| Term 
 
        | Boundaries of Quadrangular Space |  | Definition 
 
        | teres minor m. (above) teres major m. (below) long head of triceps m. (medial) surgical neck of humerus (lateral) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Quadrangular Space |  | Definition 
 
        | axillary nerve posterior circumflex humeral artery and vein |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Boundaries of Triangular Interval |  | Definition 
 
        | teres major m. (above) long head of triceps m. (medial) lateral head of triceps m. (lateral) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Triangular Interval |  | Definition 
 
        | radial nerve deep brachial artery and vein |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | outer border of 1st rib to medial border of pectoralis minor m.   1 branch supreme or highest thoracic artery supplies anterior area of 1st 2 intercostal spaces |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | portion of artery behind or deep to pectoralis minor m.   2 branches   thoracoacromial trunk to pectoral muscles   lateral thoracic artery lateral aspect of thorax |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [image]from lateral border of pectoralis minor m. to the lower border of the teres major m.   3 branches:   subscapular trunk posterior circumflex humeral artery anterior circumflex humeral artery |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | compression syndrome   median nerve gets compressed   pain in 1st 3 digits   |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Palmar Digital Branches of Median Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | from median nerve   location: N/A   supplies skin of lateral or radial 3 1/2 digits on palmar side and associated palm of hand |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Palmar Digital Branches of Ulnar Nerve     |  | Definition 
 
        | from ulnar nerve   location: N/A   supplies skin of medial or ulnar 1 1/2 digits on palmar side and associated palm of hand |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Dorsal Cutaneous Branch of Ulnar Nerve   |  | Definition 
 
        | branch of ulnar nerve   location: along medical aspect of forearm just above wrist and passes in close proximity to head of ulna onto dorsum of hand   supplies dorsal skin of medial or ulnar 2 1/2 digits and associated dorsum of hand |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | one of two terminal branches of radial nerve   Location: deep in brachioradialis m. for most of forearm   near hand courses towards dorsum of web between thumb and index (first) finger   supplies dorsal skin of radial or lateral 2 1/2 digits and associated dorsum of hand     |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Posterior Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | from radial nerve   descends behind lateral epicondyle of humerus and continues into posterior forearm   supplies skin of posterior aspect of forearm, particularly skin adjacent to midline |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | terminal branch of musculocutaneous nerve   in company w/ cephalic vein in forearm   supplies skin of lateral aspect of forearm |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Medial Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | from medial cord of brachial plexus   in company w/ basilic vein in lower arm and forearm   supplies skin of medial aspect of forearm |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Superior Lateral Brachial Cutaneous Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | from axillary nerve   Location: along lower posterior border of deltoid muscle   supplies skin of upper-lateral aspect of arm |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Subacromial or Subdeltoid Bursa |  | Definition 
 
        | under middle part of deltoid m.   has upward extension btwn acromion process of scapula above and tendon of supraspinatus m. below   facilitates movement of deltoid over greater tubercle of humerus and movement of supraspinatus tendon in relation to under surface of acromion by reducing friction btwn them |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Location: 6th intercostal space (btwn 6th and 7th ribs)   triangular area at lower medial border of scapula bounded by   latissimus dorsi trapezius rhomboideus |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | triangle above iliac crest bounded by:   latissimus dorsi external abdominal oblique m. iliac crest   weak area where hernias occur or pus emerge from abdominal cavity |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | a deep back muscle that extends the back and maintains posture   3 parts (medial to lateral):   spinalis m. longissimus m. iliocostalis m. |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | in lumbar region, deep to membraneous origin of erector spinae m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vertebral Column   Curvature and Vertebral Regions and Number |  | Definition 
 
        | concave  cervical-7   convex  thoracic-12   concave  lumbar-5   convex  sacral-5   convex  coccyx-4 |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | accentuation of lumbar curve |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | accentuate thoracic curvature |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | within spinal canal in epidural space   where vascular spread of cancer and infection occurs   ex-prostate cancer into lumbar vertebrae |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | major source of blood to spinal cord |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | arteries that supplement anterior spinal artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Cervical Vertebral Characteristics |  | Definition 
 
