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Lies horizontal in superior/anterior thorax above first rib, articulates w/sternum & scapula (aka clavicle)
collar bone
Scapula, articulates w/clavicle & humerus
shoulder blade
Attach bones of upper limbs to axial skeleton (component of appendicular skeleton)
shoulder girdle
A form of entrapment neuropathy commonly caused by compression of the suprascapular nerve at the back of the shoulder
Suprascapular neuritis
What are the components of the pectoral girdle
Clavicle, Scapula
What holds the pectoral girdles in place?
Muscle attachments
Where does the clavicle attach to the sternum relative to the first rib?
Superiorly
Where is the clavicle commonly broken?
Middle portion (junction of the 2 S-curves)
What are the names of the two ends of the clavicle?
Acromial end, Sternal end
Name the muscles that attach to the coracoid process
Pectoralis minor
coracobrachialis
biceps brachii
Name the muscles that attach to the infraspinous fossa
Infraspinatus muscle
Name the muscles that attach to the medial border (of the scapula)
Rhomboid Major, Rhomboid Minor, levator scapulae
Name the muscles that attach to the supraspinous fossa
Supraspinatus muscle
Name the muscles that attach to the subscapular fossa
Subscapularis muscle
What anterior neck muscle attaches near scapular notch or on superior transverse scapular ligament?
Omohyoid
Where is superior transverse scapular ligament located?
Transverses scapular notch & converts to foramen
What structure runs under the ligament?
Suprascapular nerve
What structure runs over the ligament?
Subscapular artery
What causes suprascapular neuritis?
Entrapment, compression of suprascapular nerve at back of shoulder
What are the clinical findings of suprascapular neuritis regarding pain
Radiates to C5-C6 dermatomes (shoulder down to forearm)
What are the clinical findings of suprascapular neuritis regarding reproduction of pain by examiner
Direct pressure over nerve in notch with finger
What are the clinical findings of suprascapular neuritis regarding prolonged entrapment effect on muscle
Visible wasting of supraspinatus & infraspinatus muscles
fracture occurs when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone pulls away part of the bone (at any location—not just the humerus)
avulsion fracture
Thin/strong/fibrous membrane, joins radius & ulna; prov attacc for deep forearm muscles
interosseous membrane
Joint between phalanges
interphalangeal joint
Knuckles, between metacarpal bones and proximal phalanges
metacarpophalangeal joint
Name the muscles that attaches to the Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Deltoid
Name the muscles that attaches to the Greater tubercle of the humerus
Pectoralis major, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor
Name the muscles that attaches to the Lesser tubercle of the humerus
Subscapularis
Name the group of muscles that attaches to the Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Superficial posterior (extensor) compartment muslces
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor digitorum
- Extensor digiti minimi
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
Name the group of muscles that attach to the Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Superficial anterior (flexor) compartment muscles
- Flexor carpi radialis - Palmaris longus
- Flexor carpi ulnaris - Flexor digitorum superficialis
What are the relative sizes of the lateral and medial epicondyles of the humerus?
What is the reason for this?
- Medial epicondyle is larger
- b/c force required for muscles of forearm flexion is greater than muscles for extension
Describe the capitulum regarding position and associated forearm bone
Lateral
Radius
Describe the trochlea regarding position and associated forearm bone
Medial
Ulna
How are avulsion fractures typically repaired?
Avulsion fractures (anywhere) are typically repaired by open reduction and fixation with a screw (or screws)
State the nerve that is affected accompanying damage to the surgical neck of the humerus
Axillary nerve
State the nerve that is affected accompanying damage to the medial epicondyle of the humerus
Median nerve
State the nerve that is affected accompanying damage to the shaft of the humerus
Radial nerve
State the nerve that is affected accompanying damage to the distal end of the humerus
Ulnar nerve
State the relative position of the radius
Radius – lateral
State the relative position of the ulna
Ulna – medial
Name the individual muscles that attach to the Radial tuberosity.
Biceps brachii
Name the individual muscles that attach to Ulnar the tuberosity.
Brachialis
Pair each of the proximal row wrist bones with its corresponding (and generally adjacent) bone of the distal row.
