Anatomy of the Forearm and Elbow Quiz
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the forearm and elbow with these 14 questions. Explore bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
#1
Which bone is NOT part of the forearm?
#2
What is the primary function of the muscles in the forearm?
Flexion of the elbow
Pronation and supination of the forearm
Extension of the wrist
Adduction of the shoulder
#3
Which structure forms the bony prominence of the elbow?
Olecranon process
Radial tuberosity
Coronoid process
Glenoid cavity
#4
Which muscle is NOT located in the superficial layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Pronator teres
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexor pollicis longus
#5
Which bone forms the major portion of the elbow joint?
#6
Which ligament is crucial for stabilizing the elbow joint?
Radial collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
Coronoid ligament
Transverse ligament
#7
Which nerve innervates the majority of the muscles in the forearm?
Median nerve
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
#8
Which artery supplies the majority of the forearm muscles?
Brachial artery
Ulnar artery
Radial artery
Deep brachial artery
#9
Which ligament is primarily responsible for preventing posterior displacement of the radius relative to the ulna?
Annular ligament
Radial collateral ligament
Interosseous membrane
Ulnar collateral ligament
#10
Which ligament connects the coronoid process of the ulna to the anterior portion of the humerus?
Radial collateral ligament
Ulnar collateral ligament
Coronoid ligament
Transverse ligament
#11
What is the action of the brachioradialis muscle?
Flexion of the elbow
Pronation of the forearm
Supination of the forearm
Extension of the wrist
#12
Which nerve innervates the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle?
Median nerve
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
#13
Which muscle assists in stabilizing the distal radioulnar joint during pronation and supination?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Brachialis
Supinator
Palmaris longus
#14
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extension of the elbow joint?
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
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