Muscle Groupings (Compartments) of the Upper Limb
A.
B.
Axilla
1.
Axillary Nerve
2.
Teres Minor and Deltoid
Upper Arm
1.
Anterior Compartment (Flexors) - pg 374-375 Rohen, 402 Netter
a.
Musculocutaneous nerve
b.
Brachial Artery/vein
c.
Muscles
(1)
Biceps Brachii (also a supinator)
(2)
Brachialis
(3)
Coracobrachialis
2.
Posterior Compartment (Extensors) - pgs 370-371 Rohen, 395-398 Netter
a.
Radial nerve
b.
Profundus Brachii Artery (Deep artery of the arm) - branch of
Brachial artery
c.
Muscles
(1)
Triceps brachii
(a)
Lateral
(b)
Medial
(c)
Long
d.
Exception - Brachioradialis is also innervated by the radial nerve
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C.
Forearm
1.
Anterior Compartment (flexors and pronators) - pgs 376-377 Rohen,
412-413, 416 Netter
a.
Primarily Ulnar Artery
b.
Median (thumb-side flexors) and ulnar (pinky-side flexors) nerves
c.
Muscles
(1)
Superficial: arise primarily from medial epicondyle and its
supracondylar ridge.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Pronator teres
flexor carpi radialis
palmaris longus - ends in palmar aponeurosis
flexor carpi ulnaris
flexor digitorum superficialis - deep to other superficial
muscles
i)
(2)
Ulnar nerve
Deep: arise from radius and ulna - origin extends to posterior border
of ulna; posterior border of ulna separates flexor region from extensor
region
(a)
(b)
(c)
flexor digitorum profundus (profundus - L. deep)
i)
Digits 4 and 5 innervated by ulnar nerve
ii)
Digits 2 and 3 innervated by median nerve
flexor pollicis longus
pronator quadratus
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2.
Posterior Compartment (extensors and supinators) - pgs 382-383 Rohen,
411 Netter
a.
Primarily Radial Artery
b.
Radial Nerve
c.
Muscles
(1)
Superficial
(a)
brachioradialis
(b)
extensor carpi radialis longus
(c)
extensor carpi radialis brevis
(d)
extensor digitorum
(e)
extensor digiti minimi
(f)
extensor carpi ulnaris
(g)
anconeus
(2)
Deep
(a)
supinator (deep to anconeus and extensor digitorum)
(b)
abductor pollicis longus
(c)
extensor pollicis brevis
(d)
extensor pollicis longus
(e)
extensor indicis
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D.
Intrinsic Muscles of the hand - pg 380-381 Rohen, 432-434 Netter
1.
Primarily Ulnar nerve
a.
Superificial branch: innv 5th and ½ of 4th digit
b.
Deep branch courses below hypothenar muscles
c.
Exceptions:
(1)
Thenar muscles innervated by Median Nerve
(recurrent branch - very superficial: keep in
mind for lacerations to palm)
(2)
1st and 2nd Lumbricals innervated by Median
Nerve
2.
Muscles: (no intrinsic muscles in the back of the hand)
a.
Palmar Interossei Muscles (3): originate from palmar
surfaces of 2 nd, 4 th, and 5 th metacarpals, insert at extensor
expansions of digits and bases of proximal
phalanges of digits 2, 4, and 5 (Adduction)
b.
Dorsal Interossei Muscles (4):
originate from adjacent sides of two
metacarpals, insert at extensor expansions
and bases of proximal phalanges of digits 2-4
c.
(Abduction)
Lumbricals (4): originate from radial side
of tendons of flexor digitorum profundus,
insert into lateral aspect of extensor
(median nerve)
Adductor Pollicis
Thenar Muscles (median nerve)
(1)
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
(2)
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
(3)
Opponens Pollicis
Hypothenar Muscles
(1)
Abductor Digiti Minimi
(2)
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
(3)
Opponens Digiti Minimi
expansion of digits 2-5
d.
e.
f.
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Blood supply of palm: superficial arch (continuation of ulnar artery) and deep arch (continuation
of radial artery)
Nerve supply of palm: median and ulnar nerves
Note: 8 Muscles Control the Thumb:
Adductor Pollicis - intrinsic, ulnar nerve
Opponens Pollicis - intrinsic, medial nerve
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - intrinsic, medial nerve
Abductor Pollicis Longus - extrinsic, radial nerve
Flexor Pollicis Brevis - intrinsic, medial nerve
Flexor Pollicis Longus - extrinsic, medial nerve
Extensor Pollicis Brevis - extrinsic, radial nerve
Extensor Pollicis Longus - extrinsic, radial nerve
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Pull-up harder than a chin-up
•
Biceps Brachii insert on radial tuberosity
•
Supine position - straight line for flexion of elbow
•
Pronated position - insertion rotated, biceps are trying to supinate, have to recruit
pronator muscles to compensate
•
Pull-up also works pronation muscles
Compartment Syndrome:
•
Sudden increases in pressure within a compartment - fluid buildup
•
When pressures exceed ~40 mm Hg capillaries collapse and do not perfuse
•
Can lead to tissue death - medical emergency.
•
Can result from an injury to a leg, broken bone, internal bleeding, or etc.
•
3 P’s of compartment syndrome: Pain!!!, Parathesias, and Pulse (lack of a pulse)?
Palmar aponeurosis - deep to this are the tendons of the deep and superficial digital flexors (reach
the palm via the carpal tunnel)
Supinators innervated by radial nerve - supinator
Pronators innervated by median nerve - pronator quadratus and pronator teres
Pronators/Supinators on pg 378-379 of Rohen
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Upper Limb Nerve Supply (Brachial Plexus)
The Brachial Plexus
A.
5 roots: C5, C6, C7, C8, T1
B.
3 trunks: superior, middle, and inferior
C.
6 divisions: each trunk has an anterior and posterior division
D.
3 cords
1.
Lateral: union of anterior superior and anterior middle divisions (C5, 6, 7)
2.
Medial: anterior inferior division continues as medial cord (C8, T1)
3.
Posterior: union of 3 posterior divisions (C5-T1)
E.
5 nerves: each cord has two terminal branches
1.
Lateral cord: musculocutaneous nerve and lateral root of the median nerve
2.
Medial Nerve: medial root of the median nerve and ulnar nerve
3.
Posterior cord: axillary nerve and radial nerve
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Branches of the Brachial Plexus
A.
Supraclavicular branches
1.
Dorsal scapular (C5) supplies rhomboids and levator scapula
2.
Long thoracic (C5, 6, 7) supplies serratus anterior
3.
Nerve to subclavius (C5, C6) supplies subclavius
4.
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6) through suprascapular notch to supply
supra- and infraspinatus muscles
B.
Lateral cord branches
1.
Lateral pectoral nerve (C5, C6, C7) - pectoralis major and pectoralis
minor
2.
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6, C7) - coracobrachialis, biceps brachii,
and brachialis muscles, then becomes lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm
3.
Lateral root of median nerve (C5, C6, C7)
C.
Medial Cord Branches
1.
Medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1) - supplies pectoralis major and pectoralis
minor
2.
Medial cutaneous nerve of forearm (C8, T1)
3.
Medial cutaneous nerve of arm (C8, T1)
4.
Ulnar nerve (C8, T1) - two forearm muscles (flexor carpi ulnaris and ½
flexor digitorum profundus) plus most muscles of the hand (all but 3
thenar and 1st and 2nd lumbricals)
5.
Medial root of median nerve (C8, T1)
D.
Posterior Cord Branches
1.
Upper subscapular nerve (C5, C6) - subscapularis muscle
2.
Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8) - latisimus dorsi
3.
Lower Scapular nerve (C5, C6) - subscapularis and teres major
4.
Axillary nerve (C5, C6) - via quadrangular space supplies teres minor and
deltoid muscles, then becomes lateral cutaneous nerve of arm
5.
Radial nerve (C5-T1) - extensors plus skin of posterior arm and forearm
(also the brachioradialis)
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Be able to discuss the neuromuscular problems associated with:
A.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1.
Compression of the Median nerve
2.
Grasp paper in fingers - rule out ulnar vs median
a.
Median does most of thumb
3.
Inflammation/obesity compressing median nerve
4.