        | small in size   have transverse foramina   spinous processes-bifid   joint spaces btwn facets-anterior tilted horizontal plane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Thoracic Vertebrae Characteristics |  | Definition 
 
        | bodies and tranverse processes have facets for ribs   spinous processes-long and project downward   articular facets   joint spaces in coronal or frontal plane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Vertebra Characteristics |  | Definition 
 
        | large in size   blade-like spinous processes   transverse processes-short w/ pointed ends   joint spaces btwn facets-sagittal plane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Spinal Column Curvature In Fetus |  | Definition 
 
        | concave anteriorly   convex posteriorly |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Major M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | clavicular head-medial 1/3 of clavicle   sternocostal head-sternum and adjacent upper 6 or 7 costal cartilages |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Major M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | crest of greater tubercle (lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Major M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | adduction and internal rotation of humerus   accessory muscle of inspiration |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Major M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 
        | medial pectoral nerve   lateral pectoral nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Major M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | pectoral branches of thoracoacromial trunk   lateral thoracic artery (from axillary artery) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Minor M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Minor M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Minor M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | protraction, depression, and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Minor M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Pectoralis Minor M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | pectoral branches of thoracoacromial trunk   lateral thoracic artery (from axillary artery) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Serratus Anterior M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral surface of ribs 1-8 |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Serratus Anterior M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | medial (vertebral) border of scapula on anterior or costal side   thicker, lower attaches to inferior angle of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Serratus Anterior M.   Action   |  | Definition 
 
        | abduction and upward rotation of scapula   stablizes scapula by holding medial border against rib cage     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Serratus Anterior M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 
        | long thoracic nerve   on outer surface of serratus anterior m. and may be injured w/ lateral rib cage trauma |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Serratus Anterior M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral thoracic artery   thoracic branches  of thoracodorsal artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | skull - external occipital protuberance and medial aspect of superior nuchal line   vertebral column - nuchal ligament that attaches to cervical and thoracic spinous processes |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | lateral 1/3 of clavicle and acromion process, spine of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | upper part - elevation and upward rotation of scapula   middle part - adduction of scapula   lower part - depression and upward rotation of scapula     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Trapezius M.   Nerve Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | accessory nerve AKA cranial nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Trapezius M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | transverse cervical artery (from subclavian artery)   muscular branch of dorsal scapular artery (from subclavian artery) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Latissimus dorsi M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | sacrum, iliac crest, spinous processes of lumbar vertebrae, spinous processes of lower 6 thoracic vertebrae and lower 4 ribs |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Latissimus dorsi M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | humerus - floor of intertubercular or bicipital groove   sulcus - anterior side of proximal humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Latissimus dorsi M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension, medial rotation, adduction, and depression of shoulder (humerus or arm)   depression and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Latissimus dorsi M.   Nerve Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | thoracodorsal nerve AKA middle subscapular nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Latissimus dorsi M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Levator Scapulae M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | transverse processes of upper 4 cervical vertebrae |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Levator Scapulae M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | superior angle and upper medial border of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Levator Scapulae M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Levator Scapulae M.   Nerve Supply     |  | Definition 
 
        | C3, C4, dorsal scapular nerve (from C5) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Levator Scapulae M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | lower cervical and upper thoracic spinous processes |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | medial (vertebral) border of scapula from base of spine to inferior angle |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | adduction, elevation, and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Rhomboideus M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anterior portion - lateral 1/3 of clavicle   middle portion - acromion   posterior portion - spine of scapula |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 3 portions coverge to insert into deltoid tuberosity of humerus |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anterior portion - flexion and internal rotation of shoulder (arm or humerus)   middle portion - abduction of shoulder   posterior portion - extension and lateral rotation of humerus   anterior and posterior portions - adduction of shoulder |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries (from axillary artery)     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Supraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Supraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | highest facet of greater tubercle of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Supraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Action |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Supraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Nerve Supply     |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Supraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Blood Supply   |  | Definition 
 
