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What covers the slick surfaces of synovial joints?
Hyaline cartilage
In synovial joints, what are the 2 functions of normal hyaline cartilage?
1. Absorbs shock (protects joint from bone to bone contact)
2. Provides relatively frictionless surface
The degeneration of articular cartilage with age or injury results in what 2 things?
1. Cracking, chiping, or wearing of cartilage
2. Pain from uncovered bone or cartilage spurs lodged in joint.
a. Why doesn't cartilage heal very well?
b. What does bone have that cartliage doesn't have?
a. Poor vasculature supply
b. Cartilage= no sensory innervation, but bone does have sensory innervaton
Epiphyses grows intially on ___ ______- subsequently only on _______ _________ the __________ _______.
Epiphyses grows intially on ALL SURFACES- subsequently only on SURFACES FACING the EPIPHYSEAL PLATE.
Functional significance of Epiphyses: (4)
functional significance:
1. Characteristic of birds and mammals.
2. Rapid complex movements.
3. Hard precise joint movement.
4. Allows for precision during growth process.
Clinical Significance of Epiphyses: (2)
clinical significance:
1. Can be dislocated prior to fusion.
2. Long bone growth discontinues when fusion of epiphyseal plate occurs.
Pectoral Girdle has ___ mobility and ____ stability than the pelvic girdle.
Pectoral Girdle has MORE mobility and LESS stability than the pelvic girdle.
The only bony joint connecting the pectoral girdle to the axial skeleton
Sternoclavicular Joint
A conceptual "joint" between the scapula and the axial skeleton maintained by muscles only. (trap and lats)
"Scapulothoracic Joint"
What bone is "S" shaped, concave forward at lateral end and convex forward at medial end?
Clavicle
Funtions of the clavicle: (2)
1. As a strut (holds upper limb away from body)
2. Transmits shock from upper limb to axial skeleton.
Sternoclavicular joint at the ____ end of the clavicle articulates with the _________ and _______.
Sternoclavicular joint at the -MEDIAL- end of the clavicle articulates with the: MANUBRIUM and STERNUM
Acromiovlacicular joint at the _____ end of the clavicle articulates with the _______ of the _________.
Acromiovlacicular joint at the -LATERAL- end of the clavicle articulates with the: ACROMION of the SCAPULA.
a. The most common broken/fractured bone in body?
b. Where does the fracture occur & result in?
a. Clavicle
b. Middle 1/3 and Fracture results in lateral fragment dropping with weight of the arm
What overlies ribs2-7 posteriorly?
Scapula
Place on Scapula that is the site of attachment (orgin) of the Subscapularis muscle? Where on the scapula is it?
Subscapular Fossa on scapula (very thin depression, on anterior view of scapula)
Place on Scapula that is the site of attachment (orgin) of the Suprapinatus muscle? Where on the scapula is it?
Supraspinous fossa
(sup. & medial to spin of scapula...view from post.)
Place on Scapula that is the site of attachment (orgin) of the Infraspinatus muscle? Where on the scapula is it?
Infraspinous fossa
(below the spine, on post. view of scapula)
The Spine of the Scapula functions as the attachment site for what 2 muscles?
1. Trapezius (insertion)
2. Deltoid (Orgin)
What is the acomion process of the scapula and what muscle attaches here?
Acromion process is an extension of the spine of the scapula.. The Deltoid has a site of attachment (orgin) on it.
Coracoid Process is on the ___ side and has 3 muscle attachments:
Coracoid process- anterior side
3 Attachment Muscles:
1. Short head of Biceps (O)
2. Coracobrachialis (O)
3. Pectoralis Minor (I)
What articulates with head of humerus... very shallow, easy to dislocate?
Glenoid cavity
Long head of Biceps Brachii attaches (orgin)?
Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Long Head of Tracips Brachii attaches (orgin)?
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
What is the large ball with lots of mobility that is covered with hylanine cartilage on humerus called/
Head of Humerus
Fractures of humerus at _____ ____ result from?
Fractures of humerus at SURGICAL NECK results from falls on the elbow when the arm is ABducted.
What may be damaged when fracturing the surgical neck of humerus?
Axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral A.
Why are the greater and lesser tubercle significant?
They are were the muscles of the rotator cuff attach to.
The depressed area between tubercles,& contains tendon of long head of biceps
Intertubercular groove
Long part of humerus
shaft
Place that has a scar where deltoid muscle attaches- the bigger the deltoid, the bigger the scar... anteriolateral side?
Deltoid tuberosity
Associated w/radial nerve, no muscle intervining between radial nerve and bone. So fracture here effecting nerve results in?
This is the Radial Groove and fracture here effecting the nerve results in no movement of fingers.
(RADIAL N. and Profunda Brachii N.)
Place where forearm flexor muscles attach ( flex wrist and fingers). - more palipated and Ulnar n. runs in groove post.
Medial Epipcondyle
Site of attachment for Forearm extensors that extend wrists and fingers:
Lateral Epipcondyle
Where Brachioradials muscle orgin attaches?
Lateral Supracondylar ridge
Articulates with Radius (ball& socket w/head of radius), laterally, hemispherical shape. supination and pronation of elbow.
Capitulum
Articulates w/Ulna, medially, pulley/saddle shaped, extends posteriorly. Does just Flexion of elbow.
Trochlea
Bone that has firm articulatoin with humerus (doesn't dislocate easily), but weak articualtion with wrist?
Ulna
Place of inserions of brachialis muscle?
Junction of antero-inferior surface of coronoid process
Tuberosity of the ulna
Firm articulation with scaphoid and lunate (hand/wrist), but weak articulation at humerus
Radius
Head of Radius - which end? and articulates with?
