Upper Limb Flashcards

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1
Q

The anterior wall of axilla is formed by?

A

Pectoralis major/minor

Subclavius muscle

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The posterior wall of the axilla is formed by 3 muscles?

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Subscapularis

Teres major

Latissimus dorsi.

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Medial wall of the axilla is formed by the (2)?

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Thoracic wall

Serratus anterior

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Lateral wall of the axilla is formed by ?

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Intertubercular groove of the humerus

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Q

Which muscles elevate the scapula?

A

Upper fibres of trapezius

Elevator scapulae

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Which muscles depress the scapula

A

lower fibres of trapezius

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Which muscles protract the scapula

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serratus anterior

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Which muscles retract the scapula

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Trapezius middle fibres

Rhomboids

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Q

Which muscles produce upward (lateral) rotation which elevated glenoid cavity (e.g. shrugging shoulders)?

A

Trapezius middle fibres

Serratus anterior

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Which muscles produce downward (medial) rotation - depressing the glenoid cavity ?

A

gravity

levator scapulae

rhomboids

pectoralis minor

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A.

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external jugular vein

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b

A

cephalic vein

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c

A

Axillary artery

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Q

d

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Deltoid muscle

Axillary Nerve

Attaches: deltoid tuberosity (lateral humorous)

Anterior fibres - flexion and medial rotation of shoulder

Middle fibres - abduction of shoulder 15-90 (takes over from supraspinatus)

Posterior - extension and lateral rotation of the shoulder

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Q

h

A

axillary vein

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Q

j

A

axillary lymph nodes

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k

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Serratus anterior

Long thoracic nerve - if damaged - winged scapula

Actions

  • protracts scapula
  • rotates scapula (allows to be raised over 90 degrees)
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L

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Pectoralis major

Insertion: intertubercular sulcus of humorous

Action: Adduction and Medial rotation of the upper limb (arm)

Also draws the scapula anterior-inferiorly

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a

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Pectoralis major

Adducts and Medial rotation of the upper limb

Insertion: intertubercular sulcus of humorous

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Q

b

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Pectoralis minor

Actions
- stabilises the scapula
- pulls scapula anteriorly/inferiorly

Origin: ribs 3-5

Inserts : coracoid process of scapula

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a

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Serratus Anterior

  • rotates the scapula (allows it to be raised over 90 degrees)
  • protracts the scapula against the ribcage
  • long thoracic nerve

origin : ribs 1-8 (lateral aspect) - inserts costal part of scapula

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b

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pectoralis minor

origin - ribs 3-5
inserts- coracoid process of scapula

stabalises the scapula by drawing it anterior/inferiorly against the throacic wall

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a

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subclavius muscle

origin : junction of first rib/costal cartilage
insertion: medial clavicle

Anchor and DEPRESSES clavicle

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a

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Subscapularis muscle

Originates at the subscapular fossa (anterior surface of the scapula)

