8th Ed., Chapter 11 Review -- Injuries to the Shoulder Region

Which of the following shoulder region joints is given additional stability by a fibro-cartilaginous cup-like structure known as the glenoid labrum?

• Glenohumeral

• Acromioclavicular

• Sternoclavicular

• Coracoclavicular

Which bone, along with the clavicle, makes up the anatomic structure known as the shoulder girdle?

• Scapula

• Metacarpals

• Radius

• Ulna

Which of the following muscles is not included in the group known as the rotator cuff?

• Teres major

• Teres minor

• Supraspinatus

• Infraspinatus

• Subscapularis

Which of the following bones of the shoulder girdle is the most commonly fractured?

• Humerus

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Sternum

• Ulna

The nerve roots of the nerve complex known as the brachial plexus are:

• C-5 through T-1.

• C-4 through C-7.

• C-3 through T-1.

• C-1 through T-1.

A type III AC joint injury may involve complete tearing of all but which of the following ligaments?

• Acromioclavicular

• Trapezoid

• Coracoclavicular

• Sternoclavicular

Which of the following positions of the glenohumeral joint will result in a possible stretching of the anterior portion of the joint capsule?

• Adduction and internal rotation

• Adduction and external rotation

• Abduction and internal rotation

• Abduction and external rotation

Which of the following is the most commonly impinged tendon of the shoulder?

• Infraspinatus

• Supraspinatus

• Teres minor

• Subscapularis

The coracoacromial arch is formed the:

• acromion process and the acromioclavicular ligament.

• acromion process and the coracoacromial ligament.

• coracoid process and the sternum.

• coracoacromial ligament and the glenoid labrum.

Which of the following is the origin of the long head of the brachii biceps tendon?

• Coracoid process

• Glenoid fossa

• Acromion process

• Supraglenoid tubercle

• Infraglenoid tubercle