Head of radius-proximal
-articulates w/capitulum
Movements of the head of the radius? (2)
1. Rotation during pronation & supination (sup- palm up)
2. Anterior-posterior movement during elbow flextion & extension
Site of insertion for both long head and short head of biceps brachii?
Tuberosity of Radius... (proximal end of radius)
Styloid process of radius
The syloid process of radius (distaL) extends further distally than the ulna styloid process.
Dorsal root responsible for what type of innervation(s)?
Sensory
Ventral root responsible for what type of innervation(s)?
Motor and Sympathetics
Spinal nerve proper is responsible for what type of innervation(s)?
MIxed- when ventral and dorsal root come together.
Distal to spinal nerve proper =
Spinal Nerve
Dorsal ramus responsible for what dermomytomes?
Mixed to epaxial dermomyotomes
Ventral ramus responsible for what dermomyotomes?
mixed to hypaxial dermomyotomes
All plexuses are composed of ???
Ventral rami
What is the Brachial Plexus and most other spinal nerve branches composed of and not composed of?
COMPOSED OF:
1. Sensory, 2. Motor, 3. Sympathetics
NOT COMPOSED of: Parasympatetic fibers (THERE ARE NO PARASYMPATHETIC FIBERS)
Brachial plexus is composed of the _______ ____ of __ -__ spinal nerves
VENTRAL RAMI of C5-T1 spinal nerves.
(8 cervical spinal nerves only 7 cervical vertebrae)
The brachial plexus is divided into 5 regions:
mnemonic=
1.Roots (rami), 2.Trunks 3.Divisions, 4.Cords, 5.Branches
Mnemonic- Randy Thomas Drinks Cold Beer"
Root of brachial plexus is made up of the
ventral ramus
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(2)Trunks divided into 3:
Trunks
1.Upper (C5,C6),
2. middle(C7),
3. lower(C8,T1)
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(3)Divisions broken into:
Divisions:
Anterior and Posterior
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(4) Cords broken into 3:(made up of)
Cords: 1.lateral (upper & middle anterior divisions)
2.Medial (anterior division of lower trunk)
3.Posterior (posterior convergence of all cords)
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(5) Branches come from
Branches come from different parts of the plexus
What forms the Scalene triangle?
1.Scalenus Medius (post. side)
2.Scalenus Anterior (ant.side)
3. 1st rib
What goes through the scalene triangle? what doesn't?
-Pass roots& trunks.
1.Axillary A. passes through scalene triangle w/ trunk.
2. Subclavian A. goes through scalen triangle, but subclavian V. passes ANT. to scalene triangle
What is the Brachial Plexus and most other spinal nerve branches composed of and not composed of?
COMPOSED OF:
1. Sensory, 2. Motor, 3. Sympathetics
NOT COMPOSED of: Parasympatetic fibers (THERE ARE NO PARASYMPATHETIC FIBERS)
Brachial plexus is composed of the _______ ____ of __ -__ spinal nerves
VENTRAL RAMI of C5-T1 spinal nerves.
(8 cervical spinal nerves only 7 cervical vertebrae)
The brachial plexus is divided into 5 regions:
mnemonic=
1.Roots (rami), 2.Trunks 3.Divisions, 4.Cords, 5.Branches
Mnemonic- Randy Thomas Drinks Cold Beer"
Root of brachial plexus is made up of the
ventral ramus
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(2)Trunks divided into 3:
Trunks
1.Upper (C5,C6),
2. middle(C7),
3. lower(C8,T1)
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(3)Divisions broken into:
Divisions:
Anterior and Posterior
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(4) Cords broken into 3:(made up of)
Cords: 1.lateral (upper & middle anterior divisions)
2.Medial (anterior division of lower trunk)
3.Posterior (posterior convergence of all cords)
Regions of Brachial Plexus:
(5) Branches come from
Branches come from different parts of the plexus
What forms the Scalene triangle?
1.Scalenus Medius (post. side)
2.Scalenus Anterior (ant.side)
3. 1st rib
What goes through the scalene triangle? what doesn't?
-Pass roots& trunks.
1.Axillary A. passes through scalene triangle w/ trunk.
2. Subclavian A. goes through scalen triangle, but subclavian V. passes ANT. to scalene triangle
3 branches from ROOTS of plexus:
3 branches from ROOTS of plexus:
1. Dorsal scapular nerve (C5) –2. Nerve to subclavius (C5 - C6)
3. Long thoracic N.(C5, C6, C7)
3 branches frm roots of BP:
1. Dorsal scapular nerve (C5) –fx:??
3 branches frm roots of BP:
1. Dorsal scapular nerve (C5) – Fx: motor nerve to rhomboids (major and minor) & levator scapulae.
3 branches frm roots of BP:
2. Nerve to subclavius (C5 - C6) fx??? clinical?/
3 branches frm roots of BP:
2. Nerve to subclavius (C5 - C6) - Fx: motor nerve to subclavius. (clinically unimportant, action can’t be tested.)
3 branches frm roots of BP:
3. Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7) – Fx? clinical?
3 branches frm roots of BP:
3. Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7) – Fx: motor nerve to serratus anterior (descends behind plexus) (clinical significance: particularly vulnerable to knife wounds & during mastectomy. )
1 branch from TRUNK (upper):
1 branch from upper Trunk:
1. Suprascapular nerve (C5 - C6)
1 branch from upper Trunk:
1. Suprascapular N (C5 - C6) –
1 branch from upper Trunk:
1. Suprascapular N (C5 - C6) – Fx. Motor innervatation to supraspinatus and infraspinatus.
3 branches from LATERAL CORD: (LML)
3 branches from LATERAL CORD: (LML)
1. Lateral pectoral nerve
2. Lateral root to median nerve
3. Musculocutaneous nerve –
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
1. Lateral pectoral nerve – Fx.
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
1. Lateral pectoral nerve – Fx. Motor innervations to pectoralis major.
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
2. Lateral root to median nerve – Fx:
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
2. Lateral root to median nerve – Fx: Motor innervations to Forearm Flexor Muscles & Thenar Muscle(controls thumb) ….(contributes to median N.) **Median nerve -- (motor) most muscles of anterior forearm (flexors & pronators), intrinsic thumb (thenar muscles).
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
3. Musculocutaneous nerve – Fx:
3 branches from LATERAL CORD:
3. Musculocutaneous nerve – Fx: motor innervations of all muscles in anterior compartment of arm.
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD: (M4U)
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD: (M4U)
1. Medial pectoral nerve
2. Medial cutaneous N. to arm
3. Medial cutaneous N. to forearm
4. Medial root to median N.
5. Ulnar nerve
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
1. Medial pectoral nerve –
Fx: ??
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
1. Medial pectoral nerve –
Fx: Motor innervatation of pectoralis major & minor.
5branches from MEDIAL CORD:
2. Medial cutaneous nerve to arm-- Fx.? difference
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
2. Medial cutaneous nerve to arm-- Fx. Only SENSORY (& sympathetic) innervations to Medial arm. (NO Motor innervations*).
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
3. Medial cutaneous N to forearm – Fx: ?difference?
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
3. Medial cutaneous N to forearm – Fx: Only SENSORY (& symp.) innervations to medial forearm. (NO Motor innervations*).
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
4. Medial root to median nerve – Fx: ?
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
4. Medial root to median nerve – Fx: motor innervations to (1) Thenar muscles (thumb) &(2)Forearm flexor muscles….(contributes to median nerve)
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
5. Ulnar nerve – Fx: ?
5 branches from MEDIAL CORD:
5. Ulnar nerve – Fx: Important Motor (& sensory) innervations to intrinsic muscles of hand (Not all, like thenar ).
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD: ULNAR (come off 1 right after another)
1. Upper subscapular nerve – 2. Lower subscapular nerve – 3. Thoracodorsal nerve –
4. Axillary nerve –
5. Radial nerve –
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
1. Upper subscapular nerve – Fx: >??
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
1. Upper subscapular nerve – Fx: motor innervations to subscapularis muscle.
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
2. Lower subscapular nerve – Fx: ??
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
2. Lower subscapular nerve – Fx: Motor innervations to subscapularis & teres major muscles.
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
3. Thoracodorsal nerve – Fx??
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
3. Thoracodorsal nerve – Fx: Motor innervations to latissimus dorsi.
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
4. Axillary nerve – Fx:??
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
4. Axillary nerve – Fx: Motor innervations deltoids & teres minor.
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
5. Radial nerve – Fx??
5 branches from POSTERIOR CORD:
5. Radial nerve – Fx: Motor innervations to posterior compartments of both arm& forearm (extensors & supinators). --runs posteriorly to median nerve.
What are the rule of odd # in Branches the BP? _-_-_-_-_
3-1-3-5-5
3- branches from roots of BP
1- branch from upper trunk
3-branches from the lateral cord
5-branches from the medial cord
5-branches from the posterior cord
Definition of Upper B.plexus injury
( nerves can only stretch __ before tear?)
Include roots C5 and C6.
(all innervation is lost in c5-6 when stretched)
(nerves can only stretch 25% before tear)
When do Upper B. Plexus injuries commonly occur? (2)
1.Most common- Neck of a newborn is stretched during delivery
2.Neck is stretched in an accident where the velocity of the shoulder is dramatically reduced relative to the velocity of the head and neck (ex. being thrown from motorcycle/horse)
Results of an upper brachial plexus injury?
Erb's Palsy- adduction, internal rotation of shoulder, extended elbow, and pronated forearm- bc opposing actions inabled
Erb's palsy is a result of?
Upper brachial plexus injury.
adduction, internal rotation of shoulder, extended elbow, and pronated forearm- bc opposing actions inabled
Definition of Lower Brachial plexus injury?
include roots C8 and T1
When do lower b.plexus injuries occur? (2)
1.The upper limb is suddendly pulled superiorly (ex. someone breaking a fall from scaffolding).
2.The upper limb is stretched supperiorly (ex.during delivery when a baby's arm is pulled over its head)
Results of lower b. plexus injuries?
1. Klumpke's paralysis- "clawed hand"
2.Sometimes associated w/ Horner's syndrome- ptosis (droopy eyelid), pupil constriction, and anhydrosis (lack of sweating) due to traction on the sympathetic chain.(If torn then lose sympathetic on same side??)
Klumpke's paralysis is a result from?
Lower brachial plexus injuries:
Klumpke's paralysis- "clawed hand"
2.Sometimes associated w/ Horner's syndrome-
Lower brachial plexus injuries:
H.s-ptosis (droopy eyelid), pupil constriction,& anhydrosis (lack of sweating) due to traction on the sympathetic chain.(If torn then lose sympathetic on same side??)
The upper trunk of a newborn baby's brachial plexus is torn as a result of a difficult delivery.. what spincal cord segments are in the upper trunk?
C5 and C6
What spinal cord segments make up the posterior cord?
C5- T1
where are cutaneous nerves and veins located?
in the superficial fascia (fatty layer)
Suprclavicular nerves (c3 and c4 ventral rami) deep to?
When can you see supraclavicular nerve?
platysma.
Can see it when tighten platysma in neck
Where is the cephalic vein?
In the deltopectoral triangle
What is pectoral fasica?
It is is the deep fascia that is continuous with brachial fascia of upper limb.
The pain originating in a visceral (internal) structure that is interpreted as orginating from areas of the body surface (wall) that send sensory impulses to the same segments of the spinal cord as the visceral structure.
