EXS315 Final Review

The carrying angle is ________.

- typically greater in females than in men. - typically greater in the dominant limb than in the non-dominant limb. - characterized by a lateral deviation of the forearm by 5 to 15 degrees.

The _____ is involved in pronation and supination of the radioulnar joint.

brachioradialis

The two processes of the proximal ulna are the _____ processes.

coronoid and olecranon

The two fossa of the distal humerus are the:

coronoid and olecranon.

The brachialis is an agonist in _____.

elbow flexion

The triceps brachii is the prime mover in elbow _____ against resistance.

extension

To best palpate the biceps brachii, you would position the elbow in _____ and _____ against resistance.

flexion; supination

In the anatomic position, the radius lies _____ to the ulna.

lateral

To best palpate the brachioradialis, you would position the forearm in _____ and the elbow in _____ against resistance.

neutral; flexion

Elbow extension is normally limited by the:

olecranon process fitting into the olecranon fossa.

The biceps brachii inserts on the _____.

radial tuberosity

The supinator is an agonist in _____.

radioulnar supination

Lateral epicondylitis is commonly referred to as _____.

tennis elbow

The olecranon process is the point of insertion for the _____.

triceps brachii