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01/21/2012

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Term
Trapezius
Definition
Innervation: Motor Accessory
Function: Elevate, depress, retract scapula; abduct the arm
Term
Latissmus Dorsi
Definition
Innervation: Thoracordorsal Nerve
Function: adduction, medial rotation, extension of arm
Term
Levator Scapulae
Definition
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Function: Elevate Scapula
Term
Rhomboid Major and Rhomboid Minor
Definition
Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Funtion: Elevation and Retraction of Scapula
Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
Innervation: Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nerve
Function: adduction, medial flexion, roation and adduction of the arm
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition
Innervation: Medial Pectoral Nerve
Function: depression and protraction of scapula
Term
Subclavis
Definition
Innervation: nerve to subclavis
Function: depression of clavicle
Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition
Innervation: Long Thoracic Nerve
Function: abduction of the arm
Term
Deltoid
Definition
Attachements: spine and acromian of the scapula; lateral clavicle, and deltoid tuberoisty of the humerus

Innervation: axillary nerve

Function: abduction of arm (from 15 -90 degrees), flexion of the arm, extension of the arm
Term
Supraspinaatus
Definition
Innervation: suprascapular nerve

Function: initiation of abduction of arm for 15 degrees
Term
Infraspinatus
Definition
Innervation: suprascapular nerve

Function: Lateral rotation of arm
Term
Teres Minor
Definition
Innervation: axilary nerve

Function: lateral rotation of the arm
Term
Teres Major
Definition
Innervation: inferior subscapular nerve

Function: medial rotation and extension of the arm
Term
Subscapularis
Definition
Innervation: Upper and Lower Subscapular

Function: medial rotation and adduction of arm
Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Arm

Attachements: Long ifraglenoid tubercle of scapula, medial & lateral heads-posterior surface of humerus, and olecranon

Innervation: Radial Nerve

Function: Extension of the forearm at the elbow. Long head= extension and adduction of the arm
Term
Anconeus
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Arm

Innervation: Radial Nerve

Function: extension of forearm
Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Arm

Attachement: Long Head = SupraGlenoid Tubercle of Scapula, Short Head = coracoid process

Innervation: Musculocutaneous Nerve

Function: Flexion and Supination of the forearm; accessory flexor of the arm
Term
Coracobrachialis
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Arm

Attachment: Coracoid Process

Innervation: Musculocutaneous Nerve

Function: Flexion of Arm
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Arm

Attachment: Anterior aspect of humerus

Innervation: musculocutaneous

Function: flexion of the forearm
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Definition
Compartment: Anterior forearm

Innervation: ulnar nerve

Function: Flexion and adduction of the hand
Term
Palmaris Longus
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Median Nerve

Function: Flexion of hand
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Median Nerve

Function: Flexion and abduction of the hand
Term
Pronator Teres
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Median Nerve

Function: Pronation of Forearm
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Medidan Nerve

Function: Flexion of ProximalIP joints, MP joints, and wrist joints
Term
Flexor Profundus Digitorium
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: lateral half of median nerve (aterior interosseous), Medial Half
Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Median Nerve (anterior interosseous nerve)

Function: Flexes IP joint and MP joint of the thumb
Term
Pronator Quadratus
Definition
Compartment: Anterior Forearm

Innervation: Median Nerve (anterior interosseous bracnh)

Function: Pronation of the forearm
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: Radial Nerve

Function: Flexion of the forearm when the forearm is mid-pronated
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: Radial Nerve

Function: Flexion of the forearm when the forearm is mid-pronated
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: Radial Nerve

Function: Extension and abduction of the hand
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of radial nerve

Function: extension and abduction of the hand
Term
Extensor Digitorum
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: Deep Branch of Radial

Function: extension of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers and the wrist
Term
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of Radial Nerve

Function: Extension of little finger
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of Radial Nerve

Function: Extension and adduction of the wrist
Term
Supinator
Definition
Compartment: Posterior forearm

Innervation: Deep Branch Radial Nerve

Function: Supination of forearm
Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm Innervation: deep branch of radial nerve Function: abduction and extension of carpometacarpoal joint of thumb
Term
Adductor Pollicis Longus
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of radial nerve

