Deep Extrinsic Shoulder Muscles Quiz

Which of the following muscles is NOT a deep extrinsic shoulder muscle?

• Rhomboid major

• Rhomboid minor

• Levator scapula

• Deltoid

What mnemonic is used to remember the origins of the deep extrinsic shoulder muscles?

• 4-2-2-4

• 3-1-1-3

• 5-3-2-1

• 2-4-4-2

The origins of the levator scapula are located on which cervical vertebrae?

• C1 to C4

• C3 to C6

• C2 to C5

• C5 to C7

Where does the rhomboid minor insert on the scapula?

• Below the base of the spine

• At the base of the spine

• On the lateral border

• Above the base of the spine

Which muscle inserts below the base of the spine of the scapula?

• Rhomboid major

• Trapezius

• Rhomboid minor

• Levator scapula

What action is performed by the levator scapula when it contracts?

• Abduction of the scapula

• Depression of the scapula

• Protraction of the scapula

• Elevation of the scapula

Which action is NOT associated with the rhomboid major?

• Depression of the glenoid cavity

• Rotation of the scapula

• Elevation of the scapula

• Retraction of the scapula

How does the contraction of rhomboid minor affect the scapula?

• It abducts the scapula

• It depresses the scapula

• It elevates the scapula

• It retracts the scapula

What is the effect of the scapula's rotation caused by the rhomboid major?

• Elevation of the glenoid cavity

• Depression of the glenoid cavity

• Protraction of the scapula

• Abduction of the scapula

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Superficial extrinsic shoulder muscles

• Deep extrinsic shoulder muscles

• Rotator cuff muscles

• Intrinsic shoulder muscles