Osteology and Articulations of the Upper Limb
- Previous year questions on Osteology and Articulations of the Upper Limb for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 20 live questions in Osteology and Articulations of the Upper Limb.
- 3 of 20 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018.
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- Question set last updated 5 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which of the following is false about clavicle
- AOssify partly in membrane and partly in cartilage
- BTransmits part of the weight of upper limb to the axial skeleton
- CIt is subcutaneous throughout its length
- DFractures typically occur at the junction of medial 1/3rd and lateral 2/3rd✓ Correct answer
Q2.The distal end of humerus develops from how many centers?
- A2
- B3
- C4✓ Correct answer
- D5
Q3.Sternum attached to scapula
- AManubrium
- BClavicle✓ Correct answer
- CFirst rib
- DSecond rib
Q4.What is the normal orientation of humeral head -
- ARetroversion of 80 degrees
- BRetroversion of 30 degrees✓ Correct answer
- CAnteversion of 15 degrees
- DAnteversion of 50 degrees
Q5.All of the following bones are involves in wrist joint formation EXCEPT?
- AScaphoid
- BUlna✓ Correct answer
- CRadius
- DTriquetral
Q6.Which Bone does not form the wrist joint
- ARadius
- BTriquetrum
- CScaphoid
- DUlna✓ Correct answer
Q7.Supination and Pronation occurs at-
- AWrist joint
- BRadio-ulnar joints✓ Correct answer
- CElbowjoint
- DMidcarpaljont
Q8.Radial head ossifies at the age of:
- A2 years
- B4 years✓ Correct answer
- C6 years
- D10 years
Q9.Posterolateral Anconeus triangle is formed by all, except
- AHead of the radius
- BMedical epicondyl✓ Correct answer
- CLateral epicondyl
- DOlecrenon
Q10.Every 3 degree abduction of arm at shoulder region, the scapular rotation accounts to
- A1 degree✓ Correct answer
- B2 degrees
- C3 degrees
- D0.5 degrees
Answer key
Q1: D. Fractures typically occur at the junction of medial 1/3rd and lateral 2/3rd; Q2: C. 4; Q3: B. Clavicle; Q4: B. Retroversion of 30 degrees; Q5: B. Ulna; Q6: D. Ulna; Q7: B. Radio-ulnar joints; Q8: B. 4 years; Q9: B. Medical epicondyl; Q10: A. 1 degree.
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