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Which bony landmark serves as a point of attachment for muscles of the forearm?

  • Olecranon process
  • Styloid process of the radius
  • Coronoid process
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the primary function of the flexor retinaculum?

  • To hold the tendons of the flexor muscles in place (correct)
  • To protect the tendons of the extensor muscles
  • To facilitate blood flow to the hand
  • To allow for rotation of the forearm

    • Which artery supplies blood to the thumb and lateral two and a half fingers?

  • Deep palmar arch
  • Radial artery (correct)
  • Ulnar artery
  • Median artery

    • What is the deep fascia in the hand that supports the tendons of the extensor muscles called?

    <p>Extensor retinaculum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint allows for flexion and extension of the fingers?

    <p>Metacarpophalangeal joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles that allow for flexion of the wrist and fingers?

    <p>Median nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

    <p>Flexor digitorum superficialis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical snuff box?

    <p>A triangular depression on the dorsal surface of the wrist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the majority of the forearm extensors?

    <p>Radial artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The anterior interosseous artery is a branch of which artery?

    <p>Common interosseous artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is directly responsible for supplying the majority of the hand's muscles?

    <p>Deep palmar arch artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery provides the majority of blood supply to the thumb?

    <p>Princeps pollicis artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is responsible for supplying the majority of the index finger?

    <p>Radialis indicis artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle?

    <p>Median nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these muscles is not innervated by the radial nerve?

    <p>Flexor carpi ulnaris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides sensation to the dorsal surface of the medial one and a half fingers?

    <p>Ulnar nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle?

    <p>Ulnar nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the pronator teres muscle?

    <p>Median nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is innervated by both the median and ulnar nerves?

    <p>Flexor digitorum profundus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a function of the radial nerve?

    <p>Innervation of the flexor pollicis longus muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the palmaris longus muscle?

    <p>Median nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the brachioradialis muscle?

    <p>Radial nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the thenar muscles?

    <p>Median nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides sensation to the palmar surface of the lateral three and a half digits?

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    Which nerve innervates the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle?

    <p>Radial nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides sensation to the dorsal lateral hand?

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    Which muscle is innervated by the median nerve and primarily responsible for pronating the forearm?

    <p>Pronator quadratus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates the adductor pollicis muscle?

    <p>Ulnar nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with pain and weakness in their wrist and hand, particularly with difficulty flexing their fingers. Based on the provided information, what condition might they have?

    <p>Medial epicondylitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle?

    <p>Extension and adduction of the wrist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for extending the distal phalanx of the thumb at the interphalangeal joint?

    <p>Extensor pollicis longus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the radial nerve?

    <p>Flexor pollicis longus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exercise would primarily target the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis muscles?

    <p>Barbell wrist extension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the muscle primarily responsible for supinating the forearm.

    <p>Supinator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary blood supply for the flexor pollicis longus muscle?

    <p>Anterior interosseous artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is considered a superficial layer muscle of the posterior forearm?

    <p>Extensor carpi radialis longus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what is the common name associated with medial epicondylitis?

    <p>Golfer's elbow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle assists in wrist extension and is located on the lateral side of the forearm?

    <p>Brachioradialis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle extends digits 2-5 and assists in wrist extension?

    <p>Extensor digitorum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nerve innervates the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis muscles?

    <p>Radial nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the abductor pollicis longus muscle?

    <p>Abduction and extension of the thumb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common treatment for medial epicondylitis?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending and abducting the hand at the wrist?

    <p>Extensor carpi radialis longus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle acts as a weak flexor of the forearm when mid-pronated?

    <p>Brachioradialis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve innervates both the Extensor carpi radialis longus and the Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles

    <p>Radial nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for supinating the forearm?

    <p>Supinator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to the dorsal base of the 5th metacarpal?

    <p>Extensor carpi ulnaris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle's distal attachment is not located at the base of a metacarpal bone?

    <p>Brachioradialis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the little finger?

    <p>Abductor Digiti Minimi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides innervation for the muscles responsible for thumb abduction and opposition?

    <p>Ulnar Nerve (Deep Branch) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Palmaris Brevis muscle?

    <p>Deepening the hollow of the hand. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT supplied by the deep palmar arch?

    <p>Opponens Digiti Minimi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is responsible for the flexion of the proximal phalanx of the little finger?

    <p>Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the Dorsal Interossei muscles?

    <p>Abduction of the fingers from the axial line of the hand. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for the adduction of the thumb?

    <p>Adductor Pollicis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is responsible for drawing the 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotating it to face digit 1?

    <p>Opponens Digiti Minimi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Radius and Ulna

    The two long bones in the forearm. The radius is on the lateral side, and the ulna is on the medial side.

    Bony Landmarks

    Prominent features on the bones that serve as muscle attachment points in the forearm.

    Forearm Fascial Compartments

    The forearm is divided into two compartments: anterior (flexor) and posterior (extensor).

    Median, Ulnar, and Radial Nerves

    Major nerves in the forearm that innervate different muscles and areas of the hand.

