#1
Which bone forms the shoulder blade?
Scapula
ExplanationThe scapula is the bone that forms the shoulder blade.
#2
Which of the following muscles is NOT attached to the scapula?
Pectoralis Major
ExplanationPectoralis Major is not attached to the scapula.
#3
Which muscle is responsible for lifting the arm sideways and away from the body?
Deltoid
ExplanationThe deltoid muscle is responsible for lifting the arm sideways and away from the body.
#4
Which ligament connects the acromion process of the scapula to the clavicle?
Acromioclavicular ligament
ExplanationThe acromioclavicular ligament connects the acromion process of the scapula to the clavicle.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a part of the scapula?
Trochlea
ExplanationTrochlea is not a part of the scapula.
#6
What is the anatomical name for the shoulder blade?
Scapula
ExplanationThe anatomical name for the shoulder blade is Scapula.
#7
Which structure of the scapula forms the highest point of the shoulder?
Acromion process
ExplanationThe acromion process of the scapula forms the highest point of the shoulder.
#8
Which nerve innervates the muscles around the shoulder blade?
Long thoracic nerve
ExplanationThe long thoracic nerve innervates the muscles around the shoulder blade.
#9
What is the function of the subscapularis muscle?
Medially rotate the arm
ExplanationThe subscapularis muscle's function is to medially rotate the arm.
#10
What is the name of the shallow socket on the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus?
Glenoid cavity
ExplanationThe shallow socket on the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus is called the glenoid cavity.
#11
The scapula articulates with which bone to form the shoulder joint?
Humerus
ExplanationThe scapula articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
#12
Which structure of the scapula serves as an attachment site for several muscles and ligaments?
Coracoid process
ExplanationThe coracoid process of the scapula serves as an attachment site for several muscles and ligaments.
#13
The superior border of the scapula is also known as?
Superior margin
ExplanationThe superior border of the scapula is also known as the superior margin.
#14
The subscapularis muscle is innervated by which nerve?
Musculocutaneous nerve
ExplanationThe subscapularis muscle is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve.
#15
Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle?
Axillary nerve
ExplanationThe axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscle.