Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

Question 1

Glenohumeral flexion (4)

Answer 1

Pectoralis major, clavicular portion
Anterior deltoid
Biceps brachii, short head
Coracobrachialis

Question 2

Glenohumeral extension (5)

Answer 2

Pectoralis major, sternal portion
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Posterior deltoid
Triceps brachii, long head

Question 3

Glenohumeral adduction (3)

Answer 3

Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Pectoralis major, Sternal portion

Question 4

Glenohumeral abduction (4)

Answer 4

Middle deltoid
Supraspintus
Anterior deltoid
Biceps brachii

Question 5

Glenohumeral medial rotation (6)

Answer 5

Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Subscapularis
Anterior deltoid
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii, short head

Question 6

Glenohumeral lateral rotation (3)

Answer 6

Teres minor
Infraspinatus
Posterior deltoid

Question 7

Glenohumeral horizontal flexion (4)

Answer 7

Pectoralis major
Anterior deltoid
Coracobrachialis
Biceps brachii, short head

Question 8

Glenohumeral horizontal extension (6)

Answer 8

Middle deltoid
Posterior deltoid
Teres minor
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Latissimus dorsi

Question 9

What movements can the shoulder joint do? (8)

Answer 9

Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Medial (internal) rotation, Lateral (external) rotation, Horizontal flexion (adduction), Horizontal extension (abduction)

Question 10

How many movements can the shoulder joint perform?

Answer 10

8