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WorksheetsUnderstanding Shoulder Anatomy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of the thorax?
To support the shoulder joints
To protect the lungs and heart
To attach muscles for arm movements
To articulate with the acromion process
How many joints make up the shoulder?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which of the following is NOT a joint in the shoulder?
SC-joint
AC-joint
GH-joint
TM-joint
What shape is the scapula?
Circular
Square
Triangle
Oval
How many muscles attach to the scapula to perform arm movements?
10
15
17
20
What is the function of the clavicle in relation to the shoulders?
To protect the heart
To brace the shoulders and prevent excess forward motion
To attach to the acromion process
To maintain the alignment of the ball-and-socket joint
What is the shape of the clavicle?
Straight
Circular
Soft-S Shape
Triangular
Which joint is formed by the articulation of the clavicle with the acromion process?
SC Joint
AC Joint
GH Joint
ST Joint
Where is the acromion process located?
On the top outer edge of the scapula
At the base of the spine
On the sternum
At the center of the clavicle
What does the acromion process help stabilize?
The thorax
The shoulder joint
The spine
The clavicle
What is the meaning of "acromion"?
"Lowest shoulder"
"Middle shoulder"
"Highest shoulder"
"Strong shoulder"
Which of the following is a function of the scapula?
To protect the lungs
To maintain the alignment of the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder
To articulate with the sternum
To form the AC Joint
What is the role of the acromion process in terms of motion?
It restricts motion
It allows a wide range of motion
It prevents motion
It limits motion to a single plane
Which part of the body does the clavicle articulate with laterally?
The sternum
The acromion process
The thorax
The scapula
What is the function of the "Soft-S Shape" of the clavicle?
To enhance flexibility
To distribute mechanical force
To increase strength
To reduce weight
