Anatomy of the Scapula Quiz

Explore scapulology with our quiz. Identify bones, muscles, and functions related to the scapula. Test yourself now!

#1

Which bone is commonly known as the shoulder blade?

Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Scapula
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#2

What is the primary function of the subscapular fossa on the anterior aspect of the scapula?

Muscle attachment
Articulation with humerus
Nerve innervation
Blood vessel passage
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#3

Which bony prominence of the scapula can be palpated at the top of the shoulder?

Glenoid cavity
Acromion process
Coracoid process
Spine of scapula
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#4

Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae and inserts into the medial border of the scapula?

Rhomboid major
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Serratus anterior
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#5

Which of the following is NOT a part of the scapula?

Glenoid cavity
Acromion process
Trochlea
Coracoid process
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#6

What is the anatomical term for the ridge on the posterior aspect of the scapula?

Glenoid cavity
Acromion process
Spine of scapula
Coracoid process
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#7

Which muscle attaches to the coracoid process of the scapula?

Trapezius
Pectoralis major
Deltoid
Coracobrachialis
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#8

Which ligament connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion process?

Coracoclavicular ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Acromioclavicular ligament
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#9

What is the role of the serratus anterior muscle in relation to the scapula?

Elevation of the scapula
Depression of the scapula
Protraction of the scapula
Retraction of the scapula
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#10

What is the primary action of the levator scapulae muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Shoulder adduction
Scapular elevation
Scapular depression
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#11

What is the function of the acromion process of the scapula?

Articulates with the clavicle
Provides attachment for muscles
Covers the glenoid cavity
Facilitates arm movement
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#12

Which nerve innervates the muscles around the scapula?

Radial nerve
Axillary nerve
Suprascapular nerve
Musculocutaneous nerve
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#13

Which blood vessel supplies the scapula with blood?

Brachial artery
Subclavian artery
Axillary artery
Superior thoracic artery
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#14

What is the clinical significance of the suprascapular notch in the scapula?

Passage for a nerve
Articulation with the humerus
Attachment for a muscle
Blood vessel supply
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#15

What is the primary function of the supraspinatus muscle in the context of the scapula?

Medial rotation of the arm
Lateral rotation of the arm
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder abduction
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