Module 7 Flashcards
Which fossa is found on the costal surface of the scapula?
Supraspinous fossa
Infraspinous fossa
Subscapular fossa
Subscapular fossa
Explanation
The subscapular fossa is located on the costal surface of the scapula and it is the origin point of the subscapularis muscle. The supraspinous fossa is located superior to the spine and is the origin point of the supraspinatus muscle. The infraspinous fossa is located inferior to the spine and it is the origin point of the infraspinatus.
Which of the following borders of the scapula is located in close proximity to the vertebral column?
Lateral border
Medial border
Superior border
Medial border
Which bony prominence (projection) is located on the posterior aspect of the scapula?
Spine of the scapula
Acromion process
Coracoid process
Spine of the scapula
Explanation
The spine of the scapula is located posteriorly. The acromion process is located posterolaterally from the coracoid process and is located medial to the acromion. It sits superior to the glenoid and projects anterolaterally,
Which of the following is a bony landmark of the proximal humerus? Select all that apply.
-inferior angle
-greater tubercle
-lesser tubercle
-spinoglenoid notch
-surgical neck
greater tubercle
lesser tubercle
surgical neck
The acromioclavicular joint is formed by the articulation of which two structures?
The glenoid cavity of the scapula and the humeral head
The acromial end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula
The sternal end of the clavicle and the clavicular notch of the manubrium of the sternum.
The acromial end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula
Which ligament prevents the scapula from being displaced medially beneath the clavicle?
Coracohumeral
Acromioclavicular
Coracoacromial
Coracoclavicular
Coracoclavicular
True or False: The glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket synovial joint that allows; two degrees of freedom: flexion/ extension and abduction and adduction.
False
Explanation
This statement is false: glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket synovial joint that allows: three degrees of freedom: flexion/ extension; abduction/ adduction; internal (medial) and external (lateral) rotation
What structures form the coraco-acromial arch? Select all that apply
-deltoid
-acromion process
-coracoid process
-coracohumeral ligament
-coracoacromial ligament
Acromion process
Coracoid process
Coracoacromial ligament
Which of the following structures serves to deepen the glenoid cavity?
Glenoid labrum
Coracohumeral ligament
Subacromial bursa
Glenoid Labrum
Explanation
The glenoid labrum is fibrocartilaginous tissue that is attached to the glenoid cavity of the scapula and it serves to deepen the cavity. The coracohumeral ligament is a ligament that runs between the coracoid process of the scapula and the anterior aspect of the greater tubercle and it strengthens the joint capsule superiorly. The subacromial bursa is positioned between the acromion process, coracoacromial ligament and the deltoid superiorly and the supraspinatus tendon and joint capsule inferiorly. It facilitates movement of the deltoid over the joint capsule and the supraspinatus tendon under the coracoacromial arch.
Which of the following ligaments converts the intertubercular sulcus into a canal?
Coracohumeral
Transverse humeral
Glenohumeral
Transverse humeral
Explanation
The transverse humeral ligament runs between the greater and lesser tubercles and it converts the sulcus into a canal. The tendon of the long head of the bicep in its synovial sheath runs through this canal.
What structure is a fibrocartilage ring that helps to stabilize glenohumeral joint?
labrum
coracoacromio ligament
bicipital groove
subacromial bursae
Labrum
What location on the upper extremity does the brachial artery branch off to the radial and ulnar artery?
Axilla
Carpal Tunnel
Cubital Fossa
Bicipital Groove
Cubital Fossa
Which of the following muscles can be easily palpated lateral to the sternum and inferior to the clavicle?
Trapezius
Pectoralis major
Deltoid
Pectoralis Major
Explanation
The pectoralis major can be easily palpated moving laterally from the sternum and inferior to the clavicle. The trapezius is an extrinsic back muscle that acts on the scapula and is easily palpated posteriorly. The deltoid caps the shoulder and can be palpated over the shoulder joint.
True or False: The posterior axillary fold is formed by the teres major muscle and the tendon of the latissimus dorsi.
