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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the vertebral column?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the vertebral column?
- Spines of Lumbar Vertebrae
- Seventh Thoracic Spine
- First Thoracic Spine
- Clavicle (correct)
Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder elevation?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder elevation?
- Infraspinatus
- Trapezius (correct)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Gluteus Maximus
Which of the following muscles is located deep to the trapezius?
Which of the following muscles is located deep to the trapezius?
- Serratus Posterior Inferior
- Splenius Capitis
- External Intercostal
- Rhomboid Major (correct)
Which nerve is specifically associated with the posterior rami of cervical nerves?
Which nerve is specifically associated with the posterior rami of cervical nerves?
Which structure is primarily involved in muscle attachment at the shoulder?
Which structure is primarily involved in muscle attachment at the shoulder?
Which muscle is NOT involved in the flexion of the forearm?
Which muscle is NOT involved in the flexion of the forearm?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the lateral aspect of the forearm?
Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the lateral aspect of the forearm?
Which artery supplies blood to the lateral forearm muscles?
Which artery supplies blood to the lateral forearm muscles?
What structure is located medially to the flexor carpi radialis?
What structure is located medially to the flexor carpi radialis?
Which of the following structures contributes to the formation of the synovial-lined tunnel for the flexor carpi radialis?
Which of the following structures contributes to the formation of the synovial-lined tunnel for the flexor carpi radialis?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the pronation of the forearm?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the pronation of the forearm?
Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum?
Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum?
The brachioradialis muscle is classified as a _____ muscle.
The brachioradialis muscle is classified as a _____ muscle.
Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Which nerve is commonly associated with the flexor muscles of the forearm?
Which nerve is commonly associated with the flexor muscles of the forearm?
What is the role of the bicipital aponeurosis?
What is the role of the bicipital aponeurosis?
Which muscles are contained in the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which muscles are contained in the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which artery supplies the forearm and is a continuation of the brachial artery?
Which artery supplies the forearm and is a continuation of the brachial artery?
Which nerve is responsible for motor supply to the posterior compartment of the arm?
Which nerve is responsible for motor supply to the posterior compartment of the arm?
Which of the following muscles is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Which of the following muscles is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the coracobrachialis muscle?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the coracobrachialis muscle?
In the cubital fossa, which structure is located laterally?
In the cubital fossa, which structure is located laterally?
Which structure is not associated with the pectoral region and axilla?
Which structure is not associated with the pectoral region and axilla?
What is the primary artery supplying the lateral aspect of the thorax?
What is the primary artery supplying the lateral aspect of the thorax?
What is the primary blood supply for the anterior compartment of the arm?
What is the primary blood supply for the anterior compartment of the arm?
Which structure passes through the posterior osseofascial compartment?
Which structure passes through the posterior osseofascial compartment?
Which muscle is found beneath the pectoralis major in the pectoral region?
Which muscle is found beneath the pectoralis major in the pectoral region?
What structures does the flexor retinaculum help to stabilize at the wrist?
What structures does the flexor retinaculum help to stabilize at the wrist?
Which of the following structures does not branch from the brachial plexus?
Which of the following structures does not branch from the brachial plexus?
Which of the following does NOT form a boundary of the cubital fossa?
Which of the following does NOT form a boundary of the cubital fossa?
What type of membrane unites the shafts of the radius and ulna in the forearm?
What type of membrane unites the shafts of the radius and ulna in the forearm?
The cubital fossa contains which of the following structures from medial to lateral?
The cubital fossa contains which of the following structures from medial to lateral?
Which artery bifurcates into the ulnar and radial arteries in the cubital fossa?
Which artery bifurcates into the ulnar and radial arteries in the cubital fossa?
What is the typical prognosis for male breast carcinoma?
What is the typical prognosis for male breast carcinoma?
Which condition is characterized by the development of additional nipples along the milk ridge?
Which condition is characterized by the development of additional nipples along the milk ridge?
What complication can arise from a retracted nipple?
What complication can arise from a retracted nipple?
What describes the embryological origin of the nipple?
