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What part of the skeleton contains the skull, vertebrates, ribs, and sternum?
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axial
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What part of the skeleton contains the upper and lower limbs?
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appendicular
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What connects the bones of the upper limbs with the axial skeleton?
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clavicle
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What is the name of the joint that is present where the upper limbs are connected with the axial skeleton? What are the benefits/drawbacks of the joint?
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sternoclavicular joint
allows for flexibility w/ reduced stability |
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Name the four segments of the upper extremity. What does each contain?
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PECTORAL GIRDLE-clavicle, scapula, anterior and posterior thoracoappendicular muscles, axilla(artery, vein, and brachial plexus)
ARM (brachium)-humerus, muscles of arm and blood vessels FOREARM (antebrachium)-radius, ulna, muscles & blood vessels HAND-bones of the wrist-8 carpals, bones of the palm-5 metacarpals, bones of the fingers-14 Phalanx |
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Describe the sternal end of the clavicle bone and what it articulates with. What joint does it help form?
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enlarged and triangular in shape, articulates w/ maubrium of the sternum, forms the sternoclavicular joint
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Describe the acromial end. What does it articulate w/? What joint is formed?
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flat
acromion of the scapula acromioclavicular joint |
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Name the structures on the superior surface of the clavicle from medial to lateral.
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shaft of clavicle, deltoid tubercle
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Name the structures on the inferior surface of the clavicle from medial to lateral.
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impression for the costoclavicular ligament, subclavian groove, conoid tubercle, trapezoid line
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What does the ligament that forms the impression for the costoclavicular ligament connect?
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clavicle to the 1st rib
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Name 4 functions of the clavicle.
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only rigid bone support for the upper limb to the body trunk
upper arm flexiblity protects neurovascular passage in the region transmits shock |
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The clavicle contains no bone marrow. What is present in its place?
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spongy (cancellous) bone with a shell of compact bone
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Name 3 variations of the clavicle.
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pierced by a branch of the supraclavicular nerve
thicker and more curved in labor workers right one may be stronger and shorter |
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Where are fractures of the clavicle likely to occur?
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junction of its middle and lateral thirds
middle 1/3=80% distal 1/3=15% proximal 1/3=5% |
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What is the result of a fractured clavicle?
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medial fragment elevates due to the sternocleidomastoid muscle
lateral depresses and shoulder drops clavicle may be shortened due to pulling from adductor muscles and pec major pulls arm inward |
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What is the name of an incomplete claviclular fracture in children?
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greenstick fracture
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When does ossification of the clavicle begin. How many primary ossification centers are there?
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5th & 6th week of embryonic development
2-medial and lateral, will fuse |
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When do secondary ossification centers of the clavicle appear? When do they complete ossification?
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18-25 years
25-31 years |
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What must be taken into account when looking at the clavicle for fractures? 2 things
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the two cartilaginous regions (ossification centers)
the primary ossification centers may fail to fuse-defect between lateral and medial 2/3 of clavicle |
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The scapula covers which ribs?
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2-7
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What is the name of the costal surface of the scapula? Is it convex of concave?
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subscapular fossa
concave |
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What is portion of the posterior surface of the scapula that divides the superior and inferior parts?
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spine of the scapula
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The spine of the scapula ends laterally as what?
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acromion
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What is located above the spine of the scapula?
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supraspinous fossa, coracoid process, suprascapular notch
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What is located below the spine of the scapula?
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infraspinous fossa
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What is located on the lateral (axillary border) of the scapula?
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acromion, coracoid process, glenoid cavity, head and neck of the scapula
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What does the glenoid cavity articulate with? Which way does the glenoid cavity face?
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humerus
anterior and superior |
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What are the functions of the scapula? (3)
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forms shoulder joint
allows attachment of muscles from axial skeleton and upper limb enables free movement of arm |
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Although fractures of the scapula are rare what is the most likely area to be fractured?
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acromion
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What separates the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?
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intertubercular groove (bicipital groove)
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Is the greater tubercle medial or lateral? lesser tubercle?
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lateral
medial to greater tubercle |
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Which way does the lesser tubercle project?
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anteriorly
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What separates the tubercles from the head of the humerus?
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anatomical neck
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What is the most common site of fractures of the humerus?
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surgical neck of the humerus
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Where is the surgical neck of the humerus located?
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distal to the tubercles and the crests descend from them, flanks the intertubercular groove
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What two things are located on the body of the humerus? Describe where each is located.
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deltoid tuberosity-lateral side, attachment site for deltoid (abducts)
radial groove-posterior, radial nerve and deep artery run in it diagnolly |
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What is the site of muscle attachment for forearm flexors?
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medial supracondylar ridge and medial epicondyle
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What is the site of muscle attachment for forearm extensors?
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lateral supracondylar ridge and lateral epicondyle
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What structures are present at the condyle of the humerus?
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medial and lateral epicondyles, capitulum, trochlea, coronoid fossa, olecrons fossa, radial fossa
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What part of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius?
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capitulum
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What does the trochlea of the humerus articulate with?
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trochlea notch of ulna
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Which fossa(s) of the humerus are located anteriorly? posteriorly?
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coronoid and radial
olecranon |
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When does the coronoid fossa receive the coronoid process of the ulna?
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during flexion of elbow
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When does the olecranon fossa receive the olecranon of the ulna?
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extension of elbow
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When does the radial fossa receive the head of the radium?
