Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Gross Anatomy
Lab Practical #1 Palpations
56
Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
10/08/2013

Additional Anatomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Occipital Protuberance
Definition
P: go superiorly along base of neck until reach bump at base of head
Term
Ligamentum Nuchae
Definition
P: Find occipital protuberance then come inferiorly and feel vertical ropelike structure
Term
Spinous Processes
Definition
P: come along shoulders, go directly midline and find prominent bumps (C7 easiest)
Term
Inferior Angle of the Scapula
Definition
P: handcuff position, feel for most inferior angle of scapula
Term
Medial/Vertebral Border of the Scapula
Definition
P: find inferior angle and walk up scapula medially
Term
Spine of the Scapula
Definition
P: from inferior angle walk up medial border until start to feel hard bone then move laterally
Term
Acromion Process of the Scapula
Definition

P: extension of spine - continue out laterally

CHECK: internal and external rotation of humerus - should feel no movement

Term
Superior Angle of the Scapula
Definition
P: from inferior angle walk up medial border past spine of scapula - continue up with pressure until feel top ridge
Term
Lateral/Axillary Border of the Scapula
Definition
P: from inferior angle walk laterally
Term
Coracoid Process of the Scapula
Definition
P: only portion that comes out anteriorly - travel length of clavicle and feel inferiorly for marble-like bony prominence
Term
Upper Fibers of Trapezius
Definition

P: on upper shoulder

R: directly lateral to palpation hand

A: shrug shoulder

Term
Middle Fibers of Trapezius
Definition

P: medial to spine of scapula

R: lateral to palpation hand on scapula

A: scapular retraction

Term
Lower Fibers of Trapezius
Definition

P: medial to inferior angle

R: ask to make fist with arm by side, cup under fist

A: ask to punch ground

Term
Rhomboid Major
Definition

Same as middle fibers of traps

P: medial to spine of scapula

R: lateral to palpation hand on scapula

A: scapular retraction

Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition

P: anywhere along lower back

R: near shoulder on tricep

A: internal rotation and shoulder extension

Term
Manubrium of the Sternum
Definition
P: right below indentation where clavical meets jugular notch
Term
Body of the Sternum
Definition
P: walk down from manubrium
Term
Xiphoid Process of the Sternum
Definition
P: suck in and follow ribs up to where they meet at end of sternum
Term
Sternal End of the Clavicle
Definition
P: near sternum
Term
Acromial End of the Clavicle
Definition
P: near acromian
Term
Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
Definition

P: walk down from acromian onto humerus, move anteriorly and push through deltoid to feel bump

CHECK: internal and external rotation should feel movement

Term
Medial and Lateral Epicondyle of the Humerus
Definition

P: travel down arm until find two bumps at elbow

CHECK: should not feel movement during elbow flexion and extension

Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition

P: on upper chest - inferior to clavicle

R: on bicep

A: start with arm out to side - horizontal adduction

Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition

P: hands on spacing of ribs

R: have them put hands on wall and lock elbows

A: bring should blades in and out

Term
Anterior Deltoid
Definition

P: acromial end of clavicle - down 1 in

R: upper brachium

A: forward flexion

Term
Middle Deltoid
Definition

P: inch lateral to anterior deltoid

R: lateral brachium

A: abduction

Term
Posterior Deltoid
Definition

P: start at middle deltoid and move posteriorly

R: triceps

A: shoulder extension

Term
Biceps Brachii (Belly and Tendon)
Definition

P: biceps

R: antebrachium

A: elbow flexion in supinated position

Term
Brachialis
Definition

P: pinch either side of bicep

R: antebrachium

A: elbow flexion in pronated position

Term
Brachial Pulse
Definition
P: 2 fingers medial to biceps tendon
Term
Long Head of Triceps
Definition

P: middle of posterior brachium

R: antebrachium

A: start with arm flexed - extension of the elbow

Term
Lateral Head of Triceps
Definition

P: lateral and superior to long head

R: antebrachium

A: start with elbow flexed then extend

Term
Medial Head of Triceps
Definition

P: start at long head and go medial and inferior

R: antebrachium

A: start with elbow flexed then extend

Term
Teres Major
Definition

P: find lateral border of scapula and dig into muscle

R: brachium

A: extension of internally rotated arm

Term
Pronator Teres
Definition

P: find medial epicodyle and move an inch inferiorly

R: hold wrist

A: pronate forearm

Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon
Definition

P: lateral to palmaris longus tendon

A: wrist flexion with opposition and tilt slightly toward thumb

Term
Palmaris Longus Tendon
Definition

Not everyone has this!

P: middle of three tendons

A: flex wrist while opposing fingers

Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon
Definition

P: medial to palmaris longus tendon

A: oppose fingers and flex wrist with slight ulnar deviation

Term
Radial Head of the Radius
Definition

by elbow!

P: find lateral epicondyle and move finger down until feel gap

CHECK: pronate and supinate extended arm

Term
Radial Styloid of the Radius and Ulnar syloid of the Ulna
Definition
P: fit fingers on wrist crease and pull down
Term
Dorsal Tubercle of the Radius
Definition

P: middle of radius

A: wrist flexion

Term
Olecranon Process of the Ulna
Definition
P: elbow
Term
Ulnar Head of the Ulna
Definition

by wrist!

P: bump on wrist on ulnar side

Term
Brachialioradialis
Definition

P: top of forearm

R: before wrist on forearm

A: neutral wrist - elbow flexion

beer drinking muscle!

Term
Radial Pulse
Definition
P: just proximal to thumb
Term
Scaphoid
Definition
P: spread fingers stick 2 fingers in snuff box - finger more proximal
Term
Trapezium
Definition

P: more distal finger when put two in snuff box 

CHECK: pinch finger and thumb - should feel no movement when move thumb

Term
Pisiform
Definition
P: bump on ulnar side by wrist crease
Term
Hook of the Hamate
Definition
P:hand in supine postion - wrist crease then go a little distal and towards 1st finger from pisiform
Term
Extensor Digitorum Tendon
Definition

P: touch tendons that come out

A: extension of MCP and flexion of PIP

Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon
Definition

P: go to ulnar head and come just distally

A: extend and ulnarly deviate wrist

Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon
Definition

P: most ulnar

A: snuff box

Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendon
Definition

P: more medial of two traveling together

A: snuff box

Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon
Definition

P: more radial of 2 traveling together

A: snuff box

Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Definition

P: on thenar eminance

A: supination, stick thumb up perpendicular to palm

Term
Abductor Digit Minimi
Definition

P: outside of hypothenar eminance

A: abduct fingers (spread)

Supporting users have an ad free experience!