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Shoulder Flashcards

1
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What is the main bone that forms the shoulder joint?

A

The humerus.

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2
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True or False: The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the upper limb to the trunk.

A

clavicle.

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4
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

A

Deltoid.

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5
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What is the function of the rotator cuff muscles?

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To stabilize the shoulder joint.

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6
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Identify the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff.

A

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis.

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7
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What is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade?

A

Scapula.

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8
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Which bony landmark is located at the top of the scapula?

A

Acromion.

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9
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True or False: The greater tubercle is a landmark found on the scapula.

A

False.

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10
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What is the role of the pectoralis major in shoulder movement?

A

It adducts and medially rotates the shoulder.

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Teres Major C) Infraspinatus D) Subscapularis

A

B) Teres Major.

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12
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a small, rounded projection on the humerus for muscle attachment.

A

lesser tubercle.

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13
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What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

A

Shoulder extension, adduction, and medial rotation.

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14
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True or False: The shoulder joint is classified as a hinge joint.

A

False.

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15
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What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

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16
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Which muscle is involved in shoulder flexion?

A

Pectoralis major.

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17
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Identify the landmark where the biceps brachii muscle attaches to the scapula.

A

Supraglenoid tubercle.

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18
Q

What is the main function of the trapezius muscle?

A

To elevate, retract, and rotate the scapula.

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19
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a depression in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus.

A

glenoid cavity.

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20
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True or False: The subscapularis muscle is located on the anterior surface of the scapula.

A

True.

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21
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What is the primary action of the teres minor muscle?

A

Lateral rotation of the shoulder.

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22
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles does NOT contribute to shoulder stability? A) Supraspinatus B) Biceps Brachii C) Infraspinatus D) Subscapularis

A

B) Biceps Brachii.

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23
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What is the role of the serratus anterior muscle?

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To protract and stabilize the scapula.

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24
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a fibrous structure that connects the humerus to the scapula.

A

shoulder capsule.

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25
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Which bony landmark is found at the distal end of the humerus?

A

Capitulum.

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26
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True or False: The coracoid process is part of the clavicle.

A

False.

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27
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What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

A

Shoulder abduction.

28
Q

Identify the muscle that primarily performs shoulder adduction.

A

Latissimus dorsi.

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large, triangular muscle that covers the upper back.

A

trapezius.

30
Q

What is the role of the rhomboid muscles?

A

To retract the scapula.

31
Q

True or False: The acromioclavicular joint connects the scapula to the humerus.

A

False.

32
Q

What movement does the supraspinatus muscle assist with?

A

Initial abduction of the arm.

33
Q

Multiple Choice: Which joint allows for the most movement in the body? A) Elbow B) Shoulder C) Hip D) Knee

A

B) Shoulder.

34
Q

What is the primary action of the teres major muscle?

A

Medial rotation and adduction of the shoulder.

35
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the point where the clavicle meets the sternum.

A

sternoclavicular joint.

36
Q

True or False: The shoulder joint has a high degree of mobility but is less stable than other joints.

A

True.

37
Q

What is the function of the long head of the biceps brachii?

A

To assist in shoulder flexion and stabilization.

38
Q

Identify the muscle that is primarily responsible for shoulder extension.

A

Latissimus dorsi.

39
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a small bony prominence on the scapula that serves as an attachment for ligaments.

A

coracoid process.

40
Q

True or False: The subscapularis is responsible for lateral rotation of the shoulder.

A

False.

41
Q

What is the main function of the deltoid’s anterior fibers?

A

Shoulder flexion and internal rotation.

42
Q

Multiple Choice: Which muscle aids in upward rotation of the scapula? A) Pectoralis Minor B) Trapezius C) Rhomboids D) Latissimus Dorsi

A

B) Trapezius.

43
Q

What is the effect of the infraspinatus muscle on shoulder movement?

A

Lateral rotation of the arm.

44
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a fibrocartilaginous structure that deepens the glenoid cavity.

A

glenoid labrum.

45
Q

True or False: The shoulder girdle consists of the clavicle and the scapula.

A

True.

46
Q

Identify the muscle that primarily performs shoulder medial rotation.

A

Subscapularis.

47
Q

What is the primary action of the pectoralis minor?

A

Stabilizes the scapula by drawing it anteriorly and inferiorly.

48
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ joint allows for the greatest range of motion in the body.

A

shoulder.

49
Q

True or False: The glenohumeral joint is stabilized by the rotator cuff muscles.

A

True.

50
Q

What is the role of the levator scapulae muscle?

A

To elevate the scapula.

51
Q

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT involved in shoulder flexion? A) Anterior Deltoid B) Pectoralis Major C) Teres Minor D) Biceps Brachii

A

C) Teres Minor.

52
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a common site for shoulder injuries due to its mobility.

A

glenohumeral joint.

53
Q

What is the main action of the coracobrachialis muscle?

A

Shoulder flexion and adduction.

54
Q

True or False: The shoulder has two primary joints: the glenohumeral joint and the scapulothoracic joint.

A

True.

55
Q

What is the primary function of the supraspinatus muscle?

A

To assist in the initial 15 degrees of shoulder abduction.

56
Q

Identify the ligament that stabilizes the acromioclavicular joint.

A

Acromioclavicular ligament.

57
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a structure that connects muscles to bones.

A

tendon.

58
Q

True or False: The subscapularis is located on the posterior side of the scapula.

A

False.

59
Q

What is the primary action of the infraspinatus muscle?

A

Lateral rotation of the arm.

60
Q

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is responsible for retracting the scapula? A) Serratus Anterior B) Rhomboids C) Trapezius D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above.

61
Q

What is the function of the teres major muscle?

A

To assist in shoulder adduction and medial rotation.

62
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of attachment for the biceps brachii tendon.

A

supraglenoid tubercle.

63
Q

True or False: The deltoid muscle is located on the anterior aspect of the shoulder.

A

True.

64
Q

What is the role of the supraspinatus in shoulder movement?

A

To initiate abduction of the arm.

65
Q

Identify the major artery supplying the shoulder region.

A

Subclavian artery.

66
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ helps maintain the stability of the shoulder joint.

A

rotator cuff.

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