        | suprascapular artery (branch of subclavian artery) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Infraspinatus M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Infraspinatous M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | middle facet of greater tubercle of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Infraspinatous M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | external (lateral) rotation of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Infraspinatous M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Nerve Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Infraspinatous M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Teres Minor M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral border of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Teres Minor M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Teres Minor M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | external rotation of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Teres Minor M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Teres Minor M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | posterior circumflex humeral and circumflex scapular arteries (from axillary artery) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Subscapularis M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Origin |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Subscapularis M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | lesser tubercle of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Subscapularis M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | internal rotation of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Subscapularis M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Innervation |  | Definition 
 
        | upper and lower subscapular nerves |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Subscapular M.   (Rotator Cuff)   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | various branches of axillary artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anterior insertion into crest of lesser tubercle of humerus (medial lip of intertubercular groove or bicipital groove) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | extension, internal rotation, and adduction of humerus |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Teres Major M.   Innervation     |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Teres Major M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | circumflex scapular and posterior circumflex humeral arteries |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | from tip of spine to tip of spine   nuchal ligament in cervical area |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | between the spines, attaching from spine to spine |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | yellow ligament consisting of elastic connective tissue   extends column from flexed position |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Posterior Longitudinal Ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | extends vertically on posterior surface of discs and bodies   limits extensive flexion of spinal column and restrains intervertebral disc herniation |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Anterior Longitudinal Ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | extends vertically on anterior surface of discs and bodies   limits excessive extension of column     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Movements of the Vertebral Column |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion   extension   lateral flexion (side bending)   rotation |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | cervical - 8 pairs   thoracic - 12 pairs   lumbar - 5 pairs   sacral - 5 pairs   coccygeal nerve - 1 pair |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Epidural Space |  | Definition 
 
        | fat   Batson's plexus of veins |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | a potential space - doesn't usually contain anything   infection or blood show here |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Subarachnoid Space |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | extensions of pia mater to dural mater   provide lateral stabilization of cord and separate dorsal and ventral roots of spinal nerves |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Dorsal Root Ganglion of Spinal Ganglion |  | Definition 
 
        | contain cell bodies of sensory nerve fibers |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | mix of sensory and motor nerve fibers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Dorsal Ramus of Spinal Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal primary - mixed function branch |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Ventral Ramus of Spinal Nerve |  | Definition 
 
        | ventral primary - mixed function branch |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Rami Communicantes   (white and gray communicans) |  | Definition 
 
        | add sympathetic nerve fibers to spinal nerves |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Location of End of Spinal Cord |  | Definition 
 
        | at disc between L1 and L2 |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | End of Subarachnoid Space |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | nerve roots that continue caudalward after end of spinal cord   join lumbar (L1-L5) and sacral (S1-S5) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | subarachnoid space caudal to the termination of the spinal cord |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | thin extension of pia mater   continues from end of spinal cord to lumbar cistern to connect to coccyx   serves to anchor spinal cord |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Puncture   Procedure and Diagnostic Purposes |  | Definition 
 
        | syringe needle inserted between laminae of lower lumbar vertebrae and placed into CSF of lumbar cistern below end of spinal cord   discover or rule out bacterial meningitis   brain bleed (stroke) into subarachnoid space normally CSF clear RBC in subarachnoid space abnormal |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Myelogram   Procedure and Diagnostic Uses |  | Definition 
 
        | insertion of radioopaque dye in subarachnoid space   irregularities suggest:   protrusion of intervertebral disc presence of tumors in subarachnoid space |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | from subclavian artery   inside skull, 2 vertebral arteries unite to form 1 basilar artery   blood supply to:   cervical spinal cord brain stem (respiratory and CV centers, consciousness part) brain part that controls visual area |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | connects superficial vein to deep vein |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Boundaries of Triangular Space |  | Definition 
 
        | teres minor m. (above) teres major m. (below) long head of triceps m. (lateral)     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Triangular Space |  | Definition 
 
        | circumflex scapular artery and vein |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pre-Axial Arm Muscles   (Anterior Arm Muscles, Flexor Muscles of Arm) |  | Definition 
 
        | coracobrachialis m.   biceps brachii m.   brachialis m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Coracobrachialis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | coracoid process of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Coracobrachialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | medial side, mid-shaft of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Coracobrachialis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion, adduction of humerus (arm, shoulder) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Coracobrachialis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Coracobrachialis M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | long head - supraglenoid tubercle of scapula   short head - coracoid process of scapula |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Biceps Brachii M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | via biceps tendon into radial tuberosity of radius   via bicipital aponeurosis which blends meidally with deep fascia of flexor forearm muscles |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | supination of forearm (principal action)   flexion of arm (shoulder) and elbow (forearm) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Biceps Brachii M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Biceps Brachii M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | lower anterior half of humerus |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexion of elbow (forearm) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachialis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachialis M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Triceps Brachii M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | long head - infraglenoid tubercle   lateral head - posterior humerus, above and lateral to radial groove   medial head - posterior humerus, below and medial to radial groove     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Triceps Brachii M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | olecranon process of ulna |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Triceps Brachii M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of elbow (forearm)   long head also extends arm (shoulder) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Triceps Brachii M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Triceps Brachii M.   Blood Supply |  | Definition 
 
        | deep brachial artery   brachial artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Boundaries of Cubital Fossa |  | Definition 
 
        | roof - deep fascia reinforced by bicipital aponeurosis - frequently in the sub cutaeous tissue superficial to the roof in the median cubital vein   floor - brachialis and supinator muscles   superior boundary - imagninary line connecting epicondyles of humerus   medial boundary - pronator teres m.   lateral boundary - brachoradialis m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Cubital Fossa |  | Definition 
 
        | from lateral to medial:   radial n. (located between brachioradialis and brachialis m.)   biceps tendon; brachial artery median nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Superficial Group of Flexor Forearm Muscles |  | Definition 
 
        | pronator teres   flexor carpi radialis   palmaris longus   flexor digitorum superficialis   flexor carpi ulnaris |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | common flexor tendon and caronoid process of ulna |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Teres M.   Insertion   |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexion of elbow and pronation of forearm |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Teres M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Teres M.   Relationships |  | Definition 
 
        | median nerve passes between two heads of muscle   ulnar artery passes deep to muscle |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Radialis M.   Origin     |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Radialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | palmar base of metacarpals 2 and 3 |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Radialis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion and radial deviation or abduction of wrist |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Radialis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Palmaris Longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Palmaris Longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | tendon is continuous with palmar aponeurosis in palm of hand |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Palmaris Longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Palmaris Longus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Superficialis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | common flexor tendon & radius |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Superficialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | palmar base of middle phalanges of four fingers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Superficialis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion of proximal interphalangeal joints of fingers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Superficialis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | common flexor tendon, also has a deep head origin from ulna |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | pisiform bone and from this bone via pisometacarpal ligament to fifth metacarpal bone |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion and ulnar deviation or adduction of wrist |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Innervation & Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Deep Group of Forearm Flexor Muscle   (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | flexor digitorum profundus m.   flexor pollicis longus m.   pronator quadratus m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Profundus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | ulna and interosseous membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Profundus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | palmar base of distal phalanges of four finders |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Profundus M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion of distal interphalangeal joints of fingers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Digitorum Profundus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
 
        | median nerve (lateral half of muscle associated with fingers 1 and 2)   ulnar nerve (medial half of muscle associated with fingers 3 and 4) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Pollicis Longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | radius and interosseous membrane, lateral to fix dig profundus m.     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Pollicis Longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Pollicis Longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Flexor Pollicis Longus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Quadratus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Quadratus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Quadratus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Pronator Quadratus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Superficial Extensor Forearm Muscle   (6) |  | Definition 
 
