AI generated Upper and Lower Limb Flashcards
(44 cards)
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur.
True or False: The humerus is located in the upper limb.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the major muscle responsible for elbow flexion.
biceps brachii.
Which nerve is primarily responsible for the sensation in the skin of the forearm?
Median nerve.
What is the primary action of the triceps brachii?
Elbow extension.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Infraspinatus C) Biceps Brachii D) Teres Minor
C) Biceps Brachii.
What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?
Shoulder abduction.
True or False: The radius is located on the medial side of the forearm.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve innervates the diaphragm.
phrenic.
What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball-and-socket joint.
Multiple choice: Which bone is NOT part of the pelvic girdle? A) Ilium B) Ischium C) Pubis D) Femur
D) Femur.
What is the main action of the quadriceps muscle group?
Knee extension.
True or False: The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ bone forms the base of the skull and articulates with the vertebral column.
occipital.
What muscle group is responsible for hip flexion?
Iliopsoas.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a flexor of the wrist? A) Extensor carpi radialis B) Flexor carpi ulnaris C) Biceps Brachii D) Triceps Brachii
B) Flexor carpi ulnaris.
What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus?
Hip extension.
True or False: The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve primarily innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh.
femoral.
What structure is primarily responsible for the stability of the shoulder joint?
Rotator cuff muscles.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is responsible for the adduction of the arm? A) Pectoralis Major B) Deltoid C) Supraspinatus D) Teres Major
A) Pectoralis Major.
What is the main function of the hamstrings?
Knee flexion and hip extension.
True or False: The ulna is thicker at the wrist than the radius.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main extensor of the wrist and fingers.
extensor digitorum.