Function: abduction and extension of carpometacarpoal joint of thumb
Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of the radial nerve

Function: extension of MP and carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of radial nerve

Function: extension of IP, MP, and carpometacarpal joints of the thumb
Term
Extensor Indicis
Definition
Compartment: Posterior Forearm

Innervation: deep branch of the radial nerve

Function: extension of index finger
Term
Dorsal Interossei
Definition
"4 DAB"

Innervation: deep branch of ulnar nerve

Function: abduction of the index, middle, and ring finger
Term
Palmar Interossei
Definition
"3 PAD"

Innervation: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve

Function: adduction of the index, ring, and little fingers
Term
Adductor Pollicis
Definition
Innervation: deep branch of ulnar nerve

Function: adduction of thumb
Term
Opponens Pollicis
Definition
Innervation: recurrent branch of the median nerve

Function: Medial rotation and adduction of the thumb (opposition)
Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Definition
Innervation: Recurrent Branch of median nerve

Function: abduction of thumb
Term
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Definition
Innervation: recurrent branch of median nerve

Function: flexion of thumb at MP joint
Term
Opponens Digiti Minimi
Definition
Innervation: deep branch of ulnar nerve

Function: laterally rotate 5th metacarpal
Term
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Definition
Innervation: Deep branch of ulnar nerve

Function: abducts little finger
Term
Flexor Digiti Minimi
Definition
Innervation: Deep branch of ulnar nerve

Function: Flexes little finger
Term
Lumbricals
Definition
" 4 muscles"

Innervation: 1& 2 = median nerve, 3 & 4= deep branch of the ulnar nerve

Function: flex MP joints while extending the IP joints
Term
Typical Cervical Vertebra
Definition
-Transverse Foramen (verterbral artery)
-Transerves Process with an anterior and posterior tubercle
-Short and bifid spinous process
-Small body
-Large vertebral foramen
Term
Atypical Cervical Vertebra
Definition
Altlas (C1)
-no vertebral body
-no spinous process
-has anterior and posterior arch
Axis (C2)
-Dens (Odontoid Process)
Term
C7
Definition
Transverse Foramen= vertebral artery does not pass through

has the longest spinous process and is not bifid
Term
Typical Thoracic Vertebra
Definition
-large downward spinous process
-costal facets on the side of the body for the head of the rib
-costal facets on the transverse process for the tubercle of the rib
-smaller vertebral foramen
-body is heart shaped
Term
Typical Lumbar Body
Definition
-large body thats kidney shaped
-short spinous process
-long tranverse process
-strong pedicle
Term
Describe Sacrum
Definition
-Single Bone
-Promontory (body of S1)
-Sacral Canal (contains cauda equina)
-Sacral Hiatus (caudal anesthesia)
-Sacral Coruna
Term
Primary Curavtures of the Spine?

Secondary Curavtures?

Last/First to develop?
Definition
Primary Curvatures: Thoracic and Sacral
Secondary Curvatures: Cervical (1st to develop) and Lumbar (last to develop)
Term
Lordosis
Definition
exaggerated lumbar curve
Term
Kyphosis
Definition
exaggerated thoracic curve
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
lateral thoracic curve
Term
Parts of an IV disc?

Functions of IV disc?
Definition
Parts:
-Nucleus Pulposus (central part, injured during herniated/slipped disc= most common in lumbar)
-Annulus Fibrosis

Functions:
-25% of length
-shock absorber
-limit roational movement

**must have a body to have an IV disc
Term
Zygapophysial Joint (Facet Joints)
-Type?
-Movement?
Definition
Plane, Synovial Joint

Circumduction (combination of flexion and extension)
Term
Names of Vertebral Ligaments (6)
Definition
1. Anterior Longitudinal Ligament (prevents hyperextension, around vertebral body)
2. Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (prevents hyperflexion, in vertebral canal)
3. Ligamentum Flavum (connects lamina, helps with maintaining curves and posture)
4.Supraspinous Ligament (between the tips of adjacent spines)
5. Infraspinous Ligaments (connects spines)
6. Intertransverse ligament (between transverse processes)
Term
Does the range of movement in each region of the vertebral column change?

