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The radial, median, and ulnar nerves are found in the upper limb. The radial nerve runs along the posterior aspect of the arm and forearm, innervating the extensor muscles. The median nerve travels down the arm, passing through the cubital fossa and into the forearm, where it innervates flexor muscles and provides sensation to parts of the hand. The ulnar nerve runs along the medial side of the arm and forearm, passing behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus before supplying the intrinsic muscles of the hand.
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On what two structures does the radial head pivot?
capitulum and trochlea. Together they make up the condyle.
What is the nerve in your finger?
The main nerve in the finger is called the digital nerve. It branches off from larger nerves in the hand and provides sensation to the fingers. Injury or compression of this nerve can result in numbness or tingling in the fingers.
What organ system does the ulna belong to?
The ulna is a long bone found in the forearm. So is a part of the skeletal system.
What nerve stimulates the diaphragm?
ulna
On what two structures does the radial head pivot during movements such as turning a doorknob?
The radial head pivots on the capitulum of the humerus and the radial notch of the ulna during movements like turning a doorknob. This pivoting action allows for the rotation of the forearm, enabling pronation and supination. The smooth articulation between these structures facilitates efficient movement and stability in the elbow joint.
What nerve supplies most hand muscles?
The median nerve supplies most of the muscles in the hand. It innervates the muscles responsible for flexing the wrist and fingers, as well as the muscles that control the thumb.
What are the structures passing through sigmoid notch?
The structures passing through the sigmoid notch of the ulna are the radial notch, which accommodates the head of the radius, and the ulnar collateral ligament which attaches to the radial notch.
The ligament holds the radius to the ulna at the proximal end?
The ligament you are referring to is the annular ligament, which encircles the head of the radius and attaches it firmly to the ulna. This ligament allows for proper rotation of the radius around the ulna during forearm movements.
Is the biceps muscles attached to the ulna?
radial tuberosity
Bony points on the ulna and radius that meet the carpals?
Radial and ulnar styloids.
What is one of the names of the forearm bones called?
It is the radius or radial bone.
Which of the following bones is not found in the leg a. Tibia b. Ulna c. Fibula d. Femur?
b. Ulna; the ulna is a bone found in the forearm, not in the leg.
On what two structures does the radial head pivot?
capitulum and trochlea. Together they make up the condyle.
Which part of the body includes the humerus and the ulna?
The humerus and ulna are found in the arms
Is the radius medial to the ulna?
No. The radius is distal to the humerus. The humerus is proximal to the radius. :D
What nerve runs through the elbow?
"In human anatomy, the ulnar nerve is a nerve which runs near the ulna bone. The ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint is in relation with the ulnar nerve." -
What two bones articulate with the distal humerus?
The ulna and the radius articulate with the distal humerus at the elbow joint. The ulna forms the primary articulation, while the head of the radius articulates with a small depression on the side of the ulna known as the radial notch.
