Block 4 Objectives/Study Guide
pectoral girdle: arm attaches to axial skeleton
at acromio-clavicular joint
clavicle:
sternal end is flatter, featureless (but has inferior impression for costoclavicular ligament
acromial end articulates with scapula
conoid tubercle, trapezoid line
origins have wider, shorter tendons; insertions have longer cordlike tendons
scapula parts
anterior: subscapular fossa, coracoid process (NOT THE SAME AS CORONOID), acromion process, superior angle, (supra)scapular notch, medial and lateral borders, inferior angle
posterior: scapular spine, supraspinous and infraspinous fossa, acromion process
anterolateral: coracoid process, acromion process, supraglenoid tubercle, glenoid cavity, infraglenoid tubercle
home to rotator cuff ms.
glenoid cavity has labrum (rim) of cartilage to increase depth of cavity
humerus parts
proximal end: head, greater tubercle, anatomical neck, bicipital/intertubercular groove, lesser tubercle, surgical neck, deltoid tuberosity, radial (spiral) groove (seen posteriorly)
distal end: capitulum (cut marble), trochlea (weird looking), radial fossa (above capitulum), coronoid fossa (above anterior trochlea), olecranon fossa (posterior)
ulna parts
proximal end: trochlear notch, coronoid process, radial notch, ulnar tuberosity (C-shaped end that fits into olecranon fossa)
distal end: styloid process, radial notch
plays more important role in elbow joint than wrist joint
radius parts
proximal end: head, radial tuberosity (wheel-shaped head with fovea)
distal end: styloid process, ulnar notch (larger end)
R and U: head of R is proximal, head of R is distal
plays more important role in wrist joint than elbow joint
Colle’s fracture: styloid process is displaced proximally into bone, common in falls when hand extends to break the fall
carpals
names (proximal to distal, lateral to medial then medial to lateral; C shape through bones): staphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate (with hook of hamate), capitate, trapezoid, trapezium
mnemonic: straight line to pinky, here comes the thumb
note: pisiform and hook of hamate not visible from dorsal view
locations: wrist
metacarpals
names: I, II, III, IV, V from thumb to pinky
locations: palm of hand joining carpals and phalanges
phalanges
names: proximal, middle, and distal I-V
no middle phalange for thumb)
locations: fingers
humerus fractures CS: most commonly occur at the surgical neck
injury to surgical neck → injury to axillary n.
midshaft fracture → possible injury to radial n. → wrist drop
distal humeral fracture → injury to median n.
fracture to medial epicondyle → injury to ulnar n.
four shoulder joints:
1 and location: acromioclavicular joint (scapula and clavicle)
2 and location: glenohumeral joint (glenoid cavity of scapula and humerus)
3 and location: sternoclavicular joint (sternum and clavicle)
4 and location: scapulothoracic joint (anterior scapula and 2 ribs (mostly 3, some of 4))
rotator cuff muscles
supraspinatus
abductor of arm
above scapular spine
O: scapula
I: humerus tubercles
innerv. by suprascapular n. (C4-C6)
infraspinatus
lateral rotator of arm
below scapular spine
O: scapula
I: humerus tubercles
innerv. by suprascapular n. (C5-C6)
teres minor
lateral rotator of arm
below supraspinatus (kind of blends in), above teres major
O: scapula
I: humerus tubercles
innerv. by axillary (circumflex) n. (C5-C6)
subscapularis
adductor, medial rotator of arm
on anterior side of scapula (subscapular fossa)
O: scapula
I: humerus tuberosity
innerv. by upper and lower subscapular ns. (C5-C7)
mnemonic: SITS
teres major
location: below teres minor (which is below infraspinatus), above latissimus dorsi
function: internal rotation, adduction, extension
origin: inferior angle of scapula
insertion: crest of humeral lesser tuberosity
innervation: lower subscapular n. (C5-C7)
latissimus dorsi
location:
function: internal rotation, adduction, extension, respiration (coughing m.)
