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A comprehensive study guide or exam preparation material for the adult arm and elbow anatomy and related injuries. It covers a wide range of topics, including the anatomy of the humerus, biceps, triceps, and elbow joints, as well as the various types of fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries that can occur in the arm and elbow region. Detailed information on the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions, including the use of splints, casts, and other immobilization techniques. Additionally, it covers the nerves and blood supply to the arm and elbow, as well as the biomechanics and range of motion of the elbow joint. This document would be a valuable resource for medical students, residents, or healthcare professionals studying or practicing in the field of orthopedics or sports medicine.
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ADULT ARM AND ELBOW EXAM 2024 A+
bulge on shaft of humerus that attaches deltoid to muscle
for radial nerve, posterior to deltoid tuberosity
two heads, flex the elbow
three heads, extend elbow
short and long
median and ulnar nerve
long, lateral, medial head
blood supply that follows radial nerve
deltoid tuberosity
radial groove
biceps triceps bicep brachii nerve that runs on medial side of humerus tricep brachii brachial profunda artery
ADULT ARM AND ELBOW EXAM 2024 A+
nutrient artery
sling and early exercise
fracture due to trauma
coaptation splint or frac- ture brace
displaces fracture of humeral shaft with short- ening, and oblique and spi- ral fractures.
extends at least 1 inch proximal to fracture site, el- bow 90 degrees in neutral rotation
brachial artery
how to treat fracture in proximal humerus what is a humerus shaft fracture how is a humerus shaft fracture treated
when would you use a hanging arm cast
reequipments for hanging arm cast
loop placed on dorsum of the wrist
how to correct lateral an- gulation with hanging arm cast
ADULT ARM AND ELBOW EXAM 2024 A+
posterior(larger)
anterior (smaller)
boney projection on ulna
Triangular-shaped struc- ture that projects off of the front part of the ulna
olecranon fossa
coronoid fossa
olecranon process
coranoid process
medial and lateral
what are the epicondyles in the humerus
ADULT ARM AND ELBOW EXAM 2024 A+
hinge between radius and ulna
pivot joint between humerus and radius syndesmosis joint be- tween radius and ulna
articulates with humerus
articulates with head of ra- dius
flexion, extension, prona- tion, supination
humeroulnar joint
humeroradial joint
radioulnar joint
trochlear notch of ulna
radial notch of ulna
elbow movements
bump under neck where bi- cep muscles attaches radial^ tuberosity
ulnar, median, radial
90 degree of abduction
superspinatic, infraspinat- ic, teres minor, subscapu- laris
nerves in elbow
what is closed pack posi- tion
glenoid cavity
brachial, ancillary, subclar- ium
responsible for feeding humeral head
anterior lateral of humeral head
long head of bicep an- chors on three arteries that cross shoulder humeral circumflex artery is where does the hills sachs defect occur
arm abducted and exter- nally rotated
Hill sachs defect, bankart lesion, greater tuberosity
causes depression on humeral head
tear of the labrum due to dislocation
pulls little piece (In older patients)
posterior dislocations
how do patients present arm with anterior disloca- tion fractures with anterior dis- locations Hill sachs defect
Bankart lesion
Greater tuberosity fracture
dislocation that can be caused by seizures
anterior dislocations 90% of dislocations are
