upper limbs practice questions

Shoulder "separations" occur at the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.

true or false

true

The annular ligament attaches to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

true or false

false

The two bones that make up the shoulder girdle, connecting the humerus of the upper extremity to the axial skeleton at the manubrium, include the scapula and the _____.

clavicle

This bone has a capitulum, trochlea, deltoid tuberosity and radial groove.

humerus

ulna

radius

femur

humerus

Which bone has an acromion, coracoid process, and glenoid fossa?

atlas

scapula

humerus

sternum

scapula

Capitulum of humerus articulates with trochlear notch of ulna.

true or false

false

Which two carpals articulate with the distal radius?

Choose BOTH that apply!

trapezium

hamate

pisiform

triquetrum

scaphoid

lunate

scaphoid

lunate

Pisiform bone in the wrist can be found deep to the snuffbox.

true or false

false

The bones of the digits are called proximal, middle, and distal _____

phalanges

The head of radius articulates with the 

trochlea

capitulum

olecranon fossa

coronoid fossa

capitulum

The glenoid labrum

deepens the socket for the head of humerus

forms a bridge between coracoid and acromion to reinforce the shoulder joint superiorly

holds the tendon of long head of biceps brachii in place

reduces friction between rotator cuff muscles as they pass around the acromion and scapula

deepens the socket for the head of humerus

Whose head do you find at the distal radioulnar joint?

head of radius  

head of lettuce

head of ulna

head of humerus

head of ulna

Which fossa is located on the posterior, distal humerus?

dental flossa

radial fossa

coranoid fossa

glenoid fossa

olecranon fossa

olecranon fossa

The head of the humerus articulates with the ___  ___  of the scapula.

inferior angle

supraspinous fossa

suprascapular notch

glenoid fossa

glenoid fossa

Where is the olecranon process?

proximal ulna

scapula

distal radius

distal humerus  

proximal ulna

The proximal radioulnar joint is considered a part of the elbow joint (it lies within the joint capsule).

true or false

true

The radiocarpal joint occurs between radius and

trapezium and trapezoid

triquetrum and pisiform

scaphoid and lunate

pisiform and hamate

scaphoid and lunate

Radioulnar joints function in

pronation & supination

medial (internal) & lateral (external) rotation

flexion & extension

protraction & retraction 

abduction & adduction

pronation and supination

Head of radius

articulates with trochlea

articulates with scaphoid and lunate  

articulates with capitulum

is the distal part of radius

articulates with capitulum

The most lateral end of the spine of the scapula forms the ___.

acromion

Supraspinous fossa is superior to infraspinous fossa.

true or false

true

Shoulder dislocation occurs at

a hinge joint

glenohumeral joint

sternoclavicular joint

acromioclavicular joint

glenohumeral joint

The anterior depression between forearm and arm is called the

infraspinous fossa

glenoid fossa

cubital fossa

supraspinous fossa  

cubital fossa

The ulna is on the

pinky side

thumb side

pinky side

the antebrachial region is proximal to the brachial region

true or false

false

If you palpate deep in the anatomical snuffbox, what bone will you feel? 

scaphoid

lateral epicondyle

head of radius

pisiform

head of ulna

scaphoid

Which muscle forms the lateral border of the cubital fossa? 

pronator teres

pronator quadratus

coracobrachialis 

brachioradialis

lateral head of triceps brachii

brachioradialis

Short head of biceps brachii attaches to 

coracoid process

supraglenoid (superior glenoid) tubercle

olecranon process

infraglenoid (inferior glenoid) tubercle

acromion (acromial process)

coracoid process

The lateral end of the clavicle articulates with the 

acromion

manubrium

subscapular fossa  

suprascapular notch 

spinoglenoid notch

acromion

The capitulum 

is a feature of the proximal humerus   

is located between the trapezium and hamate

is larger than the lowercasulum

is lateral to the trochlea 

articulates with the head of ulna

is lateral to the trochlea

A bony process of the proximal ulna 

olecranon process 

coracoid process 

mastoid process  

spinous process 

styloid process

olecranon process

Following a fall-on-outstretched-hand, a Colle's fracture is a break in the 

distal radius 

first metacarpal

mid clavicle  

surgical neck humerus

acromioclavicular (AC) joint

distal radius

The ulnar notch of radius forms part of the distal radioulnar joint. 

true or false

true

At the radiocarpal joint, the distal radius articulates most directly with the 

capitate and hamate

scaphoid and lunate

triquetrum and pisiform

trapezium and trapezoid

scaphoid and lunate

The ulnar nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. 