Also often see atrophy of thenar muscles (loss of median nerve function)
B.
Winged Scapula (pg 425 of Baby Moore)
1.
Serratus anterior paralyzed because of injury to the Long Thoracic Nerve
2.
Medial border of the scapula moves laterally and posteriorly and hangs
away from the thoracic wall
3.
Arm also cannot be abducted above the horizontal position because the
serratus anterior is unable to rotate the scapula
4.
Note: the long thoracic nerve could potentially be damaged during a
mastectomy
C.
Inability to abduct the arm more than 45 degrees
1.
Damage to the Deltoid portion of the Axillary nerve?
D.
E.
F.
Claw hand
1.
3rd and 4th Lumbricals (act on digits 4 and 5) flex metacarpophalangeal
joints and extend interphalangeal joints (via extensor expansion)
2.
Damage to the ulnar nerve prevents the use of the 3rd and 4th Lumbricals,
so there is a relative extension of the metacarpophalangeal joints and
flexion of the interphalangeal joints
3.
Ulnar Nerve (Funny bone) - damage can often occur to the ulnar nerve
where it passes posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus
4.
More proximal damage to the ulnar nerve would also affect the ulnar
portion of the flexor digitorum profundus
Saturday night palsy
1.
Compression of the radial nerve
2.
Could result from improper positioning of the upper limb during sleeping
(especially in intoxicated persons)
Tennis elbow (elbow tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis)
1.
Can result from repetitive forceful pronation-supination of the forearm
(tennis backhand)
2.
Results from premature degeneration of the common extensor attachment
(extensor-supinator group of the forearm arises from a common extensor
tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus)
3.
Overuse, strain, and inflammation
4.
Characterized by pain and point tenderness at or just distal to lateral
epicondyle of humerus
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G.
H.
Wrist drop (pg 448 of Baby Moore)
1.
Damage to radial nerve typically more distal than Sat. Night Palsy
2.
Damage in radial groove affects only medial head of triceps in arm
(weakens triceps)
3.
Complete inability to extend wrist and fingers (Posterior compartment of
forearm)
Erb-Duchenne Palsy - results in Waiter’s Tip Positioning of upper extremity
1.
Damage to C5, C6 roots
2.
C5-C6 contribute to many nerves
a.
Cannot abduct shoulder (axillary nerve)
b.
Teres Minor loses function (axillary nerve) - slight medial rotation
of the arm
c.
Hand relatively pronated (Musculocutaneous nerve and biceps
brachii)
d.
Slight flexion of the wrist (radial loses some function, but it
receives roots from C5-T1 so it may still function properly)
St. Benedict’s - cannot flex digits 2 and 3 - damage to median nerve
-Impairment of 1st and 2nd Lumbricals (and thenar muscles) and radial portion of flexor
digitorum profundus
Radial Damage - can’t do any extension
Radial nerve palsy (?)
Nervous injury to arm
-start distal and move proximal (sensory)
-know cutaneous innervation of arm
-adduction of fingers - pure ulnar nerve
Synergism of flexors and extensors when making a fist
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Cutaneous Innervation of Upper Limb
Cutaneous innervation of the hand
Palmar
Median (lateral)
Ulnar (M edial)
Dorsal
Median
Ulnar
Radial
Landmarks:
Apex of Shoulder C5
Lateral to Elbow C6
Index Finger C7
Pinky Side C8
Medial Side of Elbow T1
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Superficial Veins of the Upper Limb
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Arterial Supply of the Shoulder
BRANCHES OF THE SUBCLAVIAN: (Very Important To Come Dressed)
Vertebral artery
I nternal thoracic artery
-m usculophrenic
-superior epigastric
-pericardiophrenic
Th y r o c e r v i c a l t r u n k
-SUPRASCAPULAR: supraspinatus & infraspinatus, shoulder joint; anastomoses with the circumflex
scapular a. and the dorsal scapular a. to form the scapular anastomosis
-TRANSVERSE CERVICAL: trapezius muscle and surrounding tissues
-Ascending cervical
-Inferior thyroid
C o s t o c e r v ic a l
- Superior (supreme) intercostal (left)
- Deep cervical
D o r s a l S c a p u l a r : dorsal scapular a. anastomoses with the suprascapular a. and the subscapular a. to form the
scapular anastomosis; dorsal scapular a is a branch of the transverse cervical a. in ~30% of cases
BRANCHES OF THE AXILLARY (becomes axillary lateral to 1s t rib, divided by pectoralis minor):
1 st P a r t
S u p e r i o r t h o r a c i c : muscles of intercostal space 1 and 2
2 nd P a r t
T h o r a c o a c r o m i a l (“CAlifornia P olice Department")
- C lavicular (2)
- A cromial (1)
- P ectoral (3)
- D eltoid (4)
L a t e r a l t h o r a c i c : serratus anterior, parts of adjacent muscles, skin and fascia of the anterolateral thoracic wall
3 rd P a r t
A n t e r i o r h u m e r a l c i r c u m f l e x : deltoid; arm muscles near the surgical neck of the humerus
P o s t e r i o r h u m e r a l c i r c u m f l e x : deltoid; arm muscles near the surgical neck of the humerus
S u b s c a p u l a r : subscapularis., teres major, teres minor, infraspinatus
-Circumflex scapular: teres major m., teres minor m., infraspinatus m.
-Thoracodorsal: latissimus dorsi m.
Arterial supply of the Arm (Brachium)
Brachial Artery
Profundus Brachii
i.
Ascending branch
ii.
Middle Collateral
iii.
Radial Collateral
Superior Ulnar Collateral
Inferior Ulnar Collateral
Radial Artery
Ulnar Artery
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Arterial Supply of the Forearm
and Hand (Antebrachium and
Manus)
1.
2.
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Radial Artery
a.
Radial Recurrent (to elbow)
b.
Forms Deep Palmar Arch with
deep branch of Ulnar artery
Ulnar Artery
a.
Anterior and Posterior Ulnar
Recurrent Arteries (anastomose
with ulnar collateral and
interosseous recurrent arteries)
b.
Common Interosseous Artery
i.
Anterior Interosseous
Artery: supplies anterior
and posterior
compartments in distal
forearm
ii.
Posterior Interosseous
Artery: gives rise to
recurrent interosseous
artery (elbow)
c.
Deep Palmar Branch to deep arch
d.
Superficial Palmar Arch
Upper Limb: Joints Ligaments and muscles (Not The Syllabus)
Shoulder Joint - Glenohumeral
A.
Synovial - enarthrodial (ball and socket joint)
B.
Structurally weak, generally supported by the muscles which surround it and not
its bony conformation or the presence of any unusually strong ligaments
C.
Osteology of head and neck of humerus and acromion and coracoid portions of
the scapula
D.
Ligaments
1.
Articular (fibrous) capsule from the edge of the glenoid fossa and the
glenoidal labrum to the anatomic neck of the humerous. Muscles which
strengthen the capsule:
a.
Subscapular anteriorly
b.
Infraspinatus and teres minor posteriorly
c.
Supraspinatus superiorly
d.
Long head of the triceps brachii inferiorly
2.
Glenohumeral ligaments - 3 thickenings of fibrous capsule; stabilize the
anterior portion of the joint and insert into the supraglenoid tubercle
3.
Coracohumeral: from coracoid to greater tubercle
4.
Transverse humeral: from lesser to greater tubercle of humerus; creates
intertubercular “canal” and acts as retinaculum for tendon of the long head
of the biceps brachii
5.
Glenohumeral labrum: fibrocartilagenous rim attached around the margin
of the glenoid cavity
E.
Bursae - note locations
1.
Subacromial bursa - between the deltoid muscle and the joint capsule
2.
Note that these are potential sites of inflammation
F.
Review movements of joints and potential injuries
Elbow Joint
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Compound synovial joint (hinge)
Two articulations - together form a uniaxial joint
1.
humero-ulnar
2.
humeroradial
Osteology of distal aspect of humerus and proximal parts of radius and ulna
Ligaments
1.
articular capsule (fibrous capsule)
2.
Ulnar collateral ligament
3.
Radial collateral ligament
Movements
1.
Flexion and extension
2.
