Anatomy of posterior Forearm Muscles Quiz

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Which muscle is primarily responsible for the supination of the forearm and hand?

  • Anconeus
  • Extensor digitorum
  • Supinator (correct)
  • Extensor carpi radialis longus

What is the insertion point of the Extensor carpi ulnaris?

  • Base of fifth metacarpal bone (correct)
  • Base of third metacarpal bone
  • Base of first metacarpal bone
  • Base of second metacarpal bone

Which structure covers the dorsum of the phalanges, excluding the thumb, and is also known as the extensor expansion?

  • Dorsal digital expansion (correct)
  • Anatomical snuff box
  • Radial fossa
  • Common extensor tendon

Which muscle inserts into the dorsal digital expansion?

<p>Extensor indicis proprius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main artery supplying blood to the extensor aspect of the forearm?

<p>Posterior interosseus artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the deep branch of the radial nerve?

<p>Extensor digiti minimi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the innervation of the Supinator muscle?

<p>Deep branch of radial nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the common extensor tendon and inserts into the dorsal digital expansion?

<p>Extensor digitorum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm when it is pronated?

<p>Brachioradialis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure serves as the common origin for many of the extensor muscles of the posterior forearm?

<p>Lateral epicondyle of humerus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the majority of the extensor muscles in the posterior forearm?

<p>Radial nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a deep muscle group in the posterior forearm?

<p>Extensor indicis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle?

<p>Extension of the forearm and hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which superficial muscle forms the lateral border of the cubital fossa?

<p>Brachioradialis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the insertion point for the extensor carpi radialis longus?

<p>Second metacarpal bone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT considered part of the superficial group in the posterior forearm?

<p>Abductor pollicis longus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for the extension of the forearm at the elbow joint?

<p>Anconeus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the dorsal digital expansion?

<p>To provide attachment for extensor muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the lateral epicondyle and contributes to supination?

<p>Supinator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which insertion corresponds with the extensor pollicis brevis?

<p>Proximal phalanx of the thumb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups forms the deep layer of extensor muscles?

<p>Extensor indicis proprius (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle attaches to the base of the fifth metacarpal bone?

<p>Extensor carpi ulnaris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary blood supply to the extensor aspect of the forearm?

<p>Posterior interosseous artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle associated with the common extensor tendon is responsible for extending the little finger?

<p>Extensor digiti minimi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the brachioradialis muscle?

<p>Flexion of the forearm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for the extension of the forearm and hand?

<p>Extensor carpi radialis longus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which structure do the extensor muscles primarily originate?

<p>Common extensor tendon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT part of the deep group of muscles on the posterior aspect of the forearm?

<p>Extensor carpi ulnaris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the insertion point of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle?

<p>Second metacarpal bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is innervated by the radial nerve?

<p>Brachioradialis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the common extensor tendon located?

<p>Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of muscles is located more superficially in the posterior aspect of the forearm?

<p>Extensor digiti minimi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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