Question 1

Which of the following nerves is in direct contact with the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Accepted Answer

A) Ulnar 
B) Median 
C) Radial 
D) Musculocutaneous 
E) Medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm 
A) Ulnar 
B) Median 
C) Radial 
D) Musculocutaneous 
E) Medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm A

Question 2

Regarding the brachial plexus

Accepted Answer

A) The divisions lie in the axilla 
B) The solitary branch from the trunk is the dorsal scapular n 
C) The axillary n supplies the skin of the axilla 
D) The radial nerve is the largest branch of the plexus 
E) The cords embrace the first part of the axillary a 
A) The divisions lie in the axilla 
B) The solitary branch from the trunk is the dorsal scapular n 
C) The axillary n supplies the skin of the axilla 
D) The radial nerve is the largest branch of the plexus 
E) The cords embrace the first part of the axillary a D

Question 3

A lesion of the medial cord of the brachial plexus would cause

Accepted Answer

A) Weakness of adduction of the thumb 
B) Weakness of wrist extension 
C) Weakness of elbow extension 
D) Numbness of the lateral aspect of the forearm 
E) Numbness in most of the axilla 
A) Weakness of adduction of the thumb 
B) Weakness of wrist extension 
C) Weakness of elbow extension 
D) Numbness of the lateral aspect of the forearm 
E) Numbness in most of the axilla A

Question 4

with regard to the median nerve

Accepted Answer

A) it crosses posterior to the brachial artery to lie medial in the cubital fossa 
B) its palmar cutaneous branch arises proximal to the carpal tunnel 
C) it divides into lateral and medial branches distal to the carpal tunnel 
D) it is the sole nerve supply to the flexors of the forearm 
A) it crosses posterior to the brachial artery to lie medial in the cubital fossa 
B) its palmar cutaneous branch arises proximal to the carpal tunnel 
C) it divides into lateral and medial branches distal to the carpal tunnel 
D) it is the sole nerve supply to the flexors of the forearm

Question 5

Nerve supply to the wrist is from the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Ant IO n 
B) Post IO n 
C) Dorsal branch of ulnar 
D) Deep branches of the ulnar 
E) Median n 
A) Ant IO n 
B) Post IO n 
C) Dorsal branch of ulnar 
D) Deep branches of the ulnar 
E) Median n

Question 6

The scaphoid

Accepted Answer

A) Articulates with the base of the 2nd metacarpal 
B) Articulates with the hamate 
C) Has a poor supply to its distal half 
D) Has a palpable tubercle 
E) Has a groove for FPL 
A) Articulates with the base of the 2nd metacarpal 
B) Articulates with the hamate 
C) Has a poor supply to its distal half 
D) Has a palpable tubercle 
E) Has a groove for FPL

Question 7

Biceps

Accepted Answer

A) Is supplied by the radial n 
B) Is a weak abductor of the shoulder 
C) Has a short head attaching to the coracoid process 
D) The 2 heads merge above the deltoid tuberosity 
E) Inserts into the tuberosity of the ulna 
A) Is supplied by the radial n 
B) Is a weak abductor of the shoulder 
C) Has a short head attaching to the coracoid process 
D) The 2 heads merge above the deltoid tuberosity 
E) Inserts into the tuberosity of the ulna

Question 8

The extensor retinaculum of the wrist

Accepted Answer

A) Is not attached to the radius 
B) Is attached to the pisiform and the triquetral 
C) Divides the extensor tunnel into 5 compartments 
D) The most medial compartment transmits EDM 
E) The most lateral compartment transmits EPL 
A) Is not attached to the radius 
B) Is attached to the pisiform and the triquetral 
C) Divides the extensor tunnel into 5 compartments 
D) The most medial compartment transmits EDM 
E) The most lateral compartment transmits EPL

