Compartemnts Of The Upper Limb

Question 1

What movements does the anterior compartment of the arm contribute to?

Answer 1

Elbow flexion and forearm supination

Question 2

What movements do the posterior compartment of the upper limb contribute to?

Answer 2

Elbow, wrist and finger extension

Question 3

How many compartments are there in the forearm?

Answer 3

2

Question 4

What are the names of the compartments in the forearm?

Answer 4

Anterior and posterior

Question 5

What is the main action of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm?

Answer 5

Flexion at the elbow

Question 6

What is the main action of muscles in the posterior compartment of the arm?

Answer 6

Extension at the elbow

Question 7

What are the other movements that can be performed at the elbow?

Answer 7

Pronation and supination

Question 8

What is the main action of muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm?

Answer 8

Flexion at the wrist

Question 9

What is the main action of muscle sin the posterior compartment of the forearm?

Answer 9

Extension at the wrist

Question 10

During Supination and pronation of the wrist. Which bone moves?

Answer 10

Radius

Question 11

What are the compartments in the arm and forearm?

Answer 11

Anterior (flexor) and posterior (extensor)