Referred pain
ex. pericardiatis
mix up in dorsal root ganglion or dorsal horn
A nerve supplying a joint also supplies the muscles moving the joint and the skin over the insertions of these muscles
Hilton's Law
Shoulder joint that is dislocated at?
Glenohumeral Joint
Articular disc divide ___ joint into 2 compartments
Sternoclavicular joint ( gliding joint) is divided into 2 compartments by an articular disc- ^ movement in all directions
Sternoclavicular joint articular disc allows what? restricted only by what?
Allows movement in any direction (freest movement is sup.)
limited only by ligaments
Articular disc of sternoclavicular joint is located:
between sternal end of clavicle and manubruim and 1st costal cartilage
What do anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments do?
reinforce joint anteriorly and posteriorly
What do costoclavicular ligaments do?
Anchors inferior surface of clavicle to 1st rib and costal cartilage.
What joint is a gliding joint divided by an incomplete articular disc?
Acromioclavicular joint
What does the incomplete division of the articular disc of the acromioclavicular joint allow?
Allows slipping between clavicale and scapula
What ligament strengthens the acromioclavicular joint superiorly?
Acromioclavicular ligament
what ligament anchors the clavicle to the coracoid process of the acromioclavicular joint?
Coracoclavicular Ligament
Which ligament(s) resists upward movement of the clavicle or downward movement of scapula (AC joint)?
Coracoclavicular ligament= trapezoid ligament and conoid ligament.
Is a clavicular fracture or joint separtion more frequent?
clavicular fracture is more frequent than joint separation.
Is the coracoclavicular ligament or the acromioclavicular ligament stronger?
Coracoclavicular ligament is stronger... slow healer
What joint has a ball& socket type of movement (large range of motion)?
Glenohumeral joint
Glenoid cavity is deepened by:
fibrocartilagenous glenoid labrum
What forms a sheath for biceps tendon in the glenohumeral joint?
synovial membrane
Fibrous capsule surrounds the glenohumeral joint and is atttached: medially? and laterally?
Medially attached to glenoid margin
Laterally attached to anatomical neck of humerus
What ligament strengthens to anterior capsule of the glenohumeral joint?
glenohumeral ligaments
What strengthens the glenohumeral joint superiorly?
Coracohumeral ligament
What ligament crosses intertubercular groove in the glenohumeral joint?
Transverse humeral ligament
Do ligaments or muscles keep shoulder together?
MUSCLES
The larger, more powerful shoulder muscles that are superfical & responsible for a large range of motion?
EXTRINISIC ( outside of glenohumeral joint) MUSCLES
The shorter, deeper shoulder muscles that are more responsible for midrange motion, stabilizing the joint,& adjusting the position of the glenoid.
INTRINSIC MUSCLES
The muscles of the shoulder that attach the upper limb to the axial skeleton
EXTRINSIC muscles of the SHOULDER
The Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder:
1.Superficial extrinsic muscles (2)
2. Deep extrinsic muscles(3)
1.SF extrinsic mm:
a.trapezius, b.Latissimus dorsi
2. Deep extrinsic mm:
a&b. Rhomboid major & minor, c. Leavator scapulae
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
1. SF extrin. mm:
a. Trapezius- orign, insertion
1. SF extrin. mm:
a. Trapezius
O:base of skull & spinous processes of cervical/thoracic vetebrae
I:Spine of scapula,clavicle, &acromion
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
1. SF extrin. mm:
a. Trapezius- fx, innervation:
1. SF extrin. mm:
a. Trapezius
fx:Shoulders only-3parts:
1.inf. fibers- depress shoulders
2.middle fibers-retract scapula
3.sup.-elevate shoulders
Inner:Spinal Accessory N.(cranial n. XI)
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
1. SF extrin. mm:
b.Latissimus dorsi -orgin, insertion
1. SF extrin. mm:
b.Latissimus dorsi
O1:T7&all lumbar vert.
O2: Iliac crest
I:Ant. side of humerus to intertubercular sulcus
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
1. SF extrin. mm:
b.Latissimus dorsi -fx, innervation:
1. SF extrin. mm:
b.Latissimus dorsi
fx: Shoulders only- 3
1.powerful adduction of arm
2.medial rotations of arm
3.Extention of arm
Inner: Thoracodorsal nerve (post cord)
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
2. Deep extrin. mm:
a.Rhomboid Major-O
b.Rhomboid Minor O
BOTH- I,fx, and innervation:
2. Deep extrin. mm:
a.Rhomboid Major-O:spinous process of T1-T5
b.Rhomboid Minor-O:spinous process of C7-T1.
BOTH- I: Ver border of scapula
Fx: retraction of scapula
inner: Dorsal Scapular N.
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
2. Deep extrin. mm:
c.Lecator scapulae O, I, fx, innervation
2. Deep extrin. mm:
c.Lecator scapulae
O:Transverse rocess of C1-C4
I:Superior angle of scapula
Fx:1.elevates scapula
2. rotates scapula downward of glenoid
inner: Dorsal Scapular N.
Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles:
2. Deep extrin. mm:
All innervated by:
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Rotator Cuff muscles are: ____ and the 4 that make them up are:
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
4: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
Functions of the Rotator cuff/ Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles? (2)
1.Position the humeral head w/in glenoid cavity.
2.Most important factor in maintaining STABILITY of the glenohumeral joint.
Clinical significance of the rotator cuff/Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles?
The tendons blend w/the fibrous joint capsule, so if it were to tear= poor blood supply b/c fibrous. as age= ^ risk.