Action: Medial rotation of the arm

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1
Subscapularis muscle Origin: subscapular fossa (anterior surface of scapula) Insert: lesser tubercle of humorous Action- MEDIAL rotation of the arm
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a
subscapularis muscle origin: subscapular fossa (anterior surface of scapula) insert: lesser tubercle of humorous MEDIAL rotation of the arm
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x
Teres major Origin - Scapula inferior angle Insert- Intertubercular sulcus of humorous Actions - Adduction - Extension - Medial rotation (of the upper limb at the shoulder joint)
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a
Teres major Attaches to intertubercular groove of humerus Actions - Adduction - Extension - Medial (internal) rotation of upper limb at the shoulder joint
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b
Teres Minor Origin - scapula (lateral boarder) posteriorly Insertion - greater tubercle of humerus (only other muscle supplied by axillary nerve) Lateral rotation of the arm
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4
Teres Minor Origin - posterior/lateral boarder of scapula Insertion - greater tubercle of humerus Action - lateral (external) rotation of arm Innervation- Axillary nerve
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2
Supraspinatus Origin - supraspinatus fossa Insertion - greater tubercle of humerus Action - Abduction of the upper limb at shoulder joint (first 0-15 degrees) - Assists deltoid with abduction (15-90 degrees)
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3
Infraspinatus Origin - infraspinatus fossa Insertion - greater tubercle of humerus Action - Lateral roation of the upper limb (humerus) at shoulder joint
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a
intertubercular sulcus/groove of humerus
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b
pectoralis major insertion
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c
Teres major Insert- intertubercular sulcus of humorous
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d
Latissimus dorsi Adduction Extension Medial rotation (internal) of upper limb The fibres converge into a tendon that attaches to the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.
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a-d
a. axillary lymph nodes b. middle trunk (C7) c. Axillary artery (subclavian) d. Axillary vein (drains into subclavian)
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when does the axillary artery begin
outer boarder of the 1st rib terminates at the boarder of the teres major muscle (into brachial artery)
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roots of brachial plexus
anterior rami of C5-T1
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a-e
a. ulnar artery b. radial artery c. subclavian (ends lateral boarder of 1st rib) d. axillary artery e. brachial artery (outer boarder of teres major)
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A
cephalic vein
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b
medial cubital common site of venepuncture
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c
basilic vein
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d
cephalic vein
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e
basilic vein
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f
dorsal venous network
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1
c3
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2
C4
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3
c5
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4
c6
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5
c7
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6
c8
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7
T1
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A
c3
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b
c5
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c
T1
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d
C6
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e
C8
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f
C7
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Where do all lymphatic vessels from the upper limb drain?
Axillary lymph nodes
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What are the 5 axillary lymph node groups? 1-5
1. apical 2. central 3. posterior / subscapular 4. anterior/ pectoral 5. brachial /lateral
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1-4
1. scapula 2. clavicle 3. acromioclavicular joint (plane synnovial) 4. sternoclavicular joint (synovial saddle)
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1
coracoid process
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2
Articular facet for acromion
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3
Acromion
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4
Greater tubercle of humerus
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5
Lesser tubercle of humerus
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Intertubercular groove of humerus
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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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8
groove for subclavian vein (lateral)
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9
groove for subclavian artery (medially)
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1
sternal end
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2
impression for costoclavicular joint
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3
coronoid tubercle (coronoid ligament attaches)
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4
acromial end
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5
trapezoid line (trapezoid ligament attaches)
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1
acromial end
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2
acromial facet
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3
trapezoid tubercle - for trapezoid ligament
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4
coronoid tubercle - for coronoid ligament
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5
groove for subclavius muscle
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6
sternal fact
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which surface of the clavicle
superior - smooth
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which surface of the clavicle
inferior (sternal end - left, acromial end - right)
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1
acromion - of scapula
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2
acromioclavicular joint synovial plane
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3
coracoid process - of scapula
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4
sternoclavicular joint synovial plane joint/saddle
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1
acromioclavicular joint
90
1/2
coracoclavicular ligament 1. conoid ligament 2. trapezoid ligament
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2
conoid ligament (coracoclavicular)
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3
trapezoid ligament coracoclavicular
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4
acromioclavicular ligament
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5
acromion process
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6
