Anatomy of the Forearm

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Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and coronoid process of ulna?

  • Flexor carpi radialis
  • Flexor digitorum profundus
  • Flexor digitorum superficialis (correct)
  • Pronator teres

What is the primary action of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle?

  • Abducts the thumb
  • Extends the wrist and fingers
  • Rotates the forearm
  • Flexes the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints (correct)

Which nerve supplies all the muscles in the anterior fascial compartment, except for two?

  • Radial nerve
  • Median nerve (correct)
  • Brachial nerve
  • Ulnar nerve

What is the larger of the two terminal branches of the brachial artery?

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

Where does the ulnar artery end?

<p>Superficial palmar arch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common origin of the superficial group of flexor muscles?

<p>Common flexor tendon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the segment of the upper limb that extends between the elbow and the wrist joint?

<p>Forearm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral bone in the forearm?

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

What is the function of the interosseous membrane?

<p>To unite the shafts of the radius and ulna (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What divides the forearm into compartments?

<p>Deep fascia, interosseous membrane, and intermuscular septa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the cephalic vein originate from?

<p>Radial side of the dorsal venous arch of the hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many compartments does the forearm have?

<p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the radial artery in the distal part of the forearm?

<p>On the anterior surface of the radius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the radial artery and the tendon of brachioradialis in the distal part of the forearm?

<p>The radial artery lies lateral to the tendon of brachioradialis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of the radial artery after it leaves the forearm?

<p>It passes between the 1st and 2nd metacarpals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery?

<p>Just above the wrist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery and the ulnar artery?

<p>They frequently join to form the superficial palmar arch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which level does the radial artery begin?

<p>At the level of the neck of the radius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Palmar Cutaneous Branch of Median Nerve arise?

<p>Lower part of the forearm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle does the Ulnar Nerve run between in the forearm?

<p>Flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum profundus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Ulnar Nerve enter the palm?

<p>By passing superficial to the flexor retinaculum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Ulnar Nerve and the ulnar artery at the wrist?

<p>The Ulnar Nerve lies medial to the ulnar artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of branches does the Ulnar Nerve have?

<p>Muscular, articular, and cutaneous branches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cutaneous branch that supplies the skin over the lateral part of the palm?

<p>Palmar cutaneous branch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the palmar cutaneous branch?

<p>Supplies the skin over the hypothenar eminence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are found in the superficial group of the posterior fascial compartment?

<p>Extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, and extensor carpi ulnaris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common origin of the superficial extensor muscles?

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

What is the result of partial tearing or degeneration of the origin of the superficial extensor muscles?

<p>Tennis elbow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of the radial nerve that passes deep in the substance of the supinator muscle?

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

What is the blood supply to the posterior fascial compartment?

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

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