AUTHOR: Abel Renovell Blasco.
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ULNAR NERVE
GLOBAL FUNCTIONING:
Firm grip on the object. Making a fist.
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
DORDAL INTEROSSEOUS (there are 4, two for the 3rd finger, one for the2nd and another for the 4th)) |
In the two metacarpals of the corresponding interosseous space. In the 2nd finger there is one external, in the 3rd finger one external and another internal and in the 4rth finger one internal. |
Proximal phalanx of the corresponding finger. |
To bend the proximal phalanc to extend the other two. To separate the finger of the hand palm. |
INTEROSSEOUS OF THE PALM (there are 3, in thel 2º, 4º and 5º finger) |
Inside of the 2nd metacarpal and the outside of the 4rtj and 5th metacarpal. |
Proximal phalanx of the corresponding finger |
To bend the proximal phalanx and to extend the other two. To near the fingers to the hand palm. |
SHORT FLEXOR OF THE LITTLE FINGER |
Hook of the hook bone |
Proximal phalanx of the 5th finger |
To bend the 5th finger |
OPONENT OF THE 5TH FINGER |
Hook of the hook bone |
5º metacarpal |
Too pose the 5th finger |
SEPARATOR OF THE 5TH FINGER |
Pisiform |
Proximal phalanx of the 5th finger |
Separates and bend the 5th finger |
CUTANEOUS PALMARIS |
Incide of the palmar aponeurosis |
Skin of the hypothenar eminence |
To wrinkle the skin of the hypothenar eminence |
TRANSVERSE FASCICULOUS OF THE APPROXIMATOR OF THE THUMB |
Body of the 3rd metatarsal |
Internal sesamoid |
To bring the thumb closer and to oppose it. |
OBLICUOUS FASCICULUS OF THE APPROXIMATOR OF THE THUMB |
Large and trapezoid bone |
Internal sesamoid |
To bring the thumb closer and to bend it. |
SHORT FLEXOR OF THE THUMB |
Capitate and trapezoide bone |
External sesamoid |
To bend the proximal phalanx of the thumb abs to extend the other two. |
3rd AND 4th LUMBRICAL |
Tendon of the lower common flexor muscle of the 4th and 5th finger. |
Tendon of the extensor muscle of the 4th and 5th finger. |
Bends the proximal phalanx and extends the other two. |
FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS |
Epitrocle and olecranon |
hook of the hamatum and pisiform bone |
Cubital flexion of the hand |
COMMON LOWER FLEXOR OF THE 4TH AND 5TH FINGER |
Anterior surface of ulna |
Distal phalanx of the 4th and 5th finger. |
Flexion of the distal phalanx of the 4th and 5th finger |
MEDIAN NERVE
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Firm grip on the object
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
LOWER COMMON FLEXOR OF THE 2nd AND 3rd FINGER |
Anterior surface of ulna and interosseous membrane |
Distal Phalanx of the 2º and 3º finger |
Flexor of the 2º and 3º finger and the carpus |
1º and 2º LUMBRICAL (of the 2nd and 3rd finger) |
Tendon of the lower common flexor muscle |
Tendon of the extensor muscle |
To bend the proximal phalanx and to extend the other two |
FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS MUSCLE |
Anterior surface of the radius |
Distal phalanx of the thumb |
To bend the thumb |
FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS |
Trapezoide y ligamente anular del carpo |
External sesamoid |
To bend y opone the thumb |
OPONENTE DTHE THUMB |
Greater multangular and anular ligamento f the carpus |
Outer side of the 1rst metatarsal bone |
Opposes the thumb |
SHORT SEPARATOR OF THE THUMB |
Scaphoid bones and base of the anular ligament of the carpus |
External sesamoid |
Separates the thumb |
SUPERFICIAL COMMON FLEXOR OF THE FINGERS |
Epitrocleous and anterior side of the radius |
Medial phalanxes of the last fingers |
To bend the medial phalanx |
PALMARIS LONGUS |
Epitrocleous |
Base of thel 2º metacarpal |
Radical flexiono f the hand. Flexion of the elbow |
PALMARIS BREVIS |
Epitrocleous |
Anular ligament of the carpus |
Flexion of the hand and the forearm. |
PRONATOR CUADRATUS |
Distal piece of the anterior surface of ulna |
Anterior surface of the radius |
Pronation of the hand and the forearm |
PRONATOR TERES |
Epitróclea |
Anterior-external surface of the radius |
Pronation and flexion of the forearm |
SUBSCAPULARIS NERVES, LARGE THORACIC, PECTORALS AND SUBCLAVIAN
GLOBAL FUNCTION:
Forearm
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
SUBSCAPULARIS |
Fossa subscapularis |
Minor tubercle |
Internal rotator and abductor of the arm |
TERES MAJOR |
