Endo Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the primary function of the clavicle?
To connect the arm to the body and provide structural support.
True or False: The scapula is commonly referred to as the shoulder blade.
True
Fill in the blank: The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and ______.
Hand
Which bone is known as the funny bone?
The humerus
What are the two main bones of the forearm?
The radius and the ulna
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the upper limb? A) Clavicle B) Femur C) Humerus D) Scapula
B) Femur
What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
True or False: The radius is located on the medial side of the forearm.
False
What is the main action of the biceps brachii?
Flexion of the elbow and supination of the forearm
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest muscle in the upper limb.
Deltoid
Multiple Choice: Which nerve is commonly associated with the sensation of the thumb? A) Ulnar nerve B) Median nerve C) Radial nerve D) Musculocutaneous nerve
B) Median nerve
What is the anatomical term for the wrist?
Carpus
True or False: The ulna is thicker than the radius at the wrist.
False
What is the primary function of the rotator cuff muscles?
To stabilize the shoulder joint.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the extension of the elbow.
Triceps brachii
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is NOT part of the hand? A) Phalanges B) Carpals C) Scapula D) Metacarpals
C) Scapula
What is the function of the flexor muscles in the forearm?
To flex the wrist and fingers.
True or False: The anatomical snuffbox is located on the dorsal side of the wrist.
True
What is the primary artery supplying the upper limb?
Subclavian artery
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the base of the thumb.
1st metacarpal
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction? A) Pectoralis major B) Latissimus dorsi C) Deltoid D) Biceps brachii
C) Deltoid