Review movement and injuries
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Radio-ulnar joints (2 synovial and one interosseous membrane, often regarded as the nonsynovial middle radio-ulnar joint)
A.
Proximal radio-ulnar joint (trochoid)
1.
Uniaxial pivot joint
2.
Between head of radius and radial notch of the ulna ligament: annular
ligament
B.
Middle radio-ulnar joint (interosseous membrane) - weight transmission from
radius to ulna via membrane
C.
Distal radio-ulnar joint (uni-axial pivot joint)
1.
Between “head” of ulna and concave ulnar notch of the lower end of the
radius
2.
Held together by an articular disc
3.
Enclosed by an articular capsule
Note: supination and pronation occur at the radioulnar joints
Radiocarpal Joint
A.
Synovial (biaxial ellipsoid)
B.
Formed by distal end of radius and lower surface of articular disc above, and
scaphoid, lunate and triquetral bones below
C.
Ligaments
1.
articular capsule
2.
palmar radiocarpal ligament
3.
palmar ulnocarpal ligament
4.
dorsal radiocarpal ligament
5.
ulnar collateral ligament
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Intercarpal Joints - connecting carpal bones; 3 basic joints - all synovial
A.
Bones of the wrist (X-Ray of wrist on pg 493 of Baby Moore)
So Long To Pinky, Here Comes The Thumb
1.
Scaphoid (most frequently fractured)
2.
Lunate
3.
Triquetrum
4.
Pisiform
5.
Hamate
6.
Capitate
7.
Trapezoid
8.
Trapezium
B.
Joints between the bones of the proximal row of the carpus (i.e. between pisiform,
triquetral, lunate and scaphoid bones)
C.
Joints between bones of distal row (i.e. between hamate, capitate, trapezoid, and
trapezium)
D.
Extensive joint between 2 rows (midcarpal joint)
Carpometacarpal Joints
A.
Carpometacarpal Joint of thumb (saddle-shaped or seller joint)
1.
Review movements of thumb - adduction, abduction, flexion, extension,
opposition
2.
Briefly review the lateral ligament and palmar and dorsal ligaments
B.
Review other carpometacarpal joints and intermetacarpal joints
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Metacarpophalangeal joints (ellipsoid) and interphalangeal joints (uni-axial hinge) are best
studied with muscle activity
Hilton’s “Law” - the motor nerve to a muscle tends to help supply the joint that muscle moves
(especially if this is a prime mover) and also the skin over that joint.
Luxation: dislocation
Subluxation: sprain; injury to the joint, usually with internal bleeding and/or capsular tear, but
without dislocation of the bones from their sockets)
Discussion - Joints and Muscle Groups
For each joint, know bones involved, blood supply (often collaterals), innervation of muscles,
and innervation of Joint (sensory; often same as muscles)
Diarthrodial Joints
A.
Synovial Fluid - lubrication
B.
Cartilage - articular, nonossifying
C.
Capsule (bursa) - isolation, makes fluid
Shoulder Girdle
A.
Bones
1.
Clavicle
2.
Scapula
a.
Acromion (Greek acros - a point)
b.
Coracoid (Crow’s beak)
3.
Humerus
B.
Joints
1.
Acromioclavicular
2.
Sternoclavicular
3.
Glenohumeral (gleno = socket)
Parts of a long bone
A.
Diaphysis
B.
Metaphysis (growth plate)
1.
Cartilage, ossifies at one end as it lengthens
2.
Synchondrosis - but eventually ossifies with age (synostosis)
3.
Appears as a crack on an X-ray
4.
Fractures in this region can result in premature ossification
C.
Epiphysis
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Motion
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Flexion
1.
Any motion that “makes things smaller” from anatomical position
2.
Moore - decreasing the angle between body parts
Extension
1.
Any motion that takes you back to anatomical position
2.
Increasing the angle between body parts
Hyperextension - in the extension plane but behind the body
Abduction - movement away from the midline (being abducted)
Adduction - movement towards the midline (adding-to the midline)
Medial rotation - toward the midline
Lateral rotation - away from the midline
Circumduction - rotation of GH joint
Hand
1.
Extension/hyperextension
2.
Flexion - fist
3.
Abduction (think of middle finger as midline; spreading of fingers)
a.
Dorsal interossei muscles (DAB)
4.
Adduction
a.
Palmar interossei muscles (PAD)
5.
Thumb - rotated 90 degrees to other fingers
a.
Abduction and adduction in different plane
b.
Apposition - going across the hand; touching thumb to pinky finger
c.
Reposition
d.
Thenar and hypothenar muscles of the thumb - equivalent to DAB
and PAD
6.
“Bye, Bye Motion”
a.
Done by lumbrical muscles of the hand
b.
Flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints and extension of
interphalangeal joints via extensor expansion
Foot
1.
Inversion - plantar surface in
2.
Eversion - plantar surface out
3.
Plantar flexion
4.
Dorsiflexion
Forearm
1.
Supination - anatomical, palm up (carrying a bowl of “soup”)
2.
Pronation - palms down
Scapula - must rotate scapula (acromion up) to lift the humerus above the head
Rotator Cuff Muscles (SITS)
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Supraspinatus (abductor) - not a rotator, most frequently torn
Infraspinatus - lateral rotation of humerus
Teres minor - lateral rotation of humerus
Subscapulais - medial rotation of humerus
Movement of the Glenohumeral Joint
0-15 Degrees - Supraspinatus (initiates abduction)
Next 45 Degrees - Deltoid
60 Degrees and up - Serratus anterior (rotation of the scapula)
**Cannot initiate abduction with injury to supraspinatus
Add diagrams from notes taken in class
Boundaries and Contents of the Axilla: 437-438 of Baby Moore
Cross section of wrist/Flexor Retinaculum: pg 469 of Baby Moore
Deep Venous supply
General lymphatics
Some More good tips courtesy of Anne Stey:
The Quadrangular Space
The space through which the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery pass
Borders: superiorly—capsule of shoulder
Inferiorly—superior border of teres major
Laterally—surgical neck of the humerus
Medially—lateral portion of the long head of the triceps
The Triangular Interval
The space through which the radial nerve and the profunda brachii artery pass.
Borders: superiorly—inferior portion of the teres major
Laterally—medial border of the lateral head of the triceps
Medially—lateral border of the long head of the triceps
Note: how the teres major divides the two spaces!
The Subacromial Bursa
The space between the acromion/deltoid and the supraspinatous portion of the rotator
cuff. If have attrition of the supraspinatous tendon see the open communication between the
subacromial bursa and the glenohumeral joint---oww!
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More Notes - Thanks to Anne
Collateral circulation around the scapula Subclavianàaxillary @ lateral border of 1st ribà brachial @ inferior border of teres
majoràBrachial Artery àulnar & radial arteries
Off thyrocervical trunk branch of subclavian arises the transverse cervical and
supraclavicular
Off subclavian-dorsal scapular just lateral to thyrocervical trunk
Off axillary-subscapular artery
Off brachial-profunda brachii artery
Intercostals anastomose with dorsal scapular which anastomoses in turn with the
subscapular, suprascapular and the transverse cervical---this connection allows for the subclavian
to be severed without serious consequences!
Extremities Terminology:
Brachium=arm
Antebrachium=forearm
Manus = hand
Pollux = Thumb
Profundus = Deep
Triceps=three headed
Biceps=two headed
Muscle=little mouse
The Carpal Tunnel
Median nerve
Flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Flexor carpi radialis
NOTE : ulnar nerve and artery aren’t in carpal tunnel !
