Question 1

Which of the following is NOT classified as part of the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

A)  deltoid 
B)  infraspinatus 
C)  subscapularis 
D)  supraspinatus 
E)  teres minor 
A)  deltoid 
B)  infraspinatus 
C)  subscapularis 
D)  supraspinatus 
E)  teres minor A

Question 2

The carpal tunnel, along with the vertical groove, contains all the following tendons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  tendon of flexor pollicis longus 
B)  tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis 
C)  tendons of flexor digitorum profundus 
D)  tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris 
E)  tendon of flexor carpi radialis 
A)  tendon of flexor pollicis longus 
B)  tendons of flexor digitorum superficialis 
C)  tendons of flexor digitorum profundus 
D)  tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris 
E)  tendon of flexor carpi radialis D

Question 3

Which of the following muscles functions in lateral rotation of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  latissimus dorsi 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  subscapularis 
E)  teres minor 
A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  latissimus dorsi 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  subscapularis 
E)  teres minor E

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the triceps brachii is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  causes extension at the elbow joint 
B)  innervated by the radial nerve 
C)  attached to the olecranon process 
D)  lateral head is attached above the radial groove of the humerus 
E)  long head is attached to the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula 
A)  causes extension at the elbow joint 
B)  innervated by the radial nerve 
C)  attached to the olecranon process 
D)  lateral head is attached above the radial groove of the humerus 
E)  long head is attached to the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

Question 5

Muscles that flex the forearm at the elbow include:

Accepted Answer

A)  brachioradialis, pronator teres, brachialis 
B)  flexor carpi radialis, biceps brachii, supinator 
C)  extensor digitorum 
D)  extensor digiti minimi 
E)  extensor pollicis longus 
A)  brachioradialis, pronator teres, brachialis 
B)  flexor carpi radialis, biceps brachii, supinator 
C)  extensor digitorum 
D)  extensor digiti minimi 
E)  extensor pollicis longus

Question 6

Which artery arises from the brachial artery and anastomoses posterior to the medial epicondyle with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior ulnar collateral 
B)  radial recurrent 
C)  common interosseous 
D)  deep brachial 
E)  superior ulnar collateral 
A)  inferior ulnar collateral 
B)  radial recurrent 
C)  common interosseous 
D)  deep brachial 
E)  superior ulnar collateral

Question 7

All the following are TRUE concerning the cephalic vein EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the radial continuation of the dorsal venous arch 
B)  in the forearm it parallels the brachioradialis muscle 
C)  it lies in the superficial fascia 
D)  it empties into the brachial vein 
E)  usually it is connected to the median cubital vein 
A)  it is the radial continuation of the dorsal venous arch 
B)  in the forearm it parallels the brachioradialis muscle 
C)  it lies in the superficial fascia 
D)  it empties into the brachial vein 
E)  usually it is connected to the median cubital vein

Question 8

In the cubital fossa the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle lies where in relationship to the brachial artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  anterior 
C)  medial 
D)  posterior 
E)  the artery is not in the cubital fossa 
A)  lateral 
B)  anterior 
C)  medial 
D)  posterior 
E)  the artery is not in the cubital fossa

Question 9

The acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilaginous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  synovial 
E)  pivot 
A)  cartilaginous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  synovial 
E)  pivot

Question 10

The middle trunk of the brachial plexus is formed by the anterior primary ramus or rami of:

Accepted Answer

A)  C5 
B)  C5 and C6 
C)  C7 
D)  C7 and C8 
E)  T1 
A)  C5 
B)  C5 and C6 
C)  C7 
D)  C7 and C8 
E)  T1

Question 11

The coracoclavicular ligament resists which movement of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  downward 
B)  lateral 
C)  medial 
D)  rotational 
E)  upward 
A)  downward 
B)  lateral 
C)  medial 
D)  rotational 
E)  upward

Question 12

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in the articulations at the radiocarpal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal radius 
B)  distal ulna 
C)  articular disc 
D)  scaphoid bone 
E)  lunate bone 
A)  distal radius 
B)  distal ulna 
C)  articular disc 
D)  scaphoid bone 
E)  lunate bone

Question 13

The branch of the radial artery in the palm that lies between the first dorsal interosseous muscle and the adductor pollicis muscles along the shaft of the first metacarpal is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  princeps pollicis artery 
B)  radialis indicis artery 
C)  common digital artery of the index finger 
D)  palmar metacarpal artery 
E)  dorsal metacarpal artery 
A)  princeps pollicis artery 
B)  radialis indicis artery 
C)  common digital artery of the index finger 
D)  palmar metacarpal artery 
E)  dorsal metacarpal artery

Question 14

In the deep layer of the palm the dorsal interosseous muscles insert into:

Accepted Answer

A)  the medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb 
B)  flexor tendon mechanisms of digits 2, 3, 4, and 5 
C)  extensor expansions of digits 2, 3, and 4 
D)  bases of proximal phalanges 2, 4, and 5 
E)  bases of middle phalanges 2, 3, 4, and 5 
A)  the medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb 
B)  flexor tendon mechanisms of digits 2, 3, 4, and 5 
C)  extensor expansions of digits 2, 3, and 4 
D)  bases of proximal phalanges 2, 4, and 5 
E)  bases of middle phalanges 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 15

