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Which of the following best describes the primary role of the rotator cuff muscles?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the rotator cuff muscles?
- Assisting in movements of the wrist and hand.
- Facilitating movement at the elbow joint.
- Stabilizing the shoulder joint and enabling a wide range of movements. (correct)
- Providing structural support to the skeletal framework of the arm.
The brachial plexus is formed from the ventral rami of which spinal nerves?
The brachial plexus is formed from the ventral rami of which spinal nerves?
- L1-L4
- T1-T4
- C5-T1 (correct)
- C1-C4
A patient presents with an injury to the axillary nerve. Which muscle would likely be most affected, resulting in difficulty with arm abduction?
A patient presents with an injury to the axillary nerve. Which muscle would likely be most affected, resulting in difficulty with arm abduction?
- Brachialis
- Triceps brachii
- Deltoid (correct)
- Biceps brachii
If the axillary artery is damaged proximal to its first branch, which of the following structures would still receive blood directly from the axillary artery?
If the axillary artery is damaged proximal to its first branch, which of the following structures would still receive blood directly from the axillary artery?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the lymphatic drainage of the upper limb?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the lymphatic drainage of the upper limb?
Which movement is primarily associated with the flexor muscles of the wrist?
Which movement is primarily associated with the flexor muscles of the wrist?
A patient has difficulty extending their elbow against resistance. Which nerve is most likely affected?
A patient has difficulty extending their elbow against resistance. Which nerve is most likely affected?
Which major blood vessel is typically located within the cubital fossa?
Which major blood vessel is typically located within the cubital fossa?
Which of the following structures is NOT typically found within the cubital fossa?
Which of the following structures is NOT typically found within the cubital fossa?
Which nerve primarily innervates the thenar muscles, responsible for thumb movement?
Which nerve primarily innervates the thenar muscles, responsible for thumb movement?
Flashcards
What is the axilla?
What is the axilla?
Anatomical space inferior to the shoulder; contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymph nodes.
Upper limb bones
Upper limb bones
Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges; connected by joints.
Rotator cuff muscles
Rotator cuff muscles
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
Brachial plexus
Brachial plexus
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Axillary artery
Axillary artery
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Upper limb lymphatic drainage
Upper limb lymphatic drainage
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Major flexor muscles of elbow
Major flexor muscles of elbow
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Major extensor muscles of elbow
Major extensor muscles of elbow
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Major arm nerves
Major arm nerves
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Major arm arteries
Major arm arteries
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Study Notes
- List the boundaries and contents of the axilla.
- Identify the skeletal framework of the shoulder joint, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand.
- Describe the rotator cuff muscles and their role in shoulder joint movements.
- Explain the formation and importance of the brachial plexus.
- Name the major branches from the brachial plexus's three cords.
- Describe the muscles of the shoulder and specify the nerve branches from the trunks and divisions that innervate them, including their functions.
- State the origin and extent of the axillary artery.
- Enumerate the axillary artery's branches and map their distribution areas.
- Describe the lymphatic drainage of the upper limb regions, noting their final drainage point.
- Relate elbow and wrist movements to flexor and extensor orientation.
- Identify the muscles responsible for these movements in the arm and forearm.
- Describe the primary nerves of the upper limb, including their path in the arm, forearm, and the muscles they innervate.
- Describe the major blood vessels of the upper limb, including their distribution areas and their branches.
- List the neurovascular structures associated with the cubital fossa.
- Summarize the function/innervation of thenar and hypothenar muscles of hand.
- Illustrate the vascular roles of the superficial and deep palmar arches.
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