The Osseofibrous Digital Tunnel
The fibrous digital sheath and the phalange bone make up this tunnel
The tendons housed in this tunnel have their own synovial sheaths referred to as the
digital synovial sheaths within the tunnel and the common synovial sheath in the carpal tunnel
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Bold terms of Upper Extremities I:
Teres minor
Quadrangular space
Capsule of shoulder joint superiorly
Surgical neck of humerus laterally
Long head of triceps medially
Upper border of teres major
inferiorly
Long head of the triceps brachii
Lateral head of the triceps
Triangular interval (between these two heads of
Trapezius
Latisimus Dorsi
Rhomboids
Levator Scapulae
Scapula
Acromion
Spine
Supraspinous fossa
Infraspinous fossa
Spinoglenoid notch
Glenoid cavity
Supraglenoid tubercle
Infraglenoid tubercle
Coracoid process
Scapular notch
Humerous
Head
Greater tubercle (lateral)
Lesser tubercle (anterior)
Intertubercular sulcus (bicipital
groove)
Deltoid tuberosity
Sulcus for radial nerve or spiral
groove
Deltoid muscle
Axillary nerve
Posterior circumflex humeral artery (deltoid
the triceps and inferior to the teres major)
Floor of the triangular interval
Humerus
Radial nerve
Profunda brachii artery
Spiral groove
Supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles
Suprascapular ligament
Suprascapular nerve (under ligament)
Suprascapular artery (over ligament)
Posterior belly of the omohyoid
Transverse cervical artery (branch of
thyrocervical trunk; collateral cervical and middle 1/3
of trapezius)
Greater tubercle of humerus
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
Bursa = synovial sac
Subacromial bursa
and arm muscles near the surgical neck of the
humerus)
Cubital Fossa (prominent veins)
Forearm region
Tendon of the palmaris longus
Wrist region
Styloid processes or radius and ulna
Hand
Palmar creases
Thenar eminence
Hypothenar eminence
Superficial veins
Cutaneous nerves
Bold terms of Upper Extremities II:
Shoulder
Arm (brachium)
Forearm (antebrachium)
Hand (manus)
Axillary Fossa
Anterior Axillary fold
Posterior Axillary fold
Shoulder Region (Deltoid muscle)
Arm Region (biceps brachii)
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1 st rib and ends at the inferior border of the teres
major muscle)
Superficial fascia
Deep fascia
Dorsal venous arch (dorsum of hand)
Superficial dorsal veins
Basilic vein (ulnar side, pierces deep fascia before
reaching the axilla) and Cephalic vein (radial
Three parts of Axillary artery
1st - lateral border of 1st rib to
superior (medial) border of pectoralis minor
2nd - Deep to the pectoralis minor
3rd - From Inferior (lateral) pectoralis
minor to inferior border of teres major
1st part of Axillary artery
Superior (supreme) thoracic - 1st and
nd
2 intercostal spaces
2nd part of the axillary artery
Thoracoacromial artery
acromial
deltoid
pectoral
clavicular
Lateral thoracic artery - pectoral
muscles and lateral mammary gland
3rd part of axillary artery
Subscapular artery –> thoracodorsal
artery (lat dorsi)
Circumflex scapular artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Brachial Plexus (infraclavicular portion),
three cords:
Lateral
Musculocutaneous nerve
Lateral root of Median nerve
Medial
Medial root of Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Medial cutaneous nerve of
forearm
Posterior
Axillary nerve
Subscapular nerves (to
side)
Superficial nerves
Superficial branch of the radial nerve
Dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve
Median cubital vein (cephalic vein and basilic
vein communication in cubital fossa)
Perforating veins (perforate deep fascia and drain
deeper structures)
Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve
ulnar branch
anterior branch
Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
Anterior branch
Posterior branch
Deep fascia of the arm (brachial fascia)
Deep fascia of the forearm (antebrachial
fascia)
Bicipital aponeurosis (connects biceps brachii to
antebrachial fascia)
Extensor retinaculum (retains extensor tendons in
position)
Flexor retinaculum (forms part of tunnel that
contains flexor tendons)
For walls of the axilla
Anterior Wall (Pec Major/Minor?)
Posterior Wall (Lat. Dorsi, Teres Major,
Subscapularis)
Medial (thorax/serratus anterior)
Lateral Wall (Intertubercular sulcus of
humerous)
Contents of axilla
axillary sheath
lymphatics
fat and connective tissue
portions of muscles:
Long head of biceps brachii
Short head of biceps
Coracobrachialis
Axillary artery (begins at lateral border of
subscapularis)
Nerve to teres major and
deltoid
Thoracodorsal nerve (to lat
dorsi)
Musculocutaneous nerve (most lateral nerve;
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Subscapularis muscle
Brachial artery (distal to axillary)
enters coracobrachialis and travels between biceps
brachii and brachialis)
Tip of the coracoid process
Long thoracic nerve
Serratus anterior
Bold terms of Upper Extremities III:
Medial Epicondyle
Supracondylar ridge
Lateral Epicondyle
Supracondylar ridge
Capitulum: articulation with radius
Trochlea: articulation with ulna
Olecranon fossa
Brachioradialis muscle (thumb-side)
Radial nerve
Profunda brachii artery
Sulcus for the radial nerve (spiral groove)
Three heads of the triceps
Long
Lateral
Medial
Cubial Fossa
Biceps Brachii
Strong tendon of the biceps
Bicipital aponeurosis - passes to deep fascia
Radius
Head: articulation with humerus
Neck
Tuberosity: for biceps tendon
Anterior oblique line: origin of flexor
dig. superficialis
Styloid process
Interosseous border: attachment of
covering the flexor muscles of the forearm and
protects the:
interosseous membrane
Median nerve
Brachial artery
Lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm
Ulna
Olecranon: limits hyperextension
Head
Interosseous border
Wrist level, tendons of:
Brachioradialis and abductor pollicis
longus
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
Flexor digitorum superficialis (4
tendons)
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Ulnar artery
Ulnar nerve
Radial artery
Median nerve
Anterior forearm, superficial
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Palmaris longus
(cutaneous branch of musculocutaneous; emerges
between the biceps and the brachialis and reaches
cubital fossa lateral to biceps tendon)
Arm - Anterior Compartment
Coracobrachialis
Brachialis
Biceps Brachii
Musculotaneous nerve (through coracobrachialis
and between biceps and brachialis)
Median nerve (runs between deep and superficial
flexors of forearm)
Ulnar nerve
Brachial artery (runs with median nerve)
Profunda brachii artery
Ulnar artery
Radial artery
Radial recurrent artery
(anastamoses around elbow)
Humerus
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Flexor carpi ulnaris
Radial nerve
Superficial branch
Deep branch
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Ulnar artery
Common interosseous artery
Anterior interosseous artery
Posterior interosseous artery
Three deep flexors
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus
Two superficial muscle masses of the hand:
Thenar group (ball of thumb)
Hypothenar musculature (ball of 5 th
Digits 2-5 have three (proximal,
middle, and distal)
Palmaris longus muscle
Palmar aponeurosis
Thenar muscles (thenar gr., hand)
Abductor pollicis brevis (pollex L.,
thumb)
Opponens pollicis
Flexor pollicis brevis (recurrent branch
of median nerve passes over it)
Hypothenar muscles:
Abductor digiti quinti
Opponens digiti quinti
Flexor digiti quinti
Arteries of the superficial palmar arch
Ulnar artery
Ulnar nerve
superficial branch (5 th and medial part of
4 th finger)
deep branch (disappears under hypthenar
finger)
muscles)
Eight carpal bones (karpos: gr Wrist)
Pisiform bone
Triquetrum
Hamate
Hook of the hamate
Capitate
Trapezoid
Trapezium
Tubercle of the trapezium
Scaphoid
Tubercle of the scaphoid
Lunate
Flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal
ligament)
Carpal tunnel (between carpal bones and
Median nerve
Recurrent branch of median nerve (to
thenar muscles)
1 st and 2 nd lumbricals also supplied by
median nerve
Digital branches
Fibrous digital sheaths + phallangeal bones
= osseofibrous digital tunnel
Common synovial sheath (sac) (lubricating;
within carpal tunnel)
Digital synovial sheaths (within osseofibrous
digital tunnels)
Lumbrical muscles (4, small; originate from
tendon of flex. dig. profundus)
Extensor expansion of digits
Adductor Pollicis
Arteries of the Deep Palmar Arch
Palmar interossei muscles (3; adductors)
Dorsal interossei mucles (4; abductors)
retinaculum)
Five metacarpals
Phalanges
Thumb has only two (proximal and
distal)
Bold Terms of Upper Extremities IV:
Superficial Extensors
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Acromion
Acromion
Coracoacromial ligament
Coracoid process
Elbow Joint
Ulnar Collateral ligament
Radial Collateral ligament
Anular ligament
Synovial Capsule
Wrist Joint (Radiocarpal Joint)
Radiocarpal ligaments
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Articular discs
Principle movements (flexion, extension,
abduction, adduction)
Sternoclavicular Joint
Sternum
Clavicle
Clavicular notch
Joint Capsule
Articular disc
Acromioclavicular Joint
Acromion
Coracoclavicular ligament
Conoid ligament
Trapezoid ligament
Radioulnar Joints
Proximal radioulnar joint
Intermediate (middle) Radioulnar Joint
Interosseous membrane
Distal Radioulnar Joint
Sacciform recess
Articular disc
Small Joint of the hand
Intercarpal, Carpome
tacarpal, and Intermetacarpal ligaments
Midcarpal (Transverse Carpal) Joint
Carpometacarpal Joints
Joints of the digits
Deep transverse metacarpal ligaments
Metacarpophalangeal Joints
Deep Extensors
Anatomical "Snuff Box"
Abductor Pollicis Brevis and Extensor
Pollicis Brevis (anteriorly)
Extensor Pollicis Longus (Posteriory)
Radial artery runs in snuff box
1st Dorsal Interosseous muscle
Extensor Retinaculum
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Extensor digitorum
Supinator
Posterior interosseous nerve (after supinator,
deep branch of radial nerve)
Superficial Extensors
Brachioradialis
Extensor Carpi Radialis longus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor digitorum
Extensor digiti minimi
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Anconeus
Musclular branches of the radial nerve
Deep Extensors
Supinator
Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Extensor pollicis longus
Extensor indicis
Extensor expansion (flattened sheaths of
distal extensor tendons)
Shoulder Joint
Anatomical and surgical neck of the humerus
Fibrous Capsule
Synovial Cavity
Glenoid Cavity
Gle
noid Labrum
Glenohumeral ligaments
Tendon of the long head of the biceps
Coracoacromial ligament
Coracoacromial arch
Coracoid Process
Coracoacromial Ligament
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Interphalangeal Joints
Carpal tunnel
Lower Limb: Joints, Ligaments, and Muscles
I.
