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Upp3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

A

The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction.

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2
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Which bone forms the upper arm?

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The humerus forms the upper arm.

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3
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True or False: The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade.

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True

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4
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Fill in the blank: The _______ joint connects the upper limb to the trunk.

A

sternoclavicular

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5
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What are the two main nerves that innervate the upper limb?

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The median nerve and the ulnar nerve.

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6
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Which ligament connects the acromion to the clavicle?

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The acromioclavicular ligament.

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7
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What movement is primarily facilitated by the rotator cuff muscles?

A

Shoulder stabilization and rotation.

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8
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Name the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle.

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The clavicle, scapula, and humerus.

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9
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True or False: The biceps brachii has two heads.

A

True

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10
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What is the primary action of the triceps brachii?

A

Elbow extension.

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11
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Which artery primarily supplies blood to the upper limb?

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The subclavian artery.

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12
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Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Infraspinatus C) Biceps Brachii D) Teres Minor

A

C) Biceps Brachii

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13
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What is the name of the joint between the humerus and the scapula?

A

Glenohumeral joint.

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14
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Fill in the blank: The _______ nerve is responsible for the sensation in the skin of the lateral forearm.

A

musculocutaneous

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15
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True or False: The ulnar nerve runs posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

A

True

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16
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What is the main function of the flexor muscles of the forearm?

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Flexion of the wrist and fingers.

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17
Q

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

A

The pronator teres.

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18
Q

Name the two bones of the forearm.

A

The radius and the ulna.

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19
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What is the anatomical term for the wrist joint?

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Radiocarpal joint.

20
Q

True or False: The radial nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the arm.

A

True

21
Q

Multiple choice: Which ligament is associated with the elbow joint? A) Ulnar collateral ligament B) Anterior cruciate ligament C) Posterior longitudinal ligament D) Fibular collateral ligament

A

A) Ulnar collateral ligament

22
Q

What is the primary function of the flexor retinaculum?

A

To hold the tendons of the flexor muscles in place at the wrist.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ vein runs alongside the ulnar artery.

A

ulnar

24
Q

Which muscle acts as the primary extensor of the wrist?

A

The extensor carpi radialis.

25
Q

What is the role of the interosseous membrane?

A

It connects the radius and ulna and provides stability.

26
Q

True or False: The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel.

A

True

27
Q

What is the primary action of the pectoralis major muscle?

A

Shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.

28
Q

Name the four muscles that comprise the rotator cuff.

A

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis.

29
Q

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

30
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ artery is a continuation of the axillary artery.

A

brachial

31
Q

Multiple choice: Which muscle is responsible for shoulder adduction? A) Deltoid B) Pectoralis Major C) Biceps Brachii D) Trapezius

A

B) Pectoralis Major

32
Q

What is the primary function of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

Flexion of the thumb.

33
Q

True or False: The palmaris longus is absent in some individuals.

A

True

34
Q

Which nerve is commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

Median nerve.

35
Q

What is the primary function of the extensor digitorum?

A

Extension of the fingers.

36
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest bone in the upper limb.

A

humerus

37
Q

What is the role of the annular ligament in the forearm?

A

To stabilize the head of the radius at the elbow.

38
Q

True or False: The trapezius muscle is responsible for scapular elevation.

A

True

39
Q

Which muscle is responsible for scapular protraction?

A

Serratus anterior.

40
Q

What type of joint is the elbow joint?

A

Hinge joint.

41
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ artery supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the arm.

A

profunda brachii

42
Q

What is the main action of the teres major muscle?

A

Internal rotation and adduction of the shoulder.

43
Q

True or False: The biceps brachii assists in supination of the forearm.

A

True

44
Q

Which structure separates the anterior and posterior compartments of the arm?

A

The intermuscular septum.

45
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior forearm.

A

median

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