Anatomy of the Humerus Quiz

Challenge yourself with 15 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
#2

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

Trochlea
Capitulum
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
#3

Which part of the humerus forms the bicipital groove?

Greater tubercle
Lesser tubercle
Deltoid tuberosity
Medial epicondyle
#4

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

Greater tubercle
Trochlea
Coronoid fossa
Head
#5

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

Greater tubercle
Surgical neck
Medial epicondyle
Lesser tubercle
#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
#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
#8

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

Deltoid tuberosity
Radial fossa
Olecranon fossa
Medial epicondyle
#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 connects the greater tubercle of the humerus to the glenoid fossa of the scapula?

Coracohumeral ligament
Transverse humeral ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
#12

Which nerve travels through the radial groove of the humerus?

Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Axillary nerve
Radial nerve
#13

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

Brachial artery
Axillary artery
Subscapular artery
Deep brachial artery
#14

Which muscle originates from the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Subscapularis
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Supraspinatus
#15

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

Head of the humerus
Greater tubercle
Intertubercular sulcus
Anatomical neck

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