30 Questions
Which vein is located medially in the upper limb?
Basilic Vein
Which nerve is responsible for supplying the deltoids in the upper limb?
Axillary nerve
Which nerve runs along the posterior arm and innervates posterior muscle compartments?
Radial nerve
Which nerve is responsible for supplying anterior forearm and some intrinsic hand muscles?
Median nerve
Which nerve is responsible for cutaneous innervation in the upper limb?
Median nerve, Ulnar nerve, and Radial nerve
Which nerve is responsible for abduction movements in the upper limb?
Axillary nerve
What is the primary aim of studying anatomy and function together in the upper limb?
To appreciate the relationship between structure and function
What is the name of the region that serves as a transitional zone between the arm and forearm?
Cubital Fossa
Which of the following nerve plexuses innervates the entire upper limb?
Brachial Plexus
What is the name of the passageway that connects the forearm to the hand and is prone to inflammation?
Carpal Tunnel
Which of the following blood vessels is associated with the brachid region?
Brachial Artery
What is the term for the study of the relationship between the upper limb and its surrounding structures?
Surface Anatomy
What is the primary function of the upper limb?
Movement of the hand in space
What is the movement of the shoulder that flexes the shoulder joint?
Flexion
What is the term for rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces upwards?
Supination
What is the term for moving the hand towards the midline of the body?
Adduction
What is the term for moving the hand away from the midline of the body?
Abduction
What is the anatomical position of the hand?
Palm facing upwards
What is the primary function of the humero-ulnar joint?
Flexion and extension
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, and has two heads: clavicular and sternocostal?
Pectoralis Major
What type of joint is the proximal radio-ulna joint?
Uni-axial pivot
Which bone has the olecranon process?
Ulna
How many phalanges are present in the thumb?
3
What is the name of the muscle that attaches to the radial tuberosity?
Biceps Brachii
What is the function of the clavicle in the shoulder girdle?
To act as a strut and shock absorber
Which structure is anchored by the coracoid process?
Acromion process
What is the shape of the scapula?
Triangular and broad
What is the location of the subclavian vein and artery?
Superior to the clavicle
What is the function of the acromion process?
To provide a surface for muscle attachment and facilitate gliding movements
What is the landmark on the humerus where fractures commonly occur?
Bicepital groove
Learn about the anatomy of the upper limb, including the structure and function of muscles, bones, and joints. Understand the layering and compartmentalization of the upper limb and identify surface landmarks.
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