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Upper limb anatomy test

Evaluate the knowledge of upper limb anatomy. The test assesses the topography of muscles, vessels, nerves, and the structure of bones and joints of the hand.

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1. Which nerve passes through the quadrilateral foramen (foramen quadrilaterum)?

Axillary nerve

The axillary nerve (n. axillaris) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the posterior humeral circumflex artery.
Radial nerve

The axillary nerve (n. axillaris) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the posterior humeral circumflex artery.
Ulnar nerve

The axillary nerve (n. axillaris) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the posterior humeral circumflex artery.
Median nerve

The axillary nerve (n. axillaris) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the posterior humeral circumflex artery.
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The axillary nerve (n. axillaris) passes through the quadrilateral foramen along with the posterior humeral circumflex artery.

2. Which muscle attaches to the olecranon of the ulna?

Biceps brachii

The triceps brachii muscle (m. triceps brachii) attaches distally to the olecranon of the ulna.
Brachialis muscle

The triceps brachii muscle (m. triceps brachii) attaches distally to the olecranon of the ulna.
Triceps brachii muscle

The triceps brachii muscle (m. triceps brachii) attaches distally to the olecranon of the ulna.
Coracobrachialis muscle

The triceps brachii muscle (m. triceps brachii) attaches distally to the olecranon of the ulna.
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The triceps brachii muscle (m. triceps brachii) attaches distally to the olecranon of the ulna.

3. Which artery is the continuation of the brachial artery (a. brachialis)?

Subclavian artery

The brachial artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery (a. axillaris) below the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle.
Radial artery

The brachial artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery (a. axillaris) below the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle.
Ulnar artery

The brachial artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery (a. axillaris) below the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle.
Axillary artery

The brachial artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery (a. axillaris) below the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle.
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The brachial artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery (a. axillaris) below the lower edge of the pectoralis major muscle.

4. Which structure passes through the carpal canal (canalis carpi) along with the flexor tendons?

Ulnar nerve

The median nerve (n. medianus) passes through the carpal canal along with the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers.
Median nerve

The median nerve (n. medianus) passes through the carpal canal along with the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers.
Superficial palmar arch

The median nerve (n. medianus) passes through the carpal canal along with the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers.
Radial artery

The median nerve (n. medianus) passes through the carpal canal along with the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers.
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The median nerve (n. medianus) passes through the carpal canal along with the tendons of the superficial and deep flexors of the fingers.

5. With which carpal bone does the first metacarpal bone (os metacarpale I) articulate?

Navicular bone

The first metacarpal bone forms a saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with the trapezium (os trapezium).
Capitate bone

The first metacarpal bone forms a saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with the trapezium (os trapezium).
Trapezoid

The first metacarpal bone forms a saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with the trapezium (os trapezium).
Trapezium

The first metacarpal bone forms a saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with the trapezium (os trapezium).
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The first metacarpal bone forms a saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint of the thumb with the trapezium (os trapezium).

6. Which vein is located in the deltopectoral groove (sulcus deltopectoralis)?

Basilic vein (v. basilica)

The cephalic vein (v. cephalica) ascends along the lateral side of the arm and lies in the deltopectoral groove.
Median cubital vein (v. mediana cubiti)

The cephalic vein (v. cephalica) ascends along the lateral side of the arm and lies in the deltopectoral groove.
Cephalic vein (v. cephalica)

The cephalic vein (v. cephalica) ascends along the lateral side of the arm and lies in the deltopectoral groove.
Brachial vein (v. brachialis)

The cephalic vein (v. cephalica) ascends along the lateral side of the arm and lies in the deltopectoral groove.
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The cephalic vein (v. cephalica) ascends along the lateral side of the arm and lies in the deltopectoral groove.

7. Which muscle is the main supinator of the forearm when it is extended?

Supinator muscle (m. supinator)

The supinator muscle supinates the forearm in any position, whereas the biceps brachii is most effective when the elbow is flexed.
Pronator teres

The supinator muscle supinates the forearm in any position, whereas the biceps brachii is most effective when the elbow is flexed.
Biceps brachii

The supinator muscle supinates the forearm in any position, whereas the biceps brachii is most effective when the elbow is flexed.
Brachioradialis muscle

The supinator muscle supinates the forearm in any position, whereas the biceps brachii is most effective when the elbow is flexed.
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The supinator muscle supinates the forearm in any position, whereas the biceps brachii is most effective when the elbow is flexed.

8. Which nerve innervates the anterior group of arm muscles (coracobrachialis, biceps, brachialis)?

Radial nerve

The musculocutaneous nerve (n. musculocutaneus) pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and innervates all the muscles of the anterior arm group.
Musculocutaneous nerve

The musculocutaneous nerve (n. musculocutaneus) pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and innervates all the muscles of the anterior arm group.
Median nerve

The musculocutaneous nerve (n. musculocutaneus) pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and innervates all the muscles of the anterior arm group.
Axillary nerve

The musculocutaneous nerve (n. musculocutaneus) pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and innervates all the muscles of the anterior arm group.
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The musculocutaneous nerve (n. musculocutaneus) pierces the coracobrachialis muscle and innervates all the muscles of the anterior arm group.