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    Carpal Bones

    Eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a wide range of motion.

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    Anatomical Snuff Box

    A triangular deepening on the lateral side of the wrist, containing important structures.

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    Carpal Tunnel

    A passageway in the wrist that houses the median nerve and tendons.

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    Deep Fascia Specializations

    Modified connective tissues in the wrist and hand that support muscle function.

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    Brachioradialis

    A muscle on the forearm that weakly flexes the forearm when it is mid-pronated.

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    Radial Artery

    An artery that supplies blood to the lateral aspect of the forearm and hand.

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    Ulnar Artery

    An artery that supplies blood to the medial aspect of the forearm and hand.

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    Common Interosseous Artery

    An artery that branches off to supply the forearm and divides into anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.

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    Anterior Interosseous Artery

    A branch of the common interosseous artery that supplies deep flexor muscles in the forearm.

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    Posterior Interosseous Artery

    A branch of the common interosseous artery that supplies the extensor muscles of the forearm.

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    Superficial Palmar Arch

    An arterial network formed mainly by the ulnar artery and completed by branches of the radial artery.

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    Deep Palmar Arch

    An arterial structure formed mainly by the radial artery and contributions from the ulnar artery, supplying deeper structures.

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    Collateral Circulation

    A network of alternative pathways for blood flow that can provide collateral supply in case of blockage.

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    Palmaris brevis

    A small muscle that deepens the hollow of the hand and assists grip.

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    Adductor pollicis

    Muscle that adducts the thumb (digit 1) and is innervated by the ulnar nerve.

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    Dorsal interosseous muscles

    Muscles that abduct the digits from the axial line, flex at MP joint and extend IP joints.

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    Abductor digiti minimi

    Muscle that abducts the little finger (digit 5) and is innervated by the ulnar nerve.

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    Flexor digiti minimi brevis

    Muscle that flexes the proximal phalanx of the little finger (digit 5).

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    Opponens digiti minimi

    Muscle that draws the 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it to face digit 1.

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    Innervation

    The supply of nerves to a specific body part or muscle.

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    Blood supply

    The circulation of blood that provides oxygen and nutrients to the muscles in the hand.

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    Musculocutaneous nerve

    Innervates muscles of the anterior arm and provides sensory innervation to the lateral forearm.

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    Radial nerve

    Innervates all extensor muscles in the posterior forearm and skin sensation of the posterior arm.

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    Ulnar nerve

    Innervates flexor muscles in the forearm and provides sensation to the medial hand.

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    Median nerve

    Innervates lateral anterior forearm muscles and controls part of hand sensation.

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    Extensor carpi radialis longus

    Muscle that extends and abducts the wrist.

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    Palmar branch of median nerve

    Innervates skin of the lateral palm.

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    Superficial branch of radial nerve

    Provides sensory innervation to the dorsal lateral hand.

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    Recurrent branch of median nerve

    Innervates the thenar muscles which control thumb movement.

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    Deep branch of ulnar nerve

    Innervates the hypothenar muscles and some interossei.

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    Anterior interosseous nerve

    Branch of the median nerve that innervates deep muscles in the anterior forearm.

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    Flexor carpi radialis

    Muscle responsible for flexing and abducting the hand at the wrist.

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    Pronator teres

    Muscle that pronates the forearm.

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    Flexor digitorum profundus

    Muscle that flexes the distal phalanges of the fingers.

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    Common & Proper palmar digital branches

    Branches of the median and ulnar nerves that innervate the palmar surfaces of the hand.

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    Palmaris longus

    A forearm muscle that flexes the hand at the wrist.

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    Pronator quadratus

    A deep muscle that pronates the forearm.

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    Flexor pollicis longus

    A muscle that flexes the thumb's phalanges.

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    Medial epicondylitis

    Also known as golfer’s elbow; caused by overuse of wrist flexors.

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    Superficial layer muscles

    The outer layer of extensor muscles in the posterior forearm.

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    Extensor digitorum

    Extends the wrist and digits 2-5.

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    Supinator

    A muscle that supinates the forearm.

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    Extensor pollicis longus

    Extends the distal phalanx of the thumb.

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    Extensor indicis

    Extends the index finger and assists in wrist extension.

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    Abductor pollicis longus

    Abducts and extends the thumb.

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    Extensor carpi ulnaris

    Extends and adducts the wrist.

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    Deep layer muscles

    The deeper muscles in the posterior forearm.

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    Study Notes

    Forearm and Hand Anatomy

    • This presentation covers the anatomy of the forearm and hand, including bones, muscles, vascular structures (arteries and veins), nerves, and joints. Specific objectives for the lecture are outlined.

