Shoulder and Elbow Quiz

What injury to the olecranon results from a direct blow and presents with significant inflammation and swelling?

• contusion

• fracture

• tendonitis

• bursitis

What type of joint is the shoulder?

• gliding

• muscular

• ball and socket

• hinge

In anatomical position, which bone of the forearm is medial?

• humerus

• radius

• ulna

• clavicle

Which of the following statements is true regarding both shoulder and elbow injuries?

• Almost all sports injuries to the elbow and shoulder are medical emergencies

• Most shoulder and elbow injuries are due to overuse

• RICE is very rarely used when treating injuries to the elbow and shoulder

• Strengthening muscles of the shoulder and elbow will hinder recovery time

Which of the following injuries is described as chronic inflammation of the wrist extensor tendons at the lateral epicondyle?

• tennis elbow

• little league elbow

• dislocated elbow

• sprained UCL

What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles?

• supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, deltoid

• supraspinatus, infraspinatus, triceps, subscapularis

• triceps, biceps, wrist flexors, wrist extensors

• supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

What ligament is injured in the event of a shoulder separation?

• ball and socket

• glenohumeral

• scapulo-thoracic

• Acromio-clavicular (AC)

What commonly broken bone of the shoulder girdle typically results from a fall on the tip of the shoulder?

• Humerus

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Acromion

What is the main purpose of the epiphyseal plate or epiphysis?

• Lengthening long bones

• Providing strength in bones

• Enlarging of epiphyses

• Mending of fractures

A "popeye" sign indicates what type of injury?

• rotator cuff strain

• biceps tendon rupture

• impingement syndrome

• bicipital tendonitis