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This is an abridged revision question for Upper limb on Gross Anatomy.

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UPPER LIMB
1. Which bone does belong to the long bone?
A. sternum
B. costal bone
C. humerus
D. parietal bone
E. scapula
2. Which bone does belong to the short bone？
A. occipital bone
B. temporal bone
C. cuboid bone
D. fibula
E. ischium
3. Which bone does belong to the flat bone？
A. tibia
B. patella
C. sphenoid bone
D. zygomatic bone
E. costal bone
4. Which bone does belong to the irregular bone？
A. Vertebrae
B. phalanges of fingers
C. sternum
D. radius
E. ulna
5. The following bones for the proximal row of carpal bones except the:
A. lunate
B. pisiform
C. scaphoid
D. trapezium
E. triquetral
6. The bone which have the diaphysis and epiphysis is
A. short bone
B. flat bone
C. long bone
D. irregular bone
E. sesamoid bone
7. The structure which can act haemopoiesis is
A. yellow marrow
B. spongy bone
C. periosteum
D. red marrow
E. compact bone

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8. The structure lies on the posterior aspect of shaft of humerus is:

A. deltoid tuberosity
B. groove for radial nerve
C. bicipital groove
D. olecranon fossa
E. capitulum
9. Inferior angle of scapula marks the level of
A. the 2th rib
B. the 7th rib
C. the spine of the 2nd thoracic vertebra
D. the spine of the 7th thoracic vertebra
E. the spine of the 10th thoracic vertebra
10. The structure lies on the posterior aspect of scapula is:
A. subscapular fossa
B. coracoid process
C. suprascapular notch
D. spine of scapula
E. glenoid cavity
11. Ulnar:
A. the upper end is called the head of ulna
B. lies the lateral side of the forearm
C. the olecranon and coronoid process are on its upper end
D. interosseous border
E. the trochlear notch is on the body of ulnar
12. The trapezius:
A. is a superficial muscle lying on the anterior surface of the neck..
B. is long thin muscle.
C. arises from the spines of several thoracic vertebrae.
D. inserts on the clavicle only.
E. left trapezius contract, the neck inclines to the left.
13. The latissimus dorsi:
A. covers the upper part of the chest.
B. insert on the crest of greater tubercle of humerus.
C. arises from the spines of all thoracic vertebrae.
D. can extend, adduct and medially rotate humerus at shoulder joint.
E. long thoracic nerve supply it.
14. Which muscle pull the scapula forward and hold the scapula against the chest wall?
A. transverses thoracis
B. intercostales interni
C. intercostales externi
D. intercostales intimi
E. serratus anterior.

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15. Which muscle doesn’t belong to the muscles of shoulder?

A. deltoid
B. supraspinatus
C. infraspinatus
D. teres minor
E. brachialis
16. Which muscle can abduct the shoulder joint?
A. deltoid
B. infraspinatus
C. teres minor
D. teres major
E. subscapularis
17. Biceps brachii:
A. lies in the posterior part of the arm.
B. the short head arises from the supraglenoid tubercle.
C. the long head arises from the coracoid process.
D. it can flexes elbow joint .
E. it inserts on tuberosity of the ulna.
18. Triceps brachii:
A. the long head arises from the infraglenoid tubercle of scapula.
B. the lateral head arises from the posterior surface of the humerus below the groove for radial
n.
C. the medial head arises from the posterior surface of the humerus above the groove for radial
n..
D. can flexes elbow joint
E. inserts on the tuberosity of radius.
19. Concerning triceps surae, the right description is:
A. the gastrocnemius lies deeply to the soleus.
B. the tendo calcaneus inserts on the calcaneus bone.
C. it can extend the ankle joint.
D. the gastrocnemius arises from the posterior surfaces of the tibia and fibula
E. the soleus arises from the medial and lateral condyles of the femur.
20. Concerning the phalanges, the right description include:
A. two for the thumb and three for each of other digitis
B. each one is consisting of base, shaft and head
C. the distal end of the distal phalanges is called tuberosity of distal phalanx
D. are long bones
E. AOTA
21. which bones are anterior to the navicular bone?
A. medial cuneiform bone
B. intermediate cuneiform bone
C. lateral cuneiform bone