Scaphoid - Trapezium
Lunate - Trapezoid
Triquetrum - Capitate
Pisiform - Hamate
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Pyramidal space inferior to glenohumeral joint & superior to axillary fascia at junction of arm and thorax
Axilla
Small triangular gap in thick musculature of back, good place to examine posterior segments of lungs using stethoscope
Triangle of Auscultation
located superiorly, its course can often be traced between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles
Cephalic vein
large triangular shaped muscle of the upper and middle back
trapezius
The portion of the lower opening of the chest formed by the cartilages of the seventh to tenth ribs
Costal arch
lie lateral to the vertebral furrow
Vertebral border of scapula
State muscle that attaches to the Coracoid process and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Pectoralis minor
State muscle that attaches to the Deltoid tuberosity and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Deltoid
State muscle that attaches to the Greater tubercle of humerus and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus
State muscle that attaches to the Infraspinous fossa and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Origin: Infraspinatus
State muscle that attaches to the Lateral epicondyle of humerus and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Origin: Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor digitorum, Extensor digiti minimi, Extensor carpi ulnaris, Supinator, Anconeus
State muscle that attaches to the Lesser tubercle of humerus and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Subscapularis
State muscle that attaches to the Medial border of scapula at spine and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Rhomboid minor
State muscle that attaches to the Medial border of scapula inferior to spine and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Rhomboid major
State muscle that attaches to the Medial border of scapula superior to spine and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Levator scapulae
State muscle that attaches to the Medial epicondyle of humerus and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Origin: Flexor carpi radialis, Palmaris longus, Flexor carpi ulnaris, Flexor digitorum superficialis
State muscle that attaches to the Radial tuberosity and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Biceps brachii
State muscle that attaches to the Subscapular fossa and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Origin: Subscapularis
State muscle that attaches to the Supraspinous fossaand whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Origin: Supraspinatus
State muscle that attaches to the Ulnar tuberosity and whether attachment is origin or insertion:
Insertion: Brachialis
What vein is commonly used for routine venipuncture?
median cubital vein
What are the names of the anterior thoracoappendicular muscles?
Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior, subclavius
What is the name of the posterior thoracoappendicular muscle?
Latissimus dorsi
regarding the latissimus dorsi, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: Spinous processes of inferior 6 thoracic, lumbar vertebrae, crests of sacrum and ilium
Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus (Intertubercular groove)
Innervation: Thoracodorsal nerve
regarding the levator scapulae, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Superior 4 or 5 cervical vertebrae
Insertion: Superior vertebral border of scapula
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve
regarding the latissimus dorsi, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Thoracodorsal artery
Action: Extends,adducts, medially rotates humerus at shoulder, draws arm inferiorly & posteriorly, raises body toward arms in climbing
regarding the levator scapulae, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Dorsal scapular artery
Action: Elevates scapula
regarding the pectoralis major, state origin, insertion and innervation
Origin: Clavicle, sternum, and costal cartilages of ribs 2-6
Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus (Intertubercular groove)
Innervation: Lateral and medial pectoral nerves
regarding the pectoralis major, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Pectoral branch of the Thoracoacromial artery
Action: Adducts and medially rotates humerus at the shoulder joint
regarding the pectoralis minor, state origin, insertion and innervation
Origin: Ribs 2-5 or 3-5 or 2-4
Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula
Innervation: Medial pectoral nerve
regarding the pectoralis minor, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Lateral thoracic artery
Action: Abducts scapula, rotates downward; elevates ribs in forced inhalation when scapula
regarding the rhomboid major, state origin, insertion and innervation
Origin: Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae T2-T5
Insertion: Medial border of scapula inferior to spine
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve
regarding the rhomboid major, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Dorsal scapular artery
Action: Elevates and adducts scapula; stabilizes scapula
regarding the rhomboid minor, state origin, insertion and innervation
Origin: Spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae
Insertion: Medial border of scapula superior to spine
Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve
regarding the rhomboid minor, state action and arterial supply.
