at the very end of the humerus
HUMERUS - INTERTUBERCULAR (BICIPITAL) SULCUS
BONE Upper arm Lodges long head of the biceps Downward pointing, ends at middle third of bone
HUMERUS - LATERAL EPICONDYLE
BONE Upper arm Small, tuberculated eminence, attaching the radial collateral ligament of the elbow, and to a tendon common to the origin of the Supinator and some of the Extensor muscles
HUMERUS - LESSER TUBERCLE
BONE Upper arm Insertion for the subscapularis Smaller than greater tubercle, situated in front, and is directed medially and anteriorly
HUMERUS - MEDIAL EPICONDYLE
BONE Upper arm Attaches ulnar collateral ligament to elbow, pronator teres and some flexor muscle Larger, more prominent that the lateral epicondyle
HUMERUS - OLECRANON FOSSA
BONE Upper arm Summit of olecranon is received during extension of the lower arm Deep triangular depression on back of humerus head
HUMERUS - RADIAL GROOVE
BONE Upper arm Broad, shallow depression for the radial nerve to run in Center of the lateral border of the humerus
HUMERUS - SURGICAL NECK
BONE Upper arm More frequently fractured - can cause damage to the axillary nerve Constriction below greater and lesser tubercle
HUMERUS - TROCHLEA
BONE Upper arm Articulates with the ulna Medial portion of the articular surface
HUMERUS- ANATOMICAL NECK
BONE Upper arm Attaches humerus to articular capsule of the glenoid joint Obliquely directed, forming an obtuse angle with the body.
INFRASPINATUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Scapula Muscle of the rotator cuff Triangular muscle of the scapula under the spine
INTERCOSTOBRACHIAL NERVE
NERVE Axilla/Upper arm Innervates the skin of the upper arm Cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerve
INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE
FASCIA Lower arm Compartmentalizes the lower arm into anterior and posterior Connects between radius and ulna
INTEROSSEOUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Abducts fingers Between metacarpals
INTEROSSEOUS MUSCLE - FIRST DORSAL
MUSCLE Hand Abducts 2nd digit Two muscles connecting to the base of the index finger
LATERAL CORD OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Lead to musculocutaneous nerve Uppermost cord, comes from C5, C6, C7
LATERAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF THE FOREARM
NERVE Lower arm Innervates the skin of the lower arm Extension of the musculocutaneous nerve
LATERAL PECTORAL NERVE
NERVE Axilla Innervates the pectoralis major Only pierces the pectoralis major, passing through axilla
LATERAL THORACIC ARTERY
ARTERY Axilla Supplies blood to the lateral aspects of the thorax and breast, serratus anterior and pectoralis major Comes off axillary artery and follows lower border of pectoralis minor
LATISSIMUS DORSI MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Adducts, extends and internally rotates arm Large, flat muscle on back below that connects to spine
LEVATOR SCAPULAE MUSCLE
MUSCLE Scapula Elevates scapula Runs from neck to scapula below trapezius
LONG THORACIC NERVE
NERVE Axilla Innervates the serratus anterior muscle Nerve off the brachial plexus that comes from C5, C6, C7
LOWER SUBSCAPULAR NERVE
NERVE Scapula Innervates the lower part of the subscapularis and the teres major muscle Comes off posterior cord of the brachial plexus
LOWER TRUNK OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Contains nerves C8 and T1 Inferior-most truck of the plexus
LUMBRICAL MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Allow flexion at metacarpophalangeal joints while maintaining extension at interphalangeal joints Intrinsic muscles of the fingers
LUNATE B
BONE Wrist Carpal bone Deep concavity and crescentic outline
MEDIAL CORD OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Branches into medial pectoral, medial brachial/antebrachial cutaneous, medial and ulnar nerves Lowest of the plexus cords, C8, T1
MEDIAL CUBITAL VEIN
VEIN Lower arm Drains from cephalic vein to basilic vein Superficial vein of the upper limb, connects basilic and cephalic veins
MEDIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF ARM
NERVE Upper arm Innervates skin on medial side of the upper arm From median cord
MEDIAL CUTANEOUS NERVE OF FOREARM
NERVE Lower arm Innervates skin on medial side of the lower arm From median cord, continues past elbow
MEDIAL PECTORAL NERVE
NERVE Axilla Innervates pectoralis minor and major Comes off median cord. Pierces the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
MEDIAN NERVE
NERVE Upper/Lower arm Innervates the anterior compartment of the forearm, thenar eminance and lumbricles Only nerve to pass through carpal tunnel, originates in brachial plexus
METACARPAL
BONE Hand Provide stability to hand Bones of the hand, leading from carpals to phalanges
METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT (MP)
LIGAMENT Fingers Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction of fingers Joint between first phalanx and the metacarpal
MIDDLE PHALANX
BONE Fingers Little motion, but provides connection to distal phalange, which allows for greater use of fingers Second phalanges of each finger
MIDDLE TRUNK OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Comes from C7 nerve Second trunk of plexus
MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE
NERVE Axilla/Upper/Lower arm Innervates the biceps and the skin of the lower arm Comes off the lateral cord of the brachial plexus - pierces biceps and continues
