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What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?
What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?
- Abduction of the arm (correct)
- Adduction of the arm
- Internal rotation of the arm
- External rotation of the arm
Which part of the deltoid muscle allows flexion and internal rotation of the arm?
Which part of the deltoid muscle allows flexion and internal rotation of the arm?
- Pars clavicularis (correct)
- Pars acromialis
- Pars spinalis
- None of the above
What happens in axillary nerve palsy with respect to the deltoid muscle?
What happens in axillary nerve palsy with respect to the deltoid muscle?
- Characteristic bulge of the shoulder disappears due to muscle atrophy (correct)
- Adduction movement of the arm is impaired
- Skin sensation is lost in the upper part of the outer surface of the arm
- All of the above
What is the role of the deltoid muscle during walking?
What is the role of the deltoid muscle during walking?
Which nerve stimulates the first and second lumbrical muscles?
Which nerve stimulates the first and second lumbrical muscles?
What is the function of the lumbrical muscles?
What is the function of the lumbrical muscles?
Where do the palmar interosseous muscles originate?
Where do the palmar interosseous muscles originate?
What is the function of the dorsal interosseous muscles?
What is the function of the dorsal interosseous muscles?
Which muscle initiates the first 15° of arm abduction?
Which muscle initiates the first 15° of arm abduction?
Which muscle is involved in arm adduction and internal rotation?
Which muscle is involved in arm adduction and internal rotation?
Which muscle forms the posterior wall of the axillary fossa along with latissimus dorsi?
Which muscle forms the posterior wall of the axillary fossa along with latissimus dorsi?
Which muscle is the primary extensor of the forearm?
Which muscle is the primary extensor of the forearm?
Which muscle is responsible for forearm pronation?
Which muscle is responsible for forearm pronation?
Which muscle facilitates hand flexion and stretches the aponeurosis?
Which muscle facilitates hand flexion and stretches the aponeurosis?
Which muscle is the main pronator muscle and holds the ulna and radius together?
Which muscle is the main pronator muscle and holds the ulna and radius together?
Which muscle is the largest forearm muscle, flexing the distal phalanges of the fingers?
Which muscle is the largest forearm muscle, flexing the distal phalanges of the fingers?
Which nerve is responsible for stimulating the tenar muscles for thumb movements?
Which nerve is responsible for stimulating the tenar muscles for thumb movements?
What condition is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel?
What condition is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel?
Which group of muscles are stimulated by the ulnar nerve to make little finger movements?
Which group of muscles are stimulated by the ulnar nerve to make little finger movements?
What causes pain on the medial side of the elbow due to inflammation?
What causes pain on the medial side of the elbow due to inflammation?
Flashcards
Medial Epicondylitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the elbow, often caused by repetitive movements.
Deep Forearm Muscles
Deep Forearm Muscles
Muscles deep within the forearm, primarily involved in thumb movement.
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Abductor Pollicis Longus
A deep forearm muscle that abducts (moves away from the midline) the thumb.
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Pollicis Longus
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Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Digitorum
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Superficial Back Muscles
Superficial Back Muscles
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Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Median Nerve
Median Nerve
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Tenar Muscles
Tenar Muscles
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Hypothenar Muscles
Hypothenar Muscles
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Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar Nerve
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Forearm Muscles
Forearm Muscles
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Extensor Muscles
Extensor Muscles
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Repetitive Use
Repetitive Use
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Inflammation
Inflammation
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Entrapment Neuropathy
Entrapment Neuropathy
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Muscle Function
Muscle Function
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Origins and Insertions
Origins and Insertions
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Function of Forearm and Hand Muscles
- Continuous and forceful movements can lead to inflammation of the medial epicondyle, causing pain on the medial side of the elbow
- Deep muscles of the forearm include abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus, and extensor pollicis brevis, each with specific origins, insertions, and functions related to thumb movement
- Superficial muscles on the back of the forearm, such as extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, and extensor carpi ulnaris, have specific origins and functions related to finger and hand extension and movement
- Extensor muscles like anconeus, extensor indicis, and supinator also have distinct origins and functions related to forearm and hand movement
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is caused by repetitive use of extensor muscles or vigorous supination-pronation movements, leading to inflammation and pain in the lateral epicondyle and the posterior aspect of the forearm
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, resulting in burning or pinprick pain on the palmar aspect of the hand and weakening of tenar muscle function
- Tenar muscles, including abductor pollicis brevis, adductor pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis, and opponens pollicis, form the tenar ridge and are stimulated by the median nerve to make thumb movements
- Hypothenar muscles, including abductor digiti minimi, flexor digiti minimi, and opponens digiti minimi, are stimulated by the ulnar nerve to make little finger movements
- Both tenar and hypothenar muscles have specific functions related to thumb and little finger movements
- The anatomy and function of the forearm and hand muscles play a crucial role in various activities and can be affected by conditions like lateral epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Detailed information about the origins, insertions, and functions of specific muscles in the forearm and hand provides insight into their role in movement and potential for injury or dysfunction
- Understanding the complex interplay of these muscles and their innervation is essential for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the forearm and hand muscles
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy and function of forearm and hand muscles with this quiz. Explore the origins, insertions, and specific functions of deep and superficial muscles, as well as conditions like lateral epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Gain insight into the intricate interplay of these muscles and their role in movement, injury, and dysfunction.
