Upper Limb Anatomy Quiz

What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

• Clavicle and scapula

• Scapula and phalanges

• Humerus and radius

• Ulna and carpals

Which end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

• Medial end

• Lateral end

• Acromial end

• Distal end

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

Which muscle is responsible for the elevation of the clavicle?

• Rhomboids

• Serratus anterior

• Trapezius

• Pectoralis minor

What is the main function of the ulna in the forearm?

• Connecting to the scapula

• Supporting the radius

• Forming the elbow joint

• Forming the wrist joint

Which joint allows for the rotation of the scapula?

• Sternoclavicular joint

• Acromioclavicular joint

• Elbow joint

• Wrist joint

What is the primary role of the radius in the upper limb?

• Stabilizing the shoulder

• Articulating with the scapula

• Transmitting forces to the axial skeleton

• Contributing to the wrist joint

Which ligament is associated with the acromioclavicular joint?

• Ulnar collateral ligament

• Transverse humeral ligament

• Superior acromioclavicular ligament

• Coracohumeral ligament

What type of joint is the elbow joint?

• Plane joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow flexion?

• Triceps

• Biceps brachii

• Brachioradialis

• Anconeus