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A patient has difficulty flexing the distal interphalangeal joint of the medial two fingers after an injury to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. Which muscle AND nerve are most likely involved?

Which structure forms the floor of the inguinal canal?

Which muscle could assist with forced inspiration?

Which ligament prevents superior displacement of the head of the humerus?

Match each structure with the correct location in the heart:(Answers may be re-used)

Which statement best describes a primary function of the hypothalamus?

Fill in the answers: A patient is unable to fully abduct the eye due to nerve damage. a)    Which muscle is primarily responsible for abducting the eye? [BLANK-1] b)    Which TWO muscles can still abduct the eye when working together? [BLANK-2]

During a precision grip, such as when holding a pen to write, the lumbricals help coordinate fine finger control. Which TWO movements are produced by the lumbricals during this action?

An avulsion fracture (a piece of bone pulled off by the force of a tendon or ligament) of the lesser tubercle of the humerus is most likely caused by the tendon of which muscle inserting onto it?

Select the correct answers to the following: A patient presents with hoarseness after thyroid surgery. Examination shows all intrinsic laryngeal muscles functioning normally, except one. a) Which muscle, responsible for tensing the vocal cords, is affected? [BLANK-1] b) Which nerve, supplying the above muscle, is damaged? [BLANK-2]