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Muscle Group 2
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which movement will lengthen the fibers of carpi radialis longus and brevis? | Adduction of the wrist |
| In general, the origin of the extensor group can be found on or near which bony landmark? | lateral epicondyle |
| Which forearm muscles comprise the wad of three? | Brachioradialis and extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis |
| What triangular-shaped muscle is a weak elbow extensor located lateral to the olecranon process? | The Aconeus |
| Which of the following is an action of the flexor carpi radialis? | Abduction of the wrist |
| Which of the following is an action of the flexor digitorum profundus? | Assist in flexing the wrist |
| The head of the Ulna and Lister's tubercle serve as important jumping-off points for locating which bones? | The carpals |
| Which bones can be palpated from four surface sides: palmar, dorsal, radial and ulnar? | The carpals |
| The pisiform acts as an attachment site for which muscle? | The flexor carpi ulnaris |
| Which two structures pass through the Tunnel of Guyon | The ulnar nerve and artery |
| Which carpal forms the floor of the anatomical snuffbox? | Scaphoid |
| Which two carpals are located between Lister's Tubercle and the base of the third metacarpal and are best palpated from the dorsal side? | Lunate and Capitate |
| Anatomically speaking, what is the proper name for a knuckle joint? | Metacarpophalangeal Joint |
| Which muscle acts as a synergist to the flexor carpi radialis during abduction of the wrist? | Extensor Carpi Radialis brevis |
| What movement will lengthen the fibers of the brachialis? | Extension of the elbow |
| Which muscle creates a helpful dividing line between the flexors and extensors of the wrist and hand? | Brachioradialis |
| The carpal bones are just distal to which topographical landmark? | flexor crease of the wrist |
| Which bony landmark serves as an attachment site for tendons of the wrist and hand flexors? | The medial epicondyle |
| Which structure that courses between the medial epicondyle and olecranon process, creates the funny bone sensation? | The ulnar nerve |
| Which is a bony landmark Not found on both the radius and ulna? | The olecranon process |
| The head of the radius is stabilized by which ligament? | The Annular ligament |
| In anatomical position, you will find the extensor group on which portion of the forearm? | Posterior lateral |
| Which muscle's primary task is extension of the second, or index finger? | Extensor Indicis |
| Which is the insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis? | Base of the third Metacarpal |
| Which is the insertion of the extensor digitorum? | Bases of middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth fingers? |