true or false

false

Shoulder separations occur at the 

carpometacarpal joint

glenohumeral joint 

acromioclavicular joint

sternoclavicular joint

proximal interphalangeal joint

acromioclavicular joint

The ____ ligament holds the tendon of long head biceps brachii within the bicipital (intertubercular) groove. 

humeral collateral

glenohumeral

transverse humeral

coracohumeral

suprascapular

transverse humeral

Based on your knowledge of muscle location, the subacromial bursa is potentially most important in reducing friction due to movement (contraction) of which of these muscles? 

subscapularis

long head triceps brachii

trapezius  

teres minor

supraspinatus

supraspinatus

The elbow is a hinge joint with only flexion and extension allowed, which ligament prevents ABduction of the forearm at the elbow?   

radial collateral ligament

ulnar collateral ligament

ulnar collateral ligament

The anular ligament plays an important role in which one of these movements? 

aDduction

aBduction

pronation

extension

flexion

pronation

The trochlear notch is a bony feature of the 

humerus

manubrium

radius

scapula 

ulna

ulna

Muscle that attaches to the lesser tubercle (lesser tuberosity). 

supraspinatus

piriformis

iliopsoas

subscapularis 

brachialis

subscapularis 

The anular ligament holds the ____ in place.  

head of the femur  

head of ulna

head of the radius

head of the humerus  

head of the fibula

head of the radius

The bone that articulates with the manubrium.

scapula

radius

clavicle

femur

clavicle

In anatomical position, the lateral bone of the forearm is the radius.

true or false

true

How many phalanges do you have in your hand?

14

Bursae are synovial sacs that reduce friction between muscles, and muscle and bone, associated with joint movement.

true or false

true

Shoulder dislocations occur at the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.

true or false

false

Which of these ligaments is associated with the shoulder joint?

glenohumeral ligament

ischiofemoral ligament

anular ligament 

deltoid ligamen

glenohumeral ligament

The part of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius. 

head of humerus

olecranon fossa  

trochlea

capitulum

capitulum

The scaphoid and lunate articulate with the

ulna

metacarpals

phalanges

radius

radius

ALL of the following bones have a styloid process, EXCEPT: 

ulna

scapula

temporal bone

radius

scapula

The thumb has a proximal, middle, and distal phalanx (3 phalanges).

true or false

false

This bone has a trochlear notch, coronoid process and olecranon.

humerus

scapula

ulna

radius

ulna

The scapula has

a head and greater trochanter

a greater tubercle and olecranon fossa

an acromion and coracoid process

an acetabulum and ischial tuberosity

an acromion and coracoid process

General action of muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm  

extend forearm at elbow

flex hand and digits at wrist

flex forearm at elbow

extend hand and digits at wrist

flex forearm at elbow

Nerve that innervates anterior compartment of the arm.

radial

musculocutaneous

ulnar

medial

musculocutaneous

Within the axilla, which muscle(s) attach to the coracoid process?
More than one answer may be correct, choose all that apply

short head of biceps brachii

serratus anterior

pectoralis minor

coracobrachialis

pectoralis major

short head of biceps brachii

pectoralis minor

coracobrachialis

This superficial back muscle is innervated by the Accessory nerve (CN XI) and helps shrug the shoulders.  

latissimus dorsi

rhomboid major

trapezius

teres major

trapezius

Long head of biceps brachii

attaches to coracoid process  

is innervated in part by axillary nerve

tendon travels in bicipital groove

recieves blood supply primarily from profunda brachii

tendon travels in bicipital groove

What is true about the brachioradialis muscle?

it extends the forearm and pronates the hand  

it arises from the medial epicondyle of humerus

ulnar nerve travels deep to this muscle

innervation is by radial nerve

innervation is by radial nerve

Brachioradialis can flex the forearm at the elbow.

true or false

true

Pectoralis minor

is pierced by lateral pectoral nerve

adducts, flexes and medially rotates the arm

attaches to coracoid process

marks the location of the roots of the brachial plexus

attaches to coracoid process

Coracobrachialis can flex the forearm at the elbow.

true or false

false

Deep extensors of the posterior forearm are innervated by the superficial branch of radial nerve.

true or false

false

Which of these muscles flexes the DIPS?

lumbricals

flexor digitorum superficialis

dorsal interossei

flexor digitorum profundus

flexor digitorum profundus

Dorsal interossei

ADduct the fingers

extend the fingers

flex the fingers

ABduct the fingers 

aBduct the fingers

Muscle that extends the forearm at the elbow.

triceps

Generally, superficial muscles (extensors) in the posterior forearm attach to the lateral epicondyle of humerus.

true or false

true

Flexor carpi radialis  

extends hand at wrist

most medial tendon in the wrist

attaches to coronoid process of ulna

is innervated by median nerve 

is innervated by median nerve

Flexor carpi ulnaris

flexes and adducts hand at wrist  

is innervated by median nerve

attaches to lateral epicondyle humerus

is the most lateral tendon in the wrist

flexes and adducts hand at wrist

Medial half of flexor digitorum profundus is innervated by ulnar nerve.

true or false

true

Flexor digitorum profundus attaches to the base of ___

middle phalanges

proximal phalanges

metacarpals

distal phalanges

distal phalanges

Flexor pollicis longus is innervated by

anterior interosseous (branch of median n.)

superficial branch of radial n.

ulnar n.

deep branch of radial n.

anterior interosseous (branch of median n.)