9. Which artery is primarily involved in the formation of the deep palmar arch (arcus palmaris profundus)?

Ulnar artery

The deep palmar arch is primarily formed by the terminal part of the radial artery (a. radialis) and the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery.
Anterior interosseous artery

The deep palmar arch is primarily formed by the terminal part of the radial artery (a. radialis) and the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery.
Radial artery

The deep palmar arch is primarily formed by the terminal part of the radial artery (a. radialis) and the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery.
Posterior interosseous artery

The deep palmar arch is primarily formed by the terminal part of the radial artery (a. radialis) and the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery.
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The deep palmar arch is primarily formed by the terminal part of the radial artery (a. radialis) and the deep palmar branch of the ulnar artery.

10. From which epicondyle of the humerus do most muscles of the superficial layer of the forearm's anterior group originate?

From the lateral epicondyle

The medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) serves as the origin point for the superficial flexors of the hand and fingers, as well as for the pronator teres.
Equally from both epicondyles

The medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) serves as the origin point for the superficial flexors of the hand and fingers, as well as for the pronator teres.
They do not originate from epicondyles.

The medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) serves as the origin point for the superficial flexors of the hand and fingers, as well as for the pronator teres.
From the medial epicondyle

The medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) serves as the origin point for the superficial flexors of the hand and fingers, as well as for the pronator teres.
I find it difficult to answer

The medial epicondyle (epicondylus medialis) serves as the origin point for the superficial flexors of the hand and fingers, as well as for the pronator teres.

11. Which ligament encircles the articular circumference of the radial head, holding it to the radial notch of the ulna?

Annular ligament of the radius

The annular ligament of the radius (lig. annulare radii) encircles the head of the radius, allowing its rotation in the proximal radioulnar joint.
Ulnar collateral ligament

The annular ligament of the radius (lig. annulare radii) encircles the head of the radius, allowing its rotation in the proximal radioulnar joint.
Radial collateral ligament

The annular ligament of the radius (lig. annulare radii) encircles the head of the radius, allowing its rotation in the proximal radioulnar joint.
Quadrate ligament

The annular ligament of the radius (lig. annulare radii) encircles the head of the radius, allowing its rotation in the proximal radioulnar joint.
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The annular ligament of the radius (lig. annulare radii) encircles the head of the radius, allowing its rotation in the proximal radioulnar joint.

12. Which nerve from the brachial plexus innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Subscapular nerve

The thoracodorsal nerve (n. thoracodorsalis), branching from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, descends along the lateral edge of the scapula to the latissimus dorsi muscle.
Thoracodorsal nerve

The thoracodorsal nerve (n. thoracodorsalis), branching from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, descends along the lateral edge of the scapula to the latissimus dorsi muscle.
Long thoracic nerve

The thoracodorsal nerve (n. thoracodorsalis), branching from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, descends along the lateral edge of the scapula to the latissimus dorsi muscle.
Dorsal scapular nerve

The thoracodorsal nerve (n. thoracodorsalis), branching from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, descends along the lateral edge of the scapula to the latissimus dorsi muscle.
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The thoracodorsal nerve (n. thoracodorsalis), branching from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, descends along the lateral edge of the scapula to the latissimus dorsi muscle.

13. In which canal does the radial nerve (n. radialis) pass along with the deep brachial artery?

In the carpal tunnel

The radial nerve and deep brachial artery pass through the spiral humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis), formed by the groove of the radial nerve and the triceps muscle.
In the cubital tunnel

The radial nerve and deep brachial artery pass through the spiral humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis), formed by the groove of the radial nerve and the triceps muscle.
In the triangular foramen

The radial nerve and deep brachial artery pass through the spiral humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis), formed by the groove of the radial nerve and the triceps muscle.
In the humeromuscular canal

The radial nerve and deep brachial artery pass through the spiral humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis), formed by the groove of the radial nerve and the triceps muscle.
I find it difficult to answer

The radial nerve and deep brachial artery pass through the spiral humeromuscular canal (canalis humeromuscularis), formed by the groove of the radial nerve and the triceps muscle.

14. Through which foramen does the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii pass?

Through the quadrilateral foramen

The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, passes through the glenohumeral joint cavity, and lies in the intertubercular groove (sulcus intertubercularis).
Through the triangular foramen

The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, passes through the glenohumeral joint cavity, and lies in the intertubercular groove (sulcus intertubercularis).
Does not pass through foramina, lies in the intertubercular groove

The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, passes through the glenohumeral joint cavity, and lies in the intertubercular groove (sulcus intertubercularis).
Through the supraspinatus fossa

The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, passes through the glenohumeral joint cavity, and lies in the intertubercular groove (sulcus intertubercularis).
I find it difficult to answer

The tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, passes through the glenohumeral joint cavity, and lies in the intertubercular groove (sulcus intertubercularis).