True
Which structures form the boundaries of the clavipectoral triangle? Select all that apply.
Clavicular portion of the pectoralis major muscle
Trapezius
Deltoid
Clavicle
Sternum
Clavicular portion of the pectoralis major muscle
Deltoid
Clavicle
(cephalic vein)
Explanation
The triangle is formed by the clavicle superiorly, the clavicular portion of the pectoralis major inferiorly, and the deltoid laterally. The tip of the coracoid process of the scapula can be palpated in this triangle.
Which of the following muscles is a muscle of the anterior axio-appendicular group of muscles? Select all that apply.
-rhomboids
-serratus anterior
-trapezius
-pectoralis minor
-deltoid
-subclavius
Serratus anterior
Pectoralis minor
Subclavius
Which of the following muscles will have its action on the humerus?
Pectoralis minor
Teres major
Rhomboids
Serratus anterior
Teres Major
Which of the following muscles inserts on the lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus?
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor
Subclavius
Serratus Anterior
Pectoralis Major
Explanation
Pectoralis major inserts on the lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus ( it is the only anterior axio-appendicular muscle that inserts on the humerus, and it has its action on the humerus at the GH joint). The pectoralis inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula; serratus anterior inserts on the anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula; subclavius inserts on the inferior aspect of the clavicle.
Which of the following muscles has its origin point from the rib cage? Select all that apply.
-serratus anterior
-subclavius
-pectoralis minor
-pectoralis major
-serratus anterior
-subclavius
-pectoralis minor
-pectoralis major
(all of the above)
Which of the following muscles will contribute to upward rotation of the scapula?
Serratus anterior
Pectoralis major
Subclavius
Serratus Anterior
Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the clavicle, and the acromion process and spine of the scapula?
Latissimus Dorsi
Rhomboids
Trapezius
Levator Scapulae
Trapezius
Explanation:
The trapezius inserts on the lateral 1/3 of clavicle, acromion, & spine of the scapula. The latissimus dorsi muscle inserts on the floor of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus; rhomboids insert on the medial border of the scapula (at the level of the spine and along the length to the inferior angle); and the levator scapulae inserts on the superior part of the medial border of the scapula.
Which of the following muscles originates from the spinous processes of either the cervical and/or thoracic vertebrae? Select all that apply.
Latissimus dorsi
Levator scapulae
Trapezius
Rhomboids
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
Rhomboids
Which of the following muscles will adduct, internally (medially) rotate, and extend the humerus at the GH joint?
Trapezius
Latissimus dorsi
Rhomboids
Levator Scapulae
Latissimus dorsi
Explanation
The latissimus dorsi is the only muscle of the posterior axio-appendicular group that acts on the humerus producing adduction, internal (medial) rotation and extension. All of the others produce movements of the scapula.
Which of the following muscles has an origin point from the clavicle, and the acromion process and the spine of the scapula?
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Deltoid
Which of the following muscles is considered a muscle of the rotator cuff? Select all that apply.
-teres major
-teres minor
-deltoid
-supraspinatus
-infraspinatus
-subscapularis
Teres minor
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Which of the following muscles inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus? Select all that apply.
-supraspinatus
-teres major
-infraspinatus
-teres minor
-subscapularis
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Explanation
3 of the 4 muscles of the rotator cuff insert on the greater tubercle of the humerus (in order from superior to inferior): supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor. The subscapularis inserts on the lesser tubercle, and the teres major inserts on the medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus.
Which of the following muscles produces abduction, flexion and extension of the humerus at the GH joint?
Teres minor
Deltoid
Teres major
Supraspinatus
Deltoid
Explanation
The deltoid can produce abduction (middle fibers), flexion (anterior fibers), and extension (posterior fibers) of the humerus at the GH joint. The teres major produces adduction, internal (medial) rotation, and extension of the humerus at the GH joint. Supraspinatus abducts, and the infraspinatus and teres minor produce external rotation of the humerus at the GH joint.