Anatomy and Function of Shoulder Girdle Muscles Quiz

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#1

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the shoulder joint?

Deltoid
Teres major
Subscapularis
Trapezius
#2

Which muscle is involved in stabilizing the shoulder joint during movements?

Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Latissimus dorsi
#3

Which muscle is commonly referred to as the 'rotator cuff'?

Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
#4

Which muscle is responsible for protraction of the scapula?

Serratus anterior
Teres major
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
#5

Which muscle is involved in shoulder adduction?

Deltoid
Teres minor
Pectoralis major
Supraspinatus
#6

Which muscle is primarily responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

Deltoid
Infraspinatus
Pectoralis major
Subscapularis
#7

Which muscle contributes to the extension of the shoulder joint?

Coracobrachialis
Supraspinatus
Teres minor
Teres major
#8

Which muscle is responsible for shoulder horizontal abduction?

Pectoralis major
Deltoid
Teres major
Infraspinatus
#9

Which muscle is involved in both shoulder flexion and horizontal adduction?

Coracobrachialis
Teres minor
Rhomboids
Infraspinatus
#10

Which muscle assists in shoulder external rotation when the arm is abducted?

Deltoid
Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres major
#11

Which muscle assists in the upward rotation of the scapula?

Rhomboids
Pectoralis minor
Serratus anterior
Trapezius

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