What factors limit the range of movement for the vertebral column
Definition
Movement in the vertebral column changes depending on the region as a result of:
-compressibility and elasticity of IV disc
-shape and orientation
-resistance of back muscles and ligaments
-attachements to ribs
-tension in joint capsule
Term
Alanto-Occipital Joint
Definition
"Yes Joint"
joint between the superior articulating surface of atlas and occipital condyles of the skull
Term
Alanto-Axial Joint
Definition
"NO Joint"

joint between the inferior articulating surfaces of atlas and inferior surface of axis, as well as between the dens/odontoid (held in place by tranverse ligament of atlas) process and posterior surface of the anterior arch
Term
Extrinsic Superfical Back Muscles (5)
Definition
1. Latissmus Dorsi
2. Trapezius
3. Rhomboid Major
4. Rhomboid Minor
5. Levator Scapulae
Term
Extrinsic Intermediate Group (respiratory muscles) (2)
Definition
1. Serratus Posterior Superior
2. Serratus Posterior Inferior
**Innervation: intercostal nerves
Term
Superfical Intrinsic Deep Back Muscles (2)
Definition
1. Splenius Capitis
2. Splenius Cervicis
Term
Intermediate Intrinsic Deep Back Muscles (1, 3 parts)
Definition
1. Erector Spinae
- ilocostalis (lateral)
-Longissmus (median)
-Spinalis (medial)
Term
Deep Intrinsic Deep back muscles (2)
Definition
1. Multifidus
2. Rotators
***Dorsal Rami innervated
Term
Boundaries of Suboccpital Traingle and its contents.
Definition
Bounded by:
Medial: Rectus Capitis posterior Major
Lateraly: Obliquus Capitis Superior
Inferiorly: Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Contents:
-Vertebral Artery (branch of subclavin)
-subocciptal nerve/CN 1 (dorsal ramus)
**Greater Occiptal/CN 2 goes over top
Term
Contents of Vertebral Column
Definition
-Spinal Cord
-Spinal nerve roots
-Spinal meninges
-neurovascular bundle
Term
Spinal Cord Enlargements
Definition
Cervical= C4-T1
Lumbosacral= T11-S1
Term
How many Spinal Nerves are there?
Definition
31 Spinal Nerves:
-8 Cervical
-12 Thoracic
-5 Lumbar
-5 Sacral
-1 Coccygeal
Term
Describe the Growth/Development of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord
Definition
In Embryo:
-spinal cord occupies the full length of the vertebral column

In Newborn:
-tip of the medullary cone is at level 3

In adult
- cords ends opposite disc between L1 and L2
Term
Describe the Filum Terminale
Definition
Filum Terminale Interum:
-prolongation of the pia mater (pial part)

Filum Terminale Externum
-connective tissue (prolongation of dura mater- dural part)- attaches to spinal dural sac
Term
Describe Basic Plan of Spinal Nerve
Definition
Dorsal Rootlets form Dorsal Root (Sensory fibers)

Ventral Rootlets form Ventral Root (Motor Fibers)

Dorsal Root Ganglion (Collection of Cell bodies)--sensory

Dorsal and Ventral Roots form Spinal Nerve (mixed fibers)

Divides into ventral and dorsal Rami (mixed)

White and Gray Communicating Rami (autonomic)
Term
Types/Locations of Plexuses (6)
Definition
1. C1-C4 (Cervical Plexus- NECK)
2. C5-T1 (Brachial Plexus- UE)
3. T2-L1 (No Plexus)
4. L1-L4 (Lumbar Plexus-LE)
5. L4-S3 (Sacral PLexus-LE/Pelvis)
6.S4-Co1 (no plexus)

