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What does the axial skeleton consist of?

  • Pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle
  • Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum (correct)
  • Upper and lower limbs
  • Humerus and femur
  • Which type of cartilage is most commonly found in articular surfaces of bones?

  • Calcified cartilage
  • Fibrocartilage
  • Elastic cartilage
  • Hyaline cartilage (correct)
  • What distinguishes compact bone from spongy bone?

  • Compact bone has a more vascular structure
  • Compact bone has more blood-forming cells
  • Compact bone forms the inner part of the bone
  • Compact bone is dense and forms the outer shell (correct)
  • Which bones are classified as long bones?

    <p>Humerus and femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endocrine system?

    <p>Regulation of bodily functions through hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone is characterized as being cuboidal in shape?

    <p>Short bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue is cartilage categorized as?

    <p>Avascular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the axillary sheath?

    <p>To enclose the neurovascular bundle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is NOT a branch of the second part of the axillary artery?

    <p>Subscapular artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the axillary vein terminate?

    <p>At the outer border of the first rib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the brachial plexus?

    <p>To provide motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of axillary lymph nodes is located along the axillary vein?

    <p>Lateral group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is part of the brachial plexus composition?

    <p>Anterior rami of C5 to C8, and T1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is NOT associated with the medial cord of the brachial plexus?

    <p>Axillary nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential consequence of a brachial plexus injury?

    <p>Paralysis of the upper limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the course titled 'Anatomy of the Upper Limbs'?

    <p>Exploring the blood supply and innervation of the upper limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structures are covered in the course related to the pectoral region?

    <p>Anterior and posterior thoracoappendicular muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant anatomical focus during Week 6 of the course schedule?

    <p>The axillary artery and lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the course address the topic of the brachial plexus?

    <p>By examining its anatomy and potential injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of anatomy is discussed in relation to the upper limbs’ blood supply?

    <p>Lymphatic drainage and venous return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structures are included in the topic of osteology for the upper limbs?

    <p>Skeletal structures of the entire upper limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which week of the course schedules a discussion on the anatomy of the breast?

    <p>Week 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical component is specifically evaluated in relation to the shoulder joint?

    <p>The bones making up the pectoral girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two roots that form the superior trunk of the brachial plexus?

    <p>C5 and C6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the divisions of the brachial plexus?

    <p>No peripheral nerves originate directly from the divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the posterior cord of the brachial plexus lie in relation to the axillary artery?

    <p>Posterior to the second part of the axillary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trunks are involved in forming the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?

    <p>C5 and C6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus?

    <p>Union of the C8 and T1 roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many roots contribute to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus?

    <p>Three roots contribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cords are related to the second part of the axillary artery in the brachial plexus?

    <p>All three cords: lateral, medial, and posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure do the roots and trunks of the brachial plexus pass between to enter the posterior triangle of the neck?

    <p>Anterior and posterior scalene muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the order of deep contents in the cubital fossa from lateral to medial?

    <p>Radial nerve, biceps brachii tendon, brachial artery, median nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein is considered a superficial content of the cubital fossa?

    <p>Median cubital vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure does the ulnar nerve bypass when entering the cubital region?

    <p>Cubital fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the ulna is incorrect?

    <p>It is the lateral bone of the forearm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which bones does the radius articulate at its distal end?

    <p>Scaphoid and lunate bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure binds the radius and ulna together?

    <p>Interosseous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of the radial nerve within the cubital fossa?

    <p>It is located deep between the muscles forming the lateral boundary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT contained within the cubital fossa?

    <p>Ulnar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the radial artery begin?

    <p>In the cubital fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle does the radial artery lie upon while traveling distally?

    <p>Brachioradialis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a branch of the radial artery that contributes to blood supply around the wrist?

    <p>Deep palmar arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the median nerve is true?

    <p>It branches to all superficial muscles in the anterior compartment except flexor carpi ulnaris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the radial artery travel across the radius?

    <p>Laterally and then across the anterior surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the muscular branches of the radial artery?

    <p>To supply neighbouring muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the median nerve lie at the wrist?

    <p>Superficially, before entering the palm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery frequently joins the ulnar artery to give rise to the superficial palmar arch?

    <p>Radial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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