Shoulder Movements Quiz

What movements of the scapula are required for humeral flexion and abduction?

• Scapula elevation, upward rotation, and abduction

• Scapula depression, downward rotation, and adduction

• Scapula elevation, downward rotation, and abduction

• Scapula depression, upward rotation, and adduction

What scapula movements accompany humeral adduction and extension?

• Scapula elevation, upward rotation, and abduction

• Scapula depression, downward rotation, and adduction

• Scapula elevation, downward rotation, and abduction

• Scapula depression, upward rotation, and adduction

Scapula abduction is associated with which types of humeral movements?

• Internal rotation and horizontal adduction

• External rotation and horizontal abduction

• Internal rotation and horizontal abduction

• External rotation and horizontal adduction

Which scapula movement occurs with humeral external rotation and horizontal abduction?

• Scapula abduction

• Scapula adduction

• Scapula elevation

• Scapula depression

What is a common problem associated with the shoulder joint due to its wide range of motion in many different planes?

• Bone density reduction

• Rotator cuff impingement

• Increased bone formation

• Decreased synovial fluid production

What is the relationship between the mobility and stability of a joint according to the text?

• The more mobile a joint is, the more stable it is

• The more stable a joint is, the more mobile it is

• The more mobile a joint is, the less stable it is

• Mobility and stability of a joint are not related

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of shoulder joint laxity?

• Subluxations

• Dislocations

• Rotator cuff impingement

• Ligament tears

Which bones serve as attachments for shoulder joint muscles?

• Femur, tibia, and fibula

• Radius, ulna, and humerus

• Scapula, clavicle, and humerus

• Pelvis, sacrum, and coccyx

What is the name of the cavity on the scapula that forms part of the shoulder joint?

• Acetabulum

• Glenoid cavity

• Orbital cavity

• Pyloric cavity

Which of the following is NOT a landmark on the scapula?

• Supraspinous fossa

• Infraspinous fossa

• Subscapular fossa