Shoulder, Brachial Plexus, & Arm
List of Structures
Osteology
Clavicle
Scapula
Acromion
Coracoid process
Glenoid fossa
Humerus
Head of humerus
Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Intertubercular sulcus
Surgical neck
Trochlea
Radius
Head of radius
Radial tuberosity
Ulna
Olecranon
Trochlear notch
Radial notch
Joints in Shoulder Region
Joints
Acromioclavicular joint
Glenohumeral joint
Ligaments:
Coraco-acromial ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
Capsule
Glenoid labrum (optional)
Rotator cuff tendons
Muscles
Deltoid m.
‘Rotator cuff’ muscles
Supraspinatus m.
Infraspinatus m.
Teres minor m.
Subscapularis m.
Teres major m.
Anterior (Flexor) Compartment of Arm
Coracobrachialis m.
Biceps brachii m.
Brachialis m.
Posterior (Extensor) Compartment of Arm
Triceps brachii m.
Brachial plexus
Roots (VPR C5-T1)
Trunks
Superior
Middle
Inferior
Divisions
Anterior
Medial cord
Ulnar n. (1.5 mm. of anterior forearm, most intrinsic hand mm.)
Contribution to median n.
Lateral cord
Musculocutaneous n. (anterior arm)
Contribution to median n.
Median n. (anterior forearm except 1.5 mm., thenar mm.)
Posterior
Posterior cord
Axillary n. (deltoid m.)
Radial n. (posterior arm & forearm)
Vessels
Subclavian a.
Suprascapular a.
Dorsal scapular a.
Axillary a. & v.
Circumflex scapular a.
Anterior circumflex humeral a.
Posterior circumflex humeral a.
Brachial a. & vv.