Inferior angle of the scapula |
Subtubercular crest |
Internal rotator and abductor of the arm |
LARGE DORSAL MUSCLE |
Bicipital groove |
Inferior angle of the scapula, spinous process from D7 to L5 , sacral and iliacus |
Directs the arm inwards and backwards |
SERRATUS ANTERIOR |
First 9 ribs |
Spinal border of the scapula |
Rotation of the scapula and lifting of the shoulder stump |
SUBCLAVIAN |
1st rib |
Inferior surface of the Surface inferior de la clavicle |
To lower the clavicle |
PECTORAL ANSAS |
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PECTORALIS MINOR |
3th, 4th, 5th Ribs |
Coracoid apophysis |
Directs the shoulder forewards. Inspirator |
PECTORALIS MAJOR (clavicular piece) |
Mitad interna de la clavicle |
Bicipital groove of thel humerus |
Fixation point thorax: Internal rotation. Directs the shoulder forewards. Fixation point of the humerous: approcimates the thorax to the humerous. |
PECTORALIS MAJOR (sterno-costal piecel) |
Sternon and the first 6 costal cartilages |
Bicipital groove of thel humerus |
Idem. |
PECTORALIS MAJOR (abdominal piece) |
Sheath of the anterior rectus abdominis |
Bicipital groove of thel humerus |
Idem. |
RADIAL NERVE
GLOBAL FUNCTION:
Its action is opposed to the action of the median and cubital nerve. The profound plane performs the intelligent picking. The superficial plane the grabbing and the holding
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
SUPERFICIAL PLANE |
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BRACHIORADIALIS |
External border of the humerous above the epicondyle |
Styloid apophysis of the radius |
To bend the elbow |
FIRST RADIAL |
External border of the humerous above the epicondyle |
Base of the 2º metacarpal |
Extends and separates the carpus |
SECOND RADIAL |
Epicondyle |
Base of the 3º metacarpal |
Extends and separates the carpus |
SHORT SUPINATOR |
Epicondyle |
Base of the 2º metacarpal |
Supination |
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM |
Epicondyle |
Distal phalanx from the 2º to the 5º finger |
Extension of the fingers |
EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI |
Epicondyle |
Distal phalanx of the 5º finger |
Extension of the 5º finger |
EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS |
Epicondyle |
Base of the 5º metacarpal |
Extension of the elbow. Extension and approaching of the carpus. |
PROFOUND PLANE |
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LARGE SEPERATOR OF THE THUMB |
Posterior surface of the ulna |
Base of the 1º metacarpal |
Separates the thumb. Extends and separates the carpus |
SHORT EXTENSOR OF THE THUMB |
Posterior surface of the radius |
Proximal phalanx of the thumb |
Extends the proximal phalanx |
LARGE EXTENSOR OF THE THUMB |
Posterior surface of the ulna |
Proximal phalanx of the thumb |
Extends the thumb and the carpus |
EXTENSOR INDICUS |
Posterior surface of the ulna |
Distal phalanx of the index |
Extends the index finger |
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ANCONEOUS |
Posterior surface of thel epicondyle |
External surface of the Surface externa del olecranon |
Extension of the elbow |
VASTUS INTERNUS OF THE TRICEPS BRACHII |
Posterior surface of the humerous below the radial |
Olecranon |
Extension of the elbow |
VASTUS EXTERNUS OF THE TRICEPS BRACHII |
Posterior surface del of the humerous above the radial channel |
Olecranon |
Extension of the elbow |
LARGE PIECE OF THE TRICEPS BRACHII |
Glenoid cavity of the scapula |
Olecranon |
Extension of the elbow and shoulder abductor |
SUPRASCAPULAR OR CORACOID NERVE
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
SUPRASPINOSUM |
Fossa suprasinosum of the scapula |
Superior faceto f the major tubercle |
Aduction and external rotation of the arm |
INFRASPINOSUM |
Fossa infraspinosum of the scapula |
Medium facet of the major tubercle |
Aduction and external rotation of the arm |
CIRCUMFLEX NERVE
MUSCLE |
ORIGIN |
INSERTION |
FUNCTION |
TERES MINOR |
Axillary rim of the scapula |
Inferior facet of the major tubercle |
Abduction and external rotation of the arm |
DELTOIDS |
External third of the clavicle, the acromion and the scapular spinal |
V deltoid of thel humerous |
Anterior fibres: Internal rotation and anteversion. Achromial fibres: aduction to the horizontals. Spinal fibres: external rotation and retroversion |
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