50 Questions
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Scapula and clavicle
Which muscle groups are included in the limb movements?
All of the above
Which joint in the upper limb is saddle-shaped?
Carpometacarpal joint
How many bones are there in the upper limb?
57
Which bone forms the bony prominence at the back of the elbow?
Ulna
Which muscle compartments are found in the upper limb?
Extensor versus flexor surfaces
Which bones make up the wrist and hand?
Carpal bones and metacarpals
What is the function of the brachial plexus?
Nerve innervation
Which bone forms the major part of the forearm?
Radius
Which part of the vertebral column is included in the structures of interest in the upper limb?
Cervical vertebrae
Which muscle is responsible for adduction, extension, and medial rotation of the glenohumeral joint?
Pectoralis major
Which muscle is responsible for upward rotation of the scapula?
Trapezius
Which muscle originates from the transverse processes of C1-4 and inserts onto the superior angle of the scapula?
Levator scapulae
Which muscle retracts and elevates the scapula?
Rhomboids
Which muscle group is the most superficial in the back?
Latissimus dorsi
Which muscle group is responsible for extending, laterally flexing, and rotating the vertebral column?
Erector Spinae
Which ligament resists hyperextension of the vertebral column?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Which ligament reinforces and stabilizes the joints of the vertebral column?
Ligamentum flava
Which type of joint allows for weight-bearing and acts as shock absorbers in the vertebral column?
Secondary cartilaginous joints
Which joints are responsible for flexion, extension, and rotation in the cervical region of the vertebral column?
Cervical facet joints
What is the bony landmark on the lateral side of the humerus called?
Deltoid tuberosity
What is the bony base of the elbow called?
Electron process
What is the bony landmark on the distal end of the radius called?
Styloid process
What is the membrane that holds the radius and ulna together called?
Interruptus membrane
Which bone is located between the shoulder and the elbow in the upper limb?
Humerus
Which bone is on the thumb side of the forearm?
Radius
How many metacarpals are there in the hand?
5
Which muscle group in the upper limb is responsible for moving smaller things in more precise ways?
Muscles in the hand
What is the topic of the first anatomy lecture?
The morphological fine of the upper limb
How many muscles are there in the upper limb?
57
What is the name of the nerve complex that will be studied extensively?
Brachial plexus
What are the learning outcomes of the anatomy lectures?
Describing the functional organization of the upper limb and back
Which joint is known as the Glenohumeral joint?
The joint between the scapula and the humerus
Which joint is known as the radial carpal joint?
The joint between the radius and the all
Which joint is known as a saddle joint?
The joint between the first metacarpal and the trapezium
Which muscles are responsible for flexing the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers?
The muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm
Which ligament runs the entire length of the vertebral column in front of the bodies?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?
Resist hyperflexion
What type of joint is formed by the presence of the intervertebral disc?
Secondary cartilaginous joint
What can happen if the anterior longitudinal ligament gets injured in the cervical spine?
Whiplash
Which muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm have a common origin at the medial epicondyle?
Flexor muscles of the wrist and fingers
What is the common origin for the extensor muscles in the posterior aspect of the forearm?
Lateral epicondyle
Which muscles are involved in moving the thumb?
Trainer muscles of the thumb
Which muscles are involved in moving the baby finger (digit five)?
High protein arm muscles of the baby finger
Which type of joint is the pubic symphysis?
Cartilaginous joint
What is the function of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar region?
To absorb shock
What is the outermost part of the intervertebral disc called?
Annulus fibrosis
What happens when there is a disc protrusion or herniation?
The nucleus pulposus escapes through a crack in the annulus fibrosis
What causes the nucleus pulposus to pinch on a nerve?
Injury or trauma to the intervertebral disc
What is the function of the annulus fibrosis?
To absorb shock
Test your knowledge on the morphological plan of the upper limb and back with this quiz by Dr. Catherine Hennessy. Learn about the functional organization, skeletal structure, movements, muscle compartments, and anatomy of the vertebral column.
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