coracoacromial ligament
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7
long head of biceps brachii
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8
glenohumeral ligaments
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9
coracoid process
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10
costoclavicular joint
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1
supraspinatus fossa
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2
spine of scapula
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3
infraspinatus fossa
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4
superior angle
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5
medial boarder
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6
subscapular fossa
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7
lateral boarder
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9
acromion
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8
inferior angle
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10
coracoid process
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supraglenoid tubercle
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12
glenoid cavity
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13
infraglenoid tubercle
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1-3
1. glenoid fossa 2. supraglenoid fossa 3. infraglenoid fossa
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1-3
1. spine of scapula 2. supraspinous fossa 3. infraspinous fossa
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a and b
a- acromion (articulates with clavicle) b- coracoid process
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a
coraco-acromial ligament
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what type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
synovial plane
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what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
synovial saddle
119
What actions do the trapezius upper fibres carry out?
elevation of scapula isilateral flexion of head and neck
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What action do the middle fibres of trapezius carry out?
retraction of the scapula - -(with rhomboids) upward rotation (with serratus anterior)
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actions of lower trapezius fibres?
depression of scapula rotation of scapula
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what muscles elevate the scapula?
upper fibres of trapezius elevator scapula
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which muscles depress the scapula
lower fibres of trapezius
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which muscle protracts the scapula?
serratus anterior
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which muscle retracts the scapula?
trapezius - middle fibres rhomboids
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which muscles laterally rotate the glenoid cavity (upward rotation i.e. shrugging shoulders)?
middle trapezius serratus anterior
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a
Levator scapula elevates scapula
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b
rhomboid major retraction and rotation of scapula (with minor)
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c
rhomboid minor retraction and rotation of scapula with major
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1
trapezius
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2
levator scapulae
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3
rhomboid minor
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4
rhomboid major
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5
supraspinatus
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6
infraspinatus
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7
teres minor
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8
teres major
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9
latissimus dorsi
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1
greater tubercle of humerus
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2
intertubercular groove/sulcus of humerus
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3
lesser tubercle of humerus
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4
head of humerus
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5
acromion
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6
acromion end of clavicle
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7
spine of scapula
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8
coracoid process
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9
sternal end of clavicle
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10
superior angle
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11
subscapular fossa
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12
inferior angle
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13
lateral boarder
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14
neck of scapula
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15
glenoid fossa
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16
deltoid tuberosity
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a/b
a. glenoid cavity b. glenoid labrum (fibrocartilage) - deepens the socket so that the head of humerus fits better
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a
coracoacromial resists superior displacement of humeral head
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b
coracohumeral ligament - supports superior part of joint capsule
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c
glenohumeral ligaments stabilise anterior aspect of joint
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d
transverse humeral ligament holds the tendon of long head of bicep in place
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e
coracoclavicular ligament
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a
subcoracoid bursa
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b
coracoclavicular ligament (L - conoid , R- trapeziod)
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c
coracoacromial ligament
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d
acromioclavicular ligament
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e
superior acromial bursa
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f
acromion of scapula
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g
subacromial bursa overuse injuries - tennis/can trap bursa
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h
subscapular bursa
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j
transverse humeral ligament
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k
coracobrachialis muscle
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x
subscapularis muscle
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y
joint capsule of glenohumeral joint
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a
subacromial bursa DOES NOT communicate with the glenohumeral joint - prevents wear and tear of supraspinatus tendon during arm abduction
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b
superior acromial bursa
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c
infraspinatus muscle
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x
subscapular bursa - communicates with the joint cavity of glenohumeral joint - reduces friction of tendons during shoulder movement
