WorksheetsShoulder Girdle & Carpus
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The carpal bones are classified into how many rows?
One
Two
Three
Four
The joint between the distal radius and ulna and the proximal row of carpal bones is known as the:
Radiocarpal joint
Carpometacarpal joint
Intercarpal joint
Ulnocarpal joint
The carpal bone that articulates with the first metacarpal is the:
Pisiform
Trapezium
Scaphoid
Hamate
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
Collateral ligaments
Annular ligaments
Transverse ligaments
Flexor retinaculum
Which nerve runs through the carpal tunnel and can be affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
Brachial nerve
The carpal bone that is palpable on the anterior surface of the wrist is the:
Capitate
Trapezoid
Hamate
Pisiform
The joint between the carpal bones and the metacarpal bones is known as the:
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Carpometacarpal joint
Interphalangeal joint
Intercarpal joint
The movement that involves moving the thumb toward the little finger is known as:
Opposition
Reposition
Abduction
Adduction
Which carpal bone is located on the ulnar side of the wrist?
Lunate
Trapezium
Triquetrum
Scaphoid
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is classified as a:
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
Hinge joint
The biceps brachii muscle is a prime mover in which movement of the elbow?
Flexion
Extension
Pronation
Supination
What movement occurs when the palm is turned to face downward in the anatomical position of the forearm?
Pronation
Supination
Flexion
Extension
Which bones form the shoulder girdle?
Humerus and Radius
Clavicle and Scapula
Ulna and Carpals
Femur and Tibia
The joint between the acromion process and the clavicle is known as the:
Glenohumeral joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Acromioclavicular joint
Scapulothoracic joint
The movement of raising the arm laterally away from the body is called:
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
The scapulohumeral rhythm refers to the coordination between movements of the:
Scapula and Humerus
Clavicle and Sternum
Ulna and Radius
Femur and Tibia
Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
The muscle that stabilizes the scapula against the thoracic wall is the:
Trapezius
Rhomboid major
Serratus anterior
Pectoralis minor
The rotator cuff muscles include all of the following EXCEPT:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Subscapularis
Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?
Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres minor
The muscle responsible for extension of the shoulder is the:
Deltoid
Teres minor
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
The anatomical term for the shoulder blade is the:
Humerus
Scapula
Clavicle
Radius
The most common cause of rotator cuff syndrome is:
Inflammation of the acromioclavicular joint
Fracture of the humerus
Dislocation of the scapula
Overuse or repetitive overhead arm movements
The symptoms of rotator cuff syndrome commonly include: a) Elbow pain
b) Wrist numbness
c) Shoulder pain and weakness
d) Hip stiffness
Elbow pain
Shoulder pain and weakness
Frozen shoulder
Wrist numbness
The primary action of the brachioradialis muscle is to assist in:
Elbow Flexion
Elbow Extension
Wrist Flexion
Wrist Extension
