Question 1

How is the glenoid fossa reoriented to increase range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)   through action of the scapula
B)   through action of the humerus
C)   through action of the clavicle
D)   through action of the trunkE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What are the three major articulations of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)   glenohumeral, coraco-humeral, acromioclavicular
B)   glenohumeral, coracoclavicular, acromioclavicular
C)   coracoclavicular, acromiohumeral, thoracoscapular
D)   coracoclavicular, glenohumeral, thoracoscapularE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Explain why it is easier to dislocate the shoulder when the upper arm is flexed at the glenohumeral joint rather than extended.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What is the primary reason why there is greater range of motion possible in the upper extremities than in the lower?

Accepted Answer

A)   larger articular surface
B)   fewer restraining ligaments
C)   more freely moveable girdle
D)   more bony articulationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What might be the consequences of muscular weakness or atrophy in the muscles that move the scapula?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In order to do a handstand, what must be the motion in the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)   elevation, downward rotation, upward tilt
B)   elevation, upward rotation
C)   depression, downward rotation
D)   depression, upward rotation, upward tiltE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

What is the primary action of the anterior deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   shoulder flexion
B)   shoulder abduction
C)   shoulder extension
D)   shoulder adductionE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What will be the prime mover(s)  at the shoulder in the propulsion phase of a wheelchair stroke?
1)  pectoralis minor
2)  pectoralis major
3)  anterior deltoid
4)  latissimus dorsi

Accepted Answer

A)   pectoralis minor, latissimus dorsi
B)   pectoralis major, anterior deltoid
C)   pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid
D)   pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, latissimus dorsiE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

During which action of the shoulder is the teres major most active?

Accepted Answer

A)   flexion
B)   extension
C)   hyperextension
D)   abductionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Trapezius I produces _____ of the scapula.

Accepted Answer

A)   elevation
B)   depression
C)   abduction
D)   downward rotationE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What muscles are responsible for adduction of the scapula in archery?

Accepted Answer

A)   teres major, trapezius III, rhomboids, levator scapulae
B)   teres major, trapezius III, levator scapulae
C)   trapezius III, rhomboids
D)   rhomboids, levator scapulaeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 12

What is the joint action in the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint in the pull phase of the front crawl stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)   downward rotation and abduction of scapula--extension and inward rotation of humerus
B)   downward rotation of scapula--extension and abduction of humerus
C)   upward rotation and abduction of scapula--flexion and adduction of humerus
D)   upward rotation of scapula--extension and inward rotation of humerusE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Starting and ending in a prone position, analyze the shoulder action in the pushup exercise.

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Question 14

What are the prime movers at the shoulder joint in the propulsive phase of an overhand throw?

Accepted Answer

subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi, ant. deltoid, p. major, coracobrachialis

Question 15

What motions of the shoulder joint and accompanying motions of the shoulder girdle are necessary in the action of a golf drive (consider all three phases-preparation, propulsion, and follow through)?

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Question 16

Which motion is produced by concentric contraction of the serratus anterior?

Accepted Answer

A)   upper arm
B)   lower arm
C)   clavicle
D)   scapulaE) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 17

In which of the following actions does the latissimus dorsi act as a prime mover?

Accepted Answer

A)   shoulder flexion
B)   shoulder extension
C)   shoulder abduction
D)   outward rotation of shoulderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following exercises would use the lower (sternal)  portion of the pectoralis major?

Accepted Answer

A)   bench press
B)   biceps curls
C)   pushups
D)   rowingShort Answer QuestionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which muscle supports the arm in a position of 90 degrees of abduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior deltoid
B)   middle deltoid
C)   posterior deltoid
D)   pectoralis majorE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What are the prime movers in shoulder flexion against gravity?
1)  upper pectoralis major
2)  latissimus dorsi
3)  anterior deltoid
4)  posterior deltoid
5)  lower pectoralis major

Accepted Answer

A)   upper pectoralis major, anterior deltoid
B)   upper pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid, posterior deltoid
C)   latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