Beginner Biceps Brachii Quiz

Q1. In which compartment of the arm is the biceps brachii located?

• Deep posterior compartment
• Anterior compartment
• Posterior compartment
• Medial compartment

Q2. How many heads does the biceps brachii have?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• One

Q3. From which structure does the long head of the biceps brachii originate?

• Acromion
• Supraglenoid tubercle
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Coracoid process

Q4. From which structure does the short head of the biceps brachii originate?

• Coracoid process
• Spine of the scapula
• Infraglenoid tubercle
• Supraglenoid tubercle

Q5. Where does the main tendon of the biceps brachii insert?

• Radial tuberosity
• Olecranon
• Medial epicondyle
• Ulnar tuberosity

Q6. Which nerve supplies the biceps brachii?

• Ulnar nerve
• Median nerve
• Musculocutaneous nerve
• Radial nerve

Q7. Which movement of the forearm is powerfully produced by the biceps brachii?

• Wrist extension
• Ulnar deviation
• Supination
• Pronation

Q8. What is another major action of the biceps brachii at the elbow?

• Elbow extension
• Finger extension
• Wrist flexion
• Elbow flexion

Q9. Which joint is crossed by both heads of the biceps brachii proximally?

• Wrist joint
• Sternoclavicular joint only
• Shoulder joint
• Distal radioulnar joint only

Q10. Which structure extends medially from the distal biceps tendon into the forearm fascia?

• Flexor retinaculum
• Bicipital aponeurosis
• Interosseous membrane
• Extensor retinaculum