    Forearm Objectives

    • Students will be able to describe the radius and ulna's major features.
    • Students will identify bony landmarks of the humerus, radius, ulna, and hand for muscle attachment.
    • Students will understand the forearm's fascial organization into two compartments.
    • Students will name and describe the forearm muscles' attachments, actions, and innervation.
    • Students will describe the course and main branches of radial and ulnar arteries in the forearm and wrist.
    • The course of radial and ulnar veins will be described.
    • Students will describe the median, ulnar, and radial nerves in the forearm and the structures they innervate.
    • Students can identify radius and ulna features on upper extremity radiographs.
    • Students can identify the ulnar and radial arteries on upper extremity angiograms.
    • Students will be able to explain varied clinical correlates associated with the forearm.

    Hand Objectives

    • Identifying the bones of the hand (carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges) is a key objective.
    • The presentation will describe the anatomy of various hand joints and their movements.
    • Specializations of the wrist and hand deep fascia, such as flexor/extensor retinacula, the palmar aponeurosis, and fibrous digital sheaths, will be outlined.
    • Students will describe the course and principal branches of the ulnar and radial arteries in the hand.
    • The distribution of dermatomes on the hand will be explained.
    • Description of cutaneous innervation and autogenous zones for median, radial, and ulnar nerves in the hand.
    • Students will be able to name intrinsic hand muscles, describing their attachments, actions and innervation.
    • Describing the anatomical snuff box and its contents.
    • The structure and contents of the carpal tunnel will be explained.
    • Explaining clinical correlates associated with the hand.

    Outline

    • The presentation includes topics of Movements, Bones, Vasculature, Nerves, Forearm Muscles, Forearm Fascia, Hand Muscles, Forearm anatomy (with bones), Hand anatomy

    Movements of the Wrist and Forearm

    • Wrist movements include flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, radial and ulnar deviation.
    • Other movements include supination and pronation.

    Movements of the Digits

    • Digits 2-5 move through abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension.
    • Thumb movements involve abduction, adduction, flexion, extension, opposition (and circumduction).

    Bones & Bony Landmarks

    • Detailed descriptions of the bones and bony landmarks in the forearms and hands, using anatomical terms and locations (lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle, olecranon process, radial head, radial neck, radial tuberosity, ulnar tuberosity, coronoid process, styloid processes, wrist joint, carpals, humerus, etc.)
    • Word banks of bony landmarks are included.

    Bones & Bony Landmarks (hand)

    • Word bank with specific terms for each bone including carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal bones (e.g., pisiform, scaphoid, trapezoid, triquetrum, capitate, hamate).

    Joints

    • Describes various joints in the forearm and hand (e.g., distal interphalangeal, metacarpal-phalangeal, mid-carpal, wrist (radiocarpal), proximal interphalangeal, interphalangeal, carpo-metacarpal).
    • Functions of these joints are discussed.

    Radial Head Dislocation (Nursemaid's Elbow)

    • Description of this common childhood injury.
    • Causes, symptoms and treatment outlined.

    Olecranon Fracture

    • Describes causes, symptoms and treatment options (e.g., splinting, surgery).

    FOOSH (Fall onto an Outstretched Hand)

    • Describes types of fractures and injured arteries (radial or ulnar).

    Arterial Supply (Forearm and Hand)

    • Outline of artery locations and branches in the forearm and hand.
    • Detailed anatomical information about arteries and their branches, including anastomotic relationships.

    Allen's Test

    • A specific anatomical testing procedure to evaluate radial and ulnar artery patency and blood supply, and their anastomotic connections.

    Venous Return

    • Describes venous return structures (e.g., median cubital vein, cephalic vein, basilic vein, antebrachial vein).
    • Illustrations will show the branching pattern of these vessels.

    Innervation (Cutaneous)

    • Segments and individual nerves associated with the distributions of sensations on the forearm and hand.
    • Specific examples of nerve anatomy and their cutaneous areas.

    Innervation (Motor)

    • List of nerves for motor functions of forearm and hands.
    • Illustration provided to show the branching and associated muscles.

    Nerves in the Forearm

    • Specific descriptions of radial, median, and ulnar nerves are provided.
    • Illustrations will show how these nerves run through the forearm and their anatomical distribution.

    Nerves in the Hand

    • Description, location, and function of the main nerves in the hand (radial, median, and ulnar).

    Medial Epicondylitis

    • Describes the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this overuse injury of the wrist flexors in the forearm

    Fascia of Palm

    • Descriptions of the connective tissue layers that encase the hand including the palmar aponeurosis, and the formation of 5 compartments; the intermuscular septa and relationships to tendons.

    Fascia of Dorsum Hand

    • Description of the connective tissue layers including the extensor retinaculum.

    Musculature - Palm

    • Detailed anatomical descriptions of various muscles in the palm, including thenar and hypothenar muscles and the long flexors of the fingers and the thumb.

    Musculature - Dorsum

    • Detailed anatomical descriptions of various muscles in the dorsum of the hand.

    Anatomical Snuffbox

    • Description of the borders and contents of the anatomical snuffbox area of the wrist.

    Carpal Tunnel

    • Description of the carpal tunnel formation and its contents (nerves and tendons).

    Summary - Hand

    • Summary table for each group of muscles, including proximal attachment, distal attachment, innervation, blood supply, and action.

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