Upper Limb Approaches
An orthopaedic registrar is preparing for their first total shoulder arthroplasty. The consultant asks about the anatomical basis of the anterior deltopectoral approach, including the key landmarks, internervous planes, and structures at risk. Regarding the anterior deltopectoral approach to the shoulder:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
The deltopectoral approach utilizes the internervous plane between the deltoid (axillary nerve) and ...
The cephalic vein lies within the deltopectoral groove and is the key landmark for identifying the i...
The axillary nerve crosses anterior to the subscapularis muscle at the level of the coracoid process...
The conjoint tendon (short head of biceps and coracobrachialis) is an important medial landmark; it ...
The subscapularis muscle and its tendon form the deep layer of exposure; options for subscapularis m...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option