OPPONENS DIGITI MINIMI (QUINTI) MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger into opposition with thumb Beneath palmar brevis, abductor digiti minimi, flexor digiti minimi brevis
OPPONENS POLLICIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Hand Flexion of the thumb's metacarpal which aids in opposition of the thumb One of the thenar muscles, deep to abductor pollicis brevis and flexor pollicis breivs
PALMAR APONEUROSIS
FASCIA Hand Invest the muscles of the palm Palmar fascia
PALMARIS LONGUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Wrist flexor Tendon between Flexor Carpi Unlaris/Radialis
PECTORALIS MAJOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Axilla Adducts and medially rotates humerus. Draws scapula anteriorly and inferiorly Think, fan shaped muscle in the upper chest
PECTORALIS MINOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Axilla Stabilizes scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall Under pectoralis minor, smaller
PISIFORM B
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist Knobby, pea-shaped
POSTERIOR CORD OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Has contributions from all spinal nerves that make up the brachial plexus - ULTRA Lower than other cords, passes under artery
POSTERIOR HUMERAL CIRUMFLEX ARTERY
ARTERY Upper arm Distributed to deltoideus and shoulder joints Runs around the neck of the humerus, anastomosing with the anterior circumflex - comes off axillary artery
POSTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS ARTERY
ARTERY Hand Runs down back of the forearm between superficial and deep layers to which it distributes branches Appears between supinator and abductor pollicis longus
POSTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE
NERVE Hand Innervates the anconeus, brachioradialis, Extensor pollicis longus Comes off Radial nerve. Small
PROFUNDA BRACHII (DEEP BRACHIAL) ARTERY
ARTERY Upper arm Supplies deltoid and humerus Arises from medial and back part of the brachial, just below border to teres minor
PRONATOR QUADRATUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Turns hand so the palm faces downward Square shaped muscle near carpals
PRONATOR TERES MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Turns arm so the palm faces downward Round muscle brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis
PROPER DIGITAL ARTERY
ARTERY Hand Supplies blood to the fingers Travel along the phalanges
PROPER DIGITAL NERVE
NERVE Hand Innervates the medial side of the 5th digit Comes off the ulna nerve
PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT (PIP)
LIGAMENT Fingers Bend finger at second joint Second joint of fingers
PROXIMAL PHALANX
BONE Fingers Bone of the hand First phalanx after metacarpal
RADIAL ARTERY
ARTERY Upper/Lower arm Supplies blood to the lateral aspect of the arm Comes distally down arm, separates posterior and anterior arm, winds around the wrist
RADIAL NERVE
NERVE Upper/Lower arm Nerve off the posterior cord of brachial plexus Runs on radius. Comes through lateral epicondyle
RADIUS - HEAD
BONE Lower arm Connect radius to capitulum Top of the radius at elbow
RADIUS - RADIAL TUBEROSITY
BONE Lower arm Insertion for biceps, hold bursa for elbow Just below the head of the radius
RADIUS - STYLOID PROCESS
BONE Lower arm Attaches brachioradialis tendon and radial collateral ligament of the wrist Strong conical projection on lateral surface of radius
RECURRENT BRANCH OF THE MEDIAN NERVE
NERVE Upper/Lower arm Innervates the thenar muscles Goes to both sides of the hand - thenars
RHOMBOID MAJOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Connects scapula to spine Larger muscle that runs slanted upward from medial border of scapula to spine
RHOMBOID MINOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Connects scapula to spine Smaller muscle that runs slanted upward from medial border of scapula to spine
SACRUM
BONE Spine 5 vertebrae of the lower back Fused together to form a wedge shaped bone with holes for nerves
SCAPHOID B
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist Most proximal of carpals
SCAPULA - ACROMION PROCESS
BONE Scapula Feature of scapula that along with coracoid process covers the shoulder Continuation of scapular spine out towards the shoulder
SCAPULA - CORACOID PROCESS
BONE Scapula Lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula Hook shaped,
SCAPULA - GLENOID CAVITY
BONE Scapula Forms socket for articulation of the head of the humerus On lateral edge of scapula, shallow articular surface directed lateral and forward
SCAPULA - INFRASPINOUS FOSSA
BONE Scapula Give origin to the infraspinatous Shallow concavity of the scapula on the dorsal side
SCAPULA - SPINE
BONE Scapula Allows for attachment of infraspinatous and supraspinatous, separates the two muscles Splits the muscles
SCAPULA - SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH
BONE Scapula Notch on lateral part of upper border of the scapula, suprascapular nerve passes through Notch in bone. Suprascapular nerve passes through, artery goes over
SCAPULA - SUPRASPINOUS FOSSA
BONE Scapula Gives origin to supraspinatus muscle Bone of scapula superior to spine
SERRATUS ANTERIOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Axilla Protracts and stabilizes scapula, assists in upward rotation Very thin muscles that start at middle of pectoralis major, and run anteriorly
SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Elevates ribs - helps in breathing Arises from spinous process from C7 to T2-3. Downward and lateral slanted
SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Depresses lower ribs - helps in expiration Arises from low thoracic/high lumbar. Passes obliquely upward and lateral
SPINAL CORD
FASCIA Spine Houses spinal nerves Center of the vertebral column
SPINAL NERVES
NERVE Spine Send out impulses to the body Run from the spinal column out towards rest of the body
SPLENIUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Neck Extend, rotate and laterally flex the head Really two muscle (capitis and cervicis) running to the head from the neck
STERNUM - BODY
BONE Thorax Central point where ribs meet at center of thoracic cavity Bone right in middle of the chest
STERNUM - MANUBRIUM
BONE Thorax Articulates with the clavicles and first two ribs Top bone of the sternum
STERNUM - SUPRASTERNAL (JUGLUAR) NOTCH)
BONE Thorax Allows for passage of vessels Dip at top of the sternum
STERNUM - XIPHOID PROCESS
BONE Thorax Attaches the bottom ribs Bottom bone of the sternum
SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY
ARTERY Axilla Supplies blood to the head and arms. Becomes the axillary artery Below the clavicle
SUBCLAVIAN VEIN
VEIN Axilla Brings blood from the arms and head to heart Continuation of the axillary vein
SUBSCAPULAR ARTERY
ARTERY Scapula Gives off scapular circumflex artery and thoracodorsal artery Largest branch of the axillary artery, follows lower border to subscapularis and then follows to inferior angle
SUBSCAPULARIS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Scapula Stabilizes shoulder, rotates humerus medially Fills the subscapular fossa, inserts in lesser tubercle
SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF THE RADIAL NERVE
NERVE Upper/Lower arm Passes along radial side of the forearm to tendon of brachioradialis Stays superficial, while proximal branch dives deeper
SUPERFICIAL PALMAR ARCH
ARTERY Hand Common palmar digital arteries arise from arch, with contribution from palmar metacarpal arteries Mainly from the ulnar artery, connecting to radial. Most distal on palm than deep arch
SUPERIOR TRANSVERSE SCAPULAR LIGAMENT
LIGAMENT Scapula Convert scapular notch into a foramen Covers the scapular notch, allowing suprascapular artery to pass over fascia and nerve to pass under
SUPINATOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Lower arm Supinates forearm Broad muscle that curves around the head of the radius
SUPRASCAPULAR ARTERY
ARTERY Scapula Pierces trapezius, and supplies skin over the acromion. Anastomoses with thoracoacromial artery Runs from neck to scapula
SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE
NERVE Scapula Innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus From C5 and C6 of brachial plexus
SUPRASPINATUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Scapula Abduction of arm, stabilizes humerus Muscle on the superior side of the spine of the scapula
TERES MAJOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Internal (medial) rotation of the humerus Comes off scapula, inserts under the short head of the biceps
TERES MINOR MUSCLE
MUSCLE Back Laterally rotates and adducts the arm Origin is under the teres major, insert goes over the short head of the biceps
THORACOACROMIAL ARTERY
ARTERY Axilla Pectoral, Acromial, Clavicular, Deltoid branches Arises from forepart of the axillary artery, two branches to each side
THORACODORSAL ARTERY
ARTERY Axilla Supplies the latissimus dorsi Branch of subscapular artery, travels inferiorly with thoracodorsal nerve
THORACODORSAL NERVE
NERVE Axilla Innervates the latissimus dorsi Comes from C6, 7 and 8 on posterior cord of brachial plexus
TRAPEZIUM B
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist Distal bone closest to the thumb
TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE
MUSCLE Wrist Rotation, retraction, elevation and depression of scapula Looks like a trapezoid. Most superficial muscle of upper back. Connects from neck to shoulder to spine
TRAPEZOID B
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist Next to trapezium, smallest bone
TRICEPS BRANCHII MUSCLE - LATERAL HEAD
MUSCLE Upper arm Posterior shaft of the humerus, lateral and superior to the radial groove Closest to body
TRICEPS BRANCHII MUSCLE - LONG HEAD
MUSCLE Upper arm Inserts at infrglenoid tubercle of scapula Farthest from body
TRICEPS BRANCHII MUSCLE - MEDIAL HEAD
MUSCLE Upper arm Posterior shaft of the humerus, medial and inferior to the radial groove Lies under long and lateral head
TRIQUETRUM B
BONE Wrist Bone of the wrist Supports pisiform
ULNA - CORONOID PROCESS
BONE Lower arm Receives the coronoid process of the humerus Triangular eminence projecting forward from the upper and front part of the ulna
ULNA - OLECRANON PROCESS
BONE Lower arm Receives olecranon process on the humerus Bony process that projects behind elbow
ULNA - STYLOID PROCESS
BONE Lower arm Attaches the ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist Projects from medial and back of the bone
ULNAR ARTERY
ARTERY Upper/Lower arm Supplies blood to the medial aspects of the forearm Continuation of the brachial artery. Connects to ulnar nerve in lower arm
ULNAR NERVE
NERVE Upper/Lower arm Innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris and medial half of flexor digitorum profundus. Also almost all in hand Comes through the medial epicondyle.