Dorsal Rami supply deep back muscle
Term
Important Dermatones
Definition
C6,7,8: hand (lateral-medial)
T4: Nipple Region
T10: region of umbilicus
L1: inguinal region
L4: knee
Term
Describe the Spinal Meninges
Definition
(most superfical to deep)
-Epidural Space (real)
-Dura Matter (tough matter)
-Subdural Space (potential space)
-Arachnoid Space
-Subarchnoid Space (CSF)
-Pia Matter
Term
Lumbar Spinal Puncture
Definition
Done between the spinous process of L3 and L4 and goes through ligamentum flavum
Term
Laminectomy
Definition
a surgical procedure is done when it is necessary to have access to the spinal cord. Saw cuts are made through the laminae of several vertbrae so that the "roof" can be lifted off the posterior aspect of the spinal cord.
Term
What joint serves as the only bony attachement of the upper limb to the axial skeletal?
Definition
Sternoclavicular
Term
What muscles attach the humerus to the axial skeleton (2)?
Definition
-Latissmus Dorsi
-Pectoralis Major
Term
What muscles attach the Humerus to the Scapula (5)?
Definition
-Supraspinatus
-Subscapularis
-Teres Minor
-Teres Major
-Deltoid
Term
What muscles attach the scapula to the axial skeleton (4)?
Definition
-Trapezius
-Levator Scapulae
-Serratus Anterior
-Pectoralis Minor
Term
What structures lie in the Deltopectoral Triangle? What are the structural boundaries?
Definition
Cephalic Vein, Deltoid branch of the Thoracromial artery

Bound by: clavicle, deltoid, and pectoralis major
Term
What are the boundaries and contents of the Quadrangular Triangle?
Definition
Contents: axillary and posterior circumflex humeral artery

Boundaries: teres minor, subscapularis, teres major, long head of triceps, and surgical neck of humerus
Term
What are the contents and boundaries of the Triangular Space?
Definition
Contains: Circumflex scapular vessels

Boundaries: teres minor, teres major, long head of triceps
Term
What are the contents and boundaries of the Triangular Interval?
Definition
Contains: deep brachial artery (profundi brachii) and radial nerve

Boundaries: between the two heads of the tricep
Term
What are the contents of the axilla (5)?
Definition
-Axillary Vein and Artery (and its branches or tributaries)
-Brachial Plexus
-Lymph Nodes and Vessels
-Both heads of biceps brachii
-Coracobrachialis
Term
What are the rotator cuff muscles and their innervations?
Definition
-Supraspinatus (suprascapular n.)
-Infraspinatus (suprascapular n.)
-Subscapular (upper and lower subscapular n.)
-Teres Minor (axillary n.)
Term
What are the 4 axillary walls and what makes up each?
Definition
-Anterior Wall: pec major/minor m., pectoral and clavicopectoral fascia, Anterior Fold (pec major)
-Posterior Wall: Scapula, subscapularis m., latissimus dorsi m., teres major m., Posterior Fold (latissimus dorsi, teres major)
-Medial Wall: thoracic wall and serratus anterior
-Lateral Wall: intertubercular Groove of the humerus
Term
Describe the major parts and branches of the Axillary Artery.
Definition
(Branches: "Sixties teens love sex and pot)
1st Branch: Superior Thoracic
2nd Branches: Thoracromial & Lateral Thoraic
3rd Branches: Subscapular, Anterior Circumflex Humeral, Posterior Humeral Circumflex
Term
What are the branches of the Thoracromial branch of the Axillary artery?
Definition
"Cadavers are dead people"

-Clavicular
-Acromial
-Deltoid
-Pectoral
Term
What are the branches of the scapular branch of the axillary artery?
Definition
_Scapular Circumflex
-Thoracodorsal
Term
What arteries form the scapular loop? The humeral Loop?
Definition
Scapular Loop:
-Suprascapular
-Dorsal Scapular
-Circumflex Scapular

Humeral Loop:
-Anterior/Posterior Circumflex Humeral
-Profundi Brachii (Deep Brachial)
Term
What are the 5 primary groups of lymph nodes found in the axillary region?
Definition
1. Pectoral
2. Subscapular
3. Humeral
4. Central Nodes
5. Apical (apex of axilla)