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
1.Supraspinatus:O, I, Fx,
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
1.Supraspinatus
O:Suprapinous fossa
I:Greater tubercle of humerus(crosses joint superiorly)
Fx:initates ABduction-(15%) then deltoids
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
2.Infraspinatous: O,I, Fx
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
2.Infraspinatous:
O: Infraspinous fossa
I:Post side of Greater Tubercle
Fx: Lateral rotation of shoulder
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
1.Supraspinatus and 2.Infraspinatous: Innervation:
Suprascapular Nerve
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
3:Teres Minor: O, I, Fx:, Innervation
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
3:Teres Minor:
O:mid. of axillary border of scapula
I:Greater tubercle(crosses joint post)
Fx:Lateral Roataion
Innervation:Axillary N.
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
4.Subscapularis: O, I, Fx:, Innervation
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles
4.Subscapularis
O:Subscapular fossa
I:Lesser Tubercle (Crosses joint anteriorly)
Fx:Medial Rotation of the glenohumeral joint
Inner: Upper& lower subscapular N.
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1. Deltoid- (Acromonal/lateral, spinal/posterior, clavicular/anterior)
2. Teres major
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:
a. Acromal/ lateral part-
O:, Fx,
Intrinsic Shoulder MM NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:a. Acromal/lateral part-O:Acromion process
Fx:ABduction of shoulder (doesn't initate it)
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:
b. Spinal /posteriorpart- O, Fx
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:
b. Spinal/posterior part
O:Spine of Scapula
Fx: Extension
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:
c. Clavicular/anterior part-O Fx
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid:
c. Clavicular/anterior part
O:Clavicle
Fx: Flexion of shoulder
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid- ALL THREE lateral, posterior, and anterior: I: and innervation:
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
1.Deltoid- ALL THREE lateral, posterior, and anterior:
I: Deltoid tuberosity
Innervation: Axillary N.
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
2. Teres Major
O,I, Fx, Innervation
Intrinsic Shoulder Muscles NOT part of Rotator Cuff:
2. Teres Major
O:Inf. angle of scapula(post.side)
I:Intertubecular sulcus (lower than minor-ant. side)
Fx: 1. Powerful medial rotation
2.Adduction
Inner:Lower subscapular N.
(extension of subscapularis)
Pectoral Muscles:
Pectoral Muscles:
1. Pectoralis major (clavicular head and Sternal head)
2. Pecoralis minor
Pectoral Muscles:
1. Pectoralis major (clavicular head-O: and Sternal head-O
both I, Fx, innervation
1.Pectoralis major
clavicular head-O- Clavicle
Sternal head- O- sternum & costal cartilage
BOTH- I: Intertubecular sulcus (internal margin)
fx: ADDUCTION, medial rotation, flextion or extension
Inner: medial& lateral Pectoral N.
Pectoral Muscles:
2. Pectoralis Minor
O, I, fx, innervation
2. Pectoralis Minor
O: ribs 3-5
I: Coracoid Process
Fx: Depression of shoulders, elevates ribs
Inner: Medial pectoral nerve
Serratus Anterior
O, I, Fx, innervation
Serratus Anterior
O: Ribs 1-8
I:Ant. surface of medial border of scapula (forms solid muscle)
fx:1. Protracts Scapula(forward on thoracic wall, ex boxer)
2. Upward rotation of scapula
3.holds scapula tight to thoracic wall
Inner: Long Thoracic N.
Serratus Anterior innervation 2 problems:
Innervation: Long Thoracic N.
Problems: 1. Vulnerable to injury in knife fight
2. Mascetonectamy surgery.
Results: Disability-loss of function, compromised fx.
Innervation of Spinal Accessory Nerve ( Cranial nerve XI
Trapezius
Innervation by Thoracodorsal nerve
Latissimus dorsi
Innervation by Dorsal Scapular nerve:
All deep extrinsic shoulder muscles
1. Rhomboid major and Minor
2. Levator Scapulae
Innervation by Suprascapular nerve:
1. Supraspinatus
2. Infraspinatus
Innervation by Axillary Nerve
1. Teres Minor
2. Deltoid
Innervation by upper and lower subscapular nerve
subscapularis
Innervation by lower subscapular nerve
Teres major
Innervation by medial and lateral pectoral nerves
pectoralis major
Innervation by medial pectoral nerve
pectoralis minor
Innervation by Long thoracic nerve
serratus anterior
Innervation by Musculocutaneous nerve
1.Short and Long head of Biceps Brachii
2. Brachialis
3. Coracobrachialis
Innervation by Radial Nerve
1. Long, lateral, and medial head of Triceps Brachii
2. Anconeus
3.Brachioradialis
4.Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
1/2 Innervation by median and 1/2 Innervation by ulnar
1. Lumbricals
2.Flexor digitorum profundus
Innervation by Deep Radial Nerve:
1. Extensor Cari Radialis brevis
2.Extensor carpi ulnaris
3.Extensor digitorum
4.Extensor digiti minimi
5.Abductor pollicis longus
6.Extensor pollis brevis
7. Extensor pollis longus
8. Extensor indics
9.Supinator
Innervation by Median Nerve:
1.Pronator teres
2.Flexor carpi radialis
3.Palmaris longus
4.Flexor digitorum superficialis deep
5.Flexor pollicis longus
6. Pronator quadratus
Innervation by reccurent branch median nerve:
All of the Thenar Muscles
1. Abductor pollicis brevis
2. Flexor pollicis brevis
3. Opponens pollicis
Innervation by Ulnar Nerve:
1.Flexor carpi ulnaris
2.Adductor pollicis
3.abductor digiti minimi
4.Flexor digiti minimi
5. Opponens digiti minimi
--small synovial fluid-filled sac that is not a joint.
--functions as cushioning and to reduce friction.
--found around almost every major joint in the body.
--they can arise spontaneously w/ pressure - ex. bunion.
