Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
The deltoid muscle primarily acts to produce what movement?
A
abduction of the arm (beyond the initial 15 degrees achieved by the supraspinatus)
2
Q
damage to what causes a mallet deformity?
A
insertion of terminal extensor digitorum tendon
3
Q
the triceps brachi muscle acts to perform what movement?
A
extension of the forearm
4
Q
the anterior muscles of the arm are innervated by which nerve?
A
musculocutaneous nerve
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Q
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