1. Morphological Plan of the Upper Limb

Question 1

Latissimus Dorsi

-Function

Answer 1

Adducts/extends/medially rotates arm

Question 2

Levator scapulae

-Function

Answer 2

Elevates scapula

Question 3

Multifidus

-Function

Answer 3

Extend/rotate/stabilize vertebral column

Question 4

Nerve supple of extrinsic muslces

Answer 4

Anterior primary ramus

Question 5

Nerve supply of intrinsic muscles

Answer 5

Posterior primary ramus

Question 6

Extrinsic muscles consist of

Answer 6

Superficial and intermediate

-trapezius, lat dorsi, levator scapualr, rhomboids

Question 7

Intrinsic muscles consist of

Answer 7

Deep muscles

splenius, erector spinae, multifidus

Question 8

Role of anterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 8

Resists hyperextension

Question 9

Role of posterior longitudinal ligament and ligamentum flava

Answer 9

Resists hyperflexion

Question 10

What ligament is damaged during whiplash?

Answer 10

Anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 11

Interverteberal discs act as shock absorbers. How does the thickness of the discs change as you move down the column?

Answer 11

Disc thickness increases down the column