Human Anatomy: Ulnar Artery and Superficial Palmar Arch

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Which muscles does the median nerve pass between in the cubital fossa?

Brachioradialis and flexor digitorum superficialis

Flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis

Pronator teres humeral head and ulnar head (correct)

Palmaris longus and flexor retinaculum

What lies posteriorly to the median nerve in the forearm?

Flexor digitorum superficialis

Flexor digitorum profundus (correct)

Brachioradialis

Pronator teres

What is the muscle through which the median nerve emerges in the forearm?

Brachioradialis

Pronator teres

Flexor digitorum profundus

Flexor digitorum superficialis (correct)

Behind which muscle does the median nerve lie in the wrist?

Palmaris longus Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve branch that gives articular branches to the wrist joint and distal radioulnar joint?

Anterior Interosseous Nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the Radial Artery's location in the middle third of its course?

On the lateral side of the superficial branch of the radial nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the muscle that receives muscular branches from the Anterior Interosseous Nerve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the site for taking the radial pulse?

On the anterior surface of the radius Signup and view all the answers

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

On the anterior surface of the radius Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical structure that the radial artery winds around at the level of the wrist?

The lateral aspect of the wrist Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the branch that arises from the radial artery just above the wrist?

Superficial palmar branch Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical structure formed by the union of the superficial palmar branches of the radial and ulnar arteries?

Superficial palmar arch Signup and view all the answers

Where is the ulnar artery located in relation to the flexor retinaculum?

In front of the flexor retinaculum Signup and view all the answers

What type of branches does the ulnar artery give rise to?

Muscular and recurrent branches Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of the interosseous arteries?

To the muscles lying in front of and behind the interosseous membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the interosseous arteries?

To provide nutrient arteries to the radius and ulna Signup and view all the answers

Where is the ulnar artery located in relation to the pisiform bone?

Lateral to the pisiform bone Signup and view all the answers

Where does the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve arise?

In the lower part of the forearm Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the ulnar nerve and the flexor retinaculum at the wrist?

The ulnar nerve passes superficial to the flexor retinaculum Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is the ulnar nerve NOT located between in the forearm?

Brachioradialis Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the ulnar nerve and the pisiform bone at the wrist?

The ulnar nerve is lateral to the pisiform bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of branch does the ulnar nerve NOT have?

Tendinous branch Signup and view all the answers

Which artery lies lateral to the ulnar nerve at the wrist?

Ulnar artery Signup and view all the answers

Where does the dorsal cutaneous branch arise from?

In the distal third of the forearm Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is not part of the superficial group in the posterior fascial compartment?

Supinator Signup and view all the answers

What is the common tendon of origin for the superficial extensor muscles?

Attached to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus Signup and view all the answers

What is Tennis Elbow characterized by?

Pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus Signup and view all the answers

What is the course of the deep branch of the radial nerve?

It pierces the supinator muscle and winds around the lateral aspect of the neck of the radius Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the palmar cutaneous branch?

In the middle of the forearm Signup and view all the answers