WK 2: Upper Limb Anatomy
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Which vein is located medially in the upper limb?

  • Intermediate Antebrachial Vein
  • Cephalic Vein
  • Basilic Vein (correct)
  • Median Cubital Vein

Which nerve is responsible for supplying the deltoids in the upper limb?

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

Which nerve runs along the posterior arm and innervates posterior muscle compartments?

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

Which nerve is responsible for supplying anterior forearm and some intrinsic hand muscles?

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

Which nerve is responsible for cutaneous innervation in the upper limb?

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

Which nerve is responsible for abduction movements in the upper limb?

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

What is the primary aim of studying anatomy and function together in the upper limb?

<p>To appreciate the relationship between structure and function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the region that serves as a transitional zone between the arm and forearm?

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

Which of the following nerve plexuses innervates the entire upper limb?

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

What is the name of the passageway that connects the forearm to the hand and is prone to inflammation?

<p>Carpal Tunnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following blood vessels is associated with the brachid region?

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

What is the term for the study of the relationship between the upper limb and its surrounding structures?

<p>Surface Anatomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the upper limb?

<p>Movement of the hand in space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of the shoulder that flexes the shoulder joint?

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

What is the term for rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces upwards?

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

What is the term for moving the hand towards the midline of the body?

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

What is the term for moving the hand away from the midline of the body?

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

What is the anatomical position of the hand?

<p>Palm facing upwards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the humero-ulnar joint?

<p>Flexion and extension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, and has two heads: clavicular and sternocostal?

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

What type of joint is the proximal radio-ulna joint?

<p>Uni-axial pivot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone has the olecranon process?

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

How many phalanges are present in the thumb?

<p>3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the muscle that attaches to the radial tuberosity?

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

What is the function of the clavicle in the shoulder girdle?

<p>To act as a strut and shock absorber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is anchored by the coracoid process?

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

What is the shape of the scapula?

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

What is the location of the subclavian vein and artery?

<p>Superior to the clavicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the acromion process?

<p>To provide a surface for muscle attachment and facilitate gliding movements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the landmark on the humerus where fractures commonly occur?

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

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