60 Questions
Which artery is located under the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Ulnar artery
Which nerve passes through the carpal tunnel?
Median nerve
Which nerve supplies the anterior compartment muscles of the forearm (except FCU and medial part of FDP)?
Median nerve
Which nerve supplies the medial side of the hand (palmar and dorsal surface) including the medial 1 ½ digits (½ d4 + d5)?
Ulnar nerve
Which nerve enters the forearm on the lateral side under the brachioradialis?
Radial nerve
Which branch of the radial nerve supplies the dorsolateral aspect of the hand including the lateral 3 ½ digits?
Superficial branch
Which nerve supplies the posterior compartment muscles of the forearm?
Radial nerve
Which nerve is responsible for wrist drop?
Radial nerve
Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median nerve
Which nerve passes through the cubital tunnel?
Ulnar nerve
Which compartment of the forearm mainly consists of flexor muscles?
Anterior compartment
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Pronator teres
Which muscle is NOT part of the superficial layer of the anterior compartment?
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the thumb?
Extensor pollicis longus
What is the clinical term for inflammation of the tendons at the common flexor origin?
Medial epicondylitis
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist?
Flexor carpi radialis
Which muscle is part of the deep layer of the posterior compartment?
Extensor digiti minimi
Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the thumb?
Abductor pollicis longus
What is the term for the tunnel in the wrist that allows passage of flexor tendons and the median nerve?
Flexor retinaculum
What is the arterial supply to the cubital fossa?
Brachial artery
Which compartment of the forearm contains the deep and superficial flexor muscles?
Anterior/Flexor compartment
Which joint allows for flexion and extension of the forearm?
Synovial hinge joint (elbow joint)
Which ligament is responsible for stabilizing the proximal radioulnar joint?
Annular ligament
Which part of the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus?
Trochlear notch of the ulna
Which part of the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus?
Head of radius
Which joint allows for supination and pronation of the forearm?
Synovial pivot joint (proximal radioulnar joint)
Which ligament is responsible for stabilizing the elbow joint on the lateral side?
Radial collateral ligament
Which ligament is responsible for stabilizing the elbow joint on the medial side?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Which ligament encircles the head of the radius, holding it in place?
Annular ligament
Which compartment of the forearm contains the extensor muscles?
Posterior/Extensor compartment
What is the main focus of the discussion in the text?
The anatomy of the forearm
Which bone is on the right side of the forearm in the anatomical position?
Radius
What is the bony landmark where the biceps muscle inserts?
Radial tuberosity
Which bone in the forearm has a distinctive round shape at its proximal end?
Radius
Which bone is longer, the radius or the ulna?
The ulna
What is the bony point of the elbow called?
The trochlea
Where does the brachialis muscle insert?
The olecranon process
Which joint allows for pronation and supination of the forearm?
The true elbow joint
Which ligament surrounds the head of the radius and anchors it to the ulna?
Annular ligament
Which ligament stabilizes the lateral side of the elbow joint?
Radial collateral ligament
Which ligament stabilizes the medial side of the elbow joint?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Which compartment of the forearm contains the flexor muscles of the wrist and fingers?
Anterior compartment
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the baby finger?
Extensor Digital M.E.
Which muscle inserts onto the second metacarpal?
Extensor Cut by Radial Longus
Which muscle is associated with tennis elbow?
Extensor Coffee All in Ours
Which muscle comes from a ridge just above the lateral condyle of the humerus?
Extensor Cut by Radial Longus
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the fingers in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Flexor digitalis superficialis
What is the term for inflammation of the tendons at the common flexor origin?
Medial epicondylitis
Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the forearm originates from the ulna and splits into four tendons that go to each finger?
Flexor digitorum profundus
Which muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm is responsible for pronation?
Pronator quadratus
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist?
Flexor carpi radialis
Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?
Pronator teres
Which ligament is responsible for stabilizing the elbow joint on the medial side?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Which nerve supplies the medial side of the hand (palmar and dorsal surface) including the medial 1 ½ digits (½ d4 + d5)?
Ulnar nerve
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the elbow in a mid pronated and supinated position?
Super Conjola Ridge
Which muscle is a stabilizing muscle for the elbow?
Corneas
Which bone does the Super Conjola Ridge muscle insert onto?
Radius
What happens when the Super Conjola Ridge muscle contracts?
It moves the elbow
What is the function of the Corneas muscle?
Stabilization of the elbow
What is the role of the Super Conjola Ridge muscle in drinking?
It helps with elbow flexion
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