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Unit 1 Questions - Upper Limb
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1The shoulder girdle is formed by the following pair of bones:
- AThe scaphoid and the lunate
- BThe radius and the ulna
- CThe ulna and the humerus
- DThe humerus and the scapula
- EThe scapula and the clavicle
2In the anatomical position, the index finger is found in which of the following position:
- ALateral to the middle finger
- BMedial to the middle finger
- CLateral to the thumb
- DMedial to the little finger
3The radial fossa is found on which one of the following bone:
- AThe scapula
- BThe humerus
- CThe radius
- DThe ulna
- EThe capitate
4Which one of the following statements is true for the fibrous joints:
- AFibrous joints are very mobile
- BFibrous joints have a synovial membrane
- CFibrous joints are typically limited in movements
- DFibrous joints can have a fibrocartilage
- EFibrous joints always have a cavity between the two elements in contact
5The joint formed by the growth plate between the epiphysis and diaphysis (shaft) of a growing long bone is called a:
- AGomphosis
- BSynchondrosis
- CCondylar
- DPivot
- ESymphysis
6The main function of a bursa in or around a joint is to:
- ALook pretty
- BIncrease the strength of the joint
- CProvide blood supply
- DReduce friction during joint movement
- EIncrease the stability of the joint
7Which one of the following muscles is an extrinsic muscle of the upper limb:
- AThe levator scapulae muscle
- BThe deltoid muscle
- CThe supraspinatus muscle
- DThe infraspinatus muscle
- EThe subscapularis muscle
8What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
- AAbduction of the arm at the shoulder joint
- BExtension of the arm at the shoulder joint
- CLateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint
- DExtension of the forearm at the elbow joint
- EFlexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
9The teres minor muscle is innervated by which nerve?
- AThe dorsal scapular nerve
- BThe suprascapular nerve
- CThe infrascapular nerve
- DThe axillary nerve
- EThe lower subscapular nerve
10The muscle contributing to the formation of the medial wall of the axilla is:
- AThe latissimus dorsi muscle
- BThe pectoralis major muscle
- CThe pectoralis minor muscle
- DThe subscapularis muscle
- EThe serratus anterior muscle
11The 3 muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm are innervated by which nerve?
- AThe dorsal scapular nerve
- BThe musculocutaneous nerve
- CThe radial nerve
- DThe axillary nerve
- EThe lower subscapular nerve
12Which one of the following muscles is a strong supinator of the forearm?
- AThe coracobrachialis muscle
- BThe biceps brachii muscle
- CThe triceps brachii muscle
- DThe brachialis muscle
- EThe anconeus muscle
13How many muscles are located in the forearm?
- A8
- B12
- C20
- D28
- E32
14What is the name of the muscle forming the intermediate layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm?
- AThe palmaris longus muscle
- BThe flexor carpi ulnar muscle
- CThe flexor digitorum superficialis muscle
- DThe flexor digitorum profundus muscle
- EThe flexor pollicis longus muscle
15The tendon of which one of the following muscles is passing in the 3rd compartment of the extensor retinaculum on the posterior aspect of the wrist?
- AThe abductor pollicis longus
- BThe extensor carpi radialis longus
- CThe extensor digitorum
- DThe extensor pollicis longus
- EThe extensor digiti minimi
16The abductor pollicis brevis inserts on the lateral aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb with the tendon of :
- Athe adductor pollicis brevis
- Bthe adductor pollicis longus
- Cthe flexor pollicis brevis
- Dthe flexor pollicis longus
- Ethe opponens pollicis
17The motor innervation of the 3 muscles of the thenar eminence is by which one of the following nerve?
- AThe ulnar nerve
- BThe radial nerve
- CThe musculocutaneous nerve
- DThe median nerve
- EThe axillary nerve
18The action that is common to the lumbrical, dorsal and palmar interossei muscles is:
- Aflexion of the MCP and extension of the PIP and DIP joints
- Bextension of the MCP and flexion of the PIP and DIP joints
- Cabduction of the index, middle and ring fingers
- Dadduction of the index, middle and little fingers
- Eopposition of the thumb
19How many spinal nerves do we have in the cervical region?
- A5
- B7
- C8
- D12
- E31
20In the nervous system, what is the name given to a supporting cell?
- AA gluteal cell
- BA gluten cell
- CA global cell
- DA glial cell
- EA guttural cell
21The cell body of a pre-ganglionic neuron is located in?
- AThe dorsal root ganglion
- BThe posterior horn
- CThe lateral horn
- DThe anterior horn
- EThe anterior root ganglion
22The brachial plexus is formed by the ventral primary ramus of?
- AC1 - C4
- BC5 - T1
- CL1 - L4
- DL5 - S4
- ET1 - L2
23The ulnar nerve is a terminal branch of?
- AThe lateral root
- BThe lateral cord
- CThe posterior cord
- DThe medial root
- EThe medial cord
24The dermatome of the skin of the lateral part of the arm is?
- AC5
- BC6
- CC7
- DC8
- ET1
25The first part of the axillary artery only has one branch. It is the:
- Asuperior thoracic artery
- Bthoracoacromial trunk
- Csubscapular artery
- Danterior humeral circumflex artery
- Eposterior humeral circumflex artery
26The brachial artery divides at what level?
- AThe radial groove
- BThe neck of the radius
- CThe olecranon fossa
- DThe pisiform bone
- EThe carpal tunnel
27The circumflex scapular artery is a branch of the?
- Asuperior thoracic artery
- Bthoracoacromial trunk
- Csubscapular artery
- Danterior humeral circumflex artery
- Eposterior humeral circumflex artery
28Which one of the following joints has a fibrocartilaginous disc?
- AThe glenohumeral joint
- BThe elbow joint
- CThe wrist joint
- DThe interphalangeal joint
- EThe distal radioulnar joint
29The nerve supply to the elbow is predominantly by articular branches of which nerve?
- AThe axillary nerve
- BThe musculocutaneous nerve
- CThe suprascapular nerve
- DThe spinal accessory nerve
- EThe deep branch of the ulnar nerve
30Which one of the following muscles is a strong supinator of the forearm?
- AThe coracobrachialis muscle
- BThe biceps brachii muscle
- CThe triceps brachii muscle
- DThe brachialis muscle
- EThe anconeus muscle
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