What describes the embryological origin of the nipple?
Gynecomastia in males is commonly associated with which of the following?
Gynecomastia in males is commonly associated with which of the following?
What typically characterizes macromastia?
What typically characterizes macromastia?
Which of the following muscles connects the scapular region with the upper limb?
Which of the following muscles connects the scapular region with the upper limb?
The milk ridge is essential to the development of which anatomical feature during embryonic development?
The milk ridge is essential to the development of which anatomical feature during embryonic development?
Which muscle is located beneath the pectoralis major in the context of the pectoral region?
Which muscle is located beneath the pectoralis major in the context of the pectoral region?
Which structure is NOT typically associated with the pectoral region or axilla?
Which structure is NOT typically associated with the pectoral region or axilla?
What is the primary role of the pectoralis major muscle in the upper limb?
What is the primary role of the pectoralis major muscle in the upper limb?
Which nerve primarily innervates the deltoid muscle?
Which nerve primarily innervates the deltoid muscle?
Which of the following nerves is NOT associated with the pectoral region?
Which of the following nerves is NOT associated with the pectoral region?
What is the primary cause of Colles' fracture?
What is the primary cause of Colles' fracture?
Which structural change occurs in the distal fragment during a Colles' fracture?
Which structural change occurs in the distal fragment during a Colles' fracture?
What characteristic deformity is associated with a Colles' fracture?
What characteristic deformity is associated with a Colles' fracture?
What muscle is primarily responsible for the displacement of fragments in olecranon fractures?
What muscle is primarily responsible for the displacement of fragments in olecranon fractures?
What determines the functional recovery after a fracture of the olecranon process?
What determines the functional recovery after a fracture of the olecranon process?
Which of the following muscles attaches to the thumb?
Which of the following muscles attaches to the thumb?
What is a common outcome of an untreated scaphoid fracture?
What is a common outcome of an untreated scaphoid fracture?
Which bone is primarily involved in a boxer's fracture?
Which bone is primarily involved in a boxer's fracture?
Which of the following is NOT attached to the posterior surface of the hamate bone?
Which of the following is NOT attached to the posterior surface of the hamate bone?
Which of the following muscles is specifically involved in the abduction of the little finger?
Which of the following muscles is specifically involved in the abduction of the little finger?
Involvement of the median nerve is commonly associated with which hand injury?
Involvement of the median nerve is commonly associated with which hand injury?
Which muscle is NOT associated with the little finger?
Which muscle is NOT associated with the little finger?
Which of the following digits shares the same muscle attachment for flexor digitorum profundus?
Which of the following digits shares the same muscle attachment for flexor digitorum profundus?
What is a common consequence of an untreated scaphoid fracture?
What is a common consequence of an untreated scaphoid fracture?
Which metacarpal fracture is specifically known as a 'boxer's fracture'?
Which metacarpal fracture is specifically known as a 'boxer's fracture'?
What characterizes Bennett's fracture?
What characterizes Bennett's fracture?
What is a common point of tenderness associated with a fractured scaphoid?
What is a common point of tenderness associated with a fractured scaphoid?
How many phalanges are found in a single human hand?
How many phalanges are found in a single human hand?
Which type of wrist injury is commonly associated with dislocation of the lunate bone?
Which type of wrist injury is commonly associated with dislocation of the lunate bone?
What anatomical feature does the base of each proximal phalanx articulate with?
What anatomical feature does the base of each proximal phalanx articulate with?
Which characteristic best describes the first metacarpal bone?
Which characteristic best describes the first metacarpal bone?
In the context of bone injuries, what is avascular necrosis?
In the context of bone injuries, what is avascular necrosis?
Which part of the metacarpal bones articulates with the distal row of carpal bones?
Which part of the metacarpal bones articulates with the distal row of carpal bones?
Flashcards
Musculocutaneous nerve function
Musculocutaneous nerve function
Supplies biceps brachii, brachialis, and brachioradialis muscles.
Median and Ulnar nerves
Median and Ulnar nerves
Control motor and sensory functions of the forearm.