BURSA
Pyramid shaped region, through which nerves, arteries, veins, and lympatics pass from the root tof the neck to the upper limb
Axilla
Border of axilla:
1. Apex=
1. Apex= between 1st rib, clavicle, and superior edge of subscapularis
Border of axilla:
2. Base=
2. Base= skin and fascia under arm (armpit)
Border of axilla:
3. Anterior=
3.Anterior= pectoralis muscles
Border of axilla:
4. Posterior=
4. Posterior border= scapula and associated muscles
Border of axilla:
5.Medial border=
5.Medial border= thoracic wall (ribs 1-4)
Border of axilla:
6. lateral border
6.Lateral border= intertubercular groove.
Axillary Aterery can be divided into 3 parts:
1.From lateral border of rib 1 to medial border of pectoralis minor
2. Directly behind pectoralis minor
3. Lateral border of pectoralis minor to the inferior border of teres major
Axillary artery is enclosed in the ______ _____ with the ____ ____ and ____ ______.
Axillary artery is enclosed in the AXILLARY SHEATH(tough) with the AXILLARY VEIN and BRACHIAL PLEXUS.
The axillary sheath is continous with the
prevertebral layer of cervical fascia
The axillary artery is from the
subclavian artery
Axillary A. is _____ to the posterior cord
ANTERIOR
Axillary A. is _________ to the medial cord and _________ to the lateral cord.
Axillary A. is LATERAL to the medial cord and MEDIAL to the lateral cord
Branches of the Axillary Artery
1st part has how many branches? name?
Branches of the Axillary Artery
1 branch:
Superior Thoracic Artery (branches to intercostals, supplies intercostal muscles in upper intercostal spaces)
Branches of the Axillary Artery
2nd part has how many branches? name?
Branches of the Axillary Artery
2 Branches:
1.Thoracoacromial A. (5 branches-soft tissue on region & joints, including blood suply to perctoralis muscles)
2. Lateral Thoracic A (supplies breast w/blood)
Branches of the Axillary Artery
3rd part has how many branches? name?
Branches of the Axillary Artery
3 Branches
1.Subscapular A. (supplies blood around scaupla &shoulder, and contributes to anastomoses around shoulder)
2 &3.,Anterior & Posterior cicumflex humeral Arteries (supply to tissuie in that area ccolateral blood supply)
Arterial anastomoses forming a network around the scapula:3
1. Dorsal scapular artery (usually branch of the transverse cervical artery from thyrocervical trunk)
2.Suprascapular artery (from thyrocervical trunk or sometimes from axillary A= why this is effected)
3.Subscapular Artery (from axillary A)
Clinical relevance of the arterial anastomoses from the collateral circulation of shoulder:
These anastomoses are clinically relevant when main arterial pathway to the upper limb is slowly obstructed.
Pressing against the __ part of the axillary artery against the humerus between ___ and ___ can stop bleeding.. why?
Stop bleeding in the 3RD part of axillary artery between the Subscapular A. and the profunda brachii A..B/c there is no colateral blood supply there
In the arm there are how many veins for how many arteries?
Reason?
There are 2 veins for each artery. B/c counter current heat exchange, so don't loose heat to extremeties bc of large surface area. Artery giving heat to cold venous blood coming back (VENAE COMITANTS)
What is venae comitants?
Arteries in the arms providing heat to cold venous blood returning ... Brachial, ulnar, or radial nerves.
Axillary Vein location?
Lies to the medial side of the axillary artery
The continuation of the basilic vein at the inferior border of teres major (becomes subclavian vein at the lateral border of rib 1)
1 of the2 definitions of axillary vein.... less common
is formed by the union of venae comitantes and the basilic vein
2nd definition for Axillary Vein-*****
What is tributary?
small veins drain into bigger veins
Axiallary vein has tributaries that correspond to the branches of the
AXILLARY ARTERY
___ receives venae comitants that accompany the brachial artery
Axillary Vein
The breast contains _ -_ ____of grandular tissue lying within
15-20 LOBULES of grandular tissue lying within FATTY TISSUE
Where and how are mammary glands drained?
Mammary glands are rdrained at the NIPPLE by LACTIFEROUS DUCTS.
The pigmented area that surrounds the nipple is called the
AREOLA
What are the lobules of the breast supported by?
The lobules are supported by CT SUSPENSORY LIGAMENTS, which are attached tothe dermis.
Where are suspensory ligaments attached?
To the dermis?
What do suspensory ligaments do?
Support the lobules of glandular tissue of the breast.
The potential space between breast tissue & the pectoral fascia is called the ____-
Retrommammary Space
The space where breast implants are placed, and the space that sticks against the thoracic wall, resulting in no movement of the breast is called the
Retrommammary Space
The 5 regions that the breast is divided into for descriptive and diagnostic purposes?
1. Upper Inner, 2. upper outer, 3. Lower Inner, 4. Lower Outer, 5. Axillary Tail
___ receives venae comitants that accompany the brachial artery
Axillary Vein
The breast contains _ -_ ____of grandular tissue lying within
15-20 LOBULES of grandular tissue lying within FATTY TISSUE
Where and how are mammary glands drained?
Mammary glands are rdrained at the NIPPLE by LACTIFEROUS DUCTS.
The pigmented area that surrounds the nipple is called the
AREOLA
What are the lobules of the breast supported by?
The lobules are supported by CT SUSPENSORY LIGAMENTS, which are attached tothe dermis.
Where are suspensory ligaments attached?
To the dermis?
What do suspensory ligaments do?
Support the lobules of glandular tissue of the breast.
The potential space between breast tissue & the pectoral fascia is called the ____-
Retrommammary Space
The space where breast implants are placed, and the space that sticks against the thoracic wall, resulting in no movement of the breast is called the
Retrommammary Space
The 5 regions that the breast is divided into for descriptive and diagnostic purposes?
