The Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle

Question 1

Origin, insertion and action of Pectoralis Major

Question 2

Origin, insertion and action of Subclavius

Question 3

Origin, insertion and action of Deltoid

Question 4

Origin, insertion and action of Biceps brachii (LH)

Question 5

Origin, insertion and action of Coracobrachialis

Question 6

Origin, insertion and action of Latissimus Dorsi

Question 7

Origin, insertion and action of Teres major

Question 8

Origin, insertion and action of Long head of Triceps

Question 9

Origin, insertion and action of Supraspinatus

Question 10

Origin, insertion and action of Subscapularis

Question 11

Origin, insertion and action of Infraspinatus

Question 12

Origin, insertion and action of Teres Minor

Question 13

Origin, insertion and action of Trapezius

Question 14

Origin, insertion and action of Serratus anterior

Question 15

Origin, insertion and action of Rhomboid major

Question 16

Origin, insertion and action of Rhomboid minor

Question 17

Origin, insertion and action of Pectoralis minor

Question 18

Origin, insertion and action of Levator scapula

Question 19

Identify and explain the role of the anterior fibres of deltoid in shoulder medial rotation.

Question 20

Identify and explain the attachments of Trapezius

Question 21

When testing the Latissimus Dorsi which other muscles are also being tested.

Question 22

When clasping your hands behind your back what structures are being stretched.

Question 23

What scapular movements have to occur to reach forward to open a door and which muscle produces this movement.

Question 24

How does the scarf test contribute to your clinical reasoning when assessing the shoulder girdle.

Question 25

Identify and explain how shortness of pectoralis major could affect active and passive movements at the shoulder complex.

Question 26

How do triceps and biceps stabilise the glenoid?

Question 27

Identify and explain which other structures may be under stretch with the Shoulder anterior drawer

Question 28

Identify and explain the muscles involved in shoulder abduction.

Question 29

Identify and explain which structures limit normal movement of shoulder medial rotation

Question 30

What are the actions of the levator scapulae?

Question 31

Identify and explain normal and abnormal findings of the Hawkims Kennedy test and how this can contribute to your reasoning

Question 32

Identify and explain the other structures that insert around the coracoid.

Question 33

What are the attachments of the pectoralis minor?

Question 34

Describe the location of the spine of the scapula?

Question 35

In what direction does the inferior angle of the scapula move as it rotates laterally?

Question 36

What is the direction of the fibres of serratus anterior?

Question 37

Describe how to put the upper fibres of trapezius on stretch?

Question 38

How do the movements of the clavicle influence movements in the A/C and S/C joints?

Question 39

Identify and explain which structures limit normal movement of shoulder lateral rotation

Question 40

Identify and explain the muscles involved in shoulder abduction.

Question 41

Identify and explain how shortness of biceps brachii could affect active and passive movements at both the shoulder and the elbow.

Question 42

Identify and explain the other structures that insert around the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Question 43

When testing the biceps in both length and strength which other structures re also being tested?

Question 44

Identify and explain which structures lie in close proximity to the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Question 45

What is the close packed position for the shoulder joint

Question 46

What are the actions of upper trapezius?

Question 47

Identify and explain findings of the Hawkins Kennedy test and how this will influence your clinical reasoning.

Question 48

Identify and explain the end feel concept for shoulder flexion and how this can contribute to your reasoning

Question 49

Identify and explain the stabilising features of the shoulder joint

Question 50

How will posture play a part in producing any muscle imbalance around the scapula?

Question 51

Identify and explain the attachments of Pectoralis Major.

Question 52

What are the stabilising features of the S/C joint?

Question 53

State the range of movement for shoulder abduction and state which muscles are involved in this movement.

Question 53

Movements of the scapula are coordinated with the shoulder movements for shoulder flexion, abduction etc. What effects will this have on the A/C joint?

Question 54

What is Close Packed position of the shoulder?

Question 55

Identify and explain the end feel for shoulder flexion and how this can contribute to your clinical reasoning.

Question 56

Identify and explain which structures limit movement of Shoulder lateral rotation.

Question 57

Compare and contrast the shoulder joint and the hip.

Question 58

What are the Stabilising features of the shoulder?

Question 59

What happens to the A/C joint with the Scarf test?

Question 60

What are the stabilising features of the pectoral/shoulder girdle?

Question 61

Explain why an A/P on the sternal end of the clavicle may have an effect on the A/C joint.