15. Which bone of the proximal carpal row is most laterally located?

Navicular bone

In the proximal row of the carpus (counting from the radial edge to the ulnar, i.e., lateromedially), the bones are arranged as follows: scaphoid (os scaphoideum), lunate, triquetral, pisiform.
Trihedral bone

In the proximal row of the carpus (counting from the radial edge to the ulnar, i.e., lateromedially), the bones are arranged as follows: scaphoid (os scaphoideum), lunate, triquetral, pisiform.
Lunate bone

In the proximal row of the carpus (counting from the radial edge to the ulnar, i.e., lateromedially), the bones are arranged as follows: scaphoid (os scaphoideum), lunate, triquetral, pisiform.
Pisiform bone

In the proximal row of the carpus (counting from the radial edge to the ulnar, i.e., lateromedially), the bones are arranged as follows: scaphoid (os scaphoideum), lunate, triquetral, pisiform.
I find it difficult to answer

In the proximal row of the carpus (counting from the radial edge to the ulnar, i.e., lateromedially), the bones are arranged as follows: scaphoid (os scaphoideum), lunate, triquetral, pisiform.

16. Behind which structure of the elbow joint does the ulnar nerve (n. ulnaris) pass?

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

The ulnar nerve passes in the groove of the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris) on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Medial epicondyle of the humerus

The ulnar nerve passes in the groove of the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris) on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Neck of radius

The ulnar nerve passes in the groove of the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris) on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Coronoid process of the ulna

The ulnar nerve passes in the groove of the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris) on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
I find it difficult to answer

The ulnar nerve passes in the groove of the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris) on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

17. Which muscle initiates the abduction of the arm (first 15 degrees)?

Infraspinatus muscle

The supraspinatus muscle (m. supraspinatus) initiates arm abduction, after which the deltoid muscle becomes actively involved.
Deltoid muscle

The supraspinatus muscle (m. supraspinatus) initiates arm abduction, after which the deltoid muscle becomes actively involved.
Teres major muscle

The supraspinatus muscle (m. supraspinatus) initiates arm abduction, after which the deltoid muscle becomes actively involved.
Supraspinatus muscle

The supraspinatus muscle (m. supraspinatus) initiates arm abduction, after which the deltoid muscle becomes actively involved.
I find it difficult to answer

The supraspinatus muscle (m. supraspinatus) initiates arm abduction, after which the deltoid muscle becomes actively involved.

18. The common interosseous artery of the forearm is a branch of which artery?

Ulnar artery

The common interosseous artery is a short but large branch of the ulnar artery (a. ulnaris), which then divides into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.
Brachial artery

The common interosseous artery is a short but large branch of the ulnar artery (a. ulnaris), which then divides into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.
Radial artery

The common interosseous artery is a short but large branch of the ulnar artery (a. ulnaris), which then divides into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.
Axillary artery

The common interosseous artery is a short but large branch of the ulnar artery (a. ulnaris), which then divides into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.
I find it difficult to answer

The common interosseous artery is a short but large branch of the ulnar artery (a. ulnaris), which then divides into the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries.

19. Which muscle flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb?

Flexor pollicis brevis

The flexor pollicis longus (m. flexor pollicis longus) attaches to the base of the distal phalanx and is its sole flexor.
Opponens pollicis muscle

The flexor pollicis longus (m. flexor pollicis longus) attaches to the base of the distal phalanx and is its sole flexor.
Flexor pollicis longus

The flexor pollicis longus (m. flexor pollicis longus) attaches to the base of the distal phalanx and is its sole flexor.
Abductor pollicis longus muscle

The flexor pollicis longus (m. flexor pollicis longus) attaches to the base of the distal phalanx and is its sole flexor.
I find it difficult to answer

The flexor pollicis longus (m. flexor pollicis longus) attaches to the base of the distal phalanx and is its sole flexor.

20. To which bundle of the brachial plexus does the ulnar nerve (n. ulnaris) belong?

To the lateral cord

The ulnar nerve is formed from the fibers of the medial cord (fasciculus medialis) of the brachial plexus.
To the medial cord

The ulnar nerve is formed from the fibers of the medial cord (fasciculus medialis) of the brachial plexus.
Posterior bundle

The ulnar nerve is formed from the fibers of the medial cord (fasciculus medialis) of the brachial plexus.
Upper trunk

The ulnar nerve is formed from the fibers of the medial cord (fasciculus medialis) of the brachial plexus.
I find it difficult to answer

The ulnar nerve is formed from the fibers of the medial cord (fasciculus medialis) of the brachial plexus.

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