The levator scapulae muscle is innervated by which nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  accessory 
B)  upper subscapular 
C)  long thoracic 
D)  dorsal scapular 
E)  thoracodorsal 
A)  accessory 
B)  upper subscapular 
C)  long thoracic 
D)  dorsal scapular 
E)  thoracodorsal

Question 16

All these arteries supply the breast EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  intercostal artery 
B)  lateral thoracic artery 
C)  internal thoracic artery 
D)  thoracoacromial artery 
E)  subscapular artery 
A)  intercostal artery 
B)  lateral thoracic artery 
C)  internal thoracic artery 
D)  thoracoacromial artery 
E)  subscapular artery

Question 17

All the following muscles function in flexion of the humerus at the shoulder joint EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  pectoralis major 
E)  short head, biceps brachii 
A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  pectoralis major 
E)  short head, biceps brachii

Question 18

The terminal branches of the brachial artery in the forearm are which pair of arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  common interosseous and radial 
B)  radial and deep brachial 
C)  deep brachial and ulnar 
D)  radial and ulnar 
E)  common interosseous and deep brachial 
A)  common interosseous and radial 
B)  radial and deep brachial 
C)  deep brachial and ulnar 
D)  radial and ulnar 
E)  common interosseous and deep brachial

Question 19

The palmar aponeurosis serves as the point of insertion of which muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexor digitorum profundus 
B)  flexor pollicis longus 
C)  lumbricals 
D)  palmaris longus 
E)  flexor carpi ulnaris 
A)  flexor digitorum profundus 
B)  flexor pollicis longus 
C)  lumbricals 
D)  palmaris longus 
E)  flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 20

In the glenohumeral joint, the medially facing ball of the humerus also faces:

Accepted Answer

A)  superiorly and anteriorly 
B)  inferiorly and posteriorly 
C)  superiorly and posteriorly 
D)  inferiorly and anteriorly 
E)  superiorly and laterally 
A)  superiorly and anteriorly 
B)  inferiorly and posteriorly 
C)  superiorly and posteriorly 
D)  inferiorly and anteriorly 
E)  superiorly and laterally

Which of the following is NOT classified as part of the rotator cuff?

The carpal tunnel, along with the vertical groove, contains all the following tendons EXCEPT:

Which of the following muscles functions in lateral rotation of the humerus?

Which of the following statements about the triceps brachii is INCORRECT?

Muscles that flex the forearm at the elbow include:

Which artery arises from the brachial artery and anastomoses posterior to the medial epicondyle with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery?

All the following are TRUE concerning the cephalic vein EXCEPT:

In the cubital fossa the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle lies where in relationship to the brachial artery?

The acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?

The middle trunk of the brachial plexus is formed by the anterior primary ramus or rami of:

The coracoclavicular ligament resists which movement of the scapula?

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in the articulations at the radiocarpal joint?

The branch of the radial artery in the palm that lies between the first dorsal interosseous muscle and the adductor pollicis muscles along the shaft of the first metacarpal is the:

In the deep layer of the palm the dorsal interosseous muscles insert into:

The levator scapulae muscle is innervated by which nerve?

All these arteries supply the breast EXCEPT:

All the following muscles function in flexion of the humerus at the shoulder joint EXCEPT:

The terminal branches of the brachial artery in the forearm are which pair of arteries?

The palmar aponeurosis serves as the point of insertion of which muscle?

In the glenohumeral joint, the medially facing ball of the humerus also faces:

Head and Neck

Trunk

Lower Limb

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Exam 2: Upper Limb

Which of the following is NOT classified as part of the rotator cuff?

The carpal tunnel, along with the vertical groove, contains all the following tendons EXCEPT:

Which of the following muscles functions in lateral rotation of the humerus?

Which of the following statements about the triceps brachii is INCORRECT?

Muscles that flex the forearm at the elbow include:

Which artery arises from the brachial artery and anastomoses posterior to the medial epicondyle with the posterior ulnar recurrent artery?

All the following are TRUE concerning the cephalic vein EXCEPT:

In the cubital fossa the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle lies where in relationship to the brachial artery?

The acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?

The middle trunk of the brachial plexus is formed by the anterior primary ramus or rami of:

The coracoclavicular ligament resists which movement of the scapula?

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in the articulations at the radiocarpal joint?

The branch of the radial artery in the palm that lies between the first dorsal interosseous muscle and the adductor pollicis muscles along the shaft of the first metacarpal is the:

In the deep layer of the palm the dorsal interosseous muscles insert into:

The levator scapulae muscle is innervated by which nerve?

All these arteries supply the breast EXCEPT:

All the following muscles function in flexion of the humerus at the shoulder joint EXCEPT:

The terminal branches of the brachial artery in the forearm are which pair of arteries?

The palmar aponeurosis serves as the point of insertion of which muscle?

In the glenohumeral joint, the medially facing ball of the humerus also faces:

Head and Neck

Trunk

Lower Limb

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