Anatomy of Shoulder and Upper Limp Flashcards

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Front Back
Which group of ligaments contributes to the formation of the glenoid labrum?
Glenohumeral
Which rotator cuff muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
Subscapularis
Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median
What is the major stabilizing mechanism for the distal radioulnar joint ?
Triangular fibrocartilage
WHich muscle is the main flexor of the forearm?
Biceps brachii
Which rotator cuff muscle is located on the anterior surface of the scapula?
Subscapularis
Which rotator cuff tendon is the most frequently injured?
Supraspinatus
The primary function of the glenoid labrum is to?
Deepen the glenoid fossa
Which ligament binds the radial head to the ulna?
Annular
What ligamentous structure spans the wrist to create an enclosure for the passage of tendons?
Flexor retinaculum
Which elbow joint ligaments consists of an anterior band, a posterior band, and a transverse band (ligament of cooper)?
Ulnar collateral
The most medial and superficial muscle located in the anterior compartment of the forearm is the ?
Flexor carpi unaris
Which finger ligament prevents separation of the metacarpals?
Deep transverse metacarpal
Which artery is the principal arterial supply to the arm?
Brachial Artery
The cephalic vein opens into which vein?
Axillary