Glenohumeral Joint Quiz

What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

Which bones are involved in the glenohumeral joint?

• Clavicle and humerus

• Scapula and clavicle

• Humerus and scapula

• Sternum and 1st rib

How many degrees of freedom does the glenohumeral joint have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the range of motion for internal rotation in the glenohumeral joint?

• 0-50°

• 0-60°

• 0-70°

• 0-80°

Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

• Supraspinatus

• Subscapularis

• Infraspinatus

• Levator scapulae

What common injury in glenohumeral joint?

• Upper trapezius muscle tightness

• Rotator cuff tears

• Middle deltoid strain

• Scapula protractor strain

Which structure deepens the socket of the glenohumeral joint?

• Bursa

• Glenoid labrum

• Joint capsule

• Rotator cuff

What is the primary function of the glenohumeral joint?

• Flexibility and stability

• Improve posture

• Weight bearing

• Range of motion

Which muscle is involved in shoulder extension?

• Supraspinatus

• Latissimus dorsi

• Coracobrachialis

• Anterior deltoid

What is the range of motion for shoulder flexion?

• 0-90°

• 0-180°

• 0-120°

• 0-210°