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Upper Limb - Quiz
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1Which of the following are bones of the upper limb?
- AScapula
- BHumerus
- CClavicle
- DPhalanges
- EFibula
- FRadius
- GUlna
- HSternum
- ICarpals
- JMetacarpals
2The real name for the "shoulder" joint is the [blank_start]glenohumeral[blank_end] joint. This is a [blank_start]synovial[blank_end] joint supported by a joint capsule.
A group of muscles called the Rotator Cuff muscles have tendons that surround the this joint. There are four rotator cuff muscles:
1. Subscapularis: responsible for [blank_start]medial rotation[blank_end] of the humerus.
2. Supraspinatus: responsible for the initiation of [blank_start]abduction[blank_end] of the arm.
3. Infraspinatus: responsible for [blank_start]lateral rotation[blank_end] of the humerus.
4. Teres minor: responsible for [blank_start]lateral rotation[blank_end] of the humerus.- Aglenohumeral
- Bsynovial
- Cmedial rotation
- Dabduction
- Elateral rotation
- Flateral rotation
3What is the function of the Deltoid muscle?
- AAbduction of the arm
- BAdduction of the arm
- CMedially rotate the humerus
- DLaterally rotate the humerus
4Which of the following are functions of the pectoralis major?
- AAdduction of the arm
- BAbduction of the arm
- CMedial rotation of the humerus
- DLateral rotation of the humerus
- EExtends the arm
- FFlexes the arm
5The trapezius muscle is responsible for depression and rotation of the scapula. True or False?
- ATrue
- BFalse
6The pectoralis minor and the serratus anterior are both muscles connecting the [blank_start]ribs and scapula[blank_end].
The pectoralis minor are responsible for [blank_start]depression[blank_end] of the scapula, whereas the serratus anterior are responsible for [blank_start]rotation[blank_end] of the scapula.- Aribs and scapula
- Bscapula and humerus
- Chumerus and ribs
- Ddepression
- Eelevation
- Frotation
7The teres major muscle is responsible for medial rotation and extension of the arm. True or false?
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Which of the following are functions of the latissimus dorsi?
- AAbduction of the arm
- BAdduction of the arm
- CMedial rotation of the arm
- DLateral rotation of the arm
- EExtension of the arm
- FFlexion of the arm
9Which of the following are functions of the biceps brachii?
- AFlexor of the arm
- BExtensor of the arm
- CSupinator of the forearm
- DPronator of the forearm
- EWeak flexor of the humerus
- FWeak extensor of the humerus
10Name the labelled muscles of the upper limb.

- Acoracobrachialis
- Bbrachialis
11What is the name of the single muscle in the posterior compartment of the upper arm? [blank_start]Triceps brachii[blank_end]
- Atriceps brachii
12The order of the splitting of the spinal nerves to the brachial plexus is as follows:
[blank_start]Roots[blank_end] - [blank_start]Trunks[blank_end] - [blank_start]Divisions[blank_end] - [blank_start]Cords[blank_end]- ARoots
- BTrunks
- CDivisions
- DCords
13The upper arm is innervated by two main nerves.
The [blank_start]musculocutaneous[blank_end] nerve supplies the [blank_start]anterior[blank_end] compartment, which consists of the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis and brachialis.
The [blank_start]radial[blank_end] nerve supplies the [blank_start]posterior[blank_end] compartment, which consists of the triceps brachii.- Amusculocutaneous
- Bulnar
- Cmedian
- Danterior
- Eradial
- Fposterior
14The bones of the upper limb are divided into 3 segments.
1. The arm proper, this contains the [blank_start]humerus[blank_end].
2. The forearm, which contains the [blank_start]radius[blank_end] (laterally) and [blank_start]ulna[blank_end] (medially).
3. The hand, which contains 8 [blank_start]carpal[blank_end] bones, 5 [blank_start]metacarpals[blank_end] and 14 [blank_start]phalanges[blank_end] in the digits.- Ahumerus
- Bradius
- Culna
- Dcarpal
- Emetacarpals
- Fphalanges
15The elbow joint has 3 separate articulations.
1. Between the [blank_start]trochlea[blank_end] and the trochlear notch of the [blank_start]ulna[blank_end].
2. Between the [blank_start]capitulum[blank_end] and the head of the radius.
3. Between the [blank_start]head of the radius[blank_end] and the radial notch of the ulna.
1 and 2 are primarily involved in [blank_start]flexion and extension[blank_end]. 3 is involved with [blank_start]pronation and supination[blank_end] of the forearm.- Aulna
- Btrochlea
- Ccapitulum
- Dhead of the radius
- Eflexion and extension
- Fpronation and supination
16Which two ligaments primarily support flexion and extension of the forearm?
- ARadial collateral ligament
- BUlnar collateral ligament
- CAcetabular ligament
- DAnnular ligament of the radius
17The annular ligament allows the head of the radius to pivot on the trochlea during pronation/supination. True or False?
- ATrue
- BFalse
18What is the name of the labelled structure?

