Upper Limb Anatomy Set 1

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Anatomy (Upper Limb Set 1)

MCQ

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1. All of the following are medial rotators of the
arm EXCEPT

A) infraspinatus

B) anterior part of deltoid

C) subscapularis

D) teres major

E) latissimus dorsi

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2. Which of the following is NOT correct?

A) Gray rami contribute sympathetic fibers to each root.

B) The cords of the brachial plexus surround the brachial artery.

C) The brachial plexus is formed by the union of the ventral rami of C5 through T1.

D) Each of the three trunks of the brachial plexus divide into anterior and posterior divisions.

E) The roots of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery pass through the gap between the anterior and middle scalene muscles.

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3. Which of the following is innervated by the
dorsal scapular nerve?

A) serratus anterior

B) supraspinatus

C) rhomboid major and minor

D) subscapularis

E) erector spinae

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4. Which of the following is NOT contained in the
axilla?

A) lymph nodes

B) trunks and divisions of the brachial plexus

C) axillary blood vessels

D) lymph nodes

E) axillary nerve

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5. Which of the following is NOT a supraclavicular branch of the brachial plexus?

A) lateral pectoral nerve

B) nerve to the subclavius

C) dorsal scapular nerve

D) suprascapular nerve

E) long thoracic nerve

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6. Which of the following is NOT true regarding
the clavicle?

A) Its medial end is enlarged where it attaches to the sternum.

B) Its lateral end is flat where it articulates with the humerus

C) The clavicle is a “long bone” that has no medullary cavity.

D) The medial two-thirds of the shaft are convex anteriorly.

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7. Which of the following is NOT an anterior thoracoappendicular muscle?

A) subclavius

B) pectoralis major

C) serratus anterior

D) pectoralis minor

E) deltoid

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8. Which of the following is actually a lateral cutaneous branch of an intercostal nerve, innervating the skin of the medial surface of the arm?

A) medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

B) inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm

C) lateral pectoral nerve

D) superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm

E) intercostobrachial nerve

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9. The axillary nerve innervates which of the following muscles?

A) levator scapulae

B) teres minor

C) teres major

D) coracobrachialis

E) subscapularis

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10. A patient is asked to place the hands posteriorly
on the hips and to push the elbows posteriorly
against resistance. Which muscle is being tested?

A) trapezius

B) serratus anterior

C) levator scapulae

D) latissimus dorsi

E) rhomboid

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11. Which of the following is true regarding the
quadrangular space?

A) Brachial plexus herniations occur here.

B) It is bounded medially by the humerus and laterally by the long head of the triceps.

C) It is bounded superiorly by the teres major

D) It is bounded inferiorly by the subscapularis and teres minor.

E) It contains the posterior circumflex humeral artery and the axillary nerve

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12. Which of the following is true in respect to the
scapula?

A) The acromion is superior to the glenoid cavity and projects anterolaterally.

B) The acromioclavicular joint represents the true shoulder joint.

C) The lateral surface of the scapula forms the glenoid cavity.

D) The scapula is fastened securely to the thoracic cage at the scapulothoracic joint.

E) The spine of the scapula continues laterally as the coracoid process.

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13. What muscles are necessary to raise the arm
above the shoulder?

A) first the deltoid, next the serratus anterior, and then supraspinatus

B) first the supraspinatus, next the deltoid, and then the serratus anterior

C) first the serratus anterior, next the deltoid, and then the supraspinatus

D) first the supraspinatus, next the serratus anterior, and then the deltoid

E) first the deltoid, next the supraspinatus, and then the serratus anterior

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14. Which of the following is true in respect to the
trapezius?

A) It is innervated by the dorsal scapular nerve.

B) Its middle fibers elevate the scapula.

C) Its inferior fibers retract the scapula.

D) Its superior fibers retract the scapula

E) Its superior and inferior fibers act together in rotating the scapula on the thoracic wall.

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15. Which of the following is most correct?

A) The first part of the axillary artery lies posterior to the pectoralis minor.

B) The second part of the axillary artery typically contains two branches—the thoracoacromial artery and the superior thoracic artery.

C) The lateral thoracic artery divides into four branches, the acromial, deltoid, pectoral, and clavicular.

D) The thoracoacromial artery supplies the pectoral muscles, axillary lymph nodes, and most importantly the lateral part of the mammary gland in women.

E) The subscapular artery arises from the third part of the axillary artery and contributes to blood supply of muscles near the scapula and humerus.

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16. Which of the following is an extrinsic shoulder
muscle?

A) levator scapulae

B) teres minor

C) supraspinatus

D) deltoid

E) teres major

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17. Which of the following is NOT true in respect
to the ulna and radius?

A) The ulnar styloid process is much larger than the radial styloid process and extends farther distally

B) The ulna is medial to the radius in the anatomical position.

C) The bodies of these bones are firmly bound together by the interosseous membrane.

D) The brachialis attaches to the tuberosity of the ulna.

E) The head of the ulna lies distally, whereas the head of the radius articulates with the humerus

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18. Which of the following best describes the action
of the pectoralis minor?

A) stabilizes scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall

B) anchors and depresses clavicle

C) flexes humerus

D) adducts and medially rotates humerus

E) rotates scapula

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19. Which rotator cuff muscle does NOT rotate the
humerus?

A) infraspinatus

B) teres major

C) subscapularis

D) supraspinatus

E) teres minor

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20. Which of the following is true regarding the
carpus?

A) The scaphoid articulates proximally with the ulna and has a tubercle.

B) The triquetrum articulates proximally with the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint.

C) It is composed of seven bones.

D) The lunate articulates with the ulna and is broader anteriorly than posteriorly

E) The pisiform lies on the palmar surface of the trapezium.

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21. Which of the following is NOT included in the
condyle of the humerus?

A) epicondyles

B) capitulum

C) greater tubercle

D) radial, coronoid, and olecranon fossae

E) trochlea

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22. The trapezius attaches to which of the following regions of the clavicle?

A) trapezoid line

B) conoid tubercle

C) lateral one-third of the clavicle

D) subclavian groove

E) quadrangular tubercle

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23. Which of the following muscles attaches to the
coracoid process of the scapula?

A) brachialis

B) pectoralis minor

C) triceps brachii

D) pectoralis major

E) subclavius

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24. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the
radial nerve?

A) posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm

B) superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm

C) inferior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm

D) posterior interosseous nerve

E) posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm

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25. Which of the following describes the correct
order of the distal row of carpals from lateral to
medial?

A) triquetrum, trapezoid, capitate, hamate

B) trapezium, triquetrum, capitate, hamate

C) trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate

D) scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform

E) trapezoid, trapezium, capitate, hamate

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Upper Limb Anatomy Set 1

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