Neurovasculature of the SC Joint Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which arteries are responsible for the blood supply to the sternoclavicular joint?

subclavian arteries
axillary arteries
internal thoracic arteries (correct)
brachiocephalic artery

What type of nerve provides sensory and motor supply to the sternoclavicular joint?

branches of the medial supraclavicular nerve (correct)
vagus nerve
phrenic nerve
dorsal scapular nerve

Which nerve specifically innervates the subclavius muscle?

medial pectoral nerve
accessory nerve
nerve to the subclavius (correct)
long thoracic nerve

What is the primary function of the arteries that supply the sternoclavicular joint?

providing nutrient-rich blood (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following arteries is NOT part of the blood supply for the sternoclavicular joint?

brachial arteries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the arteries involved in the blood supply to the sternoclavicular joint?

suprascapular arteries (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve branch contributes to the nerve supply of the sternoclavicular joint?

medial supraclavicular nerve (A) Signup and view all the answers

The internal thoracic arteries play a role in supplying blood to which joint?

sternoclavicular joint (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is specifically responsible for innervating the subclavius muscle?

nerve to the subclavius (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options describes a component of the nerve supply to the sternoclavicular joint?

medial supraclavicular nerve branches (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Blood supply to SC joint

The internal thoracic arteries and suprascapular arteries provide blood to the SC joint.

Nerve supply of SC joint

Branches of the medial supraclavicular nerve and nerve to the subclavius provide nerve signals to the SC joint.

Internal thoracic arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the upper chest wall and surrounding structures.

Suprascapular arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the shoulder and scapula.

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Medial supraclavicular nerve

Nerve that provides sensation to the upper chest and shoulder region.

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What arteries supply SC joint?

The internal thoracic arteries and suprascapular arteries provide blood to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint.

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What nerves innervate the SC joint?

The SC joint receives nerve supply from branches of the medial supraclavicular nerve and the nerve to the subclavius muscle.

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