Question 1

The fourth metacarpal articulates with which carpal bone or bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezoid and capitate 
B)  capitate only 
C)  trapezium and hamate 
D)  hamate and capitate 
E)  trapezoid and trapezium 
A)  trapezoid and capitate 
B)  capitate only 
C)  trapezium and hamate 
D)  hamate and capitate 
E)  trapezoid and trapezium

Question 2

The skin over the dorsum of the hand (not the digits) is supplied by branches of which two nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  ulnar and deep radial 
B)  median and superficial radial 
C)  ulnar and superficial radial 
D)  median and deep radial 
E)  median and ulnar 
A)  ulnar and deep radial 
B)  median and superficial radial 
C)  ulnar and superficial radial 
D)  median and deep radial 
E)  median and ulnar

Question 3

With regard to the flexor tendon mechanism, the tendon of which muscle splits and surrounds the tendon of which other muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus 
B)  extensor digitorum, flexor digitorum profundus 
C)  flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum superficialis 
D)  flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis 
E)  flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor pollicis longus 
A)  flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus 
B)  extensor digitorum, flexor digitorum profundus 
C)  flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum superficialis 
D)  flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis 
E)  flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor pollicis longus

Question 4

The lumbrical muscles attach to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  adjacent metacarpal bones 
B)  tendons of flexor digitorum profundus 
C)  extensor expansions 
D)  a and b above 
E)  b and c above 
A)  adjacent metacarpal bones 
B)  tendons of flexor digitorum profundus 
C)  extensor expansions 
D)  a and b above 
E)  b and c above

Question 5

Which statement concerning the radial collateral ligament is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  includes anterior, posterior, and transverse bands 
B)  described as being fan-shaped 
C)  it is less distinct than the ulnar collateral ligament 
D)  attaches from an epicondyle to the anular ligament 
E)  stabilizes the elbow joint 
A)  includes anterior, posterior, and transverse bands 
B)  described as being fan-shaped 
C)  it is less distinct than the ulnar collateral ligament 
D)  attaches from an epicondyle to the anular ligament 
E)  stabilizes the elbow joint

Question 6

Following an automobile accident, a man is brought to your clinic and an examination of a radiograph indicates a fracture of the lateral epicondyle. This structure provides the attachment of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  extensor carpi radialis brevis 
B)  extensor carpi ulnaris 
C)  extensor digitorum 
D)  extensor digiti minimi 
E)  extensor pollicis longus 
A)  extensor carpi radialis brevis 
B)  extensor carpi ulnaris 
C)  extensor digitorum 
D)  extensor digiti minimi 
E)  extensor pollicis longus

Question 7

The landmark for the end of the axillary artery and the beginning of the brachial artery is which muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  teres minor 
B)  teres major 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  pectoralis minor 
E)  subscapularis 
A)  teres minor 
B)  teres major 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  pectoralis minor 
E)  subscapularis

Question 8

Which of these muscles is innervated by the suprascapular nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  latissimus dorsi 
B)  infraspinatus 
C)  rhomboid major 
D)  teres minor 
E)  teres major 
A)  latissimus dorsi 
B)  infraspinatus 
C)  rhomboid major 
D)  teres minor 
E)  teres major

Question 9

Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the axillary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral thoracic artery 
B)  subscapular artery 
C)  superior thoracic artery 
D)  suprascapular artery 
E)  thoracoacromial artery 
A)  lateral thoracic artery 
B)  subscapular artery 
C)  superior thoracic artery 
D)  suprascapular artery 
E)  thoracoacromial artery

Question 10

The cords of the brachial plexus are named for their relationship to which artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  axillary 
B)  brachial 
C)  posterior humeral circumflex 
D)  deep brachial 
E)  subclavian 
A)  axillary 
B)  brachial 
C)  posterior humeral circumflex 
D)  deep brachial 
E)  subclavian

Question 11

The flexor retinaculum is attached laterally to the scaphoid and which other bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezoid 
B)  lunate 
C)  pisiform 
D)  trapezium 
E)  hamate 
A)  trapezoid 
B)  lunate 
C)  pisiform 
D)  trapezium 
E)  hamate

Question 12

Which of the following muscles is NOT attached to either the greater tubercle or lesser tubercle of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The long thoracic nerve is a branch of which part of the brachial plexus?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral cord 
B)  posterior cord 
C)  medial cord 
D)  roots C5,C6,C7 
E)  upper trunk 
A)  lateral cord 
B)  posterior cord 
C)  medial cord 
D)  roots C5,C6,C7 
E)  upper trunk

