Humerus Anatomy Worksheet
Anatomy worksheet focusing on the structure, function, and clinical relevance of the humerus bone for Grade 11 science students.
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Humerus Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide detailed answers or select the best option. Refer to your knowledge of human anatomy.
1. The humerus is the long bone in the arm, connecting the shoulder to the elbow.
2. The proximal end of the humerus articulates with the at the glenohumeral joint.
3. The distal end of the humerus articulates with the radius and at the elbow joint.
4. The fossa is a depression on the posterior aspect of the distal humerus, accommodating the olecranon process during elbow extension.
5. Which of the following is NOT a prominent feature of the proximal humerus?
Head
Greater tubercle
Medial epicondyle
Anatomical neck
6. Which nerve is most commonly injured in a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus?
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
Axillary nerve
7. Describe the primary function of the humerus within the human skeletal system.
8. Label the indicated parts of the humerus in the diagram below:
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9. The deltoid tuberosity is located on the medial aspect of the humerus.
True
False
10. The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius.
True
False
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