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Shoulder Girdle & Carpus

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The carpal bones are classified into how many rows?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

2.

The joint between the distal radius and ulna and the proximal row of carpal bones is known as the:

a)

Radiocarpal joint

b)

Carpometacarpal joint

c)

Intercarpal joint

d)

Ulnocarpal joint

3.

The carpal bone that articulates with the first metacarpal is the:

a)

Pisiform

b)

Trapezium

c)

Scaphoid

d)

Hamate

4.

The ligaments that stabilize the carpal bones and form the carpal tunnel are known as: a) Collateral ligaments
b) Annular ligaments
c) Transverse ligaments
d) Flexor retinaculum

a)

Collateral ligaments

b)

Annular ligaments

c)

Transverse ligaments

d)

Flexor retinaculum

5.

Which nerve runs through the carpal tunnel and can be affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?

a)

Radial nerve

b)

Median nerve

c)

Ulnar nerve

d)

Brachial nerve

6.

The carpal bone that is palpable on the anterior surface of the wrist is the:

a)

Capitate

b)

Trapezoid

c)

Hamate

d)

Pisiform

7.

The joint between the carpal bones and the metacarpal bones is known as the:

a)

Metacarpophalangeal joint

b)

Carpometacarpal joint

c)

Interphalangeal joint

d)

Intercarpal joint

8.

The movement that involves moving the thumb toward the little finger is known as:

a)

Opposition

b)

Reposition

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

9.

Which carpal bone is located on the ulnar side of the wrist?

a)

Lunate

b)

Trapezium

c)

Triquetrum

d)

Scaphoid

10.

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is classified as a:

a)


Ball and socket joint

b)

Pivot joint

c)

Saddle joint

d)

Hinge joint

11.

The biceps brachii muscle is a prime mover in which movement of the elbow?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Pronation

d)

Supination

12.

What movement occurs when the palm is turned to face downward in the anatomical position of the forearm?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

13.

Which bones form the shoulder girdle?

a)

Humerus and Radius

b)

Clavicle and Scapula

c)

Ulna and Carpals

d)

Femur and Tibia

14.

The joint between the acromion process and the clavicle is known as the:

a)

Glenohumeral joint

b)

Sternoclavicular joint

c)

Acromioclavicular joint

d)

Scapulothoracic joint

15.

The movement of raising the arm laterally away from the body is called:

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Adduction

16.

The scapulohumeral rhythm refers to the coordination between movements of the:

a)

Scapula and Humerus

b)

Clavicle and Sternum

c)

Ulna and Radius

d)

Femur and Tibia

17.

Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Pectoralis major

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Teres major

18.

The muscle that stabilizes the scapula against the thoracic wall is the:

a)

Trapezius

b)

Rhomboid major

c)

Serratus anterior

d)

Pectoralis minor

19.

The rotator cuff muscles include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Supraspinatus

b)

Infraspinatus

c)

Teres major

d)

Subscapularis

20.

Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

a)

Infraspinatus

b)

Supraspinatus

c)

Subscapularis

d)

Teres minor

21.

The muscle responsible for extension of the shoulder is the:

a)

Deltoid

b)

Teres minor

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Pectoralis major

22.

The anatomical term for the shoulder blade is the:

a)

Humerus

b)

Scapula

c)

Clavicle

d)

Radius

23.

The most common cause of rotator cuff syndrome is:

a)

Inflammation of the acromioclavicular joint

b)

Fracture of the humerus

c)

Dislocation of the scapula

d)

Overuse or repetitive overhead arm movements

24.

The symptoms of rotator cuff syndrome commonly include: a) Elbow pain
b) Wrist numbness
c) Shoulder pain and weakness
d) Hip stiffness

a)

Elbow pain

b)

Shoulder pain and weakness

c)

Frozen shoulder

d)

Wrist numbness

25.

The primary action of the brachioradialis muscle is to assist in:

a)

Elbow Flexion

b)

Elbow Extension

c)

Wrist Flexion

d)

Wrist Extension