UPPER EXTREMITY
OSTEOLOGY
Session 21
Objectives
• Explain the relationships between bony structures of the
upper extremity (articulations).
• Recognize the ligaments for each upper extremity joint.
Tag Test Stats
Average: 83%
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
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Tag Test Questions
7. What muscle belly crosses over this spot? (post ilium,
near acetabulum)
accepted piriformis & obturator internus
8. T/F The Sacrotuberous Ligament attaches here.
tossed (everyone received credit)
70. What structure articulates with this facet? (atlas)
C2 or occipital bone?
Tag Test Questions
70. If this is the 7th rib, which vertebrae articulate here?
• T6 & T7
• T7 & T8
75. T/F The nucleus pulposes lies on this structure (body of
the vertebra)
Midterm Exam Stats
Average: 84%
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
8
16
8
1
Midterm Exam Questions
Upon examination of a patient with a knife wound to the
right side of her neck, you observe that the patient has
weakness elevating herright shoulder against resistance
AND the medial border of her right scapula is farther from
midline than the left. Your diagnosis is injury to the:
right SCM
right spinal accessory nerve
right superior trap
right dorsal scapular nerve
Midterm Exam Questions
Which of the following associations is incorrect?
condyloid joint – tibiofemoral joint
-tossed
Which muscle is most stretched?
Midterm Exam Questions
• What action would this patient
have the MOST difficulty with?
• Sitting down slowly
• Walking
Midterm Exam Questions
Which of the following is INCORRECT concerning the
ligaments of the knee?
the LCL attaches to the lateral meniscus
The ACL attaches to the medial condyle of the femur
The lateral intermuscular septum of the thigh is an
attachment of which of the following three muscles?
biceps femoris short head
vastus lateralis
Midterm Exam Questions
Your patient is unable to stand on the balls of the feet (tip
toes). Which structure might be damaged?
S1 and S2 spinal nerves
the tibial nerve as it crosses the ankle
T/F A patient with an L5 disc herniation most likely suffers
nerve pain and weakness for all spinal nerves on the
ipsilateral side from L5 to Co1.
Midterm Exam Questions
Your patient habitually sits with his right ankle propped on
his left knee. His right external hip rotators will become
stretched over time.
tossed
http://www.charlottesocceracademy.com/docs/fitness
/A%20Common%20Mistake%20in%20Stretching%20the%
20Hip%20Piriformis%20Muscle.pdf
The anterior spinal artery branches directly off of what
larger arteries?
vertebral
segmental medullary
Midterm Exam Questions
• Lumbar
• Thoracic
NOTE
• I will keep your notes for your reference, but I will never
give credit for what your notes say if your clicker did not
agree.
• The clicker is the only response I will grade.
Draw muscle
attachments
Clavicle
Draw Bicep & Tricep
attachment sites
Shoulder Girdle
(from COA)
Ulna & Elbow Joint
Objectives
• Explain the relationships between bony structures of the
upper extremity (articulations).
• Recognize the ligaments for each upper extremity joint.
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