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D. AOTA

22. Which is false concerning Pectoralis major

A. arises from the medial half of the clavicle
B. arises from the sternum and 1～6 costal cartilages.
C. inserts on the crest of greater tubercle of humerus.
D. can flex, adduct and rotate the arm medially.
E. lies deep to the serratus anterior.
23. Which muscles does not belong to the anterior group of the muscles of forearm?
A. Brachioradialis
B. flexor pollicis brevis
C. pronator teres
D. flexor digitorum superficialis
E. flexor pollicis longus
24. Which muscle is not included in the wall of axilla
A. pectoralis major
B. latissimus dorsi
C. brachialis
D. intercostal muscles
E. biceps brachii
25. Which part doesn’t belong to the apex of axilla
A. medial 1/3 part of clavicle
B. upper border of scapula
C. head of humerus
D. the 1st rib
E. nerves and vessles of upper limb pass the apex of axilla
26. The nerve which distributes to the deltoid muscle is
A. ulnar nerve
B. radial nerve
C. median nerve
D. pudendal nerve
E. axillary nerve
27. The deep brach of radial nerve perforates
A. flexor carpi radialis
B. pronator quadratus
C. supintator
D. trilateral foramen
E. quadrilateral foramen

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28. Radial nerve and deep brachial vessels pass through

A. Radial carpal canal
B. ulnar carpal canal
C. carpal canal
D. humeromuscular tunnel
E. inguinal canal
29. Which structure accompany with radial nerve passing through humeromuscular tunnel
A. nutrient vessels of humerus
B. deep brachial artery
C. radial artery
D. ulnar artery
E. brachial artery
30. Fracture of medial epicondyle of humerus can damage
A. radial nerve
B. brachial artery
C. ulnar nerve
D. median nerve
E. musculocutaneous nerve
31．Regarding the nerve of the upper limb, Which is false
A. The axillary nerve is easily damaged when the fracture of surgical neck of humerus
B. The median nerve supplies all the thenar muscles
C. C., The median and ulnar nerves give off no branches in the axilla
D. The median and ulnar nerves supply flexor digitorum profundus muscles
E. The ulnar nerve is motor to all the interossei muscles of the hand
32. The triceps brachii is mainly supplied by
A. axillary artery
B. posterior circumflex humeral artery
C. deep brachial artery
D. circumflex scapular artery
E. anterior circumflex humeral artery
33. Deep palmar arch
A. is formed by the anastomosis of the terminal part of the radial artery with deep branch of
the ulnar atery
B. is formed by the anastomosis of the terminal part of the ulnar artery with deep branch of
the radial artery
C. lies superficial to the tendons of flexor muscles
D. lies superficial to the lumbricales
E. gives off three common palmar digital ateries
34. Which artery doesn’t belong to the branches of axillary artery
A. anterior circumflex humeral artery
B. posterior circumflex humeral artery
C. deep brachial artery
D. subscapular artery

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E. lateral thoracic artery

35. Which nerve distributes to the skin of little finger
A. median nerve
B. radial nerve
C. ulnar nerve
D. axillary nerve
E. musculocutaneous nerve
36. Regarding the median nerve, which is true
A. arises from brachial plexus with the lateral and medial root
B. lies to the medial side of axillaty artery
C. lies to the lateral side of brachial artery all through
D. accompanies the deep brachial vessles along the arm
E. lies to the lateral side of brachial artery in the cubital fossa
37. In the upper part of arm, brachial artery lies
A. to posterior side of humerus
B. to medial side of humerus
C. to anterior and medial side of humerus
D. to anterior side of humerus
E. to lateral side of humerus
38. Regarding radial nerve, Which is true?
A. arises from posterior cord of brachial plexus, and pierces coracobrachialis muscle
B. arises from posterior cord of brachial plexus,and pierces biceps brachii
C. arises from posterior cord of brachial plexus,and innervates biceps brachii
D. arises from posterior cord of brachial plexus,and innervates deltoid muscle.
E. Passes through humeromuscular tunnel, and divides into deep and superficial branches in
forearm
39. Regarding axillary nerve, which is true
A. arises from lateral cord of brachial plexus, and accompanies with anterior circumflex
humeral artery
B. accompanies deep brachial artery, and passes humeromuscular tunnel
C. accompanies posterior circumflex humeral artery, and passes through quadrilateral
foramen
D. accompanies anterior circumflex humeral artery,and passes through trilateral foramen
E. innervates latissimus dorsi
40. Concerning musculocutaneous nerve, which is true?
A. arises from medial cord of brachial plexus
B. innervates triceps brachii
C. innervates posterior group of muscles of arm
D. perforates the coracobrachialis and control it
E. accompanies deep brachial vessels
41. Regarding the radial nerve, which is true?
A. It arises from the medial cord of the brachial plexus.
B. It lies to the medial side of the brachial artery.

