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Anatomy of the Humerus Quiz

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

Scapula

Explanation

The scapula articulates with the humerus at the shoulder joint.

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

Trochlea

Explanation

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the ulna at the elbow joint.

Which part of the humerus forms the bicipital groove?

Lesser tubercle

Explanation

The lesser tubercle of the humerus forms the bicipital groove.

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

Coronoid fossa

Explanation

The coronoid fossa is not part of the proximal end of the humerus.

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

Lesser tubercle

Explanation

The lesser tubercle of the humerus forms the lateral border of the intertubercular groove.

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

Medial epicondyle

Explanation

The medial epicondyle of the humerus serves as the attachment site for forearm muscles.

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

Radial groove

Explanation

The radial groove on the humerus houses the radial nerve.

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

Radial fossa

Explanation

The radial fossa is not a feature of the humerus.

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

Thin cortical bone

Explanation

The surgical neck of the humerus is prone to fractures due to its thin cortical bone.

#10

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

Radial nerve

Explanation

The radial nerve innervates muscles that extend the forearm and wrist.

#11

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

Glenohumeral ligament

Explanation

The glenohumeral ligament connects the humerus to the scapula's glenoid fossa.

#12

Which nerve travels through the radial groove of the humerus?

Radial nerve

Explanation

The radial nerve travels through the radial groove of the humerus.

#13

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

Axillary artery

Explanation

The axillary artery supplies blood to the humeral head and surgical neck.

#14

Which muscle originates from the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Supraspinatus

Explanation

The supraspinatus muscle originates from the greater tubercle of the humerus.

#15

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

Head of the humerus

Explanation

The surgical neck of the humerus is located just below the head.

Anatomy of the Humerus Quiz

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

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

Which part of the humerus forms the bicipital groove?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which nerve travels through the radial groove of the humerus?

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

Which muscle originates from the greater tubercle of the humerus?

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

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