student made test questions- exam 2

What are the two actions of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle at the wrist joint?

wrist adduction and wrist flexion

A patient cannot extend their wrist after a fracture near the middle of the humerus. Which nerve is likely injured?

radial nerve

What movement occurs when you move your wrist toward the thumb side of your hand?

wrist abduction

Select the nerve responsible for moving the shoulder, arm, and hand.

UBP???

Damage to the biceps effects what muscle action?

elbow flexion

Select all of the following muscles for active shoulder extension.

deltoid, teres major, tricep brachii

What is the primary action of the extensor digitorum muscle in the forearm?

extension of digits 2-5

If you have a "falling asleep" sensation in your 5th digit, what nerve is being affected?

ulnar nerve

Which two rotator cuff muscles are primarily responsible for executing lateral (external) rotation of the shoulder?

infraspinatus and teres minor

A 21 year old baseball player took a line drive hit to the upper shoulder. There is noticeable bruising on the deltoid with muscle weakness. What is the primary nerve effected here?

axillary nerve

A body builder is performing a bicep curl using a dumbbell. As the dumbbell moves upward toward the shoulder, which joint action is primarily occurring at the elbow?

elbow flexion

What muscle in the antebrachial region primarily functions in abduction of the wrist?

flexor carpi radials

What is the action of moving the shoulder and hand up laterally?

shoulder abduction

Damage to what causes weakness, numbness, and tingling in the hand?

median nerve

What is a muscle located un the posterior scapula?

infraspinatus

In the instance that the pronator teres is torn, which action is not directly affected?

supination of forearm

In what region is the musculocutaneous nerve located?

brachium??

Which action is describing moving the wrist toward the median?

(wrist) adduction