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Humerus Anatomy and Functions

Humerus Anatomy and Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the humerus, a long bone in the human body. It covers the classification of bones, the structure of the humerus, and its division into three sections: the upper extremity, the shaft, and the lower extremity. The tutorial details the features of each section, including the head, neck, tubercles, borders, surfaces, and processes. It also explains the anatomical and surgical necks, the bicipital groove, and the nutrient foramen. The video concludes with a discussion of the lower extremity, including the epicondyles, fossae, capitulum, and trochlea.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bone is the humerus classified as?

Irregular bone

Long bone

Flat bone

Short bone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the humerus is described as having a rounded head and narrow neck?

Upper extremity

Medial epicondyle

Shaft

Lower extremity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

A deep groove separating the tubercles

A bulge of bone located superior to the capitulum

A projection on the lateral side

A groove surrounding the articular surface of the head

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structure is found on the lateral side of the humerus and is larger than the lesser tubercle?

Medial epicondyle

Greater tubercle

Capitulum

Trochlea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the bicipital groove also known as?

Olecranon fossa

Coronoid fossa

Radial sulcus

Intertubercular groove

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the deltoid tuberosity located?

On the anterior border of the humerus

On the medial epicondyle

On the lateral surface of the humerus' shaft

On the posterior surface of the humerus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which border of the humerus runs from the greater tubercle to just above the coronoid fossa?

Posterior border

Anterior border

Lateral border

Medial border

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