First practice exam memorization - fill in the blank

Question 1

The [blank] of the brachial plexus is formed by the union of roots C5 and C6.

Answer 1

upper trunk

Question 2

The posterior wall of the axilla is bounded by the teres major, latissimus dorsi and
[blank] muscles.

Answer 2

subscapularis

Question 3

The pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis and short head of the biceps brachii all attach in part to the [blank] and are innervated by branches of the [blank] cord of the brachial plexus.

Answer 3

coracoid process; lateral

Question 4

An infection associated with the hypothenar eminance would typically first spread to the [blank] lymph nodes of the upper extremity.

Answer 4

supratrochlear

Question 5

The rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder include the [blank] .

Answer 5

infraspinatus, supraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

Question 6

The [blank] muscle attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus and is innervated by a branch of the axillary nerve.

Answer 6

teres minor

Question 7

The superior and middle bands of the glenohumeral ligament attach to the [blank] of the humerus.

Answer 7

lesser tubercle

Question 8

The ulnar nerve passes between the two heads of the [blank] muscle as it enters the forearm.

Answer 8

flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 9

The radial recurrent artery typically anastomoses with the [blank] artery.

Answer 9

radial collateral

Question 10

The [blank] and [blank] muscles have only a single primary function, flexion of the forearm.

Answer 10

brachialis; brachioradialis

Question 11

The carpal tunnel is bounded anteriorly by the [blank].

Answer 11

transverse carpal ligament

Question 12

A loss of cutaneous innervation over the lateral aspect of the thenar eminence is consistent with a lesion of the [blank] branch of the radial nerve.

Answer 12

superficial

Question 13

The ulnar side of the dorsal venous network of the hand is typically drained by the [blank]
vein.

Answer 13

basilic

Question 14

The [blank] branch of the radial artery typically crosses the flexor pollicis brevis muscle as it anastomoses with the superficial palmar arch.

Answer 14

superficial palmar

Question 15

The [blank] muscle attaches in part to the medial epicondyle of the humerus and functions in flexion of the proximal IP joint of digits 2-5.

Answer 15

flexor digitorum superficialis

Question 16

The radiocarpal joint is innervated by branches of the [blank], [blank], and [blank] nerves.

Answer 16

ulnar, ,median , radial

Question 17

The spinal nerves and radicular vessels exit the vertebral canal by traversing the [blank].

Answer 17

intervertebral foramina

Question 18

The [blank] muscle (subdivision of erector spinae) attaches in part to the costal angles of the ribs.

Answer 18

iliocostalis

Question 19

CSF is located in the [blank] space surrounding the spinal cord.

Answer 19

subarachnoid

Question 20

The medial edge of the [blank] muscle forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle.

Answer 20

sartorius

Question 21

The perforating branches of the [blank] artery are the primary blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh.

Answer 21

profunda femoral

Question 22

The [blank] muscle attaches in part adjacent to the anterior superior iliac spine and is innervated by a branch of the superior gluteal nerve.

Answer 22

tensor fasciae latae

Question 23

The [blank] muscle attaches in part to the adductor tubercle of the femur and is innervated by the [blank] and [blank] nerves.

Answer 23

adductor magnus, obturator, sciatic

Question 24

The ligament of the femoral head attaches in part to the __ ___ of the inominate.

Answer 24

acetabular notch

Question 25

Swelling within the anterior compartment of the leg may cause compression of the __ _ nerve.

Answer 25

deep peroneal

Question 26

At the distal end of the tibia, the tibial nerve is positioned between the tendons of the [blank] and [blank] muscles.

Answer 26

flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus

Question 27

A [blank] (loss or weakness of wrist extension) is typically associated with a lesion of the radial nerve.

Answer 27

wrist drop

Question 28

A [blank] syndrome is typically associated with a compression of the median nerve at the wrist.

Answer 28

carpal tunnel

Question 29

A [blank] gait, characterized by a tilting of the pelvis towards the uninvolved side, may be due to a lesion of the superior gluteal nerve.

Answer 29

gluteal

Question 30

The common peroneal nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in the lower extremity due to its close association with the neck of the [blank].

Answer 30

fibula

Question 31

Intramuscular injections should be restricted to the superior lateral quadrant of the [blank] region of the lower extremity due to the absence of neurovascular structures.

Answer 31

gluteal

Question 32

A depressed [blank] tendon reflex is consistent with a compression of either the S1 or S2 spinal roots.

Answer 32

calcaneal

Question 33

The popliteus muscle functions to “unlock” the knee joint during [blank] of the leg.

Answer 33

flexion

Question 34

The [blank] artery and axillary nerve typically traverse the quadrangular space, an anatomical region bounded inferiorly by the teres major muscle.

Answer 34

posterior circumflex humeral

Question 35

The pronator teres muscle is the (infero-) medial border of the [blank] fossa.

Answer 35

cubital

Question 36

The [blank] and [blank] nerves are the two nerves most at risk for injury during the surgical excision of the axillary lymph nodes.

Answer 36

thoracodorsal, long thoracic

Question 37

“Jogger’s foot” (aching, burning, numbness and tingling on the medial side of the sole of the foot) may be due to compression of the __________ nerve where this nerve pass

Answer 37

medial plantar

Question 38

The dorsalis pedis artery is the distal continuation of the [blank] artery.

Answer 38

anterior tibial

Question 39

The deltoid ligament attaches to the tibia, talus, navicular and calcaneus, and resists forced [blank] (movement) of the foot.

Answer 39

eversion

Question 40

The iliofemoral ligament helps to maintain the body in an erect posture by preventing overextension of the [blank] joint.

Answer 40

hip

Question 41

The __________ muscle attaches in part to the adductor tubercle and ischial tuberosity.

Answer 41

adductor magnus

Question 42

The obturator internus and obturator externus muscles both attach in part to the __________ of the femur.

Answer 42

trochanteric fossa

Question 43

The subscapularis muscle attaches in part to the __________ of the humerus.

Answer 43

lesser tubercle

Question 44

The long head of the triceps brachii muscle attaches in part to the __________ of the scapula.

Answer 44

Infraglenoid tubercle

Question 45

The __________ muscle attaches in part to the dorsal aspect of the base of the 3rd metacarpal.

Answer 45

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Question 46

The __________ muscle attaches in part to the palmar base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.

Answer 46

flexor pollicis longus