origins
vertebral part: spinous process of t7-T12, thoracolumbar fascia
scapular part: inferior angle of scapula
costal part: ribs 9-12
iliac part: posterior 1/3 of iliac crest
insertion: crest of humeral lesser tuberosity (anterior angle)
innervation: thoracodorsal n. (C6-C8)
trapezius
descending part
function: bring scapula obliquely up, rotate glenoid cavity superiorly, tilt head to same side, rotate head to opposite side
location: along neck to clavicle
O: occipital bone, spinous process of C1-C7
I: lateral 1/3 of clavicle
transverse part
function: draw scapula medially
location: along clavicle and scapula
O: aponeurosis at T1-T4 spinous processes
I: acromion
ascending part
function: draw scapula medially down
location: from ribcage-spine up to acromion
O: spinous process of T5-T12
I: scapular spine
entire m. keeps scapula steady on thorax
entire m. is innervated by accessory n. (CN XI) and cervical plexus (C3-4)
levator scapulae
location: along neck from atlas to scapula
function: draws scapula medially upward, moves inferior angle medially; inclines neck to same side
origin: transverse process of C1-C4
insertion: superior angle of scapula
innervation: dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5)
rhomboid major
location: beneath rhomboid minor
function: steadies scapula, draws scapula medially upward
origin: spinous process of T1-T4 vertebrae
insertion: medial border of scapula below scapular spine
innervation: dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5)
rhomboid minor
location: between levator scapulae and rhomboid major
function: steadies scapula, draws scapula medially upward
origin: spinous process of C6-C7
insertion: medial border of scapula above scapular spine
innervation: dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5)
deltoid
location: shoulder, round meaty part laterally
function: adductor of arm at shoulder (most important) up to 90*
anterior part flexes arm + does medial rotation of arm
middle part abducts arm
posterior part extends + laterally rotates arm
origin
insertion
innervation: axillary n. (C5-C6)
coracobrachialis
location: from shoulder (coracoid process) down the brachium
function: flexion of arm at elbow, adduction, internal rotation
origin: coracoid process of scapula
insertion: humerus (in line with crest of lesser tuberosity)
innervation: musculocutaneous n. (C6-C7)
pectoralis major
location: chest
function: adduction, internal rotation
clavicular and sternocostal parts flex and assist in respiration when shoulder is fixed
note: fibers cross at insertion point (flipped to allow extension of arm)
origin:
clavicular part: medial half of clavicle
sternocostal part: sternum, costal cartilages 1-6
abdominal part: anterior layer of rectus sheath
insertion: crest of humeral greater tuberosity)
innervation: medial and lateral pectoral ns. (C5-T1)
pec minor
location: deep to pec major
function: draws scapula down, causes inferior angle to move posteromedially, rotates glenoid inferiorly, assists in respiration
origin: 3rd-5th ribs
insertion: coracoid process
innervation: medial and lateral pectoral ns. (C6-T1)
serratus anterior
location: from spine to shaft of ribs, serrated
function: draws scapula laterally forward, elevates ribs when shoulder is fixed
superior part lowers raised arm
inferior part rotates scapula laterally
origin: 1st-9th ribs
insertion: medial border of scapula
innervation: long thoracic n. (C5-C7)
winged scapula CS
2 ways it can happen
paralysis/injury to serratus anterior: cannot lift arm over 90*
injury to rhomboid major: no issue with lifting arm over 90*
subclavius
location: hidden under clavicle
function: steadies clavicle in sternoclavicular joint
origin: 1st rib
insertion: inferior surface of clavicle
innervation: N. to subclavius (C5-C6)
biceps brachii
location: anterolateral brachium
short head is more medial, long head is more lateral (long head is lateral)
function: flexor of arm
at elbow: flexion, supination
at shoulder: flexion, stabilization of humeral head during contraction, abduction and internal rotation of humerus
origin:
long head on supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
short head on coracoid process of scapula
insertion: radial tuberosity
innervation: musculocutaneous n. (C5-C6)
brachialis
location: deep to biceps brachii (part can still be seen with biceps in place)
function: flexor of arm at elbow
origin: distal half of anterior surface of brachialis
insertion: ulnar tuberosity
innervation: musculocutaneous n. (C5-C6) and radial n. (C7, minor)
triceps brachii
location: posterior compartment of brachium
3 heads: long head attaches at shoulder, medial head and lateral head surround long head)
lateral head is also large, medial head is mini
function: extension of arm at elbow
long head extends and adducts at shoulder
origin:
long head at infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
medial head: posterior humerus, distal to radial groove; medial intermuscular septum
lateral head: posterior humerus, proximal to radial groove; lateral intermuscular septum
insertion: olecranon of ulna
innervation: radial n. (C6-C8)
anconeus
location: proximal corner of posterior superficial forearm
function: stabilizes; extends elbow, tightens elbow joint
origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus (variance: posterior joint capsule)
insertion: olecranon of ulna (radial surface)
innervation: radial n. (C6-C8)
venipuncture
which veins are utilized: median cubital v. (only in forearm, not in arm)
easy to access, especially when engorged via tourniquet
brachial plexus
5 major branches:
musculocutaneous (C5-C7): flexion at shoulder and elbow
innervates anterior brachium
axillary (C5-C6): arm abduction, helps with shoulder rotation (shoulder and deltoid)
innervates deltoid and teres minor
median (C6-T1): movement in forearm and parts of hand
innervates most of anterior forearm (except what’s innervated by ulnar n.)