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C. It has no branches in the arm .

D. It is easily injured when the fracture of the surgical neck of humerus.
E. It runs posteriorly with the deep brachial artery
42. Concerning biceps brachii, which is true?
A. It lies deep to the lower half of the coracbrachialis.
B. It is the chief extensor of the forearm.
C. Its long head can also extend the shoulder joint
D. The short head arise from the coracoid process
E. It flexes the wrist joint
43. Concerning triceps brachii, which is true
A. Its long head arise from the supraglenoid tubercle.
B. Its lateral head arise from the coracoid process.
C. It flexes elbow joint.
D. It supinates forearm.
E. It is the chief extensor of the forearm.
44. The axillary artery is divided into three parts by
A. the pectoralis major
B. the pectoralis minor
C. the subclavius
D. the serratus anterior
E. the teres minor
45. Which one does not belong to the branches of axillary artery
A. the lateral thoracic artery
B. the subscapular artery
C. the anterior humeral circumflex artery
D. the posterior humeral circumflex artery
E. deep brachial artery.
[Link] one lies in relation to the lateral thoracic vessels?
A. the pectoral lymph nodes
B. the lateral lymph nodes
C. the subscapular lymph nodes
D. the central lymph nodes
E. the apical lymph nodes
47. The lymph node along the distal part of the axillary vein is
A. the pectoral lymph nodes
B. the lateral lymph nodes
C. [Link] subscapular lymph nodes
D. [Link] central lymph nodes
E. the apical lymph nodes
[Link] one is behind the third part of the axillary artery
A. the radial nerve
B. the medial root of the median nerve
C. the lateral root of the median nerve

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D. the pectoralis major

E. the musculocutaneous nerve
49. Which one does not pass through the carpal canal?
A. the common flexor sheath
B. the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis
C. the tendons of the flexor digitorum profunds
D. the median nerve
E. the ulnar nerve
50. Concerning the carpal canal, which one is false
A. it transmits the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis
B. it transmits the tendons of the flexor digitorum profunds
C. it transmits the common flexor sheath
D. it transmits the ulnar nerve
E. it is formed by the flexor retinaculum and the groove of the carpal bones
51. Regarding the deltoid, the right description include all except
A. It is the most powerful abductor of the arm
B. Its anterior part is a strong flexor and lateral rotation of humerus
C. It is inserted into the deltoid tuberosity of humerus
D. It forms the rounded contour of the shoulder
E. It protects and acts the shoulder joint
52. Concerning the biceps brachii, the right description include
A. Its short head arise from the supraglenoid tubercle
B. Its long head arise from the coracoid process
C. It flexes elbow joint
D. C and E
E. It supinates forearm
53. Concerning the triceps brachii, the right description include
A. Its long head arise from the infraglenoid tuberosity of scapula
B. Its lateral head arise from the posterior surface of the humerus below the groove for radial
nerve
C. Its medial head arise from the posterior surface of the humerus above the groove for radial
nerve
D. The strong tendon of it is inserted into the olecranon of ulna
E. A and D
54. Regarding the pronator teres, the right description include
A. It arises from the medial epicondyle of humerus and the deep fascia of forearm
B. A and C
C. It only flexes elbow joint
D. It belongs to the superficial layer of the anterior group of the muscles of forearm
E. D and A
55. Which ones have the function of opposition
A. Abductor pollicis brevis
B. Flexor pollicis brevis