UPPER SUBSCAPULAR NERVE
NERVE Scapula Innervates subscapularis From C5 and C6 of brachial plexus, first nerve off the posterior cord
UPPER TRUNK OF BRACHIAL PLEXUS
NERVE Axilla Leads to lateral cord From nerves C5 and C6
VENTRAL PRIMARY RAMUS
NERVE Spine Innervate anterior structures of the body Come off spinal nerves and turn toward anterior side of the body
VENTRAL ROOT
NERVE Spine Efferent motor root of a spinal nerve Comes off ventral side of of body, combines with dorsal root at distal end before splitting again
VERTEBRAE - TRANSVERSE PROCESS
BONE Spine Attachment sites for muscles and ligaments Project from either side of vertebrae where lamina joins the pedicle between superior and inferior articular processes
VERTEBRAE - ATLAS (C1)
BONE Spine Supports the head First vertebra, no body
VERTEBRAE - AXIS (C2)
BONE Spine Forms a pivot on which atlas can rotate Has an odontoid process (dens)
VERTEBRAE - AXIS (C2) - DENS/ODONTOID PROCESS
BONE Spine Oval or nearly circular facet for articulation with that on the anterior arch of the analysis. Sticks up from vertebra, connecting to atlas
VERTEBRAE - BODY
BONE Spine Allows passage of some vessels. Mostly forms support for spinal column Largest part of the vertebra
VERTEBRAE - C3
BONE Spine Spinal nerve C3 passes above it Under axis
VERTEBRAE - C4
BONE Spine Spinal nerve C4 passes above it Next lower
VERTEBRAE - C5
BONE Spine Spinal nerve C5 passes above it Next lower
VERTEBRAE - C6
BONE Spine Spinal nerve C6 passes above it Next lower
VERTEBRAE - C7
BONE Spine Spinal nerve C7 passes about it. Never C8 passes below Next lower
VERTEBRAE - INFERIOR ARTICULAR FACET
BONE Spine Connects two vertebrae together to make spine most stable Inferior and superior spines from junctions of pedicles and lamina. For a higher vertebra, inferior process points down, articular surface points forward and out.
VERTEBRAE - LAMINA
BONE Spine Upper borders and lower parts of anterior surfaces are rough for the attachment of the ligamentum flava Two broad plates, extending dorsally and medially from the pedicles, fusing to complete the roof of the vertebral arch.
VERTEBRAE - LUMBAR
BONE Spine Area of the spine that is most flexible, allowing rotation and flexion/extension Part of spine that is past the ribs and over the sacrum
VERTEBRAE - PEDICLE
BONE Spine Connect body of vertebra to arch Two short, thick processes, which project backward, from the upper part of the body, at the junction of its posterior and lateral surfaces.
VERTEBRAE - SACRAL
BONE Spine Has holes to allow passage of nerves from cauda equina. Supports,increases size of pelvic cavity Wedge shaped fusion of 5 vertebrae
VERTEBRAE - SPINOUS PROCESS
BONE Spine Attachment sites for muscles and ligaments Directed backward and downward from the junction of the laminae
VERTEBRAE - SUPERIOR ARTICULAR FACET
BONE Spine Connects two vertebrae together to make spine most stable Inferior and superior spines from junctions of pedicles and lamina. For a lower vertebra, superior goes up, articular surface goes backward.
VERTEBRAE - THORACIC
BONE Spine Stabilizes the rib cage, causing limited mobility Vertebrae from which the ribs come out
VERTEBRAE - TRANSVERSE FORAMEN
Spine Allow passage of vertebral artery, vein and plexus of sympathetic nerves through cervical vertebrae Piece the transverse processes
WHITE COMMUNICATING RAMUS
NERVE Spine Connection between the spinal nerves and sympathetic nervous system. Contain myelinated preganglionic sympathetic fibers. Do not extend past L2.