radial (C5-T1): movements in arm, elbow, forearm, hand (posterior; extensors)
innervates posterior compartment of brachium and antebrachium
ulnar (C8-T1): fine motor control in fingers
roots from where it originates: C5-T1 overall
additional nerves:
dorsal scapular
suprascapular
subclavius
lateral and medial pectorals
upper and lower subscapulars
thoracodorsal
medial brachial and antebrachial cutaneous
long thoracic
injuries: from least to most severe
neuropraxia (stretch): burning or stinging, addressed with rest
root is compressed usually by rotation of head (seen in older adults)
nerve contraction from downward pull (seen in adolescents and young adults)
rupture: forceful stretch → partial/complete tear of a nerve
assoc. w/ muscle weakness and pain
severity depends on location and extent
often requires surgery
neuroma: scar tissue forms a knot on a nerve → prevents self-healing
common when n. is cut during surgery
surgery required to remove scar tissue and reconnect nerve
avulsion: nerve root is separated from spinal cord (completely)
common during childbirth (2/1000 births, baby not mother), among athletes, or with blunt trauma
2 types depending on nerves involved
upper (C5-6): most common
Erb-Duchenne paralysis
symptoms: numbness and loss of motion around shoulder, inability to flex elbow, paralyzed deltoid and supraspinatus (no arm abduction) → medial rotation of arm, biceps and brachialis paralyzed → no elbow flexion, weak supination, shoulder adductors mildly affected
lower (C8-T1): less common
Klumpke’s paralysis (Klumpke claw hand)
symptoms: loss of movement and/or sensation of wrist and hand, paralysis of intrinsic hand ms. → compromised finger movement, atrophic paralysis of forearm and small hand ms. (claw hand)
treatment depends on severity
trunks: superior, middle, inferior stacked in arm
cords: posterior (middle finger), lateral (index finger), medial (ring finger)
in relation to axillary a.
branches:
long thoracic n. branches off of roots directly (exception), not off of cords (roots C5-C7)
lateral pectoral n. branches off of lateral cord, innervates pec major
subscapular branches (upper, middle, lower from proximal to distal) innervate supscapularis and teres major (lower)
middle subscapular is aka thoracodorsal (innervs. latissimus dorsi)
medial pectoral n. innervates pec major and minor
medial cutaneous n. of arm innervates arm sensory
medial cutaneous n. of forearm innervates forearm sensory
ulnar n. innervates most of hand, some ms. in forearm (flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum profundus partly)
exceptions in forearm
axillary lymph nodes
drain 75% of lymph from breast
5 groups: pectoral, lateral, apical, central, posterior (shaped like a T anterolateral to breast, along shoulder-ish)
drain into subclavian lymph. trunk → R lymph. duct → R venous angle
superficial anterior compartment ms. of forearm
primary flexors of hand at wrist or fingers
blood is supplied by ulnar and radial as.
all except 2 are innerv. by median n. (flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum profundus, partially by median and partially by ulnar n.)
mnemonic: PFPF (from lateral to medial; up to down if looking at own R inner forearm)
pronator teres
location: superficial forearm, most lateral
function: weak flexor of elbow, pronator of forearm
innervation: median n.