JOINTS AND LIGAMENTS OF THE LOWER LIMB
A.
Hip Joint (Acetabulofemoral Joint)
1.
Synovial, multi-axial ball and socket
2.
Review Osteology of head, neck, and trochanters of femur and acetabulum
of hip
Note risk for Avascular necrosis: break hip and cut off blood
supply going to head of femur
3.
Ligaments
a.
fibrous capsule - surrounds the
neck of the femur, and is attached
in front to the trochanteric line,
above to base of the neck; behind
to the neck about 1 cm above
trochanteric crest; below to the
lower part of the neck close to the
lesser trochanter - Contains
Intrinsic Ligaments, thickened
portions of the capsule:
(1)
iliofemoral ligament intimately blended with
capsule, anterior to
capsule. It is of great
strength. Termed the Y shaped ligament because of
inverted Y shape. Its lateral
band is referred to as the
iliotrochanteric ligament
(2)
pubofemoral ligament also triangular - above
from iliopectineal
eminence, superior ramus of pubis, obturator crest and
membrane; below blends with capsule and medial band of
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iliofemoral ligament
b.
(3)
ischiofemoral ligament - at back of joint. Attaches to
ischium below and behind acetabulum and is directed
upwards and laterally over back of the neck and femur
(4)
ligament of the head of the femur (LHF) - recent studies
have shown its function is only in fetal life to prevent
dislocation of femur from acetabulum
acetabular labrum - fibrocartilaginous rim attached to margin of the
acetabulum
c.
4.
transverse ligament of the acetabulum - in reality a portion of
acetabular labrum
Review Movements at Joint
a.
Flexion - Extension
b.
Adduction - Abduction
c.
Circumduction
d.
Medial and lateral rotation
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B.
Knee Joint (Genual Joint) - Netter 472-477
1.
Synovial, Largest Compound Joint
2.
Although it has a single joint cavity in us, it can be described as consisting
of two condylar joints between the corresponding condyles of the femur
and tibia and a sellar joint between the patella and patellar surface of
femur
a.
No articulation between the fibula and the femur
b.
Note insertion of patellar tendon insertion on the tibial tuberosity
c.
Patella: sesamoid bone; accessory-type of bone formed inside a
tendon. The patella helps in a biomechanical way, it alters the
angle at which the quadriceps pull on the tibia.
3.
Review osteology of the distal end of the femur, the patella, and proximal
ends of tibia and fibula
4.
Ligaments
a.
fibrous capsule
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b.
5.
ligamentum patellae - is actually the central portion of the common
tendon of the quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella
to the tuberosity of the tibia
c.
tibial (medial) collateral ligament - broad flat band. One or more
bursae may separate it from fibrous capsule. Note its relationship to
capsule. Connected to medial meniscus.
d.
fibular (lateral) collateral ligament: strong, cord like ligament. The
ligament is separated from capsule by the tendon of the popliteus
muscle. It is not connected to the lateral meniscus.
e.
oblique popliteal ligament - an expansion from tendon of
semimembranosus muscle. Partially blends with fibrous capsule.
f.
arcuate popliteal ligament. Y -shaped system of capsular fibers
g.
anterior and posterior cruciate (i.e., they cross each other)
ligaments. Powerful posterior ligaments.
h.
transverse ligament
Menisci (medial and lateral). These deepen the surfaces of the upper end
of the tibia.
a.
Menisci attached to tibia by coronary ligaments
b.
Note: The medial meniscus has its peripheral border attached to the
fibrous capsule and is firmly adherent to the deep surface of the
tibial collateral ligament.(ACL is also attached to medial meniscus)
Realize their importance in relationship to injuries. Note difference
between medial and lateral collateral ligaments and their
relationship to the menisci.
(1)
Unhappy Triad = ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus
(2)
When the ACL is torn, the tibia will displace anteriorly
(Clinical Correlate - pg 182 of dissector)
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C.
6.
Bursae
a.
subcutaneous pre-patellar (no communication with cavity)
b.
deep infrapatellar (no communication with cavity)
c.
subcutaneous intrapatellar
d.
suprapatellar (communicates with the joint and can be regarded as
an extension of it. Review clinical importance of fluid buildup).
7.
Review Movements at Joint (Flexion-Extension)
Tibiofibular articulations
1.
superior tibiofibular joint ( synovial, plane)
a.
review osteology
b.
fibrous capsule and extensions known ligaments as the anterior and
posterior
2.
crural interosseous membrane (syndesmosis)
3.
inferior tibiofibular joint - fibrous joint, syndesmosis
a.
anterior tibiofibular ligament
b.
posterior tibiofibular ligament
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D.
Talocrural or ankle joint (synovial, hinge
joint)
1.
Review Osteology of the foot
2.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Ligaments - Pg 394 of Baby Moore
a.
fibrous capsule
b.
deltoid ligament
c.
anterior and posterior
talofibular ligaments
d.
calcaneofibular ligament
Intertarsal Joints
1.
Subtalar (talocalcanean joint)
2.
Talocalcaneonavicular joint
3.
Calcaneocuboid joint
4.
Cuneonavicular joint
5.
Cuboideonavicular joint
6.
Intercuneiform joint
7.
Cuneocuboid joint
Tarsometatarsal articulations
1.
Intermetatarsal Joints
Metatarsophalangeal articulations
Review formation of arch, weakening of arch (“fallen arches”)
1.
Plantar ligaments and plantar aponeurosis stretch
2.
Calcaneonavicular ligament can no longer support the head of the talus
3.
Talar head displaces inferomedially
4.
Pgs 400-401 of Baby Moore
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MORE ON THE FOOT:
A.
Tarsus - Seven Bones
1.
Talus: sits on calcaneus (heal bone), note the position of these two
2.
Calcaneus
a.
Attachment of Achilles tendon
b.
Talus sits on top
c.
Sustentaculum tali projects medially
3.
Navicular bone
4.
Cuneiform bones (3): Medial, Intermediate, and lateral
5.
Cuboid Bone
B.
Metatarsals (heads are proximal)
C.
Hallux: big toe
D.
3 phalanges in digits 2-5, 2 phalanges in hallux
E.
Osteoligamentous support, not so much muscular
1.
