Shoulder Injuries

Which of these is not a rotator cuff muscle?

• supraspinatus

• Infraspinatus

• teres major

• teres minor

The head of the humerus fits into the (blank), which is part of the scapula.

• acromion process

• bicipital groove

• glenoid fossa

• scapula

Which part of the clavicle is weakest and thus is most commonly fractured?

• medial 1/3

• proximal 1/3

• medial half

• distal 1/3

The most common mechanism for shoulder dislocations is

• adduction and external rotation

• flexion and medial rotation

• abduction and external rotation

• None of these

Which is the anterior muscle of the chest wall that helps with shoulder motion?

• biceps

• pectoralis minor

• pectoralis major

• both b and c

Which of these is common in athletes with rounded shoulders?

• tight pectoral muscles

• weak posterior shoulder muscles

• tight posterior muscles

• both a and b

Which motion creates a vulnerable position for shoulder subluxations?

• abduction

• external rotation

• flexion

• both a and b

Which ligament involves the acromion process and clavicle?

• glenohumeral ligament

• shoulder ligament

• anterior cruciate ligament

• AC ligament

Which bone of the shoulder joint houses the glenoid fossa?

• humerus

• sternum

• scapula

• clavicle

Which is NOT a prevention strategy for shoulder injuries?

• strengthen weak muscles

• stretch muscles that are tight

• make sure proper techniques are used

• brace and wrap