**enlargement due to infections
Term
What nerves make up the Lateral Cord of the Brachial Plexus?
Definition
-Musculocutaneous
-Lateral Root of Median Nerve
Term
What nerves make up the medial cord of the Brachial Plexus?
Definition
-Medial Root of the Median Nerve
-Ulnar Nerve
Term
What nerves make up the Posterior Cord of the Brachial Plexus?
Definition
-Axillary Nerve
-Radial Nerve
Term
In what type of situations can the axillary nerve be damaged?
Definition
-Fracture of the surgical neck
-Dislocation of the glenohumeral joint
-Compression due to misuse of crutches
Term
What are some brachial plexus injuries and what do they affect?
Definition
Erb-Duschenne Palsy: paralysis of upper arm caused by an injury of the upper group of the arms main nerves (C5-C7)

Dejerine-Klumpke (Klumpkes) Palsy: paralysis of the lower brachial plexus (C8-T1); spine lesions
Term
What are the carpal bones of the hand and which is most commonly fractured?
Definition
"Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cant Handle"

Scaphoid (Most commonly fractured)
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisform (on top of Triquetrum)
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Term
What are the 7 joints of the hand and their joint classification?
Definition
1. Wrist (Radiocarpal): Condyloid
2. Intercarpal
3.Carpometacarpal: Saddle
4. Intermetacarpal
5. Carpometacarpal (of thumb): saddle
6. Metacarpophalangeal: condyloid
7. Interphalangeal (IP)
Term
From which artery and nerve do the Anterior & Posterior Interosseous Artery and Nerve branch?
Definition
The anterior and posterior interosseous artery branch fromthe ulnar artery.

The anterior interosseous nerve branches from the median nerve)

The posterior interosseous nerve branches from the radial nerve.
Term
What is a compartment and how many are there in the upper extremity?
Definition
Compartment: a well defined region that contains a group of muscles sharing a common function, innervation, and blood supply.

There are 8 upper extremity compartments:
Arm: Anterior & Posterior
Forearm: Anterior & Posterior
Hand: Thenar, Hypothenar, adductor, central
Term
What are the superfical group of muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Definition
"Pimps F*** Prostitutes for Fun"

-Pronator Teres
-Flexor Carpi Radialis
-Palmaris Longus
-Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
-Flexor Digitorium Superficialis (FDS)
Term
What are the borders and contents of the Cubital Fossa? What lies in the overlying tissue?
Definition
Borders:
-Medially: Pronator Teres
-Laterally: Brachioradialis
-The roof: deep fascia, subcutaneous tissue (contains median cubital vein, medial and lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerves)
-The floor: supinator muscle (laterally) & brachialis (medially)

Contents: "My bottomS turn red"
-Median Nerve
-Bifurication of the brachial artery (raidal and ulnar artery)with accompying veins
-tendons of biceps brachii
-radial nerve and its branches
Term
What are the medial nerve innervations in the hand?
Definition
"Meat Loaf"

Median Nerve Innervates:
-Lumbricals
-Opponens Pollicis
-Abductor Pollicis Brevis
-Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Term
What is the carpal tunnel?
Definition
the space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament), which is a thick connective tissue that bridges the space between the medial and lateral side of the carpal arch.
Term
What structures pass anterior to the Flexor Retinaculum? Which ones pass beneath?
Definition
Anteriorly:
-Ulnar Nerve
-Ulnar Artery
-tendons of Palmaris Longus m.

Beneath:
-Tendons of Flexor digitorium
-Median Nerve
-Tendon of Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle
Term
When is the anatomical snuff box visible and what is it bound by?
Definition
Visible when the thumb is fully extended.

Anteriorly (laterally) bound by:
-Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB)
-Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL)

Posteriorly (medially) Bound by:
-Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL)
Term
What artery lies on the bottom of the anatomical snuffbox?
Definition
Radial Artery
Term
What artery in the forearm is often used to palpate an aterial pulse?

What vein is often use for venipuncture?
Definition
Artery: Forearm= Radial, Arm= brachial

Vein: Median Cubital
Term
What structure separates the thorax and abdomen?
Definition
the diaphragm
Term
What are the 4 joints of the Sternum?
Definition
1. Manubriosternal
2. Xiphisternal
3. Sternocostal
4.Synchondrosis (1st rib)
Term
Why is the Sternal Angle an important landmark (7 reasons)?
Definition
1.marks 2nd rib and costal cartilage
2.bifurication of the trachea
3.begining/end of aortic arch
4.superior limit of the pericardium
5.superior/inferior mediastinal border
6.T4-5, T4 IV disc
7. Arch of Azygos Vein
Term
What sits in the costal groove of the ribs?
Definition
The intercostal neurovascular bundle (intercostal nerves, arteries, and veins)
Term
How many True Ribs? False Ribs? Floating Ribs?
Definition
True: 7 (1-7)
False: 3 (8-10)
Floating 2 (11-12)
Term
What are the typical ribs? atypical? What is the costal margin?
Definition
Typical Ribs: Have all features (3-9)

Atypical Ribs: Missing different features (1,2, 10-12)

Costal Margin: the lower edge of the chest formed by the false ribs, specifically formed from ribs 7-10
Term
Describe the articulation of posterior vertebra and their ligaments.
Definition
The ribs will articulate with the corresponding vertebra and with the vertebra right above (superior) to it.
Term
What are 2 joints associated with the ribs and vertebra?

How many ribs articulate to one thoracic vertebra?

How many articular facets exist on one typical thoracic vertebra?
Definition
Joints:
1. The head ofa typical rib articulates with two adjacent vertebral bodies and the IV disc between them
2.Costotransverse (tubercle of each rib articulate with corresponding transverse process)

4 ribs

6 facets (Left and right superior/inferior = 4, 2 transverse)
Term
What is contained in each intercostal space?
Definition
Intercostal:
-muscles
-membranes
-nerves
-vessels
Term
What are teh muscles of the thoracic wall (6)? Function?
Definition
1. External Intercostal (hands in pocket): inspiration elevates ribs

2.Internal Intercostals (active during expiration)

3.Innermost intercostals: deepest part of intercostals (sepeartes from internal intercostals by nerves and vessels)

4.Tranverse Toracic Muscle: weak expiration

5.Subcostal Muscles

6. Diaphragm: primary muscle of inspiration
Term
Describe the movements of the thoracic wall.
Definition
Vertical diameter(caused by diaphragm):
-inspire: diaphragm contracts/descends
-expire: its normal

Anterposterior diameter (intercostals muscles contract)
-Inspire: ribs pulled upward
-elevation of ribs resul in AP movement of sternum

Transverse/Lateral Movement (intercostal muscles contract)
-bucket handle movement
inspire: raise the middle of the ribs laterally (lower ones especially)

**movement in all direction
Term
Which arteries supply the thoracic wall? What arteries are found within the wall?
Definition
Supplied by:
-Thoracic Aorta
-Subclavian Artery
-Axillary Artery

Inside:
-Thoracic Aorta
-Internal Thoracic Artery
-Anterior/Posterior Intercostal Arteries
Term
What are the veins of the thoracic wall? How are they related?
Definition
Veins:
-11 Posterior Intercostal Veins
-1 Subcostal Vein
-azygous vein
-superior vena cava

intercostal/subcostal-->azygous-->superior venaa cava
Term
What is intercostal nerve block?
Definition
doctor will place the needle into the intercostal space below the ribs and then inject the local anesthetic.
Term
What are the 4 parietal pleura?
Definition
1.Cpstal
2.Mediastinal
3.Diaphragmatic Pleura
4.Cervical
Term
What is in the hilum (root of each lung)?
Definition
-Pulmonary Artery
-Two pulmonary veins
-Main bronchus
-Bronchial Vessels
-Nerves
-lymphatics
Term
What are the grooves in the left lung? What is the lingula?
Definition
Grooves:
-Groove for descending aorta
-Groove for arch of aorta
-Cardiac impression
-Groove for esophagus

The lingula is the little tounge structure on the tip of the lung (there is no function of the lingula)
Term
What are the grooves in the right lung?
What are the lobes?
What are the fissures?
Definition
Grooves:
-Groove for esophagus
-Groove for azygous
-Groove fro Superior Vena Cava
-Cardiac impression

