Question 1

Teres major:

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A) arises from the medial border of the scapula 
B) forms the lower border of the quadrangular space 
C) forms the lateral border of the triangular space 
D) is supplied by the axillary nerve 
E) largely acts to extend the arm 
A) arises from the medial border of the scapula 
B) forms the lower border of the quadrangular space 
C) forms the lateral border of the triangular space 
D) is supplied by the axillary nerve 
E) largely acts to extend the arm B

Question 2

Palmaris Longus:

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A) is absent in 40 % people 
B) originally was an extensor of the MCP joints 
C) arises from the medial epicondyle 
D) inserts into the pisiform 
E) supplied by radial n 
A) is absent in 40 % people 
B) originally was an extensor of the MCP joints 
C) arises from the medial epicondyle 
D) inserts into the pisiform 
E) supplied by radial n C

Question 3

Which is false with respect to the lateral intermuscular septum:

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A) origin of medial head of triceps 
B) pierced by ant branch of profunda a 
C) pierced by radial n 
D) pierced by post branch of profunda a 
E) brachioradialis is anterior 
A) origin of medial head of triceps 
B) pierced by ant branch of profunda a 
C) pierced by radial n 
D) pierced by post branch of profunda a 
E) brachioradialis is anterior D

Question 4

The brachial artery:

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A) lies lateral to the basilic vein 
B) lies anterior to the cephalic vein 
C) is crossed posteriorly by the median n 
D) runs parallel but deep to the profunda a 
E) is the continuation of the subclavian a 
A) lies lateral to the basilic vein 
B) lies anterior to the cephalic vein 
C) is crossed posteriorly by the median n 
D) runs parallel but deep to the profunda a 
E) is the continuation of the subclavian a

Question 5

An injury to the middle trunk of the brachial plexus:

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A) would mean that C8 sensation is altered 
B) will manifest in the medial cord 
C) will affect the median nerve 
D) will affect the long thoracic nerve 
E) all of the above 
A) would mean that C8 sensation is altered 
B) will manifest in the medial cord 
C) will affect the median nerve 
D) will affect the long thoracic nerve 
E) all of the above

Question 6

The deepest structure in the mid forearm is:

Accepted Answer

A) median n 
B) basilic v 
C) radial a 
D) F P L 
E) Ulnar n 
A) median n 
B) basilic v 
C) radial a 
D) F P L 
E) Ulnar n

Question 7

The axillary artery:

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A) arises from the vertebral artery 
B) is divided into 3 parts by teres major 
C) is clasped in its 3rd part by the cords of the brachial plexus 
D) has no branches in its 3rd part 
E) supplies the pectoral muscles via the superior thoracic a. 
A) arises from the vertebral artery 
B) is divided into 3 parts by teres major 
C) is clasped in its 3rd part by the cords of the brachial plexus 
D) has no branches in its 3rd part 
E) supplies the pectoral muscles via the superior thoracic a.

Question 8

Latissimus Dorsi:

Accepted Answer

A) arises from the spinous processes of T2-L5 
B) spirals around the upper border of teres major 
C) arises from the iliac crest 
D) inserts into the lesser tuberosity 
E) externally rotates 
A) arises from the spinous processes of T2-L5 
B) spirals around the upper border of teres major 
C) arises from the iliac crest 
D) inserts into the lesser tuberosity 
E) externally rotates

Question 9

The sternoclavicular joint:

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A) communicates with the manubriosternal joint 
B) is mostly stabilised by the costoclavicular lig 
C) is the fulcrum of movements at the sternoclavicular joint 
D) contains 2 fibrocartilage discs 
E) is supplies by C8 and T1 
A) communicates with the manubriosternal joint 
B) is mostly stabilised by the costoclavicular lig 
C) is the fulcrum of movements at the sternoclavicular joint 
D) contains 2 fibrocartilage discs 
E) is supplies by C8 and T1

Question 10

Myotome of shoulder abduction?

Accepted Answer

A) C5 
B) C5, C6 
C) C5, C6, C7 
D) C6, C7, C8 
E) C6, C7 
A) C5 
B) C5, C6 
C) C5, C6, C7 
D) C6, C7, C8 
E) C6, C7

Question 11

The flexor retinaculum attaches to all the following except:

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A) scaphoid 
B) hamate 
C) trapezium 
D) pisiform 
E) captitate 
A) scaphoid 
B) hamate 
C) trapezium 
D) pisiform 
E) captitate

Question 12

With regards to the biceps brachii:

Accepted Answer

A) the long head arises from the greater tuberosity 
B) the short head arises from the acromium 
C) supinates forearm 
D) supplied by median n 
E) its 2 heads merge in the upper arm 
A) the long head arises from the greater tuberosity 
B) the short head arises from the acromium 
C) supinates forearm 
D) supplied by median n 
E) its 2 heads merge in the upper arm

Question 13

The triceps:

