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Which structure does NOT pass through the carpal tunnel?
Which structure does NOT pass through the carpal tunnel?
- Flexor carpi radialis (correct)
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Flexor digitorum profundus
- Flexor pollicis longus
What is the primary impact of swelling in the carpal tunnel on the median nerve?
What is the primary impact of swelling in the carpal tunnel on the median nerve?
- Sensory changes around the thumb and digits (correct)
- Increased strength in thumb muscles
- Decreased blood flow to the forearm
- Increased dexterity in the fingers
Which components are found in Guyon’s canal?
Which components are found in Guyon’s canal?
- Flexor carpi radialis and median nerve
- Ulnar artery and ulnar nerve (correct)
- Brachial artery and median nerve
- Radial artery and medial nerve
Which muscles have an attachment to the coronoid process of the ulna?
Which muscles have an attachment to the coronoid process of the ulna?
Which tendon contributes four tendons to the carpal tunnel?
Which tendon contributes four tendons to the carpal tunnel?
Which structure allows the ulna to fit when going into flexion?
Which structure allows the ulna to fit when going into flexion?
What is the main nerve associated with the anterior compartment of the arm?
What is the main nerve associated with the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which of the following structures accommodates the olecranon process when the elbow is fully extended?
Which of the following structures accommodates the olecranon process when the elbow is fully extended?
Which muscle acts as a stabilizer for shoulder flexion in the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which muscle acts as a stabilizer for shoulder flexion in the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which condition is primarily associated with the long head of the biceps brachii due to its blood supply?
Which condition is primarily associated with the long head of the biceps brachii due to its blood supply?
The radial tuberosity serves as the major attachment point for which muscle?
The radial tuberosity serves as the major attachment point for which muscle?
What characterizes the medial epicondyle compared to the lateral epicondyle?
What characterizes the medial epicondyle compared to the lateral epicondyle?
What is the primary function of the triceps brachii?
What is the primary function of the triceps brachii?
Which nerve innervates the coracobrachialis muscle?
Which nerve innervates the coracobrachialis muscle?
Which layer of the anterior forearm muscle primarily includes wrist flexors?
Which layer of the anterior forearm muscle primarily includes wrist flexors?
What is the anatomical significance of the medial bicipital groove?
What is the anatomical significance of the medial bicipital groove?
Which muscle is specifically responsible for stabilizing the elbow joint during extension?
Which muscle is specifically responsible for stabilizing the elbow joint during extension?
Which of the following describes the relationship of the brachial artery at the elbow?
Which of the following describes the relationship of the brachial artery at the elbow?
What specifically does the flexor digitorum profundus muscle do?
What specifically does the flexor digitorum profundus muscle do?
The annular ligament of the radius is mainly responsible for which function?
The annular ligament of the radius is mainly responsible for which function?
What happens when swelling occurs in the bursae around the elbow?
What happens when swelling occurs in the bursae around the elbow?
Which muscle is involved in both flexion and adduction of the arm?
Which muscle is involved in both flexion and adduction of the arm?
Flashcards
Carpal Tunnel Components
Carpal Tunnel Components
The carpal tunnel, formed by the transverse carpal ligament and carpal bones, contains tendons and the median nerve.
Flexor Retinaculum Function
Flexor Retinaculum Function
The thick, fibrous flexor retinaculum supports and holds tendons in place in the palm.
Guyon's Canal Contents
Guyon's Canal Contents
Guyon's canal, located near the wrist, contains the ulnar nerve and artery, protected by the flexor retinaculum.
Median Nerve's Wrist Location
Median Nerve's Wrist Location
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Cubital Fossa Structures
Cubital Fossa Structures
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Humerus Head
Humerus Head
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Trochlea
Trochlea
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Biceps Brachii
Biceps Brachii
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Radial Tuberosity
Radial Tuberosity
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Brachialis
Brachialis
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Lateral Epicondyle
Lateral Epicondyle
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Olecranon fossa
Olecranon fossa
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Brachialis muscle origin
Brachialis muscle origin
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Brachialis muscle insertion
Brachialis muscle insertion
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Coracobrachialis muscle action
Coracobrachialis muscle action
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Brachial artery pathway
Brachial artery pathway
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Triceps brachii origin (long head)
Triceps brachii origin (long head)
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Triceps brachii action
Triceps brachii action
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Radial nerve action
Radial nerve action
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Humeral-Ulnar joint type
Humeral-Ulnar joint type
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Ulnar collateral ligament components
Ulnar collateral ligament components
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Pronator teres nerve
Pronator teres nerve
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Study Notes
Arm and Elbow Anatomy
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Arm Bones (Humerus):
- Head: Rounded, proximal end
- Anatomical Neck: Narrowing below the head
- Surgical Neck: Narrowing just distal to the tubercles
- Greater Tuberosity: Large, lateral bump
- Lesser Tuberosity: Smaller, medial bump
- Intertubercular Groove: Groove between tubercles, containing the biceps tendon
- Deltoid Tuberosity: Raised area on the lateral humerus, for deltoid muscle attachment
- Lateral Epicondyle: Lateral bony projection distal to the elbow
- Medial Epicondyle: Medial bony projection distal to the elbow (extends further)
- Trochlea: Distal articular surface that articulates with the ulna
- Capitulum: Distal articular surface that articulates with the radius
- Coronoid Fossa: Anterior depression for the coronoid process of the ulna
- Radial Fossa: Anterior depression for the head of the radius
- Olecranon Fossa: Posterior depression for the olecranon process of the ulna
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Humerus (Posterior View):
- Radial Groove: Smooth groove between rough patches of muscle attachment, on the posterior surface
- Olecranon Fossa: Posterior depression for the olecranon process of the ulna in full extension
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Forearm Bones (Radius and Ulna):
- Radius:
- Head: Proximal round extension
- Neck: Narrowed area distal to the head
- Radial Tuberosity: Major attachment for the biceps brachii.
