Chapter 05: Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Which of the following structures is not part of the proximal humerus?

• Lesser tubercle

• Glenoid process

• Intertubercular groove

• Anatomic neck

Which term describes the medial end of the clavicle?

• Acromial extremity

• Acromion

• Sternal extremity

• Acromial tuberosity

The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male.

• True

• False

The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the:

• scapular surface.

• dorsal surface.

• supraspinous and infraspinous fossa.

• costal surface.

What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?

• Supraspinous fossa

• Infraspinous fossa

• Subscapular fossa

• Glenoid fossa

What is the name of the insertion point for the deltoid muscle located on the anterolateral surface of the humerus?

• Surgical neck

• Deltoid protuberance

• Deltoid tuberosity

• Intertubercular groove

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are diarthrodial.

• True

• False

Which of the following joints is considered to have a spheroidal type of movement?

• Acromioclavicular joints

• Sternoclavicular joints

• Bicipital joint

• Scapulohumeral joint

Which view and projection of the proximal humerus is represented in the figure?

• External rotation, anteroposterior (AP) projection

• Neutral rotation, AP projection

• Internal rotation, AP projection

• External rotation, lateral projection

Part 5 refers to the:

• coracoid process.

• superior border of scapula.

• lateral angle of scapula.

• none of the above.