Posterior Axio-Appendicular MusclesMedical Lab

Upper Limb Anatomy MCQs: mixed practice questions

Try 5 sample questions drawn from across Upper Limb. Tap an answer to check it.

1. Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm?

   From: Arm
   A. Radial nerveB. Musculocutaneous nerveC. Median nerveD. Ulnar nerveE. Axillary nerve

2. Which nerve supplies most muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm?

   From: Clinical Anatomy
   A. Radial nerveB. Median nerveC. Ulnar nerveD. Axillary nerveE. Musculocutaneous nerve

3. Flexor digitorum superficialis inserts on the:

   From: Forearm
   A. Middle phalanges of the fingersB. Distal phalanges of the fingersC. Bases of second and third metacarpalsD. Base of distal phalanx of thumbE. Pisiform

4. Which muscles produce wrist abduction?

   From: Joints
   A. Biceps and tricepsB. Flexor and extensor carpi ulnarisC. Flexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi radialis longus and brevisD. Pronator teres and pronator quadratusE. Palmaris longus and flexor carpi ulnaris

5. Serratus anterior originates from the:

   From: Pectoral Region
   A. Upper eight ribsB. Third, fourth, and fifth ribsC. Junction of first rib and costal cartilageD. Medial half of clavicle; manubrium and body of sternum; upper six costal cartilagesE. First and second ribs