Lobes:
-superior
-middle
-inferior

Fissures:
-Oblique
-Horizontal
Term
What is the progression of the respiratory tract?
Definition
Trachea-->Right/Left Bronchus-->lobar (secondary) bronchi-->segmental (teritary) bronchi-->terminal bronchioles-->respiratory bronchioles-->pulmonary alveoli (basic unit for gas exchange)
Term
Describe the vasculature within the lungs.
Definition
Two types of circulation:
Pulmonary
Bronchial

Pulmonary:
Arteries: deoxygenated blood to lungs
Veins: oxygenated blood from lungs

Bronchial (nutrition):
Arteries: oxygenated blood
Veins: deoxygenated blood
Term
What does the pulmonary plexus contain?
Definition
-Parasympathetics (Presynaptic)
***Bronchoconstrictor
***Vasodilator
-Sympathetics (postsynaptic)
***Bronchodialator
***Vasoconstrictor
-Viseral Afferent
Term
What is the nerve supply to the pleura?
Definition
Parietal:
-Costal: Intercostal Nerves
-Mediastinal & Diaphragmatic: Phrenic

Viseral Pleura: autonomic nerves from pulmonary plexus
Term
What nerve is compressed during Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

How is it corrected?
Definition
Median Nerve

The Transverse Carpal Ligament (Felxor Retinanculum) is divided
Term
Describe Lateral Epicondylitis.

How does it differ from Medial Epicondylitis?
Definition
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow):
-inflammation of extensor tendon
-repetitive use of superfical extensor muscles-pain over lateral epicondyle

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers Elbow):
-Inflammation of the common flexor tendon
-reptitive use of the flexor muscles of the forearm
Term
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
Definition
the Scaphoid
Term
Describe the "dinner fork" deformity.
Definition
ulnar styloid process breaks off and projects further than the radial styloid process.
Term
What is Spina Bifida Occulta? Spina Bifida Cystica?
Definition
Occulta:
-posterior arch of vertebra doesnt fuse
-between L5 and S1

Cystica:
-defects in neural tube development
-fluid filled sac
Term
What is the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle? Function?
Definition
Supraspinatus, abduction
Term
What can lead to a rupture of the Transverse ligament of the vertebra?
Definition
-release of dens (odontoid process) resulting in alanto-axial subluxation
-can occur due to pathological softening (like in Downs Syndrome)
-compression of spinal cord
Term
Describe what occurs in terms of aging vertebra disc.
Definition
-Nucleus Pulposus dehydrates, loses elastin, and proteoglycans, gains collagen
-IV disc become stiffer and more resistant to deformation
-IV increase in diameter and thickness
Term
What occurs if there is a fracture at the midshaft of the humerus? at the medial epicondyle? at the supraepicondyle? What nerve is damaged at each fracture?
Definition
"Dr. CUMA"

Midshaft:
-Wrist Drop; Radial n.

Medial Epicondyle:
-Claw Hand; Ulnar n.

Supraepicondyle:
-Ape Hand, Median Nerve
Term
What is the orgin of the Serratus Anterior M.? Its insertion? Action? Nerve?

What can result if this nerve is damaged?
Definition
Orgin: first 8 or 9 ribs

Insert: Lower 1/2 of medial border of scapula

Action: protraction, Abduction, Rotate superiorly

Nerve: Long Thoracic (if damaged can lead to Wing Scapula) "SALT"
Term
What are the different types of fratures that can occur within the humerus (5)?
Definition
1.Impacted
2.Avulsion
3.Transverse
4.Spiral
5.Intercondylar
Term
What does the needle pass between during a Spinal Puncture? What does it pass through?
Definition
Between: Spinous Processes
Through: Ligamentum Flavum
Term
What is teh difference between a Grade 2 and Grade 3 Dislocation of the AC joint?
Definition
A Grade 2 dislocation involves the acromicoclavicular ligament.

A Grade 3 AC joint dislocation involves the acromioclavicular ligament and coracoclavicular ligament.
Term
What bursa is damaged/inflammed in "students elbow"?
Definition
Subcutaneous Olecranon Bursa
Term
What is "nursemaid's elbow"?
Definition
the Subluxation and Dislocation of the Radial Head (occurs when a child is lifted by the upper limb while the forearm is in a pronated position)
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