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WorksheetsUpper Limb Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which bone is part of the shoulder girdle?
Femur
Scapula
Tibia
Radius
What does the proximal region of the humerus articulate with to form the shoulder joint?
Trochlear notch of the ulna
Glenoid fossa of the scapula
Head of the radius
Capitulum of the humerus
Where is the greater tuberosity located on the humerus?
Medially
Laterally
Inferiorly
Anteriorly
Which muscle attaches to the lesser tuberosity of the humerus?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
What lies against the bone at the surgical neck of the humerus?
Biceps brachii tendon
Axillary nerve and circumflex humeral vessels
Rotator cuff muscles
Deltoid muscle
What is a common cause of a surgical neck fracture of the humerus?
Falling on an outstretched hand
Lifting heavy objects
Running
Sitting for long periods
Which nerve is at risk in a surgical neck fracture of the humerus?
Radial nerve
Axillary nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
What is the consequence of radial nerve damage in a mid-shaft fracture?
Loss of sensation in the fingers
Paralysis of the wrist extensors, resulting in 'wrist drop'
Inability to move the shoulder, resulting in 'frozen shoulder'
Loss of elbow flexion, resulting in 'elbow drop'
What is a supracondylar fracture?
A fracture of the distal radius
A fracture of the distal humerus just above the elbow joint
A fracture of the proximal femur
A fracture of the clavicle
Which artery can be damaged in a supracondylar fracture?
Radial artery
Ulnar artery
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
What is the Gartland classification used for?
Classifying types of shoulder dislocations
Classifying types of supracondylar fractures
Classifying types of hip fractures
Classifying types of wrist fractures
What type of Gartland classification fracture is minimally displaced?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Where does the radius lie in relation to the ulna?
Medially and parallel
Laterally and parallel
Anteriorly and perpendicular
Posteriorly and perpendicular
Which joint is partly formed by the articulation between the head of the radius and the capitulum of the humerus?
Wrist joint
Proximal radioulnar joint
Elbow joint
Distal radioulnar joint
What is the shape of the head of the radius?
Spherical
Cylindrical
Disk-shaped
Cuboidal
What is the function of the radial tuberosity?
It serves as the place of attachment for the biceps brachii muscle.
It forms the distal end of the radius.
It is a concavity on the medial surface.
It is a roughening for the attachment of the pronator teres muscle.
What shape is the radial shaft described as?
Circular
Triangular
Square
Oval
Which bones does the distal surface of the radius articulate with?
Scaphoid and triquetrum
Lunate and triquetrum
Scaphoid and lunate
Radius and ulna
What is the most common type of radial fracture?
Smith's fracture
Greenstick fracture
Colles' fracture
Spiral fracture
What is the characteristic deformity produced by a Colles' fracture?
Spoon deformity
Dinner fork deformity
Claw deformity
Hook deformity
What distinguishes a Smith's fracture from a Colles' fracture?
The distal fragment is displaced anteriorly
The fracture occurs in the femur
It is caused by twisting the arm
It involves the ulna only
What is the role of the interosseous membrane in the forearm?
It connects the radius and ulna
It stabilizes the wrist
It supports the elbow joint
It protects the hand
Which bone acts as the stabilizing bone in the forearm?
Ulna
Radius
Humerus
Scapula
Proximally, with which bone does the ulna articulate at the elbow joint?
Radius
Femur
Humerus
Tibia
Distally, the ulna articulates with which bone to form the distal radio-ulnar joint?
Scapula
Radius
Clavicle
Femur
What shape is the ulnar shaft?
Circular
Triangular
Square
Oval
What is the most likely site of fracture in the ulna?
Head
Base
Shaft
Tip
What process can be fractured by falling on a flexed elbow?
Coronoid process
Olecranon process
Styloid process
Radial process
In Monteggia's Fracture, which part of the ulna is fractured?
Distal shaft
Proximal shaft
Head
Neck
What happens to the head of the radius in Monteggia's Fracture?
It dislocates anteriorly at the elbow
It fractures at the distal end
It remains intact
It dislocates posteriorly at the wrist
What is Galeazzi's Fracture characterized by?
A fracture to the distal radius
A fracture to the proximal ulna
A dislocation of the elbow
A fracture to the humerus
In Galeazzi's Fracture, where does the ulna head dislocate?
At the distal radio-ulnar joint
At the elbow joint
At the wrist joint
At the shoulder joint
What is another name for the scapula?
Collarbone
Shoulder blade
Ribcage
Sternum
How many muscles attach to the scapula?
10
15
17
20
Which joint does the scapula articulate with the humerus?
Acromioclavicular joint
Glenohumeral joint
Elbow joint
Wrist joint
Which muscle originates from the subscapular fossa?
Deltoid
Trapezius
Subscapularis
Biceps brachii
What is the coracoid process?