Arterial supply: Dorsal scapular artery
Action: Elevates and adducts scapula; stabilizes scapula
regarding the serratus anterior, state origin, insertion and innervation
Origin: Superior 8 or 9 ribs
Insertion: Vertebral border and inferior angle of scapula
Innervation: Long thoracic nerve
reguarding the serratus anterior, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Lateral thoracic artery
Action: Abducts scapula and rotates it upward. “Boxer’s muscles”
reguarding the subclavius , state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: 1st rib
Insertion: clavicle
Innervation: subclavian nerve
reguarding the subclavius, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: clavicular branch of the Thoracoacromial artery
Action: Depresses clavicle and moves it anteriorly
reguarding the trapezius, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: External occipital protuberance, superior nuchal line, nuchal ligament, spinous process C7-T12
Insertion: Clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Innervation: Accessory nerve CN XI
reguarding the trapezius, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply:
Action: Superior fibers elevate scapula & extend head, middle fibers adduct scapula, inferior fibers depress scapula
reguarding the deltoid , state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Acromial extremity of clavicle
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Innervation: Axillary nerve
reguarding the deltoid, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Thoracoacromial artery, deltoid branch
Action: Entire muscle abducts arm at shoulder joint, anterior fibers flex and medially rotate arm, posterior fibers extend and laterally rotate arm
reguarding the infraspinatus, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
Innervation: Suprascapular nerve
reguarding the infraspinatus , state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Suprascapular artery
Action: Laterally rotates arm at shoulder joint
reguarding the subscapularis, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Subscapular fossa of scapula
Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus
Innervation: Upper and lower subscapular nerves
reguarding thesubscapularis , state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Subscapular artery
Action: Medially rotates arm at shoulder joint
reguarding the supraspinatus, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus (Greater Tuberosity)
Innervation: Suprascapular nerve
reguarding the supraspinatus, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Suprascapular artery
Action: Assists deltoid with initial stages of abducting arm at shoulder joint
reguarding the teres major , state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Inferior lateral border of scapula
Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus (Intertubercular groove)
Innervation: Lower subscapular nerve
reguarding the teres major, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Subscapular artery
Action: Adducts, medially rotates, and extends arm at shoulder joint
reguarding the teres minor, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: Middle lateral border of scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
Innervation: Axillary nerve
reguarding the teres minor, state the action and arterial supply:
Arterial supply: Subscapular artery
Action: Laterally rotates and adducts arm at shoulder joint
What are the names of the muscles that comprise the rotator cuff?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres minor
What is the function of the rotator cuff?
Helps to lift and rotate the arm, and to stabilize the ball of the shoulder within the joint
Where do the majority of the muscles of the rotator cuff insert?
On the greater tuberosity of the humerus
What feature marks the beginning of the axillary artery?
Lateral border of the 1st rib
What feature marks the termination of the axillary artery?
becomes the brachial artery when it passes the inferior border of the teres major (it generally reaches the humerus at that point).
Properly sequence the following vessels that branch off the axillary artery
1) superior thoracic artery,
2) thoracoacromial artery,
3) lateral thoracic artery
4) subscapular artery
5) anterior circumflex humeral artery
6) posterior circumflex humeral artery
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a form of thoracic outlet syndrome, which is caused by compression of the brachial plexus and brachial vessels in the root of the neck
anterior scalene syndrome
Name the nerve that innervates most or all of the muscles of the Anterior arm
Musculocutaneous nerve
Name the nerve that innervates most or all of the muscles of the Anterior forearm
Median nerve
Name the nerve that innervates most or all of the muscles of the Posterior arm
Radial nerve
Name the nerve that innervates most or all of the muscles of the Posterior forearm
Deep Radial nerve
What does the motor portion of the musculocutaneous nerve innervate
Flexors of the arm
What is the terminus of the musculocutaneous nerve?
Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
the smaller branch of the posterior division. It travels with the posterior circumflex artery, and distributes to the deltoid and teres minor muscles
Axillary
innervates the pectoralis major muscle. It originates from the lateral cord, hence its name “lateral” pectoral. It is an infraclavicular nerve.
Lateral pectoral
innervates the pectoralis minor and part of the pectoralis major. It originates from the medial cord. It is an infraclavicular nerve.
Medial pectoral
formed from contributions of both medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus.
Median
innervates the triceps brachii, anconeus, brachioradialis, and extensor muscles of the forearm.
Radial
also called the middle subscapular nerve. It supplies the latissimus dorsi muscle. It is an infraclavicular nerve.
thoracodorsal
list the supraclavicular nerves.
Dorsal scapular nerve
Long thoracic nerve
Nerve to the subclavius
Suprascapular nerve
List the infraclavicular nerves.
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
Medial brachial/ antebrachial cutaneous nerves
Subscapular nerves (three)
Name the cutaneous terminus of the Axillary nerve
superior lateral cutaneous branch supplies sensory information for the shoulder
Name the cutaneous terminus of the Musculocutaneous nerve
lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Name the cutaneous terminus of the Radial nerve
- inferior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve
- posterior brachial cutaneous nerve
- posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Where is the quadrangular space located?
Axillary nerve
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Posterior circumflex humeral vein
What are the contents of the quadrangular space?
A four-sided space associated with the posterior axilla.