- Ainterosseous membrane
191. The biceps brachii supinates the upper arm. [blank_start]True[blank_end]
2. The supinator supinates the hand. [blank_start]True[blank_end]
3. The pronator teres pronates the hand. [blank_start]True[blank_end]
4. The pronator quadratus pronates the hand. [blank_start]True[blank_end]- ATrue
- BFalse
- CTrue
- DFalse
- ETrue
- FFalse
- GTrue
- HFalse
20Following the mnemonic "Straight Line To Pinky, Here Comes The Thumb" name the carpal bones in order:
S - [blank_start]scaphoid[blank_end]
L - [blank_start]lunate[blank_end]
T - [blank_start]triquetrum[blank_end]
P - [blank_start]pisiform[blank_end]
H - [blank_start]hamate[blank_end]
C - [blank_start]capitate[blank_end]
T - [blank_start]trapezoid[blank_end]
T - [blank_start]trapezium[blank_end]- Ascaphoid
- Blunate
- Ctriquetrum
- Dpisiform
- Ehamate
- Fcapitate
- Gtrapezoid
- Htrapezium
21In the forearm, the anterior compartment is responsible for [blank_start]flexing[blank_end] the forearm. The muscles in this compartment are responsible for movement of the wrist, [blank_start]pronation[blank_end] of the hand and [blank_start]flexion[blank_end] of the digits and thumb.
They are arranged in three layers: deep, intermediate and superficial.- Aflexing
- Bextending
- Cpronation
- Dsupination
- Eflexion
- Fextension
22There are three muscles in the deep layer of the forearm. Which of the following are they?
- AFlexor digitorum profundus
- BFlexor pollicis longus
- CPronator quadratus
- DPalmaris longus
- EExtensor digitorum longus
- FExtensor indicis
- GPronator teres
23Which of these is the single muscle in the intermediate layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm?
- AFlexor digitorum superficialis
- BFlexor digitorum profundus
- CExtensor carpi ulnaris
- DExtensor carpi radialis longus
- EFlexor digitorum intermedia
24There are four muscles in the superficial layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm. Which of the following are they?
- AFlexor digitorum superficialis
- BFlexor carpi ulnaris
- CPalmaris longus
- DFlexor carpi radialis
- EPronator teres
- FExtensor carpi ulnaris
- GFlexor carpi radialis brevis
25In the forearm, the posterior compartment is responsible for [blank_start]extending[blank_end] the forearm. The muscles in this compartment are responsible for movement of the wrist, [blank_start]supination[blank_end] of the hand and [blank_start]extension[blank_end] of the digits and thumb.
They are arranged in two layers: deep and superficial.- Aextending
- Bflexing
- Csupination
- Dpronation
- Eextension
- Fflexion
26There are five muscles in the deep layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm. Which of the following NOT in the deep layer? (5 of them are, 5 are not)
- AAbductor pollicis longus
- BExtensor pollicis brevis
- CExtensor pollicis longus
- DExtensor indicis
- ESupinator
- FExtensor digitorum
- GExtensor carpi ulnaris
- HPalmaris longus
- IExtensor carpi radialis
- JPronator quadratus
27There are seven muscles in the superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm. Which of the following are they?
- ABrachioradialis
- BBiceps brachii
- CExtensor carpi radialis longus
- DExtensor carpi radialis brevis
- EExtensor digitorum
- FExtensor digiti minimi
- GExtensor carpi ulnaris
- HAnconeus
- IExtensor indicis
- JSoleus
28What is the order of bifurcation of the arteries of the upper limb, from top to bottom?
1. [blank_start]Subclavian[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Axillary[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Brachial[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Radial and ulnar[blank_end]- ASubclavian
- BAxillary
- CBrachial
- DRadial and ulnar
29Match the correct artery to the bones/muscles it supplies.
[blank_start]Brachial[blank_end] - posterior compartment of the upper arm (triceps brachii), contributes to vessels in the elbow joint and terminates after the cubital fossa where it bifurcates.
[blank_start]Radial[blank_end] - supplies the posterior aspect of the forearm and supplies the thumb and lateral side of index finger.
[blank_start]Ulnar[blank_end] - supplies the anterior aspect of the forearm and supplies the digits and medial side of the index finger.
[blank_start]Axillary[blank_end] - the shoulder and scapula, turns into brachial at the level of the teres major muscle.- ABrachial
- BRadial
- CUlnar
- DAxillary
- ESubclavian
30Innervation of the Upper Limb
Match the nerve with the muscles that it supplies.
[blank_start]Musculocutaneous[blank_end] - supplies the anterior compartment of the arm (includes biceps, biceps brachii and coracobrachialis)
[blank_start]Axillary[blank_end] - supplies the shoulder muscles (includes deltoid and teres minor)
[blank_start]Radial[blank_end] - supplies the posterior compartment of the arm (triceps brachii) and the posterior compartment of the forearm
[blank_start]Median[blank_end] - supplies the anterior compartment of the forearm (EXCEPT flexor carpi ulnaris and part of flexor digitorum profundus) and some intrinsic muscles of the hand
[blank_start]Ulnar[blank_end] - supplies two muscles in anterior compartment of forearm (flexor carpi ulnaris and other part of flexor digitorum profundus) and most of the intrinsic muscles of the hand.- AMusculocutaneous
- BAxillary
- CRadial
- DMedian
- EUlnar
31Name the nerves that supply sensory innervation to the labelled parts of the hands. (single word answer)

- Amedian
- Bulnar
- Cradial
- Dulnar
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