Upper limb bones anatomy test

1. What structure is located on the posterior surface of the humerus diaphysis?

• Radial nerve groove

  On the posterior surface of the humerus, the sulcus nervi radialis spirals downward and laterally.

• Ulnar nerve groove

  On the posterior surface of the humerus, the sulcus nervi radialis spirals downward and laterally.

• Deltoid tuberosity

  On the posterior surface of the humerus, the sulcus nervi radialis spirals downward and laterally.

• Nutrient foramen

  On the posterior surface of the humerus, the sulcus nervi radialis spirals downward and laterally.

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  On the posterior surface of the humerus, the sulcus nervi radialis spirals downward and laterally.

2. Where is the conoid tubercle (tuberculum conoideum) located?

• On the inferior surface of the acromial end of the clavicle

  The conoid tubercle is located on the inferior acromial surface of the clavicle.

• On the superior surface of the sternal end of the clavicle

  The conoid tubercle is located on the inferior acromial surface of the clavicle.

• On the coracoid process of the scapula

  The conoid tubercle is located on the inferior acromial surface of the clavicle.

• On the crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus

  The conoid tubercle is located on the inferior acromial surface of the clavicle.

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  The conoid tubercle is located on the inferior acromial surface of the clavicle.

3. Which carpal bone has a hook (hamulus)?

• Pisiform bone

  The hamate bone (os hamatum) is characterized by the presence of the hamulus ossis hamati on the palmar surface.

• Capitate bone

  The hamate bone (os hamatum) is characterized by the presence of the hamulus ossis hamati on the palmar surface.

• Uncinate bone

  The hamate bone (os hamatum) is characterized by the presence of the hamulus ossis hamati on the palmar surface.

• Trapezoid

  The hamate bone (os hamatum) is characterized by the presence of the hamulus ossis hamati on the palmar surface.

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  The hamate bone (os hamatum) is characterized by the presence of the hamulus ossis hamati on the palmar surface.

4. On which border of the scapula is the scapular notch (incisura scapulae) located?

• Medial border

  The scapular notch is located on the superior border of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process.

• Lateral border

  The scapular notch is located on the superior border of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process.

• Upper border

  The scapular notch is located on the superior border of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process.

• Inferior angle

  The scapular notch is located on the superior border of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process.

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  The scapular notch is located on the superior border of the scapula, medial to the base of the coracoid process.

5. What does the articular fossa of the radial head (fovea articularis radii) articulate with?

• With the trochlea of the humerus

  The articular fossa of the radial head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

• With the head of the humeral condyle

  The articular fossa of the radial head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

• With the olecranon

  The articular fossa of the radial head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

• With the coronoid process

  The articular fossa of the radial head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

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  The articular fossa of the radial head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus.

6. What separates the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?

• Anatomical neck

  Between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the intertubercular groove.

• Surgical neck

  Between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the intertubercular groove.

• Intertubercular groove

  Between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the intertubercular groove.

• Deltoid tuberosity

  Between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the intertubercular groove.

• I find it difficult to answer

  Between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the intertubercular groove.

7. Where is the radial notch (incisura radialis) located?

• On the lateral side of the coronoid process of the ulna

  The radial notch of the ulna is located on the lateral surface of the coronoid process.

• On the medial side of the radial head

  The radial notch of the ulna is located on the lateral surface of the coronoid process.

• On the distal epiphysis of the humerus

  The radial notch of the ulna is located on the lateral surface of the coronoid process.

• On the neck of the radius

  The radial notch of the ulna is located on the lateral surface of the coronoid process.

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  The radial notch of the ulna is located on the lateral surface of the coronoid process.

8. Which of the listed bones is NOT part of the proximal row of the carpus?

• Navicular bone

  The trapezium bone (os trapezium) belongs to the distal row of carpal bones.

• Lunate bone

  The trapezium bone (os trapezium) belongs to the distal row of carpal bones.

• Trihedral bone

  The trapezium bone (os trapezium) belongs to the distal row of carpal bones.

• Trapezium

  The trapezium bone (os trapezium) belongs to the distal row of carpal bones.

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  The trapezium bone (os trapezium) belongs to the distal row of carpal bones.

9. Where is the surgical neck of the humerus located?

• Above the tubercles

  The surgical neck is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles, at the transition of the proximal epiphysis to the diaphysis.

• Below the tubercles

  The surgical neck is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles, at the transition of the proximal epiphysis to the diaphysis.

• At the level of the mid-diaphysis

  The surgical neck is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles, at the transition of the proximal epiphysis to the diaphysis.

• Between the head and tubercles

  The surgical neck is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles, at the transition of the proximal epiphysis to the diaphysis.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The surgical neck is located distal to the greater and lesser tubercles, at the transition of the proximal epiphysis to the diaphysis.

10. The acromion is a continuation of what?

• Coracoid process

  The acromion is a lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.

• Medial border of the scapula

  The acromion is a lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.

• Spine of the scapula

  The acromion is a lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.

• Lateral angle of the scapula

  The acromion is a lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The acromion is a lateral extension of the spine of the scapula.

11. Where is the coronoid fossa (fossa coronoidea) located?

• On the posterior surface of the distal epiphysis of the humerus

  The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior surface of the humerus just above the trochlea.

• On the anterior surface of the distal epiphysis of the humerus

  The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior surface of the humerus just above the trochlea.

• On the proximal epiphysis of the ulna

  The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior surface of the humerus just above the trochlea.