        | bracioradialis m.   extensor carpi radialis longus m.   extensor carpi radialis brevis m.   extensor digitorum m.   extensor digiti minimi m.   extensor carpi ulnaris m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachioradialis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral supracondylar ridge |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachioradialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | distal radius above styloid process |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachioradialis M.   Action     |  | Definition 
 
        | flexion of elbow, supination or pronation of forearm to neutral position when forearm is pronated or supinated |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Brachioradialis M.   Innervation & Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral supracondylar ridge (below brachioradialis m. origin) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal base of second metacarpal bone |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of wrist   abduction or radial deviation of wrist |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus M.   Innervation & Blood Supply |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | common extensor tendon which attaches deeply to lateral epicondyle of humerus     |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal base of third metacarpal |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of wrist   abduction or radial deviation of wrist |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digitorum M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digitorum M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | middle and distal phalanges of finger digits |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digitorum M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of metacarpophalangeal joints of finger digits |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digitorum M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digiti Minimi M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digiti Minimi M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | same as extensor digitorum to 5th digit |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digiti Minimi M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | assists in extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint of 5th digit |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Digiti Minimi M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Origin   |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal base of 5th metacarpal bone |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of wrist   adduction or ulnar deviation of wrist |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Carpi Ulnaris M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Deep Group of Extensor Muscles   (5) |  | Definition 
 
        | supinator m.   abductor pollicis longus m.   extensor pollicis brevis m.   extensor pollicis longus m.   extensor indicis m. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | common extensor tendon, ulna |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | shaft of radius (below insertion of pronator teres m.)     |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Abductor Pollicis Longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | radius, ulna, interosseous membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Abductor Pollicis Longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | ventral base of 1st metacarpal bone |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Abductor Pollicis Longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Abductor Pollicis Longus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Brevis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | radius and interosseous membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Brevis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal surface of proximal phalanx of thumb |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Brevis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extends thumb (at carpometacarpal joint) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Brevis M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | ulna and interosseous membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | dorsal suface of distal phalanx of thumb |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | extension of thumb (all joints of thumb including interphalangeal joint) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Pollicis Longus M.   Innervation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Indicis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | ulna and interosseous membrane |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Indicis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | same as for extensor digitorum to index finger |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Extensor Indicis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 
        | primarily assists in extension of metacarpophalangeal joint of index finer |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   T12 gives rise to what nerve and what does it serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | subcostal nerve   serves king in proximal thigh, inferior and lateral to ASIS |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   L1 gives rise to what nerves and what do they serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | iliohypogastic and ilioinguinal nerves   ilioinguinal nerve goes to superior medial region of thigh |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   L1 and L2 give rise to what nerve and what does it serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | genitofemoral nerve   splits into 2 cutaneous branches - femoral brach serves proximal anterior thigh centrally |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   L2 and L3 give rise to what nerve and what does it serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral femoral cutaneous nerve   serves skin on anterior and lateral thigh |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   L2, L3, and L4 give rise to what nerves and what do they serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | femoral nerve and obturator nerve   femoral nerve - cutaneous and muscular branches serve anterior hip and thigh areas   obturator nerve - cutaneous and muscular branches serve medial thigh areas |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lumbar Plexus   L3 and L4 give rise to what nerve and what does it serve? |  | Definition 
 
        | accessory obturator nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Saphenous nerve   terminal branch of ? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Saphenous nerve   located in? |  | Definition 
 
        | femoral triangle and adductor canal |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Saphenous vein   supplies what area? |  | Definition 
 
        | skin of medial side of leg and foot |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Saphenous nerve   Branches? |  | Definition 
 
        | knee joint   subsartorial plexus   patellar plexus |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | between greater trochanter and knee |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 4 muscles that make up quadriceps muscle |  | Definition 
 
        | rectus femoris m   vastus lateralis m   vastus medialis m   vastus intermedius m |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | 2 joint muscles in anterior thigh (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | rectus femoris m   gracilis m   sartorius m |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Borders of Femoral Triangle   Lateral |  | Definition 
 
