Anatomy of Shoulder Blades Quiz

Test your understanding of shoulder blade anatomy with these 9 questions covering bones, muscles, and ligaments. Get ready to challenge yourself!

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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the shoulder girdle?

Clavicle

Scapula

Humerus

Sternum

What is the primary function of the scapula?

To provide attachment for muscles that move the arm

To support the weight of the body

To protect the heart and lungs

To assist in breathing

Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the arm?

Pectoralis major

Latissimus dorsi

Deltoid

Trapezius

Which muscle is NOT attached to the scapula?

Deltoid

Trapezius

Pectoralis major

Serratus anterior

What is the name of the shallow depression on the lateral aspect of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus?

Glenoid fossa

Acromion process

Coracoid process

Subscapular fossa

What is the function of the acromion process?

To provide attachment for muscles that move the arm

To articulate with the clavicle

To protect the shoulder joint

To serve as a site for blood cell production

Which ligament helps stabilize the shoulder joint by preventing excessive inferior translation of the humeral head?

Coracoclavicular ligament

Acromioclavicular ligament

Glenohumeral ligament

Coracoacromial ligament

What is the term for the condition in which the humeral head dislocates anteriorly from the glenoid fossa?

Anterior shoulder dislocation

Posterior shoulder dislocation

Inferior shoulder dislocation

Superior shoulder dislocation

Which of the following ligaments reinforces the joint capsule anteriorly and is commonly injured in shoulder dislocations?