Shoulder Girdle

Question 1

The Glenohumeral Joint is a _______axial joint.

Answer 1

Tri-axial

Question 2

Provides the shoulder girdle with its only direct attachment to the trunk.

Answer 2

Sternoclavicular Joint (SC)

Question 3

Binds the clavicle to the sternum on both the anterior and posterior surfaces.

Answer 3

Sternoclavicular Ligament

Question 4

Binds the clavicle to the cartilage of the first rib.

Answer 4

Costoclavicular Ligament

Question 5

Bridges between the two clavicles.

Answer 5

Interclavicular Ligament

Question 6

Connects the acromion process of the scapula with the lateral end of the clavicle.

Answer 6

Acromioclavicular Joint (AC)

Question 7

Provides stability and allows the scapula to be suspended by the clavicle.

Answer 7

Coracoclavicular Ligament

Question 8

Forms a protective arch over the head of the humerus. Provides support to the head when an upward force is transmitted along the humerus.

Answer 8

Coracoacromial Ligament

Question 9

The scapula glides on the thorax and is attached to the thorax both by muscles, and through the clavicle to the sternum. T2-T7.

Answer 9

Scapulothoracic Joint

Question 10

Inferior angle of the scapula rotates up and away from the vertebral column.

Answer 10

Upward Rotation

Question 11

Occurs when shoulder goes into hyperextension. Superior end of the scapula tilts anteriorly.

Answer 11

Scapular Tilt

Question 12

When there is flexion or abduction of the glenohumeral joint there must also be ______ of the scapula.

Answer 12

Upward Rotation

Question 13

When there is extension or adduction of the shoulder joint the scapula _____ to return to anatomical position.

Answer 13

Downward Rotation

Question 14

Glenohumeral Flexion = Scapula _____.

Answer 14

Upward Rotation, Protraction

Question 15

Glenohumeral Extension = Scapula _____.

Answer 15

Downward Rotaiton, Retraction

Question 16

Glenohumeral Abduction = Scapula ____.

Answer 16

Upward Rotation

Question 17

Glenohumeral Adduction = Scapula ____.

Answer 17

Downward Rotation

Question 18

The first 30 degrees of humeral elevation is at the glenohumeral joint.

Answer 18

Scapulothoracic Rhythm

Question 19

For every 2 degrees of shoulder elevation, the scapula must upwardly rotate __ degrees.

Answer 19

1

Question 20

5 muscles responsible for moving the scapula

Answer 20

Trapezius, Levator Scapula, Rhomboids, Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor

Question 21

Diamond-shaped when looking at both right and left sides.

Answer 21

Trapezius Muscle

Question 22

All three trapezius work together to retract the scapula. _____ is the prime mover.

Answer 22

Middle Trapezius

Question 23

___ and ___ trapezius are antagonists to each other for elevation/depression.

Answer 23

Upper and Lower Trapezius

Question 24

____ and ___ trapezius are agonists in upward rotation.

Answer 24

Upper and Lower Trapezius

Question 25

Vertebral border lifting away from the rib cage.

Answer 25

Winging of the Scapula

Question 26

Prime Movers Retraction

Answer 26

Middle Trapezius, Rhomboids

Question 27

Prime Movers Protraction

Answer 27

Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Minor

Question 28

Prime Movers Elevation

Answer 28

Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapula, Rhomboids

Question 29

Prime Movers Depression

Answer 29

Lower Trapezius, Pectoralis Minor

Question 30

Prime Movers Upward Rotation

Answer 30

Upper/Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior

Question 31

Prime Movers Downward Rotation

Answer 31

Rhomboids, Levator Scapula, Pectoralis Minor

Question 32

Prime Movers Scapular Tilt

Answer 32

Pectoralis Minor

Question 33

Muscles pulling in different directions to accomplish the same motion.

Answer 33

Force Couple

Question 34

If the insertion of the muscle is stabilized, the origin will move toward the _____.

Answer 34

Insertion