A flat surface
A hook-like projection
A rounded cavity
A sharp edge
What is the function of the glenoid fossa?
It serves as the attachment for the triceps brachii.
It articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
It is a roughening for muscle attachment.
It is the site of the acromion process.
Which muscle originates from the infraspinous fossa?
Supraspinatus muscle
Infraspinatus muscle
Deltoid muscle
Trapezius muscle
Where does the acromion articulate with the clavicle?
Glenohumeral joint
Acromioclavicular joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Scapulothoracic joint
What is the function of the posterior surface of the scapula?
It faces inwards.
It is a site of origin for the rotator cuff muscles.
It articulates with the humerus.
It supports the rib cage.
What are the two main articulations of the scapula?
Glenohumeral joint and Acromioclavicular joint
Glenoid fossa and Coracoid process
Supraspinatus fossa and Infraspinatus fossa
Acromion and Clavicle
What is a common cause of scapula fractures?
High speed road collisions
Falling from a low height
Minor sports injuries
Light physical activity
What is the primary reason a fractured scapula does not typically require fixation?
The surrounding muscles hold the pieces in place.
The bone naturally heals faster than others.
It is not a weight-bearing bone.
It is protected by a thick layer of skin.
What type of bone is the clavicle classified as?
Long bone
Short bone
Flat bone
Irregular bone
Which of the following is a function of the clavicle?
All of these
Attaches the upper limb to the trunk
Protects neurovascular structures
Transmits force to the axial skeleton
What shape does the clavicle have?
L-shape
S-shape
T-shape
C-shape
Which joint does the sternal end of the clavicle articulate with?
Acromioclavicular joint
Glenohumeral joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Costoclavicular joint
What is the function of the shaft of the clavicle?
Articulation with the scapula
Attachment for muscles
Support for the rib cage
Protection of the heart
What is the acromial end of the clavicle associated with?
Manubrium of the sternum
Acromion of the scapula
First rib
Humerus
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a clavicle fracture?
A direct blow to the clavicle
A fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched hand
Lifting heavy objects
Twisting the arm
What percentage of clavicle fractures occur in the middle third?
15%
80%
5%
50%
Which muscle pulls the medial end of the clavicle superiorly after a fracture?
Pectoralis major
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Deltoid
What is a possible consequence of surgical repair involving the clavicle?
Increased shoulder strength
Numb patch over the upper chest and shoulder
Enhanced mobility
Faster healing time
What does the X-ray in Fig 3 show?
A normal clavicle
A clavicular fracture
A broken rib
A dislocated shoulder
What are the carpal bones?
A set of eight irregularly shaped bones located in the wrist
A set of five bones located in the palm
The bones of the digits
The bones of the forearm
Where are the metacarpal bones located?
In the area of the palm
In the wrist
In the forearm
In the shoulder
Which of the following bones is part of the proximal row of carpal bones?
Trapezium
Scaphoid
Capitate
Hamate
Which carpal bone has a projection on its palmar surface known as the 'hook'?
Trapezoid
Pisiform
Hamate
Lunate
How many carpal bones are there in total?
Six
Eight
Ten
Twelve
Which bone is located in the palmar view of the carpal bones of the left hand and is colored red in the diagram?
Scaphoid
Lunate
Pisiform
Trapezium
What is the name of the bone colored yellow in the palmar view of the carpal bones of the left hand?
Hamate
Trapezoid
Trapezium
Pisiform
In the diagram of the carpal bones, which bone is colored blue?
Capitate
Triquetrum
Lunate
Scaphoid
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
Lunate
Scaphoid
Hamate
Trapezium
What is a characteristic clinical feature of a scaphoid fracture?
Swelling in the palm
Pain and tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox
Numbness in the fingers
Bruising on the wrist
What condition is the scaphoid at risk for after a fracture?
Osteoporosis
Avascular necrosis
Tendonitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What long-term condition might develop from a missed scaphoid fracture?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Bursitis
What does Fig 4 depict?
Radiograph of a scaphoid fracture.
Radiograph of a femur fracture.
Radiograph of a rib fracture.
Radiograph of a skull fracture.
According to Fig 5, how does the blood supply to the scaphoid bone run?
From proximal to distal.
From distal to proximal.
From lateral to medial.
From medial to lateral.
Which metacarpal is associated with the thumb?
Metacarpal I
Metacarpal II
Metacarpal III
Metacarpal IV
What is a common cause of a Boxer's fracture?
Falling on an outstretched hand
A clenched fist striking a hard object
Hyperextension of the wrist
Twisting the hand
Which metacarpal is affected in Bennett's fracture?
1st metacarpal
2nd metacarpal
3rd metacarpal
5th metacarpal
What are the bones of the fingers called?
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Tarsals
How many phalanges does the thumb have?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which digits have proximal, middle, and distal phalanges?
Thumb only
All fingers
All fingers except the thumb
Index finger only
