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TG-LVL 1 Ch2
Shoulder & Arm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The three bones that make up the shoulder complex are the clavicle, scapula and | humerus |
| Which joint is formed when the humerus and scapula meet | glenohumeral |
| Which part of the scapula serves as an attachment site for both the rhomboids and serratus anterior? | medial border |
| A "winged scapula" often indicates a weakness in which muscle? | serratus anterior |
| The biceps brachii and coracobrachialis muscles share what common attachment site? | coracoid process |
| What bony landmark serves as an attachment site for three of the four rotator cuff muscles? | greater tubercle |
| The lesser tubercle serves as an attachment site for which muscle? | subscapularis |
| Which one of the following muscles is completely superficial? | deltoid |
| Which muscle acts as a synergist with teres minor during lateral rotation of the shoulder? | infraspinatus |
| Which portion of the latissimus dorsi is easiest to grasp? | middle portion next to the lateral border of the scapula |
| Which muscle is a complete synergist with the latissimus dorsi and is sometimes called the "lat"s little helper"? | teres major |
| What is the attachment site for the latissimus dorsi muscle? | Intertubercular groove of the humerus |
| The four rotator cuff muscles encompass and stabilize which joint | glenohumeral |
| Which rotator cuff muscle is NOT involved in rotation of the shoulder | supraspinatus |
| Which shoulder movement would lengthen the fibers of teres minor? | medial internal shoulder rotation |
| Sliding laterally off the lateral border of the scapula, you can feel the tube-shaped belly of which muscle? | teres minor |
| To access the supraspinatus tendon, you must sink your fingers deep into what muscle? | deltoid |
| Which muscle is located in the space between the vertebral column and scapula | rhomboids |
| Which muscle is divided into three segments: clavicular, sternal, and costal | pectoralis major |
| The pectoralis minor is located deep to which muscle? | pectoralis major |
| The pectoralis minor attaches to which bony landmark | coracoid process |
| Which head of the biceps brachii passes through the intertubercular groove? | long head |
| Which of the following is an action of the teres major? | extend the shoulder |
| Which of the following is the only muscle of the posterior arm? | triceps brachii |
| If your partner felt a sharp, shooting sensation down his/her arm as you palpate the axilla, what would be a possible cause? | compression of the brachial plexus |