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WorksheetsAnatomy and Embryology Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the origin of the serratus anterior muscle?
By digitations from the upper 8 ribs
From the spine of the scapula
From the lower 5 ribs
From the clavicle
Which nerve supplies the serratus anterior muscle?
Long thoracic nerve
Medial pectoral nerve
Axillary nerve
Radial nerve
What action does the serratus anterior muscle perform?
Adduction of the shoulder
Extension of the shoulder
Protraction of the scapula
Flexion of the shoulder
What is the deformity called when the medial border of the scapula is drawn backwards?
Policeman's tip
Claw hand
Flat shoulder
Winged scapula
What forms the base of the axilla?
The skin and fascia
The subscapularis
The pectoralis major
The humerus
Which structure is NOT a boundary of the apex of the axilla?
Outer border of the first rib
Superior border of scapula
Pectoralis minor
Middle third of the clavicle
What is the primary function of the brachial plexus?
To connect the spine to the brain
To control the diaphragm
To supply the upper limb
To supply the lower limb
Which of the following is a branch from the roots of the brachial plexus?
Dorsal scapular nerve
Musculo-cutaneous nerve
Axillary nerve
Ulnar nerve
What is the main action of the deltoid muscle's anterior fibers?
Abduction of the shoulder
Flexion and medial rotation
Extension of the shoulder
Protraction of the scapula
What is the most common cause of injury to the axillary nerve?
Trauma to the neck
Overuse of the arm
Dislocation of the shoulder
Fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus
Which nerve is involved in Klumpke's paralysis?
Lower trunk (C8 and T1)
Lateral cord
Upper trunk (C5 and C6)
Medial cord
What is the insertion point of the deltoid muscle?
Acromion process
Medial border of the scapula
Lateral border of the scapula
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Which muscle assists in deep inspiration?
Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Serratus anterior
What is the action of the lower five digitations of the serratus anterior?
Medial rotation of the shoulder
Abduction of the shoulder from 90 to 180 degrees
Flexion of the shoulder
Extension of the shoulder