Accepted Answer

A) is a misnomer because it has 2 heads 
B) supplied by radial n 
C) stabilises shoulder in adduction 
D) has its nerve compromised in humerus shaft # 
E) supplied by post. IO artery 
A) is a misnomer because it has 2 heads 
B) supplied by radial n 
C) stabilises shoulder in adduction 
D) has its nerve compromised in humerus shaft # 
E) supplied by post. IO artery

Question 14

F D P

Accepted Answer

A) has its action enhanced by wrist extension 
B) is supplied entirely by ulnar n in 10% people 
C) partly inserts in to the flexor retinaculum 
D) assists pronator quadratus in powerful pronation 
E) all of the above 
A) has its action enhanced by wrist extension 
B) is supplied entirely by ulnar n in 10% people 
C) partly inserts in to the flexor retinaculum 
D) assists pronator quadratus in powerful pronation 
E) all of the above

Question 15

Which doesn't pierce the clavipectoral fascia

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatics 
B) cephalic vein 
C) lat pectoral n 
D) med pectoral n 
E) thoracoacromial a 
A) lymphatics 
B) cephalic vein 
C) lat pectoral n 
D) med pectoral n 
E) thoracoacromial a

Question 16

Pectoralis Major:

Accepted Answer

A) is quadrilateral in shape 
B) has a head that arises from the posterior surface of the clavicle 
C) inserts into the medial lip of the bicipital groove 
D) lies between biceps and the humeral shaft 
E) is supplied by all 5 segments of the brachial plexus 
A) is quadrilateral in shape 
B) has a head that arises from the posterior surface of the clavicle 
C) inserts into the medial lip of the bicipital groove 
D) lies between biceps and the humeral shaft 
E) is supplied by all 5 segments of the brachial plexus

Question 17

Anatomical snuff box:

Accepted Answer

A) has EPL on its ulnar side 
B) lies between EPL and APL 
C) has the trapezoid palpable at its base 
D) is most obvious with the thumb fully abducted 
E) contains the post IO artery 
A) has EPL on its ulnar side 
B) lies between EPL and APL 
C) has the trapezoid palpable at its base 
D) is most obvious with the thumb fully abducted 
E) contains the post IO artery

Question 18

Serratus anterior

Accepted Answer

A) Medially rotates shoulder 
B) Protracts scapula 
C) Is unipennate 
D) Arises from the upper 6 ribs 
E) Is supplied by the thoracodorsal a 
A) Medially rotates shoulder 
B) Protracts scapula 
C) Is unipennate 
D) Arises from the upper 6 ribs 
E) Is supplied by the thoracodorsal a

Question 19

Loss of the greater tuberosity leads to loss of which movement

Accepted Answer

A) abduction and lateral rotation 
B) adduction and medial rotation 
C) abduction and medial rotation 
D) adduction and lateral rotation 
E) lateral rotation 
A) abduction and lateral rotation 
B) adduction and medial rotation 
C) abduction and medial rotation 
D) adduction and lateral rotation 
E) lateral rotation

Question 20

The subacromial bursa:

Accepted Answer

A) is strengthened anteriorly by the glenohumeral ligaments 
B) lies under the coracoacromial lig 
C) envelopes the distal end of the coracoid process 
D) if inflamed will be more tender when abducted 
E) all of the above 
A) is strengthened anteriorly by the glenohumeral ligaments 
B) lies under the coracoacromial lig 
C) envelopes the distal end of the coracoid process 
D) if inflamed will be more tender when abducted 
E) all of the above

Teres major:

Palmaris Longus:

Which is false with respect to the lateral intermuscular septum:

The brachial artery:

An injury to the middle trunk of the brachial plexus:

The deepest structure in the mid forearm is:

The axillary artery:

Latissimus Dorsi:

The sternoclavicular joint:

Myotome of shoulder abduction?

The flexor retinaculum attaches to all the following except:

With regards to the biceps brachii:

The triceps:

F D P

Which doesn't pierce the clavipectoral fascia

Pectoralis Major:

Anatomical snuff box:

Serratus anterior

Loss of the greater tuberosity leads to loss of which movement

The subacromial bursa:

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Exam 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Extremity

Teres major:

Palmaris Longus:

Which is false with respect to the lateral intermuscular septum:

The brachial artery:

An injury to the middle trunk of the brachial plexus:

The deepest structure in the mid forearm is:

The axillary artery:

Latissimus Dorsi:

The sternoclavicular joint:

Myotome of shoulder abduction?

The flexor retinaculum attaches to all the following except:

With regards to the biceps brachii:

The triceps:

F D P

Which doesn't pierce the clavipectoral fascia

Pectoralis Major:

Anatomical snuff box:

Serratus anterior

Loss of the greater tuberosity leads to loss of which movement

The subacromial bursa:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Limb

Anatomy and Physiology Questions Related to Upper Limb and Joints

Anatomy Questions on Upper Limb Nerves, Arteries, and Muscles

Anatomy and Physiology of Upper Limb and Shoulder

Upper Limb Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Function of Upper Limb Structures

Anatomy and Physiology: Shoulder, Arm, and Wrist Nerves and Muscles

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