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C. Opponens pollicis
D. Opponens digiti minimi
E. B, C and D
56. Regarding the brachial artery, the right descriptions include all except
A. It is the continuation of the subclavian artery
B. Begins at the inferior border of the teres major
C. Runs downwards on the medial side of the biceps brachii
D. Its pulsation can be felt
E. The deep brachial artery is its branch
[Link] the radial artery, the right descriptions include
A. In the wrist, it is used clinically for taking the pulse
B. It arises from the brachial a. in the elbow
C. Give off the superficial palmar branch to hand
D. The principal artery of thumb is its branch
E. AOTA
58. Regarding the superficial palmar arch, the right descriptions include
A. It is formed by the anastomsis of the terminal part of the ulnar artery with the superficial
palmar branch of the radial artery
B. It is covered by the palmar aponeurosis
C. It lies on the flexor tendons of the fingers
D. It gives off three common palmar digital arteries
E. AOTA
59. Concerning the deep palmar arch, which of the following is a false description?
A. It is formed by the anastomsis of the terminal part of the radial artery with the deep palmar
branch of the ulnar artery.
B. It gives off three palmar metacarpal arteries
C. It gives off three common palmar digital arteries
D. It lies the proximal to the level of the superficial palmar arch
E. The branches of the arch supply the bones and muscles of the hand
60. The superficial veins of the upper limb include all except
A. The cephalic vein
B. The axillary vein
C. The median cubital vein
D. The basilic vein
E. A and C

61. Regarding the cephalic vein, the right descriptions include

A. It ends in the brachial vein
B. It ascends along the radial side of the arm
C. It begins the radial part of the dorsal venous rete of hand
D. It ends in the axillary vein or subclavian vein
E. B, C and D

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62. Which is false concerning the axillary nerve

A. leaves through the quadrangular space
B. winds round the surgical neck of the humerus
C. is injured, the deltoid muscle is paralyzed
D. is injured ,the teres major is paralyzed
E. arises from the posterior cord of brachial plexus
63. Concerning the median nerve, the right descriptions include
A. arises from the lateral cord and medial cord of the brachial plexus
B. A and C only
C. supply the pronator teres
D. in the palm, it is divided into a recurrent branch and three common palmar digital nerves
E. A, C and D
64. Regarding the ulnar nerve, the right descriptions include all except
A. It arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
B. has no branches in the arm
C. in the elbow, it is superficial and easily injured
D. at the wrist, it is divided into a superficial and a deep palmer branches

65. Which does not form the posterior wall of the axillary fossa
A. teres major
B. teres minor
C. latissimus doris
D. subscapularis
66. Which do pass through the quadrangular space
A. the anterior humeral circumflex vessels
B. the posterior humeral circumflex vessels
C. the circumflex scapular vessels
D. the axillary nerve
E. B and D
Note: The Axillary nerve and the posterior humeral circumflex vessels are the things that pass
through the quadrangular space.
Whereas the Circumflex Scapular artery passes through the triangular space.

[Link] are branches of the second part of the axillary artery

A. the superior thoracic artery
B. the thoracoacromial artery
C. the lateral thoracic artery
D. A and B
E. B and C
[Link] of the following is not a content of the cubital fossa
A. the tendon of the biceps brachii
B. the median nerve
C. the ulnar nerve

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D. the brachial artery

E. the ulnar artery

69. Which are branches of the third part of the axillary artery
A. the thoracoacromial artery
B. the subscapular artery
C. the anterior humeral circumflex artery
D. the posterior humeral circumflex artery
E. B, C and D

[Link] do transmit the carpal canal

A. the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficislis
B. the tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus
C. the tendons of the flexor pollicis longus
D. the median nerve
E. AOTA
71. Which muscles do belong to the posterior group of the muscles of forearm?
A. extensor carpi radialis longus
B. extensor carpi radialis brevis
C. extensor digitorum
D. supinator
E. AOTA
72. The articulations of wrist joint consist of
A. distal end of radius
B. scaphoid bone
C. triquetral bone
D. AOTA

73. The basilic vein

A. Arises from the lateral side of dorsal venous rete of hand.
B. runs along the medial of biceps brachii .
C. accompanies the ulnar artery
D. drains into the azygos vein
E. Receives the superficial veins of the hand and lateral side of the forearm.
74. The nerve which supplies the pronator quadratus. is
A. ulnar nerve
B. radial nerve
C. median nerve
D. axillary nerve
E. musculocutaneous nerve

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75. The teres major inserts to