Question 9

In the cubital fossa

Accepted Answer

A) The brachial a is medial to median n 
B) The radial nerve gives off a branch to the biceps 
C) Brachialis provides the medial boundary 
D) The radial nerve splits into its 2 terminal branches 
E) Pronator teres provides the floor 
A) The brachial a is medial to median n 
B) The radial nerve gives off a branch to the biceps 
C) Brachialis provides the medial boundary 
D) The radial nerve splits into its 2 terminal branches 
E) Pronator teres provides the floor

Question 10

The axillary artery

Accepted Answer

A) Becomes the brachial artery at the upper border of teres major 
B) Gives rise to the thoracoacromial artery as its largest branch 
C) Lies medial to the axillary vein 
D) Gives rise to the superior thoracic artery which supplies lattisimus dorsi 
E) Is the continuation of the 3rd part of the subclavian artery 
A) Becomes the brachial artery at the upper border of teres major 
B) Gives rise to the thoracoacromial artery as its largest branch 
C) Lies medial to the axillary vein 
D) Gives rise to the superior thoracic artery which supplies lattisimus dorsi 
E) Is the continuation of the 3rd part of the subclavian artery

Question 11

The ulnar n

Accepted Answer

A) Runs anteriorly to the brachial artery 
B) Passes between the heads of pronator teres 
C) Lies on FDS 
D) Is a direct continuation of the lateral cord 
E) Lies in contact with the sublime tubercle 
A) Runs anteriorly to the brachial artery 
B) Passes between the heads of pronator teres 
C) Lies on FDS 
D) Is a direct continuation of the lateral cord 
E) Lies in contact with the sublime tubercle

Question 12

In regard to median n distribution in the hand

Accepted Answer

A) The muscular branch to the thumb is given off prior to passing below the flexor retinaculum 
B) Lateral branch supplies the nail bed of the thumb 
C) Medial branch supplies the skin over the thenar eminence 
D) The 1st lumbrical is supplied by the ulnar n 
E) Digital nerves lie deep to the digital arteries 
A) The muscular branch to the thumb is given off prior to passing below the flexor retinaculum 
B) Lateral branch supplies the nail bed of the thumb 
C) Medial branch supplies the skin over the thenar eminence 
D) The 1st lumbrical is supplied by the ulnar n 
E) Digital nerves lie deep to the digital arteries

Question 13

The deep muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm

Accepted Answer

A) Receive supply from the ant IO branch of median n 
B) Are supplied by a branch of the radial a 
C) Receive fibres from C7,C8 only 
D) All have tendons which run through the flexor tunnel 
E) Are involved with supination of the forearm 
A) Receive supply from the ant IO branch of median n 
B) Are supplied by a branch of the radial a 
C) Receive fibres from C7,C8 only 
D) All have tendons which run through the flexor tunnel 
E) Are involved with supination of the forearm

Question 14

In the upper limb

Accepted Answer

A) The cephalic vein pierces the clavipectoral fascia to enter the axillary vein 
B) The axillary vein starts at the lower border of teres minor 
C) Venous drainage of the hand is predominantly the deep veins of the forearm 
D) The basilic vein begins in the roof of the anatomical snuff box 
E) The median cubital vein lies deep to the bicipital aponeurosis 
A) The cephalic vein pierces the clavipectoral fascia to enter the axillary vein 
B) The axillary vein starts at the lower border of teres minor 
C) Venous drainage of the hand is predominantly the deep veins of the forearm 
D) The basilic vein begins in the roof of the anatomical snuff box 
E) The median cubital vein lies deep to the bicipital aponeurosis

Question 15

With respect to the cubital fossa

Accepted Answer

A) The brachial artery is lateral to the biceps tendon 
B) The radial nerve is the most medial nerve 
C) The median basilic vein lies under the bicipital aponeurosis 
D) The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is lateral to the median cephalic vein 
E) Median nerve lies medial to the brachial artery 
A) The brachial artery is lateral to the biceps tendon 
B) The radial nerve is the most medial nerve 
C) The median basilic vein lies under the bicipital aponeurosis 
D) The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is lateral to the median cephalic vein 
E) Median nerve lies medial to the brachial artery