1. Upper Inner, 2. upper outer, 3. Lower Inner, 4. Lower Outer, 5. Axillary Tail
Out of the 5 regions of the breast which one is known for having the most lymph, and therefore the most effected place for breast cancer?
Axillary Tail
Another descriptive way to describe the breast is by:
Analogy with the face of a clock
The arteerial supply to the breast is via the
MAMMARY BRANCHES
The arteerial supply to the breast is via the mammary branches of 4 different arteries?
1.Internal Thoracic A. (intercostal space that is supplies has mammary branches that run (medially?)
2. Lateral Thoracic A. (lateral)
3. Thoracoacromial A. (supplies pectoral vessels& overlies breast tissue)
4.Post. Intercostal aa.(branches from the thoracic aorta)
Venous Drainage of the breast is via tributaries to: (2)
1. Axillary Vein (lateral)
2. Internal thoraic Vein (medial)
What pathway does the lymphatic drainage follow in the breast?
The venous drainage
Why is lymphatic drainage of the breast important?
Lymphatic drainage of the breast is important b/c of its roll in the spread of breast cancer.
Approx 75% of lymphatic drainage in the breast is to the: ________ _____ ________
Axillary Lymph Nodes:
(lateral, subscapular, pectoral*, central*, apical*)
Approx 25% of lymphatic drainage in the breast is to: ______ ______ and _____ ____
Infraclavicular, supraclacicular, and parasternal nodes
Axillary Lymph Nodes:
The ones involved in draining lymph from the breast/ order?
1.Pectoral (ant. axillary fold)-> 2.Central -->3.Apical---> (supraclivcular??)
Cutaneous modalities?
Sensory and autonomic symphathetics to the body wall dermis
Arm = the part between the _____ and ____
Shoulder and Elbow
2 layers of the skin/ fascia of the arm
1. Superficial Fascia
2. Deep Fascia
What does the the superficial fascia of the skin of the arm consist of?
Cutaneous veins and nerves
( fatty layer... hypodermis layer)
The muscles of the arm lie _____ to then deep fascia of the skin of the arm.
Muscles lie DEEP to the deep fascia of the arm
2 reasons/benefits to the muscles of the arm lying deep to the deep fascia of the skin:
1. Allows muscles to move joint efficiently when they contract.
2. Helps w/venous blood return (venae carnea)
Which fascia of the skin of the arm is a sheath that encloses the arm, and is attached at the epicondyles of the humerus and olecranon of the ulna?
DEEP FASCIA of the arm
Which skin fascia of the arm is continous with both the fasciae of the pectoral & axillary regions, & w/deep fascia of the forearm?
DEEP FASCIA of the arm
What are the 2 intermuscular septa of the deep fascia of the skin of the arm, and what does the septa divide the arm into?
2 intermuscular septa: MEDIAL & LATERAL
-divides arm into: ANT. (flexor) & POST. (extensor) compartments
What are the 2 main cutaneous veins of the upper limb?
1. Cephalic Vein
2. Basilic Vein
Where do the cephalic and basilic veins is a orginate from?
the dorsal venous arch (posterior side of hand , over metacarpals)
The median cubital vein is the communication between the _____ and _____ veins
The median cubital vein is the communication between the CEPHALIC and BASILIC Veins.
What is the preferred place to take a blood sample from in the upper limb?
Median cubital vein
Why is the median cubital vein the preferred place to take a blood sample from in the upper arm?
Because it isn't accompanied by cutaneous nerves, so there isn't sensory innervation there, therefore there is a lower risk of injuring a cutaneous nerve.
What do perforating veins do?
Perforating veins provide communication between superficial and deep veins.
What vein is often used in venipuncture because it is not accompanied by cutaneous nerves?
the Median Cubital Vein
The cephalic vein is on the _____ side and the basilic vein is on the _____ side
The cephalic vein is on the LATERAL side and the basilic vein is on the MEDIAL side
The configuration of the median vein to the cephalic and basilic veins can differ.. what are the 2 configurations?
1. Horizontal (more common)
2. M form - still very common
Cutaneous veins can convert blood TO or AWAY from the surface?
BOTH! Cutaneous veins can convert blood TO AND AWAY from the surface, which allows for acommodation of blood vol. w/o compromising the compartments.
In a very muscular person with very low body fat, muscles compress down on the ______ ______, so blood is shunted out to the _______ _____ .
In a very muscular person with very low body fat, muscles compress down on the VENAE COMITANTES so blood is shunted out to the CUTANEOUS VEINS.
The muscles of the Anterior Compartment of the Arm:
Ant.MM of Arm:
1. Biceps Brachii (a.short head,b.long head)
2. Brachialis
3. Coracobrachialis
Ant.MM of Arm:
1. Biceps Brachii
a.short head O:
b.long head O:
Both I:
1. Biceps Brachii
a. Short head O:Coricoid Process
b.Long head O: Supraglenoid tubercle (on scapula, tendon passes thru the intertubercular sulcus)
Both I: Radial Tuberosity
Ant.MM of Arm:
1. Biceps Brachii
Fx:, Innervation
1. Biceps Brachii
Fx: Flexion of both shoulder & Elbow, & Supination (screws go rt.)
Inner: Musculocutaneous N.
Ant.MM of Arm:
2.Brachialis
O:, I:, Fx:, Innervation
2.Brachialis
O:Ant. Humerus
I: Ulnar Tuberosity
Fx:Flexion of Elbow-(most powerful flexor of elbow)
Inner: Musculocutaneous N.
Ant.MM of Arm:
3.Coracobrahialis:
O, I, Fx, Innervation
3.Coracobrahialis
O:Coracoid process
I:Medial midshaft of humerus (medial side of brachialis)
Fx: Flexion & Adduction of Shoulder
Inner: Musculocutaneous N.
