Humerus and Shoulder Anatomy

Question 1

Select the term(s) that correctly describe the shoulder joint:

A. humeroscapular
B. scapulohumeral
C. glenohumeral
D. Both B and C

Answer 1

both B and C

Question 2

Which specific joint is found on the lateral end of the clavicle?

Answer 2

acromioclavicular (AC)

Question 3

What are the 3 angles of the scapula?

Answer 3

superior
inferior
lateral

Question 4

Which of the following structures of the scapula extends most anteriorly?

glenoid cavity
acromion
scapular spine
coracoid process

Answer 4

coracoid process

Question 5

The male clavicle is shorter and less curved that the female clavicle.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

The bony structure that separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae:

Answer 6

scapular spine

Question 7

Which of the following is considered the most posterior?

scapular notch
coracoid process
acromion
glenoid process

Answer 7

acromion

Question 8

What is the type of joint movement for the scapulohumeral joint?

Answer 8

ball and socket

Question 9

The shoulder girdle consists of what 3 things?

Answer 9

clavicle
scapula
humerus

Question 10

The 3 aspects of the clavicle:

Answer 10

sternal extremity
body
acromial extremity

Question 11

What is the anterior surface of the scapula referred to as?

Answer 11

costal surface

Question 12

What’s the anatomic name for the armpit?

Answer 12

axilla

Question 13

Names of the two fossae located on the posterior scapula:

Answer 13

infraspinous
supraspinous

Question 14

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are classified as:

Answer 14

synovial

Question 15

The greater and lesser tubercles are part of the:

Answer 15

proximal humerus

Question 16

The coracoid process is part of the:

Answer 16

scapula

Question 17

The acromial extremity is part of the:

Answer 17

clavicle

Question 18

The surgical neck is part of the:

Answer 18

proximal humerus

Question 19

The crest of spine is part of the:

Answer 19

scapula

Question 20

The intertubercular sulcus is part of the:

Answer 20

proximal humerus

Question 21

The most common injury to the rotator cuff is to the __________ tendon.

Answer 21

supraspinatus

Question 22

Which of the following humeral structures is most distal?

A. anatomic neck
B. greater tubercle
C. lesser tubercle
D. surgical neck

Answer 22

surgical neck

Question 23

What is another term for the mid area of the costal surface of the scapula?

A. subscapular fossa
B. infraspinous fossa
C. supraspinous fossa
D. scapulohumeral surface

Answer 23

subscapular fossa

Question 24

Which of the following scapular structures is most posterior?

A. coracoid process
B. glenoid cavity
C. scapular notch
D. acromion

Answer 24

acromion

Question 25

What is the joint classification for the scapulohumeral joint? A. trochoidal B. plane C. bicondylar D. spheroidal

Answer 25

spheroidal