Fill in the Blanks

Question 1

The ________ muscle separates the subclavian artery from the clavicle.

Answer 1

Subclavius

Question 2

The posterior wall of the axilla is bounded by the teres major, latissimus dorsi, and _________ muscles.

Answer 2

Subscapularis muscles

Question 3

The pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis and short head of the biceps brachii all attach in part to the _______ and are innervated by branches of the __________ cord of the brachial plexus.

Answer 3

coracoid process, lateral

Question 4

An infection associated with the hypothenar eminance would typically first spread to the ________ lymph nodes of the upper extremity.

Answer 4

Supratrochlear

Question 5

The rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder include the supraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis and _________ muscles.

Answer 5

Infraspinatus

Question 6

The __________ muscle attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus and is innervated by a branch of the axillary nerve.

Answer 6

Teres minor

Question 7

At the suprascapular notch, the ______ typically passes directly inferior to the transverse scapular ligament.

Answer 7

Suprascapular nerve.

Question 8

The superior and middle bands of the glenohumeral ligament attach to the _______ of the humerus.

Answer 8

Lesser tubercle.

Question 9

The ulnar nerve passes between the two heads of the _________ muscle as it enters the forearm.

Answer 9

Flexor carpi ulnaris.

Question 10

The radial recurrent artery typically anastamoses with the ________ artery.

Answer 10

Radial collateral

Question 11

The _______ and _______ muscles have only a single primary function: flexion of the forearm.

Answer 11

Brachialis, brachioradialis

Question 12

The carpal tunnel is bounded anteriorly by the _________ .

Answer 12

Tranverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum)

Question 13

A loss of of cutaneous innervation over the lateral aspect of the thenar eminence is consistent with a lesion of the _______ branch of the radial nerve.

Answer 13

Superficial

Question 14

The ulnar side of the dorsal venous network of the hand is typically drained by the _______ vein.

Answer 14

Basilic

Question 15

The _______ muscle attaches in part to the medial epicondyle of the humerus and functions in flexion of the proximal IP joint of digits 2-5.

Answer 15

Flexor digitorum superficialis.

Question 16

The radiocarpal joint is innervated by branches of the _______, _______ and ______ nerves.

Answer 16

ulnar, medial, radial

Question 17

The spinal nerves and radicular vessels exit the vertebral canal by traversing the __________.

Answer 17

Intervertebral foremina

Question 18

The size of the _________ process (be specific) of a lumbar vertebra is related to the size of the muscular slip of the multifidus muscle attaching to it.

Answer 18

mammillary

Question 19

The posterior longitudinal ligament is positioned _______ to the spinal cord.

Answer 19

anterior

Question 20

The ___________ muscle (subdivision of the erector spinae) attaches in part to the costal angles of the ribs.

Answer 20

iliocostalis

Question 21

CSF is located in the __________ space surrounding the spinal cord.

Answer 21

Subarachnoid

Question 22

The medial edge of of the __________ muscle forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle.

Answer 22

sartorius

Question 23

As the femoral artery (external iliac) exits the pelvis, it is positioned posterior to the __________ ligament and anterior to the _________ muscle.

Answer 23

inguinal, iliopsoas

Question 24

The perforating branches of the __________ artery are the primary blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh.

Answer 24

profunda femoral

Question 25

The __________ muscle attaches in part to the adductor tubercle of the femur and is innervated by the _______ and _______ nerves.

Answer 25

adductor magnus, obturator, sciatic (tibial division)

Question 26

The inferior gluteal nerve exits the greater sciatic foramen directly inferior to the _________ muscle.

Answer 26

piriformis

Question 27

The ligament of the femoral head attaches in part to the ________ of the inominate.

Answer 27

acetabular notch

Question 28

The ________ muscle attaches in part to the anterior superior iliac spine and is innervated by a branch of the superior gluteal nerve.

Answer 28

tensor fascia latae

Question 29

The _______ branch of the radial artery crosses the the flexor pollicis brevis muscle as it anastamoses with the superficial palmar arch.

Answer 29

superficial palmar

Question 30

Within the popliteal fossa, the popliteal artery is positioned directly posterior to the ________ muscle.

Answer 30

popliteus

Question 31

Swelling within the anterior compartment of the leg may cause compression of the __________ nerve.

Answer 31

Deep peroneal

Question 32

The tendon of the ________ muscle passes posterior to the lateral malleolus prior to attaching in part to the lateral aspect of the base of the first metatarsal.

Answer 32

peroneus longus

Question 33

At the distal end of the tibia, the tibial nerve is positioned between the tendons of the _______ and ________ muscles.

Answer 33

flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus

Question 34

The subclavian artery and vein pass ______ to the clavicle.

