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Terminology Related to Hands and Upper Limbs Quiz

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the funny bone?

Humerus
Explanation

Long bone of the upper arm.

#2

Which of the following is NOT one of the carpal bones?

Talus
Explanation

Talus is a tarsal bone in the foot.

#3

Which muscle is responsible for extending the forearm?

Triceps brachii
Explanation

Muscle at the back of the upper arm.

#4

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Collarbone is called clavicle.

#5

Which bone forms the prominent point of the elbow?

Ulna
Explanation

Ulna forms the bony prominence of elbow.

#6

What is the medical term for the thumb?

Pollex
Explanation

Thumb is medically termed as pollex.

#7

Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the little finger?

Ulnar nerve
Explanation

Ulnar nerve innervates the little finger.

#8

Which ligament stabilizes the shoulder joint?

Glenohumeral ligament
Explanation

Ligament supporting the shoulder joint.

#9

What is the medical term for the knuckles?

Metacarpophalangeal joints
Explanation

Joints between metacarpals and phalanges.

#10

Which muscle is primarily responsible for abduction of the shoulder?

Deltoid
Explanation

Deltoid muscle lifts the arm away from the body.

#11

What is the name of the joint found between the humerus and the ulna?

Elbow joint
Explanation

Hinge joint allowing flexion and extension.

#12

Which nerve innervates the muscles responsible for flexing the wrist?

Median nerve
Explanation

Median nerve controls wrist flexors.

#13

Which muscle is responsible for extending the fingers?

Extensor digitorum
Explanation

Muscle extending the digits.

#14

What is the name of the muscle that abducts the thumb?

Abductor pollicis brevis
Explanation

Muscle moving the thumb away from the hand.

#15

What is the medical term for the tip of the elbow?

Olecranon
Explanation

Bony prominence at the tip of the elbow.

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