        | medial border of sartorius muscle |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Borders of Femoral Triangle   Medial |  | Definition 
 
        | medial border of adductor longus m |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Borders of Femoral Triangle   Superior |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Borders of Femoral Triangle   Roof |  | Definition 
 
        | fascia lata   cribiform fascia   skin |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Borders of Femoral Triangle   Floor |  | Definition 
 
        | iliopsoas m   pectineus m   adductor longus m |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | insertion of catheter for coronary artery visualization and angioplasty |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Femoral Triangle contents |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral femoral cutaneous nerve   femoral nerve   profundus femoral artery and 2 branches (medial and lateral circumflex arteries)   femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve   femoral artery   femoral vein   lymph nodes   femoral canal |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve   supplies?   |  | Definition 
 
        | anterior and lateral aspects of thigh |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | femoral canal is the place where what can occur? |  | Definition 
 
        | protrusion of peritoneum into femoral canal can form a femoral hernia |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | funnel shaped fascial strcture that allows transmission of external iliac into limb as femoral artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | femoral sheath contents (NAVEL): |  | Definition 
 
        | femoral nerve (N)   femoral artery (A)   femoral vein (V)   femoral ring, femoral canal   "empty space w/ lymphatics" (EL)   NAVEL |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | femoral triangle arteries |  | Definition 
 
        | lateral femoral circumflex artery   deep femoral artery   external iliac artery   medial femoral circumflex artery |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | subsartorial   Hunter's canal |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor Canal Boundaries   Medial |  | Definition 
 
        | adductor longus   adductor magnus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor Canal Boundaries   Lateral |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor Canal Boundaries   Anterior |  | Definition 
 
        | sartorius m   subsartorial fascia |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Contents of Adductor Canal |  | Definition 
 
        | femoral artery   femoral vein   saphenous nerve   nerve to vastus medialis   lymphatic vessels |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | structures that traverse the adductor hiatus |  | Definition 
 
        | femoral artery → popliteal artery   femoral vein ← popliteal vein   lymphatic vessels |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | within femoral triangle   outaside femoral sheath   lateral to femoral vessels |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | thick lateral portion of fascia lata   insertion for gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae m.   stabilizes knee in extension     |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | fat   areolar connective tissue   lymph nodes |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexes thigh (w/ psoas major) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Anterior Thigh Muscles (7) |  | Definition 
 
        | iliacus   psoas major   sartorius   rectus femoris   vastus intermedialis   vastus lateralis   vastus intermedius |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexus thigh (w/ iliacus) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | upper medial side of tibia |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexes abducts and rotates thigh laterally   flexes leg (Tailor's Position) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Anterior superior iliac spine   superior rim of acetabulum |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Rectus femoris M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | flexes thigh   extends knee |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus medialis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus medialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus medialis M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus lateralis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus medialis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus medialis M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus lateralis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus lateralis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus lateralis M.   Nerve |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus lateralis M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus intermedius M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus intermedius M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus intermedius M.   Nerve |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Vastus intermedius M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | damage to obturator nerve leads to |  | Definition 
 
        | weakness in adducton   lateral swinging of limb during walking b/c of unopposed abductors |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor longus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor longus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor longus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor brevis M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Adductor brevis M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Adductor brevis M.   Action |  | Definition 
 | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Adductor magnus M.   Origin |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Adductor magnus M.   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | linea aspera   adductor tubercle |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Adductor magnus M.   Nerves |  | Definition 
 
        | obturator nerve   sciatic nerve |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Adductor magnus M.   Action |  | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | obturator nerve   or   femoral nerve |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | medial surface of upper tibia with sartorius & semitendinosus muscles |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | adducts thigh; flexes leg (knee) |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Obturator externus   Origin |  | Definition 
 
        | margin of obturator foramen & obturator membrane |  | 
        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 
        | Obturator externus   Insertion |  | Definition 
 
        | intertrochanteric fossa of femur |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  |