origin: humeral head at median humeral epicondyle, ulnar head at coronoid process
insertion: lateral radius (distal to supinator insertion)
flexor carpi radialis (R before U)
location: superficial forearm, medial to pronator teres
function: flexion and abduction of hand
innervation: median n. (C6-C7)
origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion: base of second metacarpal (sometimes third)
palmaris longus
location: superficial forearm, medial to flexor carpi radialis
function: weak flexion of elbow, flexion of wrist tightening palmar aponeurosis
innervation: median n. (C7-C8)
origin: median epicondyle of humerus
insertion: palmar aponeurosis
flexor carpi ulnaris (U after R)
location: superficial forearm, most medial
function: flexion and adduction of hand at wrist
innervation: ulnar n. (C7-T1)
origin: humeral head at medial epicondyle, ulnar head at olecranon
insertion: pisiform, hook of hamate, base of fifth metacarpal
intermediate anterior compartment
flexor digitorum superficialis
location: beneath PFPF
function: weak flexor of elbow, flexion of wrist, MCP, and PIP joints of digits 2-5
innervation: median n. (C8-T1)
origin: humeral head at medial epicondyle, ulnar head at coronoid process
insertion: sides of middle phalanges of digits 2-5
deep anterior compartment
flexor digitorum profundus
location: deep, most medial
function: flexion of wrist, MCP, PIP, and DIP of digits 2-5
innervation: median n. (C8-T1) and ulnar n. (C8-T1)
origin: ulna (2/3 of flexor surface) and interosseous membrane
insertion: distal phalanges of digits 2-5 (palmar surface)
flexor pollicis longus
location: deep, lateral
function: flexion and abduction of hand at wrist, flexion of carpometacarpal of thumb
innervation: median n. (C7-C8)
origin: radius (mid-anterior surface) and adjacent interosseous membrane
insertion: distal phalanx of thumb (palmar surface)
pronator quadratus
location: anterior “watch band” deep to tendons of flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum profundus
function: pronation of hand, stabilization of distal radioulnar joint
innervation: median n. (C7-C8)
origin: distal ¼ of ulna (anterior surface)
insertion: distal ¼ of radius (anterior surface)
superficial posterior compartment: all radial n. innervation
extensor digitorum
location: superficial forearm, posterior, medial to ECRB
function: wrist extension, extension/abduction of fingers 2-5
origin: common head (lateral epicondyle of humerus)
insertion: dorsal digital expansion of digits 2-5
extensor digiti minimi
location: superficial posterior forearm medial to extensor digitorum
function: extension and ulnar abduction of hand at the wrist, extension and abduction of pinky
origin: common head (lateral epicondyle of humerus)
insertion: dorsal digital expansion of fifth digit
extensor carpi ulnaris
location: superficial posterior forearm, medial to extensor digiti minimi
function: extension, adduction of hand
origin: common head (lateral epicondyle of humerus) and ulnar head (dorsal surface)
insertion: base of fifth metacarpal
deep posterior compartment
supinator
location: deep to brachioradialis
function: supination of RU joints
origin: olecranon, lateral humeral epicondyle, radial collateral ligament, radial annular ligament
insertion: radius (between radial tuberosity and insertion of pronator teres)
abductor pollicis longus
location: deep to superficial posterior forearm, running beside extensor carpi radialis brevis
function: abduction of hand at the radiocarpal joint, abduction at the carpometacarpal joint of thumb
origin: radius and ulna (dorsal surfaces, interosseous membrane)
insertion: base of 1st metacarpal
extensor pollicis brevis
location: medial to abductor pollicis longus, btwn abductor and extensor pollicis longus
function: abduction of hand at radiocarpal joint, extension at carpometacarpal and MCP of thumb
origin: radius (posterior surface) and interosseous membrane
insertion: base of proximal phalanx of thumb
extensor pollicis longus
location: medial to extensor pollicis brevis
function: extension and abduction of hand at wrist, adduction of carpometacarpal of thumb, extension at MCP and IP of thumb
origin: ulna (posterior surface) and interosseous membrane
insertion: base of distal phalanx of thumb
very little is visible, tendon more likely to be pinned (extends to nail of thumb)
m. itself is short, but tendon is very long, hence longus
extensor indicis
location: deep posterior compartment of forearm, located medial (btwn pinky and ring) but wraps over to help extend index finger
function: extension at wrist, MCP, PIP, and DIP of second digit
origin: ulna (posterior surface) and interosseous membrane
insertion: posterior digital extension of second digit
radialis group
brachioradialis
location: superficial lateral forearm, btwn anterior and posterior compartments
function: flexion of forearm at elbow, semipronation
origin: distal humerus
insertion: radial styloid process
“beer drinking” muscle
extensor carpi radialis longus
location: superficial posterior compartment of forearm, lateral (beside brachioradialis)
function: weak flexion of elbow, extension and abduction at wrist
origin: lateral supracondylar ridge of distal humerus
insertion: second metacarpal base
extensor carpi radialis brevis
location: superficial posterior forearm beside extensor carpi radialis longus (slightly more medial)
function: weak flexion of elbow, extension and abduction of wrist
origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
insertion: 3rd metacarpal base
carpal tunnel
carpal tunnel: formed by carpal bs. and “hammock” of flexor retinaculum (ligament)
flexor retinaculum inserts on tubercle of scaphoid, pisiform, tubercle of trapezium, and hook of hamate
associated tendons inside: tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, and flexor pollicis longus
and median nerve
CS of carpal tunnel syndrome: compression of median nerve → pain, tingling, numbness, m. weakness
can be due to hypothyroidism, RA, pregnancy, amyloidosis, overuse
treated with rest or surgery: cut flexor retinaculum to open it up
not optimal, but sometimes necessary
scaphoid fractures/dislocations CS
common in falls when hand extends to break the fall
most commonly fractured carpal (because of narrow waist)
can be deadly: nonunion and avascular necrosis of not addressed because proximal segment blood supply is compromised
lunate fractures/dislocations CS
most commonly dislocated carpal
thenar ms.: intrinsic hand movement for thumb
opponens pollicis
location: along most lateral edge of thumb meat
function: opposition of thumb, flexion at CMC joint of thumb
innervation: median n.