From calcaneus: sustentaculum tali (sustains, supports talus)
2.
Plantar Calcaneonavicular ligament (Spring Ligament): maintains position
of the talus
F.
Both longitudinal and transverse arches in the foot: allows us to dissipate forces
and allow upright walking
G.
Malleoli (hammers) of Tibia and Fibula - Tendons of foot go under them, they act
as pulleys
H.
Tarsal Tunnel
1.
Analogous to carpal tunnel, formed by flexor retinaculum; compression of
the medial plantar nerve (or tibial?)
a.
Medial Plantar Nerve - homologue of median nerve
b.
Lateral Plantar Nerve - homologue of ulnar nerve
2.
Contents from ant. to post.: (Tom Dick ANd Harry)
a.
Tibialis Posterior Tendon
b.
Flexor Digitorum Longus tendon
c.
Posterior Tibial Artery
d.
Tibial Nerve
e.
Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon
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I.
MUSCLES OF THE LOWER LIMB
A.
MUSCLES OF THE GLUTEAL
REGION
1.
gluteus maximus m.
2.
gluteus medius m.
3.
gluteus minimus m.
4.
tensor fasciae latae
lateral rotators of thigh
5.
piriformis m.
6.
obturator intemus m.
7.
superior gemellus m.
8.
inferior gemellus m.
9.
quadratus femoris m.
10.
obturator externus m.
B.
MUSCLES OF THE THIGH
Concept of a "tripod" of muscles
1.
Posterior Compartment - posterior
leg of tripod; Hamstrings:
a.
Biceps femoris m.
b.
Semitendinosus m.
c.
Semimembranosus m.
These are supplied by tibial nerve (except for
short head of biceps femoris supplied by
peroneal branch of sciatic nerve). These 3
muscles cross 2 joints.
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2.
Medial Compartment - medial leg of tripod
a.
pectineus m.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
adductor longus m.
adductor brevis m.
adductor magnus m.
gracilis m.
obturator externus m. (which is really in gluteal region)
These are usually supplied by the obturator nerve.
Pectineus supplied by both the femoral and obturator nerves.
Ischiocondylar (hamstring) part of adductor magnus by tibial nerve.
These muscles are adductors and stabilizers during flexion and
extension
3.
Anterior Compartment - lateral aspect of tripod
a.
iliopsoas m.
b.
quadriceps femoris m. (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus
medialis, vastus intennedius)
c.
sartorius m.
iliopsoas supplied by L , L (sometimes by L , L also); others by femoral nerve.
review movements of these muscles
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C.
MUSCLES OF THE LEG
1.
Anterior compartment of leg (dorsiflexors) - Deep Peroneal Nerve
a.
Tibialis anterior m.
b.
Extensor hallucis longus m.
c.
Extensor digitorum longus m.
d.
Peroneus tertius m.
2.
Lateral compartment of leg (everters of foot) - Superficial Peroneal
Nerve
a.
Peroneus longus m.
b.
Peroneus brevis m.
3.
Posterior compartment of leg (plantar flexors) - Tibial nerve
a.
Triceps surae m.(gastrocnemius and soleus mm.)
b.
Plantaris m.
c.
Popliteus m.
d.
Tibialis posterior m.
e.
Flexor digitorium longus m.
Tom, Dick, and Harry
f.
Flexor hallucis longus m.
II.
Review actions of dorsi-flexion, plantar flexion, eversion and
inversion and the respective muscles involved.
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JOINTS AND THE MUSCLES THAT PRODUCE MOVEMENT
MOVEMENT OF THE HIP
A.
Extension
1.
Glut Max
2.
Hamstring Group
a.
Semimembranosus
b.
Semitendinosus
c.
Long head of biceps femoris
B.
Flexion
1.
Iliopsoas
2.
Rectus Femoris
3.
Sartorius
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C.
D.
E.
F.
4.
Tensor Fascia Latae
Abduction
1.
Gluteus medius
2.
Gluteus minimus
3.
Tensor Fascia latae
Adduction
1.
Adductor Magnus (ischiocondylar portion - tibial innervation)
2.
Adductor Longus
3.
Gracillis
4.
Pectineus (Femoral Nerve)
Lateral rotation
1.
Obturator internus
2.
Obterator externus
3.
Gamelli
4.
Piriformis (supplied by both femoral and obturator nerves)
5.
Quadratus femoris
6.
Sartorius
Medial rotation
1.
Medial-most fibers of gluteus medius and minimus
MOVEMENT OF THE KNEE:
A.
Extension - Quadriceps Femoris
B.
Flexion
1.
Popliteus - initiates/unlocks knee for flexion; runs between LCL and capsule
of knee
2.
Hamstrings and short head of biceps femoris
a.
Short head gets direct innervation from the common peroneal nerve
3.
Sartorius
4.
Gastroc
5.
Plantaris - vestigial; has its own tendon running separately
MOVEMENT OF THE FOOT:
A.
Dorsiflexion (Extension)
1.
Tibialis Anterior
2.
Extensor Hallucis longus
3.
Extensor digitorum longus
4.
Peroneus tertius (5th digit off extensor digitorum longus)
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B.
C.
D.
Plantar Flexion (true flexion)
1.
Gastroc
2.
Soleus
3.
Plantaris
4.
Tibialis Posterior
5.
Flexor Hallucis longus
6.
Flexor digitorum longus
Eversion (plantar surface out)
1.
Peroneus longus
2.
Peroneus brevis
Inversion (plantar surface in)
1.
Tibialis posterior
2.
Tibialis anterior
Note: Talocrural joint is a hinge joint, so only dorsi and plantarflexion are the only movements
Inversion and eversion are done primarily at the inferior and anterior surfaces of the talus and these
movements are augmented at the joint between the calcaneus and the cuboid (pg 183 of dissector)
Sartorius - tailor’s muscle; Hackysack muscle - thanks to Jay
Flexes and laterally rotates the thigh
Flexes the Knee
***Make note of muscles that cross two joints
We will mainly speak of Attachments of muscles; origins and insertions flip-flop depending on what
is stabilized.
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LOWER LIMB: NERVE SUPPLY (LUMBOSACRAL PLEXUS)
The lumbosacral plexus is the name given to a collection of nerves fonned by the ventral rami
of spinal nerves at the lumbar and sacral levels of the vertebral column. As a general rule, the nerves
derived from the lumbar levels form within the psoas major muscle, while those derived from sacral
levels are associated with the piriformis muscle and exit the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen.
Below is a list of the nerves of the lumbosacral plexus and their major branches. A diagram is also
provided at the end of this section. It is expected that you will be able to identify most of these nerves
and understand their functions. Remember that the levels that these nerves are derived from
(indicated in parentheses below) are variable.
I.
Muscular branches (T12, LI, 2, 3,4)- supply quadratus lumborum (T12,LI,2,3,4), psoas minor
(LI), psoas major (L2,3,4), and iliacus (L2,3).
II.
Iliohypogastric nerve (L I)
A.
Lateral cutaneous branch - supplies the skin of the anterior part of the side of the
buttock
B.
III.
Anterior cutaneous branch - supplies the skin of the abdomen above the pubis
IV.
Ilioinguinal nerve (LI) - supplies internal oblique, the skin of the superomedial area of the
thigh, the skin over the root of the penis and upper part of the scrotum in the male, and the
skin covering the mons pubis and adjoining labium majus in the female.
Genitofemoral nerve (LI,2)
A.
Genital branch- supplies the cremaster and the skin of scrotum in the male, and the
skin of mons pubis and labium majus in the female
B.
Femoral branch - supplies the skin over the upper part of the femoral triangle
V.
Lateral (femoral) cutaneous nerve (L2,3)
VI.
A.
Anterior branch - supplies the skin of the anterior and lateral parts of the thigh
B.
Posterior branch - supplies the skin on the lateral surface of the thigh
Obturator nerve (L2,3.4)
A.
VII.
Anterior branch - supplies the skin of the medial side of the thigh, the adductor
longus, adductor brevis, gracilis and pectineus
B.
Posterior branch - supplies the obturator extemus,' adductor magnus, and adductor
brevis
Femoral nerve (L2,3,4) - prior to branching it supplies the iliacus
A.
