Upper Limb Anatomy Quiz

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Which region is considered part of the upper limb?

  • Hip
  • Sacrum
  • Elbow (correct)
  • Pelvis

What is the main function of the rotator cuff muscles?

  • Produce wrist extension
  • Produce elbow flexion
  • Produce hip rotation
  • Produce shoulder abduction (correct)

Which bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?

  • Vertebrae and sacrum
  • Sternum and ribs
  • Scapula and femur
  • Clavicle and radius (correct)

What is the function of the axilla?

<p>Passageway for major blood vessels and nerves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is included in the shoulder complex?

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

Which region is considered part of the upper limb?

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

What is the main function of the axilla?

<p>To house and protect the brachial plexus and axillary vessels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?

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

What are the components of the shoulder complex?

<p>Shoulder girdle and upper arm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional significance of the rotator cuff muscles?

<p>Stabilize the shoulder joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Upper Limb

  • The shoulder region is considered part of the upper limb.

Rotator Cuff Muscles

  • The main function of the rotator cuff muscles is to provide stability and mobility to the shoulder joint.

Appendicular Skeleton

  • The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower limbs, including the scapula, humerus, radius, and ulna.

Axilla

  • The axilla is a region that serves as a passage for nerves, blood vessels, and muscles between the upper limb and the thorax.
  • The main function of the axilla is to provide a pathway for these structures to pass through.

Shoulder Complex

  • The shoulder complex consists of the scapula, humerus, clavicle, and associated muscles and ligaments.
  • The components of the shoulder complex work together to provide a wide range of motion and flexibility to the shoulder joint.

Rotator Cuff Muscles Significance

  • The rotator cuff muscles are functionally significant because they play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and mobility of the shoulder joint, allowing for a wide range of movements.

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