All Anterior muscles of the arm: (Biceps Brachii-short & long heads, brachialis and coracobrachials) are all innervated by:
Innervation of all anterior muscles of the arm: Musculocutaneous Nerve
(from lateral cord of brachial plexus)
Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the arm doesn't orginate or insert on the humerus?
the Short Head of the Biceps Brachii
When you palipate the tendon of the forearm what do you feel that blends with the forearm fascia at elbow joint>?
Bicipital Aporneurosis
The vessels and nerves of the arm lie between the _____ and ______ compartments for tmost of the length of the arm
The vessels and nerves of the arm lie between the ANT. and POST. compartments for tmost of the length of the arm
Where can one find the nerves and vessels of the arm on a patient?
In the Bicipital Groove - ( located in the depression that separates the post.& ant. compartments.
The route/side that the median nerve lies relative to the brachial artery through the length of arm? (prox. dist.)
Proximally- Median n. lies to lateral side of brachial A.
-Median n.crosses A.(at elbow)
Distal Arm- median n. lies to medial side of brachial A.
Where does the median nerve and brachial artery cross?
At elbow joint, deep to the bicipital aponeurosis.
If drawing blood never turn needle into tissue, always put it parallel to tissue... why?
bc it could poke median nerve or start arterial bleeding.
Why is median nerve so important?
Supplies innervation to thenar- controls thumb and other import muscles
The ulnar nerve passes ______ to the medial epicondyle and is relatively ________, therefore:
The ulnar nerve passes POST. to the medial epicondyle and is relatively SUPERFICIAL, therefore: IT'S VULNERABLE TO INJURY.
Ulnar nerve is found in the groove _____ the ________
Ulnar nerve is found in the groove BEHIND the PROTUBERANCE.
The ulnar nerve supplies _____ to the ______ and is vulnerable to ______ of the ulna
The ulnar nerve supplies SENSORY to the MEDIAL HAND and is vulnerable to DISLOCATION of the ulna
What really happens when you hit your funny bone and it tingles?
You actually hit the ulnar nerve and the sensory distribution on the medial side of the hand is effected.
If the median n. is severed at the elbow joint, which functions would be impaired?
Pronation or flexion of the wrist
Brachial A is a continuation of the _____ artery and it begins at the level of ______
Brachial A is a continuation of the AXILLARY artery and it begins at the level of TERES MINOR.
The muscles of the posterior compartment of the arm?
1.Triceps brachii (a.long head, b.lateral head, c.medial head)
2. Aconeus
Post.MM of Arm are all innervated by?
Post.MM of Arm are all innervated by: RADIAL NERVE
Post.MM of Arm
1. Triceps Brachii
a.Long head O:
b.Lateral Head O:
c.Medial Head O:
All I:
1. Triceps Brachii
a.Long head O:Infragleniod tubercle of scapula
b.Lateral Head O:(upper) Humerus-alongside bony ridge of sup. radial groove
c.Medial Head O:humerus below radial groove
All I: Olecranon process of ulna
Post.MM of Arm
1. Triceps Brachii
a.Long head Fx:
b.Lateral Head Fx:
c.Medial Head FX:
All Innervation:
1. Triceps Brachii
a.Long H Fx:Extension of shoulder & Elbow
B./C.Lateral& Medial H Fx: Extension of Elbow
All Innervation: Radial N.
Post.MM of Arm
2. Aconeus
O, I, Fx, Innervation
2. Aconeus
O:Lateral epicondyle
I: Post. side of ulna (olecranon process of ulna)
Fx:Assist in extension of Elbow joint
Innervation: Radial N.
Which head of the triceps brachii is the only head that crosses the shoulder joint?
Long head of triceps brachii
What creates the radial groove?
The pull of the aconeus and tricep muscles and the pressure from the nerve on the bone.
What is the quadrangular space formed by?
The square space is created by muscles and attachments:
1. Teres minor, 2. Long head of Triceps, 3. Teres Major, 4. Lateral head of Triceps
What does the quadrangular space contain/ what passes through it/ what can you always find in it?
1. Axillary Nerve
2. Posterior Circumflex humeral artery and vein
The quadrangular space is closely related to the surgerical neck of the humerus- if surgical neck is fracture, results could be?
The axillary nerve is vulnerable to injury with surgical neck fractures.
Effect: lateral rotation, abduction, extension and flexion.
Where in the posterior compartment of the arm are the radial nerve and profunda brachii artery and vein found?
Lying in the radial groove between the orgins of the lateral & medial heads of the triceps
Compression of the radial nerve on the posterior side of the arm against the bone for a long time or injury to nerve w/a mid-shaft fracture results in?
"Saturday night palsy"
= wrist drop.
Lost of fx of radial n.
-->extension of the wrist lost
How long does it take to reverse Saturday night palsy, if reversible?
1 month per each inch... can take 6 months +
Ulnar nerve passes posterior to the _____ _______and is vulnerable to injury with ____?
Ulnar nerve passes posterior to the MEDIAL EPICONDYLE and is vulnerable to injury with DISLOCATION OF THE ULNA.
Broken arm at surgical neck of humerus would cause a loss of sensory at a patch on the shoulder and loss of the fx of which muscle?
The AXILLARY N. is vulnerable to surgical neck fractures, therefore loss would be in the TERES MINOR or DELTOID Muscle Actions.
What region of the arm/forearm/hand are affected by "Saturday Night Palsy'?
The radial region, loss of extension in wrist and fingers, but doesn't effect extension of the wrist.
Injury to radial nerve causes loss of what function?
Extension of the wrist
Olecranon Bursa
Protects skin from friction by the bone.
Can become inflamed and painful if pt is leaning on elbows/lying down...more pressure on it than normal= bad
(BURSITIS)