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Example Question #3 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
The coronoid process is a structure on which bone?
Ulna
First rib
Scapula
Clavicle
Ulna
The coronoid process is a structure on the proximal ulna, not to be confused with the coracoid on the scapula or the conoid on the clavicle. The coronoid process forms part of the trochlear notch on the ulna.
Example Question #1 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which bone contains the olecranon fossa?
Humerus
Tibia
Ulna
Radius
Fibula
Humerus
When the ulna is extended, the olecranon, which is an extension of the ulna, fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus.
Example Question #4 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which muscle is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm?
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
The supraspinatus is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm for the first 15 degrees, while the deltoid continues the abduction.
Example Question #6 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which of the following is not a rotator cuff muscle?
Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres major
Teres minor
Teres major
There are only four muscles that comprise the rotator cuff. All of the answer choices except the teres major are rotator cuff muscles.
Example Question #2 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
The scaphoid is located proximal to which bone?
Trapezium
Pisiform
Triquetrum
Lunate
Ulna
Trapezium
The wrist contains 8 carpal bones. The scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform make up the proximal row, while the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate make up the distal row. A mnemonic to help you remember these eight bones is: Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle. In the anatomical position, from lateroproximal to mediodistal: Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate.
Example Question #11 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which of the following is a feature of the ulna?
Coracoid process
Trochlea
Olecranon
Deltoid tuberosity
Olecranon
The olecranon is a feature of the ulna. It is commonly known as the elbow. The coracoid process can be found on the scapula and both the deltoid tuberosity and trochlea can be found on the humerus.
Example Question #11 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which bone houses the coracoid process?
Clavicle
Temporal bone
Sternum
Scapula
Humerus
Scapula
The coracoid process is a projection on the scapula that serves as an attachment site for ligaments which help to stabilize the shoulder. It is located proximally to the articulation of the humerus and scapula. The head of the humerus is smooth and round to fit into the glenoid cavity of the scapula. It has no sites for attachment. The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm. It is the head of the humerus that interacts with the ligaments attaching to the coracoid process. The clavicle, also known as the collar bone, articulates with another projection from the scapula called the acromion. It is posterior to the coracoid process.
Example Question #12 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Name the the sesamoid bone of the wrist.
Pisiform
Ulna
Hamate
Lunate
Scaphoid
Pisiform
A sesamoid bone is one that lies within a tendon. The tendon slides across the bone to reduce friction, increase the force the tendon can pull with, and/or prevent the tendon from flattening when it is taut. There are several sesamoid bones in the body, but only one in the wrist. It is called the pisiform and it lies within the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.
Example Question #14 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
What is the longer and thinner bone of the forearm?
The radius
The ulna
The olecranon
The fibula
The ulna
The ulna is the longer and thinner bone in the forearm. The radius is the shorter, thicker bone of the forearm. The fibula is the long thin bone of the leg. The olecranon is a bony eminence of the ulna, that is palpable as the elbow.
Example Question #15 : Identifying Bones Of The Upper Extremities
Which of the following is not a bone in the wrist?
Hamate
Talus
Trapezium
Triquetrum
Scaphoid
Talus
The wrist is composed of eight bones. The scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. The talus is a bone in the ankle.
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