Anatomy and Functionality of the Shoulder Girdle Quiz

Test your knowledge of the shoulder girdle with this anatomy quiz. Identify bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. Learn more about shoulder anatomy!

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Humerus
Clavicle
Radius
#2

What is the main function of the subscapularis muscle?

Shoulder flexion
Shoulder adduction
Shoulder internal rotation
Shoulder abduction
#3

Which of the following muscles is part of the rotator cuff?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Supraspinatus
Brachialis
#4

Which of the following is not a rotator cuff muscle?

Infraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres major
Supraspinatus
#5

What is the main joint connecting the arm to the shoulder girdle?

Elbow joint
Glenohumeral joint
Wrist joint
Hip joint
#6

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder joint?

Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Deltoid
Trapezius
#7

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Clavicle
Humerus
Scapula
Radius
#8

What nerve innervates the deltoid muscle?

Radial nerve
Axillary nerve
Ulnar nerve
Median nerve
#9

Which of the following is a common cause of rotator cuff injuries?

Overuse of the biceps muscle
Inflammation of the clavicle
Weakness in the trapezius muscle
Repetitive overhead arm movements
#10

Which ligament stabilizes the glenohumeral joint and helps prevent dislocation?

Coracoclavicular ligament
Acromioclavicular ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Transverse ligament
#11

What is the term for the medical condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa located between the acromion and the rotator cuff tendons?

Tendinitis
Bursitis
Arthritis
Myositis
#12

Which of the following movements is primarily associated with the supraspinatus muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Shoulder adduction
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder external rotation
#13

Which structure helps form the socket of the glenohumeral joint, providing stability to the joint?

Labrum
Rotator cuff
Coracoid process
Acromion
#14

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is formed by the articulation of which two bones?

Clavicle and humerus
Scapula and humerus
Clavicle and scapula
Radius and ulna

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