Bones of the upper limb

Question 1

The only bone of the arm, Longest and strongest bone of the upper limb, Articulates with the scapula at the shoulder, Articulates with the radius and ulna at the elbow

Answer 1

The humerus

Question 2

The _________ serves as an attachment to 13 muscles which contribute to the movements of the hand and elbow, and therefore the function of the upper limb

Answer 2

Humerus

Question 3

Depression on the posterior surface of the humerus that allows free movement of the ulna during flexion and extension.

Answer 3

Olecranon Fossa

Question 4

A depression in the humerus into which the apex of the coronoid process of the ulna fits in extreme flexion of the forearm.

Answer 4

Coronoid fossa

Question 5

Formed from the radius and ulna, Proximal ends articulate with the humerus, Distal ends articulate with carpals, Radius and ulna articulate with each other

Answer 5

Forearm

Question 6

Main bone responsible for forming the elbow joint with the humerus, Distal end is separated from carpals by fibrocartilage, Plays little to no role in hand movement

Answer 6

Ulna

Question 7

Contributes heavily to the wrist joint

Answer 7

Radius

Question 8

Forms the true wrist – the proximal region of the hand, Gliding movements occur between carpals

Answer 8

Carpus

Question 9

The ______ bones allow the wrist to move and rotate vertically, horizontally and laterally.

Answer 9

Carpal

Question 10

The bone of the palm that articulates with the index finger is called ___________

Answer 10

metacarpal II