Anatomy Quiz: Cubital Fossa and Shoulder Muscles

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Questions and Answers

Which muscles are primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint?

  • Triceps brachii
  • Brachioradialis (correct)
  • Anconeus
  • Brachialis (correct)

Which structure forms the roof of the cubital fossa?

  • Biceps brachii
  • Cubital fascia (correct)
  • Pronator teres
  • Brachialis

What arteries are included in the contents of the cubital fossa?

  • Subclavian artery
  • Radial artery (correct)
  • Ulnar artery (correct)
  • Brachial artery (correct)

Which nerve is located centrally within the cubital fossa?

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

Which muscle is primarily involved in the medial rotation of the shoulder joint?

<p>Pectoralis major (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the main muscle involved in the extension of the elbow joint.

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

Which of the following muscles is not involved in shoulder abduction?

<p>Pectoralis major (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supinator muscle in relation to the elbow joint?

<p>Assists in supination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles contribute to the extension of the elbow joint?

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

What is the primary function of the bicipital aponeurosis within the cubital fossa?

<p>Protecting underlying nerves and vessels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in flexion of the elbow joint?

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

Which nerve, when divided into branches, is located laterally in the cubital fossa?

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

Which group of muscles is primarily involved in medial rotation of the shoulder joint?

<p>Subscapularis, Pectoralis major, Latissimus dorsi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway does the radial artery follow after its division in the cubital fossa?

<p>Courses laterally into the forearm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure primarily contributes to the floor of the cubital fossa?

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

Which of the following muscles acts as an abductor of the shoulder joint?

<p>Deltoid (middle part) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cubital Fossa

  • Boundaries consist of:

    • Lateral: Defined by the brachioradialis muscle
    • Medial: Formed by the pronator teres muscle
    • Floor: Composed of the brachialis and supinator muscles
    • Roof: Covered by the cubital fascia and bicipital aponeurosis
  • Contents include:

    • Nerves:
      • Median nerve: Located centrally in the cubital fossa
      • Radial nerve: Divides into superficial and deep branches, found in the lateral part of the cubital fossa
    • Vessels:
      • Brachial artery splits into radial and ulnar arteries
      • Brachial veins accompany the arteries
      • Presence of cubital lymph nodes and superficial veins

Muscles Influencing Movements at the Shoulder Joint

  • Flexion:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Anterior part of the deltoid
    • Coracobrachialis
    • Short head of biceps brachii
  • Extension:

    • Posterior part of the deltoid
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Teres major
    • Long head of triceps brachii
  • Abduction:

    • Middle part of deltoid
    • Supraspinatus
    • Long head of biceps brachii
  • Adduction:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Subscapularis
    • Infraspinatus
    • Teres minor
  • Medial Rotation:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Subscapularis
    • Anterior part of deltoid
    • Teres major
  • Lateral Rotation:

    • Infraspinatus
    • Teres minor
    • Posterior part of deltoid

Muscles Influencing Movements of the Elbow Joint

  • Flexion:

    • Biceps brachii
    • Brachialis
    • Brachioradialis
    • Pronator teres
  • Extension:

    • Triceps brachii
    • Anconeus

Cubital Fossa

  • Boundaries consist of:

    • Lateral: Defined by the brachioradialis muscle
    • Medial: Formed by the pronator teres muscle
    • Floor: Composed of the brachialis and supinator muscles
    • Roof: Covered by the cubital fascia and bicipital aponeurosis
  • Contents include:

    • Nerves:
      • Median nerve: Located centrally in the cubital fossa
      • Radial nerve: Divides into superficial and deep branches, found in the lateral part of the cubital fossa
    • Vessels:
      • Brachial artery splits into radial and ulnar arteries
      • Brachial veins accompany the arteries
      • Presence of cubital lymph nodes and superficial veins

Muscles Influencing Movements at the Shoulder Joint

  • Flexion:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Anterior part of the deltoid
    • Coracobrachialis
    • Short head of biceps brachii
  • Extension:

    • Posterior part of the deltoid
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Teres major
    • Long head of triceps brachii
  • Abduction:

    • Middle part of deltoid
    • Supraspinatus
    • Long head of biceps brachii
  • Adduction:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Subscapularis
    • Infraspinatus
    • Teres minor
  • Medial Rotation:

    • Pectoralis major
    • Latissimus dorsi
    • Subscapularis
    • Anterior part of deltoid
    • Teres major
  • Lateral Rotation:

    • Infraspinatus
    • Teres minor
    • Posterior part of deltoid

Muscles Influencing Movements of the Elbow Joint

  • Flexion:

    • Biceps brachii
    • Brachialis
    • Brachioradialis
    • Pronator teres
  • Extension:

    • Triceps brachii
    • Anconeus

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