Anatomy and Function of the Ulna Quiz

The ulna is one of the two bones in the forearm, providing support and structure.

The primary role of the ulna is to offer structural support to the forearm.

True. The ulna is positioned on the medial side of the forearm.

The ulna articulates with the humerus at the elbow joint.

True. The ulna is shorter than the radius in the forearm.

The olecranon process of the ulna forms the elbow joint with the humerus.

The radioulnar joint is formed by the articulation of the ulna and the radius at the wrist.

The coracoid process is not a feature of the ulna.

The annular ligament connects the ulna to the radius.

During pronation and supination, the radius rotates around the ulna.

The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is attached to the ulna in the forearm.

The ulnar nerve runs alongside the ulna in the forearm.

The trochlear notch of the ulna forms the primary articulation with the radius.

The radius is more involved in the formation of the wrist joint than the ulna.

The styloid process of the ulna articulates with the carpal bones of the wrist.