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Which muscle is NOT part of the deep group of extensor compartment muscles?
Which muscle is NOT part of the deep group of extensor compartment muscles?
Which of the following compartments contains muscles responsible for thumb opposition?
Which of the following compartments contains muscles responsible for thumb opposition?
Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the thumb?
Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the thumb?
Which of these is NOT a compartment of the hand?
Which of these is NOT a compartment of the hand?
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What happens to the axilla when the arm is abducted?
What happens to the axilla when the arm is abducted?
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Which muscle is part of the anterior wall of the axilla?
Which muscle is part of the anterior wall of the axilla?
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What is the primary function of the muscles in the hypothenar compartment?
What is the primary function of the muscles in the hypothenar compartment?
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What structures does the axilla provide a passageway for?
What structures does the axilla provide a passageway for?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the anterior wall of the axilla?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the anterior wall of the axilla?
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What forms the anterior axillary fold?
What forms the anterior axillary fold?
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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint?
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What is the primary action of the triceps brachii muscle?
What is the primary action of the triceps brachii muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the biceps brachii muscle?
Which nerve innervates the biceps brachii muscle?
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Where does the coracobrachialis muscle insert?
Where does the coracobrachialis muscle insert?
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What is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle?
What is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle?
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What is the primary action of the flexor digitorum profundus?
What is the primary action of the flexor digitorum profundus?
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Which nerves innervate the medial and lateral parts of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Which nerves innervate the medial and lateral parts of the flexor digitorum profundus?
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What is the role of the pronator quadratus in forearm movement?
What is the role of the pronator quadratus in forearm movement?
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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the interphalangeal joint of the thumb?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the interphalangeal joint of the thumb?
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The muscles in the posterior compartment of the forearm are primarily responsible for which function?
The muscles in the posterior compartment of the forearm are primarily responsible for which function?
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Which muscles contribute to the posterior wall of the axilla?
Which muscles contribute to the posterior wall of the axilla?
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What structure forms the base of the axilla?
What structure forms the base of the axilla?
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Which nerve is associated with the medial wall of the axilla?
Which nerve is associated with the medial wall of the axilla?
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What are the boundaries of the apex of the axilla?
What are the boundaries of the apex of the axilla?
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What forms the floor of the anatomical snuff box?
What forms the floor of the anatomical snuff box?
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Which structure primarily gets compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
Which structure primarily gets compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
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What is the main function of the carpal tunnel?
What is the main function of the carpal tunnel?
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What happens to sensory perception in the palm during carpal tunnel syndrome?
What happens to sensory perception in the palm during carpal tunnel syndrome?
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Which tendons are transmitted through the carpal tunnel?
Which tendons are transmitted through the carpal tunnel?
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What is located in the floor of the cubital fossa?
What is located in the floor of the cubital fossa?
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Which structure is NOT a content of the axilla?
Which structure is NOT a content of the axilla?
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Which of the following defines the medial border of the cubital fossa?
Which of the following defines the medial border of the cubital fossa?
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What forms the roof of the cubital fossa?
What forms the roof of the cubital fossa?
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Which nerve is located within the cubital fossa?
Which nerve is located within the cubital fossa?
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What structure is transmitted through the anatomical snuff box?
What structure is transmitted through the anatomical snuff box?
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Where can the pulsation of the radial artery be palpated?
Where can the pulsation of the radial artery be palpated?
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Which veins are located anteriorly to the cubital fossa?
Which veins are located anteriorly to the cubital fossa?
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Which structure lies posteriorly to the cubital fossa?
Which structure lies posteriorly to the cubital fossa?
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What can happen if the brachial artery is accidentally punctured in the cubital fossa?
What can happen if the brachial artery is accidentally punctured in the cubital fossa?
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Which nerve innervates the Tricep Brachii?
Which nerve innervates the Tricep Brachii?
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What is the main action of the Tricep Brachii?
What is the main action of the Tricep Brachii?
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Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and flexes the wrist?
Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and flexes the wrist?
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Which of the following muscles is responsible for pronating the forearm at the proximal radio-ulnar joint?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for pronating the forearm at the proximal radio-ulnar joint?
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What separates the anterior compartment of the forearm from the extensor compartment?
What separates the anterior compartment of the forearm from the extensor compartment?
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Which muscle primarily uses the ulnar nerve for its innervation?
Which muscle primarily uses the ulnar nerve for its innervation?
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Which muscle of the superficial flexors of the forearm can also flex the metacarpophalangeal joints?
Which muscle of the superficial flexors of the forearm can also flex the metacarpophalangeal joints?
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What is the common origin site for the superficial flexors of the forearm?
What is the common origin site for the superficial flexors of the forearm?
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Study Notes
Deep Group of Extensor Compartment Muscles
- Supinator
- Abductor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis brevis
- Extensor indicis
Compartments of the Hand
- Thenar compartment
- Adductor compartment
- Hypothenar compartment
- Central compartment
Thenar Compartment
- It has muscles that make up the thenar eminence
- These muscles include:
- Flexor pollicis brevis
- Abductor pollicis brevis
- Opponens pollicis
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of upper limb muscles with this quiz. Questions cover the extensor compartment, axilla, and specific muscle functions. Perfect for students studying anatomy or preparing for exams.
