Distal Upper Limb

Question 1

What is the function of the interosseus membrane?

Answer 1

To direct stress

Muscle attachment

Question 2

What are the 3 elbow joints?

Answer 2

Humeroradial
Humeroulnar
Proximal radioulnar

Question 3

Where is the ulna thickest?

Answer 3

Proximally

Question 4

What are the 2 processes of the ulna?

Answer 4

Olecranon and the coronoid

Question 5

What are the 2 notches of the ulna?

Answer 5

Trochlea notch (aka semilunar)
Radial notch

Question 6

What attaches to the ulna tuberosity?

Answer 6

Brachialis muscle

Question 7

What attaches to the ulna tubercle?

Answer 7

A Ligament

Question 8

What attaches to the crest of the ulna?

Answer 8

A muscle causing supination (supination crest)

Question 9

What are the borders of the shaft of the ulna?

Answer 9

Ant

Question 10

What is the purpose of the styloid process?

Answer 10

Attachment of articulate disc for wrists joint

Question 11

What causes the head of the radius to be indented?

Answer 11

The fovea

Question 12

What does the head of the radius articulate with?

Answer 12

Capitulum and the radial notch of ulna

Question 13

What ligament surrounds the neck of radius

Answer 13

Annular ligament

Question 14

What attaches to the tuberosity of the radius?

Answer 14

Biceps brachii

Question 15

What are the purpose of the tuberosities of the radius

Answer 15

Attachment for muscle to pronate