Greater tubercle of humerus is an attachment point for

pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis, short head biceps

SIT supraspinatus, infraspinatous, teres minor

pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus

pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major

SIT supraspinatus, infraspinatous, teres minor

Palmar interossei muscles adduct the fingers.

true or false

true

All of the intrinsic muscles of the hand, except for the 1/2 LOAF, are innervated by ___  nerve.

anterior interosseous branch of median nerve

deep branch of ulnar nerve

deep branch of radial nerve

superficial branch of radial nerve

deep branch of ulnar nerve

The levator scapulae

attach to the acromion of the scapula  

are innervated by the accessory nerve (CNXI)

are innervated by ventral rami C3, C4, C5 (and dorsal scapular n.)

adduct, extend, and medially rotate the humerus

are innervated by ventral rami C3, C4, C5 (and dorsal scapular n.)

The "little helper" of latissimus dorsi; both muscles have the same actions.

pectoralis minor

infraspinatous

pectoralis major

teres major

teres minor

supraspinatous

teres major

Long thoracic nerve innervates

levator scapula

latissimus dorsi

serratus anterior

pectoralis minor

subscapularis

serratus anterior

The tendon of the long head of the triceps attaches to the

infraglenoid tubercle

spine of scapula

supraglenoid tubercle

greater tubercle

infraglenoid tubercle

Palmaris longus (when present) flexes the hand at the wrist.

true or false

true

The primary nerve innervating posterior arm and posterior forearm is the ___ nerve

radiul

Which is more distal in the forearm?

pronator quadratus

pronator teres

pronator quadratus

Pronator teres attaches to...

More than one correct answer, choose all that apply!

coronoid process ulna  

lateral epicondyle humerus  

olecranon process ulna

mid-lateral radius

medial epicondyle humerus

coronoid process ulna  

mid-lateral radius

medial epicondyle humerus

The borders of the quadrangular space include teres minor, teres major, long head of triceps, and ___

superior angle of scapula  

capitulum of humerus

acromion of scapula

surgical neck of humerus

surgical neck of humerus

The lateral epicondyle is a landmark for

flexors in the anterior arm

extensors in the posterior forearm

extensors in the posterior forearm

Medial half of flexor digitorum superficialis is innervated by ulnar nerve.

true or false

false

Which muscles attach to the medial border of the scapula?

rectus capitis major and minor

rhomboid major and minor

C# major and minor

teres major and minor

rhomboid major and minor

Which muscle is a lateral (external) rotator of the arm at the shoulder joint?

teres major

supraspinatous

latissimus dorsi

teres minor

teres minor

Teres minor is located inferiorly to teres major.

true or false

false

Teres major is innervated by the  

axillary nerve

radial nerve

suprascapular nerve

lower subscapular nerve

lower subscapular nerve

This back muscle is innervated by the Accessory nerve (CN XI) and helps shrug the shoulders.

teres major

latissimus dorsi

rhomboid major

trapezius

trapezius

Which muscle(s) adduct the shoulder? 

More than one correct answer possible, choose all that apply!

supraspinatous

teres minor

teres major

latissimus dorsi

pectoralis major

teres minor

teres major

latissimus dorsi

pectoralis major

Choose the three components of the anatomical snuffbox. 

flexor pollicis brevis

abductor pollicis brevis

abductor pollicis longus

opponens pollicis

adductor pollicis

extensor pollicis longus

extensor pollicis brevis

flexor pollicis longus

abductor pollicis longus

extensor pollicis longus

extensor pollicis brevis

Latissimus dorsi acts to adduct, extend, and medially rotate the arm at the shoulder.

true or false

true

Which muscle extends and ABducts the wrist?

extensor carpi ulnaris

brachioradialis

extensor carpi radialis longus

pronator quadratus 

extensor carpi radialis longus

Supinator of course supinates the forearm, but what is the most powerful supinator muscle?

biceps

Which is more medial?

bicipital aponeurosis  

biceps tendon to radial tuberosity

bicipital aponeurosis

Flexors of the forearm generally attach to the lateral epicondyle of humerus.

true or false

false