A. lesser tubercle
B. Crest of the lesser tubercle
C. base of the intertubercular groove
D. crest of the greater tubercle
E. greater tubercle
76. The nerve distributing to the adductor pollicis is
A. musculocutaneous N.
B. median N.
C. ulnar N.
D. radial N.
E. axillary N.
77. The nerve which controls the m. of anterior group of the arm is:
A. ulnar n.
B. radial n.
C. median n.
D. axillary n.
E. musculocutaneous n.
78. Which muscle can abduct the shoulder joint?
A. Alatissimus dorsi
B. pectoralis major
C. deltoid
D. teres major
E. trapezius
79. Which nerve injured can lead to “clawhand”?
A. musculocutaneous nerve
B. median nerve
C. ulnar nerve
D. axillary nerve
E. radial nerve
80. Concerning the basilic vein, which is true?
A. begins at the ulnar side of the dorsal venous network of hand
B. begins at the radial part of the dorsal venous network of hand
C. ascends along the lateral part of the arm
D. pass through the groove between the pectoralis major and deltoid
E. end in the subclavian vein
81. Which nerve injured can lead to “Ape-like”hand ?
A. musculocutaneous nerve and median nerve
B. median nerve and ulnar nerve
C. ulnar nerve and axillary nerve
D. axillary nerve and radial nerve
E. radial nerve
82. Which nerve injured can lead to “wristdrop”?

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A. musculocutaneous nerve
B. median nerve
C. ulnar nerve
D. axillary nerve
E. radial nerve
[Link] structures is not in the cubital fossa?
A. brachial artery
B. median nerve
C. tendon of biceps brachii
D. ulnar nerve
E. brachial v.
84. Which nerve passes through the quadrilateral foramen?
A. musculocutanous nerve
B. median nerve
C. ulnar nerve
D. radial nerve
E. axillary nerve
85. The radial nerve supplies
A. all of the flexor muscles of upper limb
B. the extenser muscles of arm only
C. all of the extensor muscles of upper limb
D. the extensor muscles of forearm only
E. the muscles of the hand
86. The axillary artery
A. begins from the medial border of the ist rib
B. gives off the internal thoracic artery
C. ends at the lower border of the teres minor
D. [Link] branches distribute to the pectoralis major m. Only
E. [Link] off the anterior intercostal artery
87. The nerves which distribute the posterior group muscles of the forearm is
A. the radial nerve
B. [Link] axillary nerve
C. [Link] musculocutaneous nerve
D. [Link] nerve
E. [Link] nerve
88. The cephalic vein
A. arises from the medial side of dorsal venous rete of hand
B. accompany the radial artery
C. drain into the brachial v.
D. receives the superficial veins of the hand and the medial side of the forearm
E. runs along the lateral side of the biceps brachi.
89. Regarding the nerves of the upper limb, which is false
A. The median nerve is easily damaged as it crosses the wrist.

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B. The medan nerve supplies all the muscles of the thenar eminence except the adductor
pollicis.
C. The median and ulnar nerves give off no branches in the axilla.
D. The median and radial nerves supply flexor digitorum profundus muscles.
E. The ulnar nerve is motor to all the interosseus muscles of the hand.
90. Concerning the muscles of the upper limb, which is false?
A. The supinator muscles forms the floor of the cubital fossa.
B. The median nerve passes between the two heads of pronator teres as it leaves the cubital
fossa.
C. The median nerve passes to the hand through the carpal canal
D. The ulnar nerve enters the forearm superficial to the two heads of flexor carpi ulnaris.
[Link] deltoid muscle is supplied by the axillary nerve.
91. Where does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?
A. lower border of pectoralis major.
B. Lower border of teres mojor.
C. [Link] border of pectoralis minor.
D. Lateral border of 2nd rib
E. Upper border of subscapularis.
92. The medial wall of axilla is bounded by
A. pectoralis major,pectoralis minor
B. intertubercular sulcus of the humerus,the two heads of biceps and the coracobrachialis.
C. Trilateral foramen and quadrilateral foramen.
D. Lateral wall of chest and serratus anterior.
E. Humerus and triceps brachii.
93. Which nerve arises from the lateral cord of brachial plexus
A. musculocutaneous nerve
B. ulnar nerve
C. medial pectoral nerve
D. radial nerve
E. thoracodorsal nerve
94. Concerning the musculocutaneous nerve, which is true
A. arises from medial cord of brachial plexus
B. innervates triceps brachii
C. supplies posterior group of muscles of arm
D. perforates the coracobrachialis
E. acompanies with deep brachial vessels
95. Which doesn’t belong to the posterior wall of axilla
A. subscapularis
B. deltoid m.
C. latissimus dorsi
D. teres major
E. scapula

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