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forearm fully flexed
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What humerus type of fracture is common in middle aged and elderly people? Describe what happens to the distal and proximal ends and which muscles cause their movement.
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Avulsion fracture-caused by fall on shoulder or hand, proximal end is pulled superior-posterior-laterally by supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles, distal end is pulled and rotated medially by subscapularis muscle
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Which type of fracture is tpically a result from a direct blow to the arm. What happens to the proximal and distal end?
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transverse fracture of the body of the humerus
proximal end is pulled laterally by deltoid, distal end is pulled upward by biceps, arm is shortened and fracture ends override |
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What can be fractured if a person falls on their elbow?
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condyles of the humerus
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Which nerve injury is related to a surgical neck fracture of the humerus?
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axillary
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What can be injuried if their is a medial epicondyle fracture?
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ulnar nerve
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If the distal end of the humerus is fractured what else can be injured?
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median nerve
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Which of the forearm bones is medial and longer?
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ulna
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Which part of the ulna articulates with the humerus? (anteriorly)
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trochlear notch
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What is the name of the prominent posterior projection of the ulna?
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olecranon
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What is the anterior projection of the ulna called?
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coronoid process
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What is the rounded cavity on the lateral side of the coronoid process called? What does it articulate with?
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radial notch
head of the radius |
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What is located inferior to the coronoid process and attaches to the brachialis muscle tendon?
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tuberosity of the ulna
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What is the prominent ridge inferior to the radial notch on the lateral surface? What attaches to it?
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supinator crest
deep supinator muscle |
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What is located medial to the supinator crest and lateral to the coronoid process?
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supinator fossa
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Which end of the ulna is thicker?
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proximal
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What does the head of the ulna articulate with?
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hand bones
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What is the small conical process on the distal end of the ulna called? Is it on the pinkie (medial) or thumb (lateral) side?
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ulnar styloid process
pinkie side |
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Which of the forearm bones is lateral?
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radius
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What does the head of the radius articulate with? (2 things)
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capitulum of the humerus
notch of the ulna |
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What is located above and below the neck of the radius?
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above-head
below-radial tuberosity |
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Which styloid process, ulnar or radial, is larger? Which extends more distally?
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radial
radial |
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Discuss the articulations at the elbow. What does each mediate?
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trochlea of humerus and trochlear notch of ulna on medial side-flexion&extension
capitulum of humerus and head of radius on lateral side-flexion&extension radial notch of ulna and head of radius-rotation between radius and ulna |
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A fracture of the radial or ulnar bone is likely to be associated w/ dislocation of the nearest joint b/c of what?
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interosseous membrane binding the two
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What is the most common fracture in the forearm and who is particularly susecptible to it?
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Colles' fx
50+yr b/c of osteoporosis |
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What is a cause of Colles' fx? What is the characteristic deformity?
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forced dorsiflexion of the hand by outstretching of the upper limb when trying to ease fall, hand pronated
dinner fork appearance, distal fragment displaced dorsally and proximally |
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Describe what happens to the styloid processes of the ulnar and radius in Colles' fx?
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radial styloid is moved proximally, they appear to be at same level
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What can be a result of Colles' fx in children?
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fx line may extend through distal epiphyseal plate and affect radial growth
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Name the proximal carpal bones from laterally to medially.
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Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform
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Which 2 proximal bones articulate w/ the radius?
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scaphoid & lunate
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What does the triquetrum articulate with?
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articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint
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Which carpal bone does the pisiform lie of?
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Triquetrum (lies on its palmar surface)
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Name the distal carpal bones from laterally to medially.
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Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
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What attaches the carpals to each other?
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interosseous ligaments
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Which carpal bones participate in forming the radiocarpal joint?
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three proximal bones-scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum
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What do the metacarpal bones articulate with?
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carpals proximally and phalanges distally
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Which metacarpal is the thickest and shortest?
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first metacarpal (of the thumb)
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Which metacarpal has a styloid process? Which side is it located?
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third metacarpal
on lateral side of its base |
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How many phalanges are there?
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14
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Which carpal bone is the most frequently fractured?
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scaphoid (this is the most common injury of the wrist)
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Discuss the location of pain and the fracture line of a fractured scaphoid.
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pain is on the lateral side of the wrist and worsens w/ dorsiflexion of the abducted hand, pressing on the anatomical snuff box makes it worse
fx line is hard to see at beginning and shows later in 2-3 weeks after bone reabsorption |
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Poor blood supply to the proximal part of the scaphoid can result in what?
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slow bone union and even avascular necrosis of the proximal fragment, can lead to degenerative joint disease of the wrist, may require surgery
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Which nerve may be injured w/ a fractured hamate?
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ulnar
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Discuss fractures of the metacarpals. What is fracture at the neck region of the 5th metacarpal called?
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usually stable b/c all metacarpals are bound together, heal fast b/c of good blood supply
"boxer's fx"-caused by striking a blow w/ clenched fist |
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Which phalanges are likely to be fractured? What is the most common cause?
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distal ones, through crushing forces ie door jam
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Name and describe the two layers of fascia of the upper limbs.
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superficial-subcutaneous, composed of fat and loose CT, blood vessels and nerves travel in it
deep-dense CT such as collagen fibers, surrounds muscles and bones, divides muscles into compartments |
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What are the two large veins of the upper limb? Which side does each run on?
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cephalic-lateral
basilica-medial |
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Where do the two veins communicate? Which vein is this done through? What is the clinical significance of this area?
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anterior elbow
median cubital vein venipuncture |