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10 Cards in this Set
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Humerus fracture |
Surgical neck elderly OP |
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Surgical neck |
Axillary nerve |
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Radial groove |
Radial nerve |
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Distal end of humerus |
Median nerve |
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Medial epicondyle |
Ulnar nerve |
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Midhumeral fracture |
Injury to the radial nerve |
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Radial nerve injury |
Triceps is no paralyzed b/c its 2 heads are innervated by axillary nerve |
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Supraepicondylar fracture |
Any of the nerves or branches of the brachial vessels related to the humerus may be injured |
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Bicipital myotatic reflex/ biceps reflex |
DTR Positive normal confirms the integrity of the musculocutaneous nerve and C5 and C6 Excessive, diminished or prolonged response - central or peripheral disease or metabolic disorder ex thyroid disease |
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Popeye deformity |
> 35 yrs rupture of long head of biceps fro the supraglenoid tubercle of scapula Detached muscle belly forms a ball near the center of the distal part of the anterior aspect of the arm Results from forceful flexion of the arm against resistance as in weight lifters Or prolonged tendinitis, repetitive over motions Swimming and baseball pitchers |
