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?

Median nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

Median nerve, Ulnar nerve, and Radial nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

Axillary nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

To appreciate the relationship between structure and function Signup and view all the answers

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

Cubital Fossa Signup and view all the answers

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

Brachial Plexus 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?

Carpal Tunnel Signup and view all the answers

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

Brachial Artery Signup and view all the answers

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

Surface Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the upper limb?

Movement of the hand in space Signup and view all the answers

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

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

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

Supination Signup and view all the answers

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

Adduction Signup and view all the answers

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

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical position of the hand?

Palm facing upwards Signup and view all the answers

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

Flexion and extension Signup and view all the answers

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

Pectoralis Major Signup and view all the answers

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

Uni-axial pivot Signup and view all the answers

Which bone has the olecranon process?

Ulna Signup and view all the answers

How many phalanges are present in the thumb?

3 Signup and view all the answers

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

Biceps Brachii Signup and view all the answers

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

To act as a strut and shock absorber Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is anchored by the coracoid process?

Acromion process Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the scapula?

Triangular and broad Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the subclavian vein and artery?

Superior to the clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the acromion process?

To provide a surface for muscle attachment and facilitate gliding movements Signup and view all the answers

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

Bicepital groove Signup and view all the answers