Quiz Questions

Question 1

The hypothenar muscles

Answer 1

are on the ulnar (medial) side of the hand

Question 2

This muscle functions like the lumbricals. It is the __________ muscle

Answer 2

flexor digiti minimi brevis

Question 3

This muscle functions like the dorsal interossei. It is the __________ muscle

Answer 3

abductor digiti minimi

Question 4

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where pressure is placed on the _______ nerve

Answer 4

median

Question 5

The two muscles that give us strength when laterally pinching an object between the thumb and the index finger are the ________ and ________ muscles

Answer 5

dorsal interossei and adductor pollicis

Question 6

The palmar interossei muscle results in adduction of the MCP joints of

Answer 6

2, 4 and 5

Question 7

The dorsal interossei muscle result in abduction of the MCP joints of

Answer 7

2, 3, 4

Question 8

Of the hypothenar muscles, this muscle is the most medial in anatomical position. It is the _________ muscle

Answer 8

abductor digiti minimi

Question 9

Of the hypothenar muscle, this muscle is the most lateral in anatomical position and is the largest and deepest. It is the _________ muscle

Answer 9

opponens digiti minimi

Question 10

Carpal tunnel syndrome results in a change in sensation where the patient begins to feel tingling and numbness on the ______ region of the hand

Answer 10

anterior and lateral