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function of X
subacromial bursa - does not communicate with glenohumeral joint capsule - prevents wear and tear of supraspinatus tendon during arm abduction
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1
subscapularis (anterior) O: medial 2/3 of scapula I: Lessor tuberosity of the humerus , shoulder joint capsule and front upper shaft of tubercle
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actions of 1
subscapularis (anterior) adduction and medial rotation of the humerus at shoulder joint stability of shoulder joint prevents upward shoulder dislocation (pulling movements)
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2
supraspinatus (posterior) O: supraspinous fossa of scapula I: greater tuberosity of tubercle
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2 - what movements?
supraspinatus (posterior) - abduction of the humerus at the glenohumeral joint (shoulder) - carries out the first 0-15 degrees and assists deltoid from 15-90 degrees - stabilisation with other rotator cuff
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3
infraspinatus muscle o: infraspinatus fossa of scapula i: greater tubercle of humerus
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3 - what are the actions?
infraspinatus muscle - lateral rotation of the humerus at the shoulder joint
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4
teres minor O: lateral boarder of posterior scapula I: greater tuberosity of humerus
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action of 4?
teres minor lateral (external) rotation of the arm
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innervation of 4 ?
Teres minor - axillary nerve
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What is the collective function of rotator cuff muscles?
stabilise the shoulder joint - allow R of M
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x
tendon of the long head of the biceps
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a
infraglenoid tubercle long head of the triceps arises
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b
supraglenoid tubercle long head of biceps arises
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c
glenoid fossa
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a
subscapularis O: costa aspect of scapula I: internal rotation of humerus holds the humeral head to the glenoid fossa with other rotator cuff muscles
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a
supraspinatus muscle o- supraspinous fossa i - greater tubercle of humerus abduction of the humerus at - initiates 0-15 degrees
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b
infraspinatus muscles o:infraspinatus muscles i: greater tubercle of humerus external rotation of humerus
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c
teres minor o - infraspinatus fossa i - greater tubercle of humerus external rotation of humerus
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what are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?
1. subscapularis 2. infraspinatus 3. suprascapular 4. teres minor
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x
Teres major lateral boarder of scapula -> bicipital groove on humerus Adduction, extension and medial rotation of the upper limb at the shoulder.
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actins of X
Teres major Adduction, extension and medial rotation of the upper limb at the shoulder.
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x
coracobrachialis o: coracoid process i: humerus shaft flexes the shoulder joint - helps
200
x - action?
coracobrachialis - helps flex the shoulder joint coracoid process -> humerus shaft
201
x
deltoid o: lateral 3rd of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula i: deltoid tuberosity of lateral humerus axillary nerve - C5 area
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anterior fibres of deltoid - action
flexion of shoulder medial rotation of shoulder
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posterior fibres of deltoid - action
extension of shoulder lateral rotation of shoulder
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middle fibres of deltoid - action
abduction at the shoulder takes over from supraspinatus after 15 degrees
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x
pectoralis major o - medial 3rd of clavicle , sternum, 1st 6 costal cartilages i: bicepital groove on humerus adduction of humerus / internal rotation
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actions of X
pectoralis major adduction and internal rotation of humerus
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actions of the latissimus dorsi?
adduction of humerus depression of scapula
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What nerve fibres does the axillary nerve carry?
C5/C6
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x
pectoralis minor (deep to pectoralis major) - o- ribs 3-5 - laterally i: coracoid process pulls the shoulder girdle forwards and downwards (Stabalises scapula during movement by pulling towards ribcage)
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x
serratus anterior o - upper 8 ribs - interdigitations i- scapula costal surface protracts the scapula/holds against ribcage rotates scapula long thoracic nerve
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x - actions
serratus anterior protracts the scapula/holds against ribcage rotates scapula long thoracic nerve
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joint 7?
Acromioclavicular joint Plane synovial joint
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6
coracoacromial ligament
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3
greater tubercle of humerus
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4
intertubercular sulcus - groove
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5
lesser tubercle of humerus
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1
subscapularis muscle
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3
greater tubercle of humerus
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4
intertubercular sulcus/groove
220
5
lesser tubercle of humerus
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what nerve is damaged when there is a winged scapula?
long thoracic nerve serratus atnerior
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1
trapezius accessory nerve (CN11) - leaves via jugular foramen shrugging shoulders is a test of the spinal nerve upper fibres - elevate scapula middle fibres - retract scapula lower fibres - depress the scapula
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2
latissimus dorsi
224
3
teres major
225
4
deltoid axillary nerve C5/C6
226
5
triceps long head
227
6
fascia over infraspinatus
228
7
rhomboid major
229
8
teres minor - axillary nerve
230
1
lesser tubercle of humerus
231
2
greater tubercle of humerus
232
3
intertubercular groove of humerus
233
4
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
234
5
coronoid fossa of humerus
235
6
radial fossa of humerus
236
7
trochlea of humerus
237
8
capitulum of humerus
238
1
head of humerus
239
2
neck of humerus
240
3
surgical neck of humerus
241
4
radial groove
242
5
shaft of humerus
243
6
olecranon fossa
244
7
medial epicondyle
245
action of supraspinatus
abducts arm (0-15 degrees)
246
action of infraspinatus
lateral rotation
247
action of teres minor
lateral rotation
248
action of subscapularis
medial rotation
249