Question 16

In relation to the movements of the thumb

Accepted Answer

A) APB is inserted into the ulnar side of the base of the prox phalanx 
B) Thenar eminence supplied by muscular (remnant) branch of the median n 
C) Adduction is by adductor pollicis brevis and longus 
D) Opponens pollicis rotates the 1st metatarsal on the triquetral 
E) Opponens pollicis inserts to the base of the prox phalanx 
A) APB is inserted into the ulnar side of the base of the prox phalanx 
B) Thenar eminence supplied by muscular (remnant) branch of the median n 
C) Adduction is by adductor pollicis brevis and longus 
D) Opponens pollicis rotates the 1st metatarsal on the triquetral 
E) Opponens pollicis inserts to the base of the prox phalanx

Question 17

With respect to the carpus

Accepted Answer

A) The intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space 
B) The intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist joint 
C) The proximal row = scaphoid, lunate and trapezium 
D) The scaphoid is the only carpal which articulates with radius 
E) In pronation-supination the carpus move with the ulna 
A) The intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space 
B) The intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist joint 
C) The proximal row = scaphoid, lunate and trapezium 
D) The scaphoid is the only carpal which articulates with radius 
E) In pronation-supination the carpus move with the ulna

Question 18

Regarding the muscles in the hand

Accepted Answer

A) Palmar abduction of the thumb is produced by APL 
B) All lumbricals are supplied by the ulnar n 
C) All 4 dorsal interossei arise by 2 heads 
D) Lumbrical muscles arise from the superficialis tendons 
E) 1st and 2nd interossei are supplied by the median n 
A) Palmar abduction of the thumb is produced by APL 
B) All lumbricals are supplied by the ulnar n 
C) All 4 dorsal interossei arise by 2 heads 
D) Lumbrical muscles arise from the superficialis tendons 
E) 1st and 2nd interossei are supplied by the median n

Question 19

Thumb adduction is effected by adductor pollicis and

Accepted Answer

A) FCR 
B) FPB 
C) EPL 
D) FPL 
E) EPB 
A) FCR 
B) FPB 
C) EPL 
D) FPL 
E) EPB

Question 20

Regarding the shoulder joint

Accepted Answer

A) full abduction of the humerus is possible only with medial rotation 
B) glenohumeral ligaments provide significant stability to the joint 
C) the capsule is attached circumferentially to the surgical neck of the humerus 
D) nerve supply comes from the axillary, musculocutaneous and suprascapular nn 
E) the subacromial bursa extends laterally when the arm is abducted 
A) full abduction of the humerus is possible only with medial rotation 
B) glenohumeral ligaments provide significant stability to the joint 
C) the capsule is attached circumferentially to the surgical neck of the humerus 
D) nerve supply comes from the axillary, musculocutaneous and suprascapular nn 
E) the subacromial bursa extends laterally when the arm is abducted

Which of the following nerves is in direct contact with the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Regarding the brachial plexus

A lesion of the medial cord of the brachial plexus would cause

with regard to the median nerve

Nerve supply to the wrist is from the following except

The scaphoid

Biceps

The extensor retinaculum of the wrist

In the cubital fossa

The axillary artery

The ulnar n

In regard to median n distribution in the hand

The deep muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm

In the upper limb

With respect to the cubital fossa

In relation to the movements of the thumb

With respect to the carpus

Regarding the muscles in the hand

Thumb adduction is effected by adductor pollicis and

Regarding the shoulder joint

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Exam 6: Upper Limb Anatomy and Physiology

Which of the following nerves is in direct contact with the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Regarding the brachial plexus

A lesion of the medial cord of the brachial plexus would cause

with regard to the median nerve

Nerve supply to the wrist is from the following except

The scaphoid

Biceps

The extensor retinaculum of the wrist

In the cubital fossa

The axillary artery

The ulnar n

In regard to median n distribution in the hand

The deep muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm

In the upper limb

With respect to the cubital fossa

In relation to the movements of the thumb

With respect to the carpus

Regarding the muscles in the hand

Thumb adduction is effected by adductor pollicis and

Regarding the shoulder joint

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