• On the lateral surface of the scapula

  The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior surface of the humerus just above the trochlea.

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  The coronoid fossa is located on the anterior surface of the humerus just above the trochlea.

12. What feature is located on the lateral side of the distal epiphysis of the radius?

• Styloid process

  The styloid process of the radius is located on the lateral surface of its distal end.

• Ulnar notch

  The styloid process of the radius is located on the lateral surface of its distal end.

• Radial tuberosity

  The styloid process of the radius is located on the lateral surface of its distal end.

• Head of the radius

  The styloid process of the radius is located on the lateral surface of its distal end.

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  The styloid process of the radius is located on the lateral surface of its distal end.

13. Where does the biceps brachii tendon attach on the forearm bones?

• Ulnar tuberosity

  The tuberosity of the radius serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii. biceps brachii.

• Radial tuberosity

  The tuberosity of the radius serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii. biceps brachii.

• Coronoid process

  The tuberosity of the radius serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii. biceps brachii.

• Styloid process of the radius

  The tuberosity of the radius serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii. biceps brachii.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The tuberosity of the radius serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii. biceps brachii.

14. On which surface of the humerus is the deltoid tuberosity located?

• Medial surface

  The deltoid tuberosity is located on the lateral surface of the humerus above the middle of the bone's shaft.

• Lateral surface

  The deltoid tuberosity is located on the lateral surface of the humerus above the middle of the bone's shaft.

• Posterior surface

  The deltoid tuberosity is located on the lateral surface of the humerus above the middle of the bone's shaft.

• Anterior surface

  The deltoid tuberosity is located on the lateral surface of the humerus above the middle of the bone's shaft.

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  The deltoid tuberosity is located on the lateral surface of the humerus above the middle of the bone's shaft.

15. Which feature of the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus?

• Radial notch

  The trochlear notch of the ulna encompasses the trochlea of the humerus, constrained by the olecranon and coronoid process.

• Trochlear notch

  The trochlear notch of the ulna encompasses the trochlea of the humerus, constrained by the olecranon and coronoid process.

• Coronoid process

  The trochlear notch of the ulna encompasses the trochlea of the humerus, constrained by the olecranon and coronoid process.

• Olecranon

  The trochlear notch of the ulna encompasses the trochlea of the humerus, constrained by the olecranon and coronoid process.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The trochlear notch of the ulna encompasses the trochlea of the humerus, constrained by the olecranon and coronoid process.

16. Where is the infraglenoid tubercle (tuberculum infraglenoidale) located?

• Under the acromion

  The infraglenoid tubercle is located on the lateral border of the scapula directly below the glenoid cavity.

• Under the coracoid process

  The infraglenoid tubercle is located on the lateral border of the scapula directly below the glenoid cavity.

• Under the scapular glenoid cavity

  The infraglenoid tubercle is located on the lateral border of the scapula directly below the glenoid cavity.

• On the neck of the humerus

  The infraglenoid tubercle is located on the lateral border of the scapula directly below the glenoid cavity.

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  The infraglenoid tubercle is located on the lateral border of the scapula directly below the glenoid cavity.

17. Which carpal bone is sesamoid?

• Pisiform bone

  The pisiform bone (os pisiforme) is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the muscle. flexor carpi ulnaris.

• Trihedral bone

  The pisiform bone (os pisiforme) is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the muscle. flexor carpi ulnaris.

• Navicular bone

  The pisiform bone (os pisiforme) is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the muscle. flexor carpi ulnaris.

• Uncinate bone

  The pisiform bone (os pisiforme) is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the muscle. flexor carpi ulnaris.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The pisiform bone (os pisiforme) is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the muscle. flexor carpi ulnaris.

18. What does the distal epiphysis of the radius articulate with medially?

• With the head of the ulna

  On the medial side of the distal end of the radial bone, there is an ulnar notch for articulation with the head of the ulna.

• With the coronoid process

  On the medial side of the distal end of the radial bone, there is an ulnar notch for articulation with the head of the ulna.

• With the trapezium bone

  On the medial side of the distal end of the radial bone, there is an ulnar notch for articulation with the head of the ulna.

• With the capitate bone

  On the medial side of the distal end of the radial bone, there is an ulnar notch for articulation with the head of the ulna.

• I find it difficult to answer

  On the medial side of the distal end of the radial bone, there is an ulnar notch for articulation with the head of the ulna.

19. Where is the groove for the ulnar nerve (sulcus nervi ulnaris)?

• Behind the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

  The sulcus nervi ulnaris passes on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

• Behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus

  The sulcus nervi ulnaris passes on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

• On the posterior surface of the diaphysis of the humerus

  The sulcus nervi ulnaris passes on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

• On the olecranon

  The sulcus nervi ulnaris passes on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The sulcus nervi ulnaris passes on the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

20. How many phalanges does the thumb (pollex) have?

• One

  The first (thumb) digit of the hand consists of only two phalanges: phalanx proximalis and phalanx distalis.

• Two

  The first (thumb) digit of the hand consists of only two phalanges: phalanx proximalis and phalanx distalis.

• Three

  The first (thumb) digit of the hand consists of only two phalanges: phalanx proximalis and phalanx distalis.

• Four

  The first (thumb) digit of the hand consists of only two phalanges: phalanx proximalis and phalanx distalis.

• I find it difficult to answer

  The first (thumb) digit of the hand consists of only two phalanges: phalanx proximalis and phalanx distalis.