Nerve to the pectineus - supplies the pectineus
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B.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Anterior division
1.
Intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh - supplies the skin on the front
of the thigh
2.
Medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh - supplies the skin on the medial side
of the thigh
C.
Posterior division
1.
Saphenous nerve - supplies the skin over the medial side of the leg
2.
Muscular branches - supply the quadriceps femoris (rectus femoris, vastus
lateralis, vastus intermedialis, vastus medialis)
Nerve to the quadratus femoris and gemellus inferior (L4,5,S 1) - supplies the quadratus
femoris and gemellus inferior
Nerve to the obturator intemus and gemellus superior (L5,S 1 ,2) - supplies the obturator
intemus and gemellus superior
Nerve to the piriformis (S 1 ,2) - supplies the piriformis
XI.
Superior gluteal nerve (L4,5,S 1)
A.
Superior branch - supplies the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
B.
Inferior branch - supplies the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
XII.
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5,S 1 ,2) - supplies the gluteus maximus
XIII.
Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (S1, 2, 3)
A.
Gluteal branches - supplies the skin overlying the lower and lateral parts of the
gluteus maximus
B.
Perineal branch - supplies the skin at the upper and medial side of the thighs, as well
as the skin of the scrotum in the male and labium majus in the female
C.
Branches to the back of the thigh and leg - supplies the skin of the back and medial
side of the thigh, and the skin of the upper part of the back of the leg.
XIV. Sciatic nerve (Remember: the sciatic nerve is actually two separate nerves, the tibial and
common peroneal, contained within one sheath)
A.
Tibial nerve (L4,5, Sl,2,3)
1.
Articular branches - supply the knee joint
2.
Muscular branches - supply the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps
femoris (long head), gastrocnemius, plantaris, soleus, popliteus, tibalis
posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
3.
Sural nerve - supplies the skin of the lateral and posterior part of the lower
1/3 of the leg, and he skin of the heel and the medial side of the foot
4.
Medial plantar nerve - supplies the skin of the sole of the foot, the
undersides of the first 3 1/2 toes, and the abductor hallucis, flexor
digitorum brevis, flexor hallucis brevis and the first lumbrical
5.
Lateral plantar nerve - supplies the skin over the lateral part of the sole, the
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underside of the lateral 1 1/2 toes, the flexor digiti minimi brevis,
interosseus muscles, 2nd, 3rd and 4th lumbricals, adductor hallucis
B.
Common Peroneal nerve (L4,5,S 1,2)
1.
Prior to branching:
a.
Articular branches - supply the knee joint
b.
Cutaneous branches - lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf and sural
communicating branch
c.
Muscular branch - supplies biceps femoris (short head)
2.
Deep peroneal (anterior tibial) nerve - supplies the tibialis anterior,
extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, peroneus tertius,
extensor digitorum brevis, as well as articular branches to the ankle, tarsal
and metatarsophalangeal joints, and skin over the dorsal and medial
surfaces of the great and 2nd toe.
3.
Superficial peroneal (musculocutaneous) nerve - supplies the peroneus longus
and brevis, and the skin over the lateral part of the lower leg and the dorsum
of the foot
XV. Pudendal nerve (S2,3,4)
A.
Inferior rectal nerve - supplies the sphincter ani externus, the lining of the lower
part of the anal canal and the skin around the anus
B.
Perineal nerve
1.
Posterior scrotal (labial) branches - supply the skin of the scrotum (male)
or labium majus (female)
2.
Muscular branches - supply the transversus perinei superficialis,
bulbospongiosus, ischiocavernosus, transversus perinei profundus,
sphincter urethrae and the anterior parts of the external sphincter and
levator ani
C.
Dorsal nerve of the penis (clitoris) - supplies the glans penis (male) or clitoris
(female)
XVI. Visceral branches (pelvic splanchnic nerves; S2,3,4) - preganglionic parasympathetics
supplying the bladder, penis, clitoris, testes, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and transverse,
descending and sigmoid colon)
XVII. Muscular branches (S4) - supply the levator ani, coccygeus and sphincter ani externus
XVIII. Coccygeal plexus (S4,5, coccygeal nerves) - supply the skin in the region of the coccyx
(anococcygeal nerves)
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Discussion: Joints and Muscle Groups
NOTES ON THE FEMUR:
A.
The Iliopsoas (Psoas + Iliacus) is the only muscle to insert onto the Lesser
Trochanter
B.
Greater Trochanter - site for insertion of many lateral rotators
C.
Linea Aspera - insertion of large adductors; presence of linea aspera gives
evidence of an erect hominid
D.
Condyle - knuckle appearance
Thigh = Femur
Leg = Crus
Foot = Pes
Fibula = Peron
Pes Cavis = arched foot
Pes Planus = flat foot
GENERAL NOTES ON JOINTS:
A.
Wads of Fibrocartilage (labrum)
1.
Knee - menisci
2.
Hip - labrum
B.
Synovial Membrane produces synovial fluid
1.
Protein-based fluid
2.
Gets thicker with use
3.
Many sheaths also have synovial fluid
4.
Water on the knee - trauma, edeminous situation, breakage of cells and
accumulation of fluid
C.
Joint injuries are often progressive –> One leads to another, body often does not
forgive or forget
D.
Hip Joint vs. Shoulder
1.
Hip is much deeper
a.
More stable - less likely to dislocate
b.
Less range of motion compared to shoulder joint
c.
Acetabulum of newborn is very shallow - looks similar to
glenohumeral joint
2.
Increases in range of motion of a joint are often at the expense of stability
and visa versa
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NERVE DAMAGE:
A.
Sciatica: term used to describe pain in the area of distribution of the sciatic nerve
1.
Could be the result of a radiculopathy
2.
Pain and generalized weakness (of the hamstring group)
B.
Foot Drop - Pg 360 Baby Moore
1.
Often due to damage of the common fibular nerve (would result in loss of
dorsiflexion and eversion)
2.
High stepping gate - so the toes do not hit the ground
3.
Foot brought down suddenly, in a distinctive “clop”
C.
Gluteal Gait (Gluteus Medius Limp or Trendelenburg Gait) - Pg 351 Baby Moore
1.
Damage to the Superior Gluteal Nerve
2.
Often due to nerve damaage following surgery
3.
Weakened abduction of the thigh by the gluteus medius and impairment of
medial rotation
4.
Without gluteus medius function, when the foot is raised on the normal
side, the pelvis falls on that side
5.
May also see a “steppage gait” compensation similar to Foot Drop
D.
Gluteus Maximus Lurch
1.
Damage to gluteus maximus
2.
Inability to extend the hip
E.
Problems with the Iliopsoas, Femoral nerve, and Obturator nerve
1.
Problem is likely radicular
2.
Test both sides - could be central
F.
Eversion of the foot is easier to loose than inversion
1.
Inversion - must knock out tibial and deep peroneal
2.