Superiorly - Inferior border of teres minor
Inferiorly - Superior border of teres major
Medially - Long head of triceps
Laterally - Surgical neck of humerus
What nerves pass through the arm without innervating any muscles of the arm?
Median and Ulnar
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Functionally related skeletal muscles of the limbs along with their associated blood vessels and nerves are grouped together by fascia into regions
compartment
group muscles together into compartments
fascia
separates anterior and posterior compartments of the arm
fascial plane
what nerve supplies the Biceps brachii, Brachialis &
Coracobrachialis
Musculocutaneous nerve
what nerve supplies the Triceps brachii & Anconeus muscles
Radial nerve
regurding the anconeus muscle, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin - lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion - olecranon of ulna
Innervation - radial nerve
regurding the anconeus muscle, state the action, and arterial supply:
Action - extends forearm at elbow joint
Arterial supply - deep brachial artery
regurding the biceps brachii muscle, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin - Long: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Short: coracoid process of scapula
Insertion - radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
Innervation - musculocutaneous nerve
regurding the biceps brachii muscle, state the action, and arterial supply:
Action - flexes forearm at elbow joint, supinates forearm (at radioulnar joint), and flexes arm at shoulder joint
Arterial supply - brachial artery
regurding the brachialis muscle, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: humerus
Insertion: ulnar tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
Innervation: musculocutaneous nerv
regurding the brachialis muscle, state the action, and arterial supply:
Action: flexes forearm at elbow joint (major flexor of elbow)
Arterial Supply: brachial artery
regurding the coracobrachialis muscle, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: coracoid process of scapula
Insertion: shaft of humerus
Innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
regurding the coracobrachialis muscle, state the action, and arterial supply:
Action: flexes and adducts arm at the shoulder joint
Arterial Supply: brachial artery
regurding the triceps brachii muscle, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: humerus
Medial head: humerus
Insertion: olecranon of ulna
Innervation: radial nerve
regurding the triceps brachii muscle, state the action, and arterial supply:
Action: extends forearm at elbow joint, extends arm at shoulder joint
Arterial Supply: brachial artery
Which muscles, or heads of muscles, have action at the shoulder joint?
Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, coracobrachialis
Which muscles, or heads of muscles, have action at the elbow joint?
Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, coracobrachialis, anconeus
What artery travels with the axillary nerve
posterior circumflex humeral
What artery travels with the median nerve
brachial artery
What artery travels with the radial nerve
deep brachial artery
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the elbow joint is classified as this; It permits the action of flexion and extension of the forearm
Hinge joint
An incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ
Subluxation AKA Nursemaid’s elbow
What is the mechanism of injury of subluxation of the head of the radius?
A sudden longitudinal traction on the arm with the elbow extended:
What kind of events are generally in the history of the injury?
- Caregiver suddenly lifts the child by grasping their hands.
- Child is being swung by their arms in play
- Child is walking between adults while holding hands and suddenly lifts their legs.
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name the Extrinsic muscle(s) of the hand
Anterior compartment
Superficial and Deep of both Fexors and Pronators
Posterior compartment
Extensors and supinators
What are the general functions of muscles that are in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Function as flexors
What are the general functions of muscles that are in the posterior compartment of the forearm?