- Ulna:
- Coronoid Process: Beak-like projection
- Ulnar Tuberosity: Distal to the coronoid process
- Olecranon Process: Large, posterior projection (the "elbow bone")
- Trochlear Notch: Notch between the olecranon and coronoid process that articulates with the trochlea
- Radial Notch: Notch where the radius head articulates
- Radius:
Arm Fascia and Compartments
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Brachial Fascia:
- Continuous with deltoid fascia
- Two intermuscular septa (lateral and medial)
- Divides the arm into anterior and posterior compartments, housing flexor and extensor muscles, respectively.
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Nerves:
- Musculocutaneous nerve: Anterior compartment
- Radial nerve: Posterior compartment
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Structures related to impingment:
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Arcade of Struthers:
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Ligament of Struthers:
- Associated with medial elbow area
- Can impinge nerves and vessels
Arm Muscles (Anterior Compartment)
- Biceps Brachii:
- Two heads (short and long)
- Major elbow flexor
- Supinates the forearm (more effective in supination)
- Origin: short head - coracoid process; long head - supraglenoid tubercle
- Insertion: radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
- Nerve: musculocutaneous
- Coracobrachialis: Stabilizes shoulder flexion, resists dislocation
- Origin: coracoid process
- Insertion: medial humerus
- Nerve: musculocutaneous
- Brachialis: Powerful elbow flexor
- Origin: humerus
- Insertion: ulna
- Nerve: musculocutaneous
Arm Muscles (Posterior Compartment)
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Triceps Brachii:
- Three heads (long, lateral, medial)
- Major elbow extensor
- Long head crosses shoulder, resists shoulder dislocation in adduction
- Origin: Long head - infraglenoid tubercle; Lateral head - humerus superior to radial groove; Medial head - humerus inferior to radial groove
- Insertion: olecranon process of ulna
- Nerve: radial
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Anconeus: Small muscle, assists in elbow extension
- Origin: lateral epicondyle
- Insertion: posterior ulna
- Nerve: radial
Elbow Joint
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Joints:
- Humeroulnar (hinge joint)
- Humeroradial (gliding joint)
- Proximal radioulnar (pivot joint for pronation and supination).
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Capsule: Encloses all three joints, a singular synovial capsule
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Ligaments:
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (MCL): Resists valgus forces
- Radial Collateral Ligament: Resists varus forces
- Annular Ligament: Encircles radius head, resists dislocation
Forearm Muscles (Anterior)
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Superficial Layer:
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Pronator Teres: Pronates and flexes forearm
- Origin: medial epicondyle, coronoid process
- Insertion: radius
- Nerve: Median
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Flexor Carpi Radialis: Flexes and abducts wrist
- Origin: medial epicondyle
- Insertion: 2nd metacarpal
- Nerve: Median
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Palmaris Longus: Flexes wrist, tenses palmar aponeurosis
- Origin: medial epicondyle
- Insertion: flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
- Nerve: Median.
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: Flexes and adducts wrist
- Origin: medial epicondyle, ulna
- Insertion: pisiform, hamate, 5th metacarpal
- Nerve: Ulnar
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Intermediate Layer: Flexor digitorum superficialis
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Deep Layer: Flexor digitorum profundus, Flexor pollicis longus, Pronator quadratus
Forearm Muscles (Posterior)
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Posterior muscles are extensors
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Note that there are muscles in the posterior forearm that attach to the radius and ulna and they are extensors
Neurovascular Structures
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Cubital Fossa: Contains
- Biceps tendon
- Brachial artery
- Median nerve.
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Carpal Tunnel:
- Contains tendons of flexor muscles (9): flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, and the flexor pollicis longus.
- Contains the median nerve.
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Guyon's Canal: Contains the ulnar artery and ulnar nerve.
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