Upper limb

Question 1

Where does the conoid ligament originate and insert?

Answer 1

base of coracoid process to conoid tubercle on clavicle

Question 2

Where does the trapezoid ligament originate and insert?

Answer 2

Upper surface of coracoid process to trapezoid line on clavicle

Question 3

Where does the anterior sternoclavicular ligament originate and insert?

Answer 3

upper and frontal part of sternal end of clavicle to upper part of manubrium

Question 4

Where does the posterior sternoclavicular ligament originate and insert?

Answer 4

upper and back part of sternal end of clavicle to back of the upper part of manubrium

Question 5

Where does the interclavicular ligament originate and insert?

Answer 5

Between the upper parts of sternal ends on clavicles

Question 6

Where does the costoclavicular ligament originate and insert?

Answer 6

upper and medial part of the cartilage of the first rib to the costal tuberosity of clavicle

Question 7

Where does the superior glenohumeral ligament originate and insert?

Answer 7

From supraglenoid tubercle to upper part of lesser tubercle of humerus

Question 8

Where does the middle glenohumeral ligament originate and insert?

Answer 8

From supraglenoid tubercle to lower anatomical neck of humerus

Question 9

Where does the inferior glenohumeral ligament originate and insert?

Answer 9

From supraglenoid tubercle to lower part of lesser tubercle

Question 10

Where does the transcerse humeral ligament originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 10

greater tubercle to lesser tubercle, holds the tendon of the biceps brachii in the intertubercular sulcus

Question 11

Where does the coracohumeral ligament originate and insert?

Answer 11

coracoid process to greater tubercle

Question 12

Where does the coracoacromial ligament originate and insert?

Answer 12

coracoid process to acromion

Question 13

Where does the annular ligament originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 13

anterior margin of the radial notch of ulna to posterior margin of radial notch of ulna, encricles radius and holds it in place

Question 14

Where does the radial collateral ligament (superior) originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 14

lateral epicondyle to anterior and posterior margin of radial notch on ulna and annular ligament, it prevents adduction

Question 15

Where does the ulnar collateral ligament (superior) originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 15

medial epicondyle to olecranon and coronoid process, prevents abduction (containes anterior, posterior and oblique bands)

Question 16

Where does the radial collateral ligament (inferior) originate and insert, and what is the function?

Answer 16

styloid process of radius to scaphoid and lunate, it limits ulnar derivation at the wrist

Question 17

Where does the ulnar collateral ligament (inferior) originate and insert?

Answer 17

Styloid process of ulna to triquetral and pisiform

Question 18

Where does the dorsal radiocarpal ligament originate and insert?

Answer 18

posterior border of lower end of radius to scaphoid, lunate and triquetrum

Question 19

Where does the plantar radiocarpal ligament originate and insert?

Answer 19

distal end of radius to scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum and capitate