Eversion - mustonly knock out superficial peroneal nerve
Bold Terms of Lower Limb I:
Greater Trochanter of Femur
Intertrochanteric Chrest
Trochanteric Fossa (deep depression at the medial
Thigh
Leg
Foot
Greater Sciatic Notch
Lesser Sciatic Notch
Ischial Spine
Ischial Tuberosity
Sacrotuberous ligament
Sacrospinous ligament
Greater Sciatic foramen
Lesser Sciatic Foramen
side of the greater trochanter)
Gluteal Tuberosity
Gluteus Maximus
Posterior Cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Gluteus Medius
Gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Iliotibial tract
Greater trochanter of the femur
Trochanteric bursa
Sciatic nerve
Piriformis Muscle
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Superior Gluteal nerve and Vessels
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Inferior gluteal nerve and vessels
Sciatic nerve
Pudendal nerve and internal pudendal
vessels
Greater Sciatic foramen
Lesser Sciatic foramen
Pudendal Canal
Obturator Internus
Superior gamellus
Inferior gamellus
Quadratus femoris
Obturator externus tendon (near the greater
Bold Terms of Lower Limb II:
Cutaneous Branch of the obturator nerve
Superficial Inguinal Lymph nodes (horizontal
Superficial Veins
Superficial Fascia
Deep Fascia
Deep system of veins
Perforating veins (anastamoses between deep and
and vertical groups)
superficial system of veins)
lata)
Small Saphenous Vein (pierces deep fascia at
popliteal fossa) and associated cutaneous
nerves
Great Saphenous Vein (venous communications
Crural Fascia
Great Saphenous Vein –> Femoral Vein
Femoral Sheath:
Lateral Compartment (Femoral
artery)
Middle Compartment (Femoral vein)
Medial Compartment (Femoral
Canal - lymph and areolar tissue)
Femoral Ring (mouth of femoral canal)
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Pubic Tubercle
Greater Trochanter of Femur
Lesser Trochanter of Femur
Lateral condyle and Epicondyle of Femur
Medial condyle and Epicondyle of Femur
Adductor Tubercle
Linea Aspera
Patella
Tuberosity (tubercle) of tibia
Femoral Triangle
Inguinal ligament
Sartorius (laterally)
Adductor Longus (medially)
trochanter, in the interval between the quadratus
femoris and inferior gamellus)
Tensor Fasciae latae
Deep Inguinal Nodes
Deep Fascia
Fascia Lata
Iliotibial Tract (lateral portion of fascia
with small saphenous)
Posterior Cutaneous Nerves of the thigh
(emerge in popliteal fossa)
Sural Nerve (Courses with Sm. Saphenous vein)
Lateral Sural Cutaneous Nerve (lateral to sural
nerve)
Cutaneous Nerves of the Gluteal Region
Posterior Cutaneous Nerve of the
thigh (inferiorly)
Dorsal Rami of L1, L2, L3 (superiorly)
Dorsal Venous Arch of the Foot (M ain
tributary of great saphenous)
Saphenous Opening (Fossa Ovalis)
Saphenous Nerve (cutaneous)
Superficial Fibular Nerve
Dorsal Digital Nerves
Femoral cutaneous nerves:
Lateral
Intermediate
Medial
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Femoral Artery and Vein
Profunda Femoris Artery
Lateral circumflex femoral artery
Medial circumflex femoral artery (lie
septum that inserts on the linea aspera)
Profunda Femoris Vein
Floor of the femoral Triangle
Pectineus
Adductor Longus
Femoral Nerve
Intermediate cutaneous nerve of the
thigh
Medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Adductor Canal
Begins at apex of Femoral Triangle
Ends at adductor hiatus
Lies deep to sartorius
Walls:
Vastus Medialis (laterally)
Adductor Longus/Magnus
(posteromedially)
Sartorius (Sartorius)
Popliteal Artery
Saphenous nerve (accompanies femoral vessels
Anterior thigh - Quadriceps Femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Medialis
Rectus Femoris
Ligamentum Patellae (Patellar Ligament)
Sartorius
Pectineus (usually Femoral innervation)
Adductors
Gracilis
Pectineus
Adductor Longus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Magnus
Hiatus
Inserts on adductor tubercle
on medial epicondyle and linea aspera
Obturator Nerve
Anterior branch (ant to add. brevis)
Posterior branch (post. to add.
brevis)
Obturator Externus
Profunda Femoris Vessels (pass between
but does NOT pas through adductor hiatus)
pectineus and adductor longus)
Tensor Fascia Latae (encased by Fascia
Lata)
Fascia Lata (continuous with an intermuscular
supply adjacent musculature)
in the interval between the iliopsoas and pectineus)
Perforating arteries (encircle femur and
Posterior Cutaneous nerve of thigh
Sciatic Nerve
Hamstring Muscles (all originate from ischial
Bold Terms of Lower Extremities III:
Ischial Tuberosity
Linea Aspera
Lateral Supracondylar line
Medial Condyle
Lateral Condyle
Apex, head, and neck of fibula
Medial Condyle of Tibia
Posterior Aspect of Tibia
Rough area for semimembranosus
Popliteal Area
Soleal Line
tuberosity):
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
biceps femoris (long head)
Short head of biceps femoris
Hamstring Portion of Adductor Magnus
(Tibial Nerve)
Sciatic Nerve
Common Peroneal Nerve
Tibial Nerve (passes through gap in
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Calcaneus
Tuber calcanei (achilles)
Sustentaculum tali
Navicular
Cuboid
3 Cuneiforms
Metatarsus (tubercle of the 5th metatarsal)
Phalanges
Tibialis Anterior
Superior and Inferior Extensor Retinacula
Inferior Peroneal Retinaculum
Anterior Compartment
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Deep Peroneal Nerve/Anterior Tibial
Vessels
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Lower lateral portion is the
peroneus tertius
Perforating Branch of fibular artery
Dorsalis Pedis Artery (continuation of anterior
soleus)
Most blood supply of thigh is from
Perforation branches of the profunda femoris
artery
Popliteal Fossa
Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus/membranosus
Gastroc
Soleus
Popliteus
Plantaris
Vascular Sheath (envelops popliteal artery and
vein)
Popliteal artery
Superior lateral genicular artery
Superior medial genicular artery
Inverted Tripod
Sartorius
Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Tibia
Fibula
Interosseous Membrane
Anterior and Posterior Crural Septa
Three crural compartments
Anterior
Dorsiflexion, toe extension
Deep Peroneal Nerve
Anterior Tibial Artery
Lateral
Plantar Flexion/eversion
Superficial Peroneal Nerve
Posterior
Plantar Flexion
Tibial nerve runs between
superficial and deep groups
Posterior Tibial Artery
Medial and lateral condyle of tibia
Anterior Border of tibia
Head of fibula
Medial Malleolus
Lateral Malleolus
Tarsus
Talus
tibial)
Arcuate Artery
Dorsal Metatarsal Arteries
Medial Malleolar Artery
Lateral Malleolar Artery
Tarsal Branches
Deep Peroneal Nerve
Lateral Compartment
Fibularis (peroneus) longus
Fibularis (peroneus) brevis
Superior Fibular (peroneal) Retinaculum
Tendons run posterior to lateral
malleolus
Inferior fibular retinaculum
Holds tendons to calcaneous
Superficial peroneal nerve (passes between
fibula and fibularis longus)
Posterior Crural Compartment
Superficial
Gastroc (2 heads)
Soleus
Plantaris
Deep
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Flexor hallucis Longus
muscles from deep in posterior crural compartment)
Tendo calcaneus (achilles tendon)
Flex. Hallucis Long. –> Osseofibrous
Tunnel
Runs in a groove below the
sustentaculum tali
Flex. Dig. Longus –> passes on medial
border of sustentaculum
Sole of the foot (pg. 174-177 of dissector)
(fibula)
Flexor Digitorum Longus
(tibia)
Tibialis Posterior (tibia,
fibular, and interosseous membrane)
Popliteus
Tibial Nerve
Posterior Tibial Vessels
Fibular (Peroneal) artery
Intermuscular Septum (separates superficial
Calcaneofibular ligament
Anterior Talofibular ligament
Anterior Inferior tibiofibular
ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
Articular Capsule
Articular Surfaces
Deltoid ligament
Tibiofibular Joints
Proximal tibiofibular joint
Joint Capsule
Synovial Cavity
Middle Tibiofibular
Interosseous Membrane
Anterior tibial artery pierces
Perforating branch of
peroneal artery Pierces
Distal Tibiofibular
Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular
ligaments
Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular
ligaments
Cuneonavicular Joint
Cubonavicular Joint
Intercuneiform Joints
Cuneocuboid Joints
First Cuneometatarsal Joint
Bold Terms from Lower Extremities IV:
Hip Joint
Fibrous Joint Capsule
iliofemoral lig.
Ischiofemoral lig.
Articular area of head of femur
Ligament of the head of the femur
Synovial Membrane
Acetabulum
Lunate articular surface
Oburator Externus
Knee Joint
Tibial collateral ligament (attaches to
meniscus)
Medial Meniscus (C-shaped;
attached to tibia)
Lateral Meniscus (O-shaped; mobile)
Iliotibial tract
Fibular collateral Ligament (does not
blend with meniscus)
Ligamentum patellae
Prepatellar bursa
Suprapatellar bura (quadriceps bursa)
Anterior Cruciate ligament
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Ankle Joint
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Plantar Ligaments
Interphalangeal Joint
Intermetatarsal Joints
Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal
Joints
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