Answer 34

inferior (deep)

Question 35

The radial nerve passes directly ________ to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Answer 35

anterior

Question 36

The axillary artery and cords of the brachial plexus pass posterior (deep) to the ______ muscle.

Answer 36

pectoralis minor

Question 37

The ________ nerve and profunda brachii artery pass directly posterior to the shaft of the humerus.

Answer 37

radial

Question 38

The long thoracic nerve is positioned directly _________ to the serratus anterior muscle.

Answer 38

lateral (superficial)

Question 39

The ulnar nerve and superior ulnar collateral (or posterior ulnar recurrent) artery pass directly ____________ to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

Answer 39

posterior

Question 40

Near the wrist, the radial artery is positioned directly ________ to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Answer 40

lateral

Question 41

The _________ artery and nerve pass anterior to the transverse carpal ligament.

Answer 41

ulnar

Question 42

The median nerve and tendons of the flexor digitorum suerficialis and flexor digitorum profundus muscles pass deep to the _______ ligament.

Answer 42

transverse carpal (flexor retinaculum)

Question 43

The radial artery passes directly ________ to the trapezium and base of the first metacarpal.

Answer 43

posterior

Question 44

The tendon of the ________ muscle passes directly medial to the dorsal tubercle of the radius.

Answer 44

Extensor pollicis longus

Question 45

The obturator externus muscle passes directly _________ to the neck of the femur.

Answer 45

posterior

Question 46

During its posterior course, the medial circumflex femoral artery passes directly ________ to the pectineus muscle.

Answer 46

lateral

Question 47

Immediately inferior to the inguinal ligament, the femoral nerve is positioned directly ________ to the femoral artery.

Answer 47

lateral

Question 48

As they exit the greater sciatic foramen, the superior gluteal nerve, artery and vein are positioned _______ to the piriformis muscle.

Answer 48

superior

Question 49

The tendon of the obturator internus muscle passes posterior to the _______ of the femur.

Answer 49

neck

Question 50

As it exits the greater sciatic foramen, the sciatic nerve is positioned directly inferior to the _________ muscle.

Answer 50

piriformis

Question 51

The tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle passes directly ________ to the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus.

Answer 51

inferior

Question 52

The _______ nerve passes posterior to the medial malleolus.

Answer 52

tibial

Question 53

The sural nerve passes _______ and inferior to the lateral malleolus.

Answer 53

posterior

Question 54

The tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament is positioned ________ to the tibial attachment of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Answer 54

anterior

Question 55

The ________ ligament is positioned inferior to the head of the talus.

Answer 55

plantar calaneonavicular (spring)

Question 56

The tendon of the peroneus longus muscle passes ________ to the long plantar ligament.

Answer 56

superior (deep)

Question 57

A ________ gait, characterized by a tilting of the pelvis towards the uninvolved side, may be due to lesion of the superior gluteal nerve

Answer 57

gluteal

Question 58

A ____________ (loss or weakness of wrist extension) is typically associated with a lesion of the radial nerve.

Answer 58

wrist drop""

Question 59

A _________ syndrome is typically associated with a compression of the median nerve at the wrist.

Answer 59

Carpal tunnel

Question 60

The common peroneal nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in the lower extremity due to its close association with the neck of the _________.

Answer 60

fibula

Question 61

Intramuscular injections should be restricted to the superior lateral quadrant of the ________ region of the lower extremity due to the absence of neurovascular structures.

Answer 61

gluteal

Question 62

A depressed _________ tendon reflex is consistent with a compression of either the S1 or S2 spinal roots.

Answer 62

calcaneal

Question 63

The popliteus muscle functions to unlock" the knee joint during _____ of the leg."

Answer 63

flexion

Question 64

The __________ artery and axillary nerve typically traverse the quadrangular space, an anatomical region bounded inferiorly by the teres major muscle.

Answer 64

posterior circumflex humoral

Question 65

The pronator teres muscle is the (infero-) medial border of the _______ fossa.

Answer 65

cubital

Question 66

Jogger's foot" (aching

Answer 66

burning

Question 67

The _______ artery passes directly anterior (deep) to the extensor pollicis longus muscle prior to piercing the 1st dorsal interosseus muscle.

Answer 67

radial

Question 68

The dorsalis pedis artery is the distal continuation of the _______ artery.

Answer 68

tibial

Question 69

The deltoid ligament attaches to the tibia, talus, navicular and calcaneus and resists forced ________ (movement) of the foot.

Answer 69

eversion

Question 70

The iliofemoral ligament helps to maintain the body in an erect posture by preventing overextension of the _______ joint.

Answer 70

hip

Question 71

The ________ and _______ nerves are the two nerves most at risk for injury during the surgical excision of the axillary lymph nodes.

Answer 71

Thoracodorsal, long thoracic

Question 72

The __________ of the brachial plexus is formed by the union of roots C5 and C6.

Answer 72

Upper Trunk