Exam 4: Upper and Lower Extremity Flashcards
1
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What does the upper limb sacrifice for mobility? A. Flexibility B. Stability C. Range of Motion D. Reach
A
B. Stability
2
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what is the anterior border of the axillary region? A. pectoralis major & minor B. teres major C. serratus anterior D. scapularis
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A. pectoralis major & minor
3
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what is the only axillary region WITHOUT a bony border A. medial B. posterior C. lateral D. anterior
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D. anterior
4
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what is the bony border of the medial axillary region? A. ribs B. scapula C. humerus D. sternum
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A. ribs
5
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what is NOT contained in the axillary sheath? A. axillary a. B. axillary v. C. branches of brachial plexus D. cords of brachial plexus
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C. branches of brachial plexus
6
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what artery is located in the triangular space (space between teres major, teres minor, and long head of triceps)? A. axillary a. B. posterior circumflex humeral a. C. circumflex scapular a. D. anterior circumflex humeral a.
A
C. circumflex scapular a.
7
Q
which of the following is NOT a boundary of the quadrangular region? A. humerus B. teres minor C. supraspinatus D. long head of triceps
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C. supraspinatus
8
Q
when a physician says a patient has a "rotator cuff tear", what muscle is primary being referenced? A. teres major B. glenoid labrum C. supraspinatus D. infraspinatus
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C. supraspinatus
9
Q
which structure is NOT in the rotator cuff? A. subscapularus B. supraspinatus C. teres minor D. teres major
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D. teres major
10
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the anterior axillary region is supplied by which artery? A. superior thoracic B. thoracoacromial C. anterior circumflex humeral a. D. subscapular
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B. thoracoacromial
11
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the axillary artery is located deep to which structure? A. clavicle B. sternum C. pectoralis m. D. humerus
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C. pectoralis m.
12
Q
where does the basilic vein drain to? A. deltopectoral triangle B. axillary v. C. brachial v. D. glenohumeral triangle
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C. brachial v.
13
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where are the majority of I.V.'s placed? A. axillary vein B. basilic vein C. cephalic vein D. median cubital vein
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D. median cubital vein
14
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Nursemaid's elbow describes which injury? A. shoulder dislocation B. elbow dislocation C. rotator cuff tear D. AC joint separation
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B. elbow dislocation
15
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the brachial plexus is formed by the: A. anterior rami B. ventral rami C. dorsal rami D. posterior rami
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A. anterior rami
16
Q
where in the body do the brachial plexus roots become trunks? A. under SCM B. under trap C. under clavicle D. under pectoralis
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A. under SCM
17
Q
where in the body does the brachial plexus transition from divisions to cords? A. under SCM B. under clavicle C. under pectoralis D. under trapezius
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B. under clavicle
18
Q
what is NOT another name for radial nerve palsy? A. saturday night palsy B. honeymoon palsy C. crutch palsy D. axillary palsy
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D. axillary palsy
19
Q
the glenohumeral joint is weakest at which aspect that makes it a primary site for dislocations? A. posterior B. inferior C. superior D. dorsal
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B. inferior
20
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which is NOT a factor affecting joint stability? A. geometry of boney elements B. strength of reinforcing ligament C. range of motion D. strength of musculature
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C. range of motion
21
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what structure is affected in impingement? A. subacromial ligament B. glenoid capsule C. subacromial bursa D. clavicular ligament
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C. subacromial bursa
22
Q
what degree AC separation is characterized by a sprain with an intact ligament?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
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A. 1st
23
Q
a 3rd degree AC separation affected what other ligament? A. sternoclavicular ligament B. coracoclavicular ligament C. glenohumeral ligament D. subacromial ligament
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B. coracoclavicular ligament
24
Q
in a proximal humerus fracture, what is 1 structure that is in danger of being damaged? A. posterior circumflex a. B. ulnar n. C. axillary n. D. anterior circumflex a.
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C. axillary n.
25
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if a patient has pain picking up something heavy from the ground, which rotator cuff muscle is affected? A. supraspinatus B. infraspinatus C. teres minor D. subscapularis
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D. subscapularis
