Musculocutaneous and Radial Nerve Anatomy
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Which nerve enters the cubital fossa and then divides into its terminal branches?

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

Which muscle forms the lateral boundary of the cubital fossa?

  • Pronator teres
  • Biceps brachii
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis (correct)

Which branch of the radial nerve provides sensory innervation to the dorsum of the hand and fingers?

  • Muscular branches
  • Deep branch
  • Posterior interosseous nerve
  • Superficial branch (correct)

What muscles of the posterior compartment of the arm and forearm are innervated by the radial nerve?

<p>Triceps brachii, anconeus, and extensor muscles of the forearm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the radial nerve continues into the forearm and supplies motor innervation to the muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm?

<p>Deep branch (posterior interosseous nerve) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the brachial artery in the cubital fossa?

<p>To supply oxygenated blood to the forearm and hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the median nerve in the cubital fossa?

<p>To provide motor and sensory innervation to the muscles and skin of the forearm and hand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To connect the basilic and cephalic veins for venipuncture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the median cubital vein in the cubital fossa?

<p>To connect the basilic and cephalic veins for venipuncture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the deep branch of the radial nerve in the cubital fossa?

<p>To provide motor and sensory innervation to the muscles and skin of the forearm and hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the cephalic vein typically originate from?

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

Which space does the cephalic vein often traverse before entering the axillary region?

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

What is the termination point of the cephalic vein?

<p>Axillary vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Along which aspect of the forearm does the basilic vein ascend?

<p>Medial aspect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the basilic vein merge with to form the axillary vein in the axillary region?

<p>Brachial vein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the musculocutaneous nerve is incorrect?

<p>It carries fibers primarily from C3, C4, and C5 nerve roots. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is not innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve?

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

What is the terminal branch of the musculocutaneous nerve that provides sensory innervation to the lateral aspect of the forearm?

<p>Lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the course of the musculocutaneous nerve is correct?

<p>It runs alongside the brachial artery in the arm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nerve roots contribute to the formation of the musculocutaneous nerve?

<p>C5, C6, C7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament and lateral ulnar collateral ligament, providing stability against varus (medial) forces?

<p>Lateral (Radial) Collateral Ligament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is not responsible for flexion of the elbow joint?

<p>Triceps Brachii (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is formed by the articulation between the $\text{radial notch of the ulna}$ and the $\text{head of the radius}$?

<p>Proximal radioulnar joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ligaments provides stability against $\text{valgus (lateral) forces}$ on the elbow joint?

<p>Medial (Ulnar) Collateral Ligament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements at the elbow joint increases the angle between the forearm and upper arm?

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

Which of the following statements accurately describes the origin of the median cubital vein?

<p>It arises from the union of the cephalic and basilic veins in the cubital fossa. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve primarily innervates the flexor muscles on the medial side of the forearm?

<p>Ulnar nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the distal phalanges of the fingers at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints?

<p>Flexor digitorum profundus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the palmaris longus muscle?

<p>Flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar aponeurosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is responsible for flexing and abducting the wrist?

<p>Flexor carpi radialis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the thumb at the interphalangeal joint?

<p>Flexor Pollicis Longus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is primarily responsible for supinating the forearm?

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

Which muscle extends and abducts the wrist?

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle abducts and extends the thumb?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle extends the index finger?

<p>Extensor Indicis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle flexes the elbow when the forearm is in the midposition between pronation and supination?

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

Which muscle adducts and extends the wrist?

<p>Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle flexes and adducts the wrist?

<p>Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a muscle in the extensor compartment of the forearm?

<p>Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve primarily innervates the muscles in the extensor compartment of the forearm?

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

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