Cubital fossa components
Cubital fossa components
Triangular area at the elbow containing biceps tendon, pronator teres, and flexor muscles.
Brachial artery branches
Brachial artery branches
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Radial artery function
Radial artery function
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Ulnar artery function
Ulnar artery function
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Anterior interosseous artery
Anterior interosseous artery
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Median nerve innervation
Median nerve innervation
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Radial nerve location
Radial nerve location
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Forearm compartments
Forearm compartments
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Interosseous membrane
Interosseous membrane
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Cubital fossa boundaries
Cubital fossa boundaries
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Cubital fossa contents
Cubital fossa contents
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Wrist retinacula
Wrist retinacula
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Carpal bones
Carpal bones
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Metacarpal bones
Metacarpal bones
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Phalanges
Phalanges
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Scaphoid fracture
Scaphoid fracture
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Lunate dislocation
Lunate dislocation
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Metacarpal fractures
Metacarpal fractures
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Colles' fracture
Colles' fracture
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Olecranon process fracture
Olecranon process fracture
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Breast development
Breast development
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Supernumerary nipples
Supernumerary nipples
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Back muscles
Back muscles
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Upper Limb
- Musculocutaneous nerve supplies muscles including biceps brachii, brachialis, and brachioradialis.
- Median and ulnar nerves are crucial for motor and sensory functions in the forearm.
- Key muscles in the cubital fossa include biceps tendon, pronator teres, and flexor muscles for wrist and fingers.
Arteries of the Upper Limb
- Brachial artery branches into radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow.
- Radial artery supplies the lateral aspect of the forearm while ulnar artery supplies the medial aspect.
- Anterior interosseous artery supplies deep muscles of the forearm.
Nerves in the Forearm
- Median nerve innervates most flexors in the forearm.
- Radial nerve innervates extensors and is located in the posterior compartment.
Forearm Anatomy
- Comprised of three osseofascial compartments: anterior, lateral, and posterior.
- Interosseous membrane connects radius and ulna, facilitating muscle attachment.
- The anterior compartment includes flexors and is supplied by the median nerve, while the posterior compartment includes extensors supplied by the radial nerve.
Cubital Fossa Features
- The cubital fossa is a triangular depression on the anterior elbow, acting as a conduit for major nerves and vessels.
- Boundaries: Brachioradialis muscle (lateral) and pronator teres muscle (medial).
- Contents from medial to lateral: median nerve, bifurcated brachial artery, biceps tendon, radial nerve.
Wrist and Tendon Structures
- The wrist consists of eight carpal bones, with complex tendon, artery, and nerve arrangements crucial for function.
- Flexor and extensor retinacula stabilize tendon positions at the wrist, forming tunnels for tendon passage.
Hand Bones and Phalanges
- Five metacarpal bones act as the skeletal structure of the hand; each has a base, body, and head.
- Phalanges are classified into proximal, middle, and distal segments; total of 14 phalanges in each hand.
Common Injuries
- Scaphoid bone fractures are prevalent in young adults and can lead to avascular necrosis if untreated.
- Lunate bone dislocation often accompanies falls, with potential median nerve involvement.
- Metacarpal fractures, particularly "boxer's fractures," occur from direct impact or violent contraction, usually affecting the fifth metacarpal.
Clinical Considerations
- Colles' fracture is common in older patients, resulting from falls; presents with a "dinner-fork deformity."
- Olecranon process fractures may occur from falls on a flexed elbow or direct trauma, often requiring surgical intervention for functional recovery.
Breast Development
- Embryonic development involves the milk ridge, forming breast structures.
- Supernumerary nipples may occur along this ridge, and retracted or inverted nipples can affect breastfeeding.
Muscles of the Back
- Key superficial and deep back muscles include trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and rhomboids, which are essential for shoulder movement and stabilization.
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Test your knowledge on the muscles, arteries, and nerves of the upper limb. This quiz covers the key anatomical features and their functions, focusing on the forearm's intricate structure. Perfect for students studying human anatomy.