Question 14

Functions of the clavicle include each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton 
B)  provides attachments for several ligaments 
C)  provides attachments for several muscles 
D)  participates in the formation of the shoulder joint 
E)  acts as a strut holding the upper limb away from the trunk 
A)  transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton 
B)  provides attachments for several ligaments 
C)  provides attachments for several muscles 
D)  participates in the formation of the shoulder joint 
E)  acts as a strut holding the upper limb away from the trunk

Question 15

Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel would cause paralysis of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  opponens pollicis 
B)  abductor pollicis brevis 
C)  flexor pollicis brevis 
D)  first and second lumbricals 
E)  adductor pollicis 
A)  opponens pollicis 
B)  abductor pollicis brevis 
C)  flexor pollicis brevis 
D)  first and second lumbricals 
E)  adductor pollicis

Question 16

Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute to the collateral circulation around the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior humeral circumflex artery 
B)  subscapular artery 
C)  suprascapular artery 
D)  lateral thoracic artery 
E)  transverse cervical artery 
A)  posterior humeral circumflex artery 
B)  subscapular artery 
C)  suprascapular artery 
D)  lateral thoracic artery 
E)  transverse cervical artery

Question 17

The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the cutaneous innervation to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  breast 
B)  lateral forearm 
C)  medial arm 
D)  hypothenar region 
E)  shoulder 
A)  breast 
B)  lateral forearm 
C)  medial arm 
D)  hypothenar region 
E)  shoulder

Question 18

Which of the following muscles is attached to the coracoid process?

Accepted Answer

A)  brachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  pectoralis minor 
E)  subclavius 
A)  brachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  pectoralis minor 
E)  subclavius

Question 19

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  trochlear notch of the ulna 
B)  fovea of the radialis 
C)  olecranon process 
D)  radial notch 
E)  ulnar head 
A)  trochlear notch of the ulna 
B)  fovea of the radialis 
C)  olecranon process 
D)  radial notch 
E)  ulnar head

Question 20

Atrophy or paralysis of the deltoid muscle would result from damage to which nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  accessory 
B)  axillary 
C)  musculocutaneous 
D)  radial 
E)  suprascapular 
A)  accessory 
B)  axillary 
C)  musculocutaneous 
D)  radial 
E)  suprascapular

The fourth metacarpal articulates with which carpal bone or bones?

The skin over the dorsum of the hand (not the digits) is supplied by branches of which two nerves?

With regard to the flexor tendon mechanism, the tendon of which muscle splits and surrounds the tendon of which other muscle?

The lumbrical muscles attach to the:

Which statement concerning the radial collateral ligament is INCORRECT?

Following an automobile accident, a man is brought to your clinic and an examination of a radiograph indicates a fracture of the lateral epicondyle. This structure provides the attachment of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

The landmark for the end of the axillary artery and the beginning of the brachial artery is which muscle?

Which of these muscles is innervated by the suprascapular nerve?

Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the axillary artery?

The cords of the brachial plexus are named for their relationship to which artery?

The flexor retinaculum is attached laterally to the scaphoid and which other bone?

Which of the following muscles is NOT attached to either the greater tubercle or lesser tubercle of the humerus?

The long thoracic nerve is a branch of which part of the brachial plexus?

Functions of the clavicle include each of the following EXCEPT:

Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel would cause paralysis of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute to the collateral circulation around the scapula?

The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the cutaneous innervation to the:

Which of the following muscles is attached to the coracoid process?

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the:

Atrophy or paralysis of the deltoid muscle would result from damage to which nerve?

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Exam 2: Upper Limb

The fourth metacarpal articulates with which carpal bone or bones?

The skin over the dorsum of the hand (not the digits) is supplied by branches of which two nerves?

With regard to the flexor tendon mechanism, the tendon of which muscle splits and surrounds the tendon of which other muscle?

The lumbrical muscles attach to the:

Which statement concerning the radial collateral ligament is INCORRECT?

Following an automobile accident, a man is brought to your clinic and an examination of a radiograph indicates a fracture of the lateral epicondyle. This structure provides the attachment of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

The landmark for the end of the axillary artery and the beginning of the brachial artery is which muscle?

Which of these muscles is innervated by the suprascapular nerve?

Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the axillary artery?

The cords of the brachial plexus are named for their relationship to which artery?

The flexor retinaculum is attached laterally to the scaphoid and which other bone?

Which of the following muscles is NOT attached to either the greater tubercle or lesser tubercle of the humerus?

The long thoracic nerve is a branch of which part of the brachial plexus?

Functions of the clavicle include each of the following EXCEPT:

Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel would cause paralysis of all of the following muscles EXCEPT:

Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute to the collateral circulation around the scapula?

The musculocutaneous nerve supplies the cutaneous innervation to the:

Which of the following muscles is attached to the coracoid process?

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the:

Atrophy or paralysis of the deltoid muscle would result from damage to which nerve?

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Trunk

Lower Limb

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