CCEP Extremity Anatomy 3

Question 1

The dorsal scapular nerve innervates which muscles?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, and levator scapulae

Answer

The dorsal scapular nerve (C5) innervates the rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, and levator scapulae, retracting and rotating the scapula.

Question 2

At the hip, the zona orbicularis is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Circular fibers of the hip joint capsule encircling the femoral neck

Answer

The zona orbicularis consists of circular capsular fibers that form a collar around the femoral neck, helping to retain the femoral head in the acetabulum.

Question 3

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) originates from which bony landmark?

Accepted Answer

Adductor tubercle

Answer

The MPFL originates from the adductor tubercle region of the medial femoral condyle and inserts on the superomedial patella, acting as the primary restraint to lateral patellar displacement.

Question 4

Which intrinsic foot muscle is responsible for abducting the fifth toe?

Accepted Answer

Abductor digiti minimi

Answer

The abductor digiti minimi originates from the calcaneal tuberosity and inserts on the base of the proximal phalanx of the fifth toe, abducting it.

Question 5

The thoracic outlet syndrome compresses which structures as they pass between the clavicle and first rib?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus and subclavian artery and/or vein

Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus and/or subclavian vessels (artery and/or vein) as they traverse the costoclavicular space.

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CCEP Extremity Anatomy 3