abductor pollicis brevis
location: down meat of thumb anterior
function: abducts thumb
innervation: median n.
flexor pollicis brevis
location: along medial meat of thumb
function: flexes thumb (windshield wiping across palm)
innervation: superficial head by median n., deep head by ulnar n.
adductor pollicis
location: in web of thumb and index
function: adducts thumb
innervation: ulnar n.
lumbricals: 4 of them for digits 2-5
responsible for flexion at MCP joints, extension at PIP and DIP joints
numbers of lumbricals DON’T coincide with numbers of digits
1 and 2 innerv. by median n., 3 and 4 innerv by ulnar n.
hypothenar ms.: fine intrinsic muscles for pinky control
opponens digiti minimi
location: connecting carpals to pinky, most lateral
function: draws metacarpal in palmar direction
innervation: ulnar n.
flexor digiti minimi
location: between opponens and abductor digiti minimi
function: flexion of MCP joint of pinky
innervation: ulnar n.
abductor digiti minimi
location: most medial of pinky trio
function: flexion and abduction at MCP joint of pinky, extension at PIP and DIP joints of pinky
innervation: ulnar n.
palmaris brevis
location:
function
innervation: ulnar n.
anatomical snuffbox CS
borders: tendons of abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and extensor pollicis longus
contents: radial a. (main blood supply to thumb), superficial radial n.
nerve damage symptoms
radial nerve damage: no arm extension (posterior compartment)
proximal to origin of triceps: no elbow extension, no triceps reflex, wrist drop (paralyzed extensors and supinator), flexed/adducted thumb, sensory loss in dorsolateral lower brachial region+posterior forearm surface+dorsum of hand and radial side of proximal phalanges
in radial groove: humeral fracture, triceps usually functioning, wrist drop, sensory loss in dorsolateral forearm and hand
in forearm: wrist drop (deep radial n. injured), disturbed extension of thumb and metacarpals, sensation usually preserved
(more proximal injury → more structures compromised)
median nerve damage
above elbow: only ms. in forearm and hand affected
wrist flexors paralyzed (except flexor carpi ulnaris and part of flexor digitorum profundus)
thumb flexors and abductor paralyzed, not adductor
possible flexion at metacarpophalangeal joints
Hand of Benediction: 1st and 2nd lumbricals lose function, unable to fully flex
pronation of forearm is paralyzed, sensory loss over median n. area
at wrist joint: short ms. of thumb paralyzed, not adductor
thenar ms. atrophy → flattened, ape hand
flexor pollicis longus stays functioning
sensory loss of medial n. area
ulnar nerve damage: lack of fine finger control (digits 3-5)
at wrist: fingers are hyperextended at metacarpophalangeal joints, flexed at interphalangeal joints (claw hand)
tendon of flexor digitorum profundus is paralyzed → flexion of digits 4 and 5 not possible at distal phalangeal joints
small ms. of pinky and interossei ms. are paralyzed
adduction and abduction of fingers are impaired
sensory loss over ulnar n. area
at elbow: paralysis of flexor carpi ulnaris and medial flexor digitorum profundus
weakened ulnar deviation of wrist
hand is abucted and extended
PFPF/F: lateral to medial forearm ms.
pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis (deep to the first four)
for deep posterior antebrachium:
EEAEE (extensor vs abductor)
CrCrPPP (carpi radialis vs pollicis)
LBLBL (longus vs brevis)
R crosses over U (ulna under)
hand ms. acronym: oafala
arteries:
subclavian become axillary at first rib, then becomes brachial a. after teres major
deep brachial a. (branch of brachial a.) goes around spiral groove
2 branches of brachial a. at elbow: radial a. and ulnar a.
radial and ulnar as. come together at wrist, form superficial palmar arch (on palmar side)
on dorsal side of hand: dorsal arterial arch gets blood from radial and ulnar as.
veins:
axillary forms from merged basilic v. (down) and cephalic v. (out and down, lateral)
basilic and cephalic branch from median cubital v. (for blood draws)
axillary v. → subclavian v. at first rib