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What bone is commonly known as the shoulder blade?
Scapula
Which bone of the upper limb articulates with the scapula at the glenohumeral joint?
Humerus
Which structure connects the scapula to the clavicle?
Acromioclavicular joint
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
Which muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction?
Deltoid
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm?
Musculocutaneous nerve
What is the name of the large muscle on the posterior aspect of the upper arm?
Triceps brachii
Where does the brachial artery run in relation to the biceps brachii muscle?
Medial to the biceps brachii
Which structure lies between the biceps brachii and the brachialis muscles?
Brachial artery
What is the anatomical term for the region between the elbow and wrist?
Antecubital fossa
Which nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm?
Radial nerve
Which bone of the forearm is located on the lateral side?
Radius
What structure forms the roof of the cubital fossa?
Bicipital aponeurosis
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint?
Brachialis
What is the primary action of the supraspinatus muscle?
Abduction of the shoulder