Shoulder Girdle Anatomy

Which joint connects the clavicle to the sternum?

• sternoclavicular joint

• acromioclavicular joint

• glenohumeral joint

• costoclavicular joint

What is the name of the joint between the clavicle and the scapula?

• acromioclavicular joint

• elbow joint

• glenohumeral joint

• sternoclavicular joint

Which joint allows for the movement of the scapula along the thoracic wall?

• scapulothoracic joint

• glenohumeral joint

• acromioclavicular joint

• humeroscapular joint

What is the name of the joint formed by the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula?

• glenohumeral joint

• shoulder joint

• humeroscapular joint

• scapulohumeral joint

Which ligament connects the clavicle to the acromion process of the scapula?

• coracoclavicular ligament

• acromioclavicular ligament

• glenohumeral ligament

• sternoclavicular ligament

What is the name of the joint between the acromion process of the scapula and the clavicle?

• acromioclavicular joint

• clavicularacromial joint

• scapuloclavicular joint

• acromioscapular joint

Which muscle is responsible for the upward rotation of the scapula?

• trapezius muscle

• pectoralis major muscle

• latissimus dorsi muscle

• deltoid muscle

What is the name of the joint between the scapula and the humerus?

• glenohumeral joint

• acromioclavicular joint

• sternoclavicular joint

• elbow joint