Anatomy of the Cephalic Vein
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Flexes and ______ the wrist.

adducts

Flexor Pollicis Longus: Flexes the thumb at the ______ joint.

interphalangeal

Pronator Teres: Pronates the forearm and ______ the elbow.

flexes

The muscles in the extensor compartment of the forearm are primarily innervated by the ______ nerve.

<p>radial</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brachioradialis: Flexes the elbow when the forearm is in the ______ between pronation and supination.

<p>midposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Extends and ______ the wrist.

<p>abducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Extensor Digitorum: Extends the fingers at the ______, proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints.

<p>metacarpophalangeal (MCP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The elbow joint is a synovial joint, specifically a ______ joint.

<p>hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

The median cubital vein is a superficial vein that forms as a result of the connection between the cephalic vein and the ______ vein in the cubital fossa.

<p>basilic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The median cubital vein courses across the ______ fossa, which is the region in front of the elbow joint.

<p>cubital</p> Signup and view all the answers

The median cubital vein typically terminates by joining the basilic vein and the ______ vein in the cubital fossa.

<p>cephalic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ nerve primarily supplies the muscles on the lateral side of the forearm.

<p>median</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ nerve primarily supplies the muscles on the medial side of the forearm.

<p>ulnar</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Flexor Digitorum Superficialis muscle flexes the middle phalanges of the fingers at the ______ interphalangeal (PIP) joints.

<p>proximal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Flexor Digitorum Profundus muscle flexes the distal phalanges of the fingers at the ______ interphalangeal (DIP) joints.

<p>distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Flexor Carpi Radialis muscle flexes and ______ the wrist.

<p>abducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cephalic vein typically ______ from the dorsal venous network of the hand.

<p>originates</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cephalic vein ascends along the ______ aspect of the forearm.

<p>lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cephalic vein often traverses the ______ groove.

<p>deltopectoral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cephalic vein ______ into the axillary vein.

<p>terminates</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basilic vein typically ______ from the dorsal venous network of the hand or the dorsal venous arch.

<p>originates</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basilic vein ascends along the ______ aspect of the forearm.

<p>medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basilic vein ______ with the brachial vein or the venae comitantes of the brachial artery to form the axillary vein.

<p>merges</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basilic vein may receive ______ along its course, such as the median cubital vein.

<p>tributaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage provides both strength and ______.

<p>flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage acts as a ______ absorber and resists compression.

<p>shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage is found in the ______ discs.

<p>intervertebral</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage is found in the ______ of the knee joint.

<p>menisci</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hyaline Cartilage has a ______, homogeneous tissue with evenly dispersed chondrocytes.

<p>smooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elastic Cartilage has a more ______ structure due to the prominent elastic fibers.

<p>flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage has thick ______ bundles, interspersed chondrocytes, and no distinct perichondrium.

<p>collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fibrocartilage exhibits characteristics of both dense ______ tissue and cartilage.

<p>connective</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ______.

<p>ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the ______.

<p>radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

The radial notch of the ulna articulates with the head of the ______, forming the proximal radioulnar joint.

<p>radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

Medial (Ulnar) Collateral Ligament: This ligament connects the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the coronoid process and olecranon of the ______, providing stability against valgus (lateral) forces.

<p>ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lateral (Radial) Collateral Ligament: This ligament connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament and lateral ______r collateral ligament, providing stability against varus (medial) forces.

<p>ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

Annular Ligament: This ligament surrounds the head of the ______, securing it in place against the radial notch of the ulna.

<p>radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flexion: Bending the fore______ toward the upper ______, reducing the angle between the two.

<p>arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Extension: Straightening the fore______ away from the upper ______, increasing the angle between the two.

<p>arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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