The Elbow Forearm Wrist and hand Quiz

The ligament that extends from the ulna and forms a sling around the radial head of the elbow is the

• annular ligament.
• quadrate ligament.
• lateral collateral ligament.
• medial collateral ligament.

Which of the following is the primary elbow flexor?

• the procerus
• the triceps brachii
• the brachialis
• the biceps brachii

Which nerve can become dislocated because of cubitus valgus of the elbow?

• median
• musculocutaneous
• radial
• ulnar

In the context of elbow movements, _________blank occur at the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints.

• pronation and supination
• flexion and extension
• pronation and flexion
• supination and extension

Which of the following mechanisms leads to lateral epicondylitis?

• repeated trauma to the olecranon
• chronic fatigue of the biceps
• repetitive forceful extension of the wrist
• repeated forceful flexion of the elbow

An adolescent athlete who complains of sudden pain and locking of the elbow joint should be suspected to be suffering from

• epicondylitis.
• olecranon bursitis.
• supracondylar fracture of humerus.
• osteochondritis dissecans.

Which structure is most likely damaged when an athlete complains of paresthesia in the fourth and fifth fingers?

• the flexor digiti minimi
• the interosseus muscle
• the median nerve
• the ulnar nerve

Which of the following is true of a Colles' fracture?

• It involves the distal end of the radius.
• It is caused by a fall that forces the forearm forward.
• It primarily harms the ligamentous tissue.
• It results from an inflammation of tendons.

Which side of the forearm receives the majority of blows in arm blocks and consequently the greater amount of bruising in contact sports?

• the radial side
• the anterior side
• the ulnar side
• the posterior side

Which of the following types of forearm fractures is usually caused by a fall on the outstretched hand with an extended wrist, forcing the forearm backward and upward into hyperextension?

• Bowler's fracture
• Colles' fracture
• De Quervain's fracture
• Smith's fracture