Anatomy of the Humerus Quiz

Challenge yourself with 25 questions on the anatomy of the humerus. Explore articulations, landmarks, nerves, and more in this interactive quiz.

#1

Which of the following structures articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint?

Scapula
Radius
Ulna
Clavicle
5 answered
#2

Which part of the humerus articulates with the ulna to form the elbow joint?

Trochlea
Capitulum
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
4 answered
#3

Which part of the humerus forms the bicipital groove?

Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Deltoid tuberosity
Medial epicondyle
3 answered
#4

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the proximal end of the humerus?

Greater tubercle
Trochlea
Coronoid fossa
Head
3 answered
#5

Which part of the humerus forms the lateral border of the intertubercular groove?

Greater tubercle
Surgical neck
Medial epicondyle
Lesser tubercle
2 answered
#6

Which anatomical landmark of the humerus serves as the attachment site for muscles that move the forearm?

Greater tubercle
Medial epicondyle
Trochlea
Deltoid tuberosity
2 answered
#7

What is the name of the groove on the posterior aspect of the humerus that houses the radial nerve?

Sulcus terminalis
Intertubercular groove
Deltoid tuberosity
Radial groove
1 answered
#8

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the humerus?

Deltoid tuberosity
Radial fossa
Olecranon fossa
Medial epicondyle
1 answered
#9

The surgical neck of the humerus is prone to fractures due to its:

Thin cortical bone
Lack of muscle attachments
Strong ligamentous support
Articular surface
#10

Which nerve innervates the muscles that extend the forearm and wrist?

Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
#11

Which ligament attaches the coracoid process of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Coracohumeral ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
#12

The deltoid tuberosity is located on which part of the humerus?

Proximal end
Shaft
Distal end
Medial side
#13

Which nerve innervates the muscles that flex the forearm?

Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
#14

Which artery accompanies the axillary nerve in the quadrangular space on the posterior aspect of the humerus?

Brachial artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Subscapular artery
Superior ulnar collateral artery
#15

Which ligament prevents anterior dislocation of the humerus?

Coracohumeral ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Transverse humeral ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
#16

Which ligament connects the greater tubercle of the humerus to the glenoid fossa of the scapula?

Coracohumeral ligament
Transverse humeral ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
#17

Which nerve travels through the radial groove of the humerus?

Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Axillary nerve
Radial nerve
#18

Which artery supplies the humeral head and the surgical neck of the humerus?

Brachial artery
Axillary artery
Subscapular artery
Deep brachial artery
#19

Which muscle originates from the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Subscapularis
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Supraspinatus
#20

The surgical neck of the humerus is located just below which anatomical landmark?

Head of the humerus
Greater tubercle
Intertubercular sulcus
Anatomical neck
#21

Which of the following muscles originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?

Brachialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Anconeus
Supinator
#22

The anatomical neck of the humerus is located between the head and which tubercle?

Lesser tubercle
Greater tubercle
Deltoid tuberosity
Coronoid tuberosity
#23

Which muscle inserts onto the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?

Deltoid
Teres major
Coracobrachialis
Latissimus dorsi
#24

Which part of the humerus serves as the attachment site for the coracobrachialis muscle?

Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Deltoid tuberosity
Medial epicondyle
#25

The nutrient artery of the humerus enters the bone through which structure?

Medial epicondyle
Deltoid tuberosity
Surgical neck
Radial groove

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