Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Bioscience 610
Pectoral Region
19
Science
Graduate
02/04/2011

Additional Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
The sternum articulates with the clavicle and what ribs?
Definition
Ribs 1-7
Term
What prevents superior dislocation of the humerus?
Definition
The acromion of the scapula and the coracoacromial ligament
Term
The humerus articulates with the scapula where?
Definition
Glenoid cavity
Term
What makes up the anterior wall of the axilla?
Definition

Mammary gland

Pectoralis Major

Pectoralis minor and Subclavius

Term
What makes up the posterior wall of the axilla?
Definition

Scapula

Subscapularis

Teres Major

Latissimus Dorsi

Term
What makes up the medial border of the axilla?
Definition

Ribs 2-6

Serratus Anterior

Term
What makes up the lateral wall of the axilla?
Definition

Bicipital groove of the humerus

Tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii

Term
The apex of the axilla is a triangular space bounded by what?
Definition

Clavicle

Upper border of the scapula

Rib 1

Term
Pectoralis major orginates where?
Definition
The clavicle and sternum
Term
Where does pectoralis major insert?
Definition
Bicipital groove of the humerus
Term
What nerve innervates pectoralis major?
Definition

Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1)

Lateral pectoral nerve (C5-C7)

Term
What is the function of pectoralis major?
Definition
Adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the arm
Term
Where does pectoralis minor oringinate?
Definition
Ribs 3-5 (sometimes ribs 2 & 6)
Term
Where is the insertion of pectoralis minor?
Definition
Coracoid process of the scapula
Term
What nerve innervates pectoralis minor?
Definition
Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1)
Term
What is the function of pectoralis minor?
Definition
Protracts the scapula
Term
What makes up the deltopectoral triangle?
Definition

Pectoralis Major

Deltoid

Clavicle

Term
What makes up the medial triangular space?
Definition

Teres Minor

Teres Major

Long head of triceps brachii

Term
What makes up lateral quadrangular space?
Definition

Surgical neck of the humerus

Subscapularis

Teres Major

Long head of triceps

Supporting users have an ad free experience!