WorksheetsAcromioclavicular Joint Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Hinge joint
Synovial, planar joint
Fibrous joint
Cartilaginous joint
Which structures articulate at the acromioclavicular joint?
Medial end of clavicle and 1st rib
Head of humerus and glenoid fossa
Acromion of the scapula and the lateral end of the clavicle
Sternum and medial end of the clavicle
What is the primary movement allowed at the acromioclavicular joint?
Abduction and adduction
Circumduction
Flexion and extension
Limited gliding and rotation
Which ligament provides direct support to the acromioclavicular joint?
Acromioclavicular Ligament
Capsular Ligament
Coracoclavicular Ligament
Rotator Cuff Ligament
What is the role of the coracoclavicular ligament?
Facilitates flexion
Stabilizes vertical displacement
Limits rotation
Provides direct support
What condition occurs when ligaments in the acromioclavicular joint are damaged?
AC Joint Sprain
Muscle tear
Tendinitis
Bursitis
What is a common cause of osteoarthritis in the acromioclavicular joint?
Genetic predisposition
Capsular infection
Trauma and allergy
Repetitive stress and overuse
What functional significance does the acromioclavicular joint provide?
Initiate shoulder forward reaching activity
Facilitates overhead movement of shoulder
Improves stability of shoulder joint
Enables a wide range of shoulder movements
Which ligament is NOT associated with the acromioclavicular joint?
Scapulothoracic Ligament
Capsular Ligament
Acromioclavicular Ligament
Coracoclavicular Ligament
What type of movement is primarily associated with the acromioclavicular joint during overhead activities?
Shoulder elevation
Scapula retraction
Shoulder extension
Scapula protraction