Function as extensors
reguarding the abductor pollicis longus, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: posterior radius and ulna
Insertion: base of thumb (at 1st metacarpal)
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the abductor pollicis longus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: abducts and extends thumb
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the Brachioradialis state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: humerus
Insertion: radius
Innervation: radial nerve
reguarding the Brachioradialis state the action and arterial supply:
Action: supinates (back to neutral)
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the extensor carpi radialis brevis, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus via common extensor tendon
Insertion: radial posterior hand
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor carpi radialis brevis, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends and abducts hand at wrist joint (radial deviation)
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the extensor carpi radialis longus ,state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: distal humerus
Insertion: radial posterior hand
hand at wrist joint (radial deviation)
Innervation: radial nerve
reguarding the extensor carpi radialis longus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends and abducts
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the extensor carpi ulnaris, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus via common extensor tendon
Insertion: ulnar posterior hand
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor carpi ulnaris, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends and adducts hand at wrist joint (ulnar deviation)
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the extensor digiti minimi, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus via common extensor tendon
Insertion: phalanx of little finger
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor digiti minimi, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends 5th digit
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the extensor digitorum, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus via common extensor tendon
Insertion: phalanges of digits 2 – 4
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor digitorum, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends digits 2 – 4
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the extensor indicis, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: ulna
Insertion: index finger
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor indicis, state the action and arterial supply
Action: extends 2nd digit
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the extensor pollicis brevis, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: posterior radius
Insertion: proximal phalanx of thumb
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor pollicis brevis, state the action and arterial supply
Action: extends thumb
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the extensor pollicis longus, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: posterior ulna
Insertion: distal phalanx of thumb
Innervation: deep radial nerve
reguarding the extensor pollicis longus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: extends thumb
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the flexor carpi radialis, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: radial anterior hand
hand at wrist (radial deviation)
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the flexor carpi radialis, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes and abducts
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the flexor carpi ulnaris, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin
Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus via common flexor tendon
Ulnar head:
Insertion: ulnar anterior hand
and at wrist (ulnar deviation)
Innervation: ulnar nerve
reguarding the flexor carpi ulnaris, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes and adducts
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the flexor digitorum profundus, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: ulna
Insertion: anterior surface of digits 2 – 5 (distal phalanx of digits 2 – 5)
Innervation: median and ulnar nerves
reguarding the flexor digitorum profundus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes fingers
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the flexor digitorum superficialis, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus via common flexor tendon
Insertion: anterior surface of the middle phalanges of the fingers (digits 2 – 5)
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the flexor digitorum superficialis, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes fingers, flexes hand at wrist
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the flexor pollicis longus, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: radius and interosseous membrane
Insertion: distil phalanx of thumb
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the flexor pollicis longus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes distal phalanx of thumb
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the palmaris longus, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus via the common flexor tendon
Insertion: flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the palmaris longus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes hand at wrist
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
list the muscles in the Superficial Posterior compartment of the forearm
Brachioradialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor digitorum
Extensor digiti minimi
Extensor carpi ulnaris
list the muscles in the Deep Posterior compartment of the forearm
Supinator (covered separately with pronators and supinators)
Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Extensor pollicis longus
Extensor indicis
list the muscles in the Deep Anterior compartment of the forearm
Flexor pollicis longus
Flexor digitorum profundus
Pronator quadratus
list the muscles in the Superficial Anterior compartment of the forearm
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor digitorum superficialis
In what compartment are pronators found?
Anterior
In what compartment are supinators found?
Posterior
Describe the test for ability to flex the distal interphalangeal joint.
What muscle does this test?
Hold middle phalanx and ask patient to felx tip of finger.

Flexor Digitorum Profundus
What nerve does this test when applied to the second and third digits?
Median nerve
What nerve does this test when applied to the fourth and fifth digits?
Ulnar nerve
reguarding the Pronator quadratus, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: ulna
Insertion: radius
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the Pronator quadratus, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: pronates forearm at radioulnar joint
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the pronator teres, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: radius
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the pronator teres, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: pronates forearm (at elbow)
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the supinator, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: radius
Innervation: radial nerve
reguarding the supinator, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: supinates forearm (at elbow)
Arterial Supply: radial artery
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the extensor tendons rising up, is prevented by the retinacula
Bowstring
results from any lesion that significantly reduces the size of the carpal tunnel; Swelling of the tendons of their synovial sheaths can be caused by: Fluid retention, infection, Excessive exercise of the fingers
Carpal tunnel syndrome
(diminished sensation) or anesthesia (loss of sensation) may occur in those areas supplied; can be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome
Hypothenar compartment
the protrusion on the medial side of the palm that is made up of the bellies of the Hypothenar muscles
Hypothenar eminence
a thickening of the fascia anteriorly and posteriorly; prevents bowstringing
Retinaculum
move the thumb; innervated by the median nerve; comprised of these muscles: Abductor pollicis brevis , Flexor pollicis brevis and Opponens pollicis
Thenar compartment
the protrusion on the later side of the palm that is made up of the bellies of the thenar muscles.
Thenar eminence
What tendon is found within the Y-shaped split of the flexor retinaculum?
Tendon of the flexor carpi radialis
What structure forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel?
Flexor retinaculum
What forms the posterior wall of the carpal tunnel?
Carpal bones
list the structures that are within the carpal tunnel
- flexor pollicis longus
- flexor digitorum superficialis
- flexor digitorum profundus muscles.
- And the median nerve
Which digits of the hand are supplied by the terminal sensory branches of the median nerve?
The lateral 3 and ½ digits (1,2,3 and ½ of 4 )
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
Results from any lesion that significantly reduces the size of the carpal tunnel
What nerve is involved?
Median nerve is the most sensitive structure in the carpal tunnel, and is therefore most affected
What specific portion of the nerve that is generally involved with carpal tunnel syndrome is in fact not involved, and why is it not?
The palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve arises proximal to the carpal tunnel and does not pass through it, so sensation in the central palm remains unaffected
Which digits of the hand exhibit hypoesthesia or anesthesia with carpal tunnel syndrome? Which digits do not?
The lateral three and one-half digits (thumb and fingers in the middle)

The medial 1 and ½
Does the palm of the hand exhibit hypoesthesia or anesthesia with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Yes, it is supplied by the same median nerve
What nerve running through the wrist is not involved with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Ulnar nerve
Describe the manifestations of carpal tunnel syndrome regarding: cutaneous sensation
Hypoesthesia (diminished sensation) or anesthesia (loss of sensation) may occur in those areas supplied
Describe the manifestations of carpal tunnel syndrome regarding:motor (muscle) function
Persons with median nerve compression are unable to oppose the thumb; can result in progressive loss of coordination and strength in the thumb
Name the muscles of the thenar compartment
Abductor pollicis brevis Flexor pollicis brevis Opponens pollicis
Controls the Thumb
Name the muscles of the hypothenar compartment
Abductor digiti minimi Flexor digiti minimi brevis Opponens digiti minimi Controls the Little finger
reguarding the abductor pollicis brevis, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, and trapezium
Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of thumb
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the abductor pollicis brevis, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: abducts thumb
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the flexor pollicis brevis, state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, and trapezium
Innervation: lateral side of proximal phalanx of thumb
Innervation: median and ulnar nerves
reguarding the flexor pollicis brevis, state the action and arterial supply:
Action: flexes thumb
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the opponens pollicis. state the origin, insertion, innervation,
Origin: flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, and trapezium
Insertion: lateral 1st metacarpal
Innervation: median nerve
reguarding the opponens pollicis. state the action and arterial supply:
Action: draws 1st metacarpal medially to oppose little finger toward center of palm
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the adductor pollicis, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: metacarpals
Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of thumb
Innervation: ulnar nerve
reguarding the adductor pollicis, state the action and arterial supply
Action: draws 1st metacarpal medially toward center
of palm (adducts thumb)
Arterial Supply: radial artery
reguarding the abductor digiti minimi, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: pisiform
Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of little finger
Innervation: ulnar nerve0
reguarding the abductor digiti minimi, state the action and arterial supply
Action: Abducts little (5th) finger
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the flexor digiti minimi brevis, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: flexor retinaculum and hamate
Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of little finger
reguarding the flexor digiti minimi brevis, state the action and arterial supply
Action: flexes little (5th) finger
Innervation: ulnar nerve
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the opponens digiti minimi, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: flexor retinaculum and hamate
Insertion: medial 5th metacarpal
Innervation: ulnar nerve
reguarding the opponens digiti minimi, state the action and arterial supply
Action: draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb
Arterial Supply: ulnar artery
reguarding the dorsal interossei, state the origin, insertion, innervation
Origin: metacarpals
Insertion: proximal phalanges
Innervation: ulnar nerve
reguarding the dorsal interossei, state the action and arterial supply
Action: abduct digits; extend fingers
Arterial Supply:
reguarding the lumbricals, tate the origin, insertion, innervations
Origin: flexor digitorum profundus
Insertion: extensor expansion
Innervation: ulnar nerve and median nerve
reguarding the lumbricals, tate the action and arterial supply
Action: flex the digits at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend the interphalangeal joints
Arterial Supply
reguarding the palmar interossei. state the origin, insertion, innervations
Origin: palmar surfaces of metacarpals
Insertion: proximal phalanges 2, 4, 5
Innervation: ulnar nerve
reguarding the palmar interossei. state the action and arterial supply
Action: adducts and flexes fingers
Arterial Supply:
Describe the general anatomical location of the snuff box
on the lateral side, superior to thumb around level of wrist
What arteries form the deep palmar arch?
Deep branch of the Ulnar artery
Describe the contents of the snuff box
– The radial artery lies in its floor, The radial styloid process and base of the first metacarpal can be palpated in it, The scaphoid and trapezium can be felt in its floor
Describe the specific tendons comprising the boundary of the snuff box
tendons of the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and extensor pollicis longus
What arteries furnish blood supply to the hand?
branches of the ulnar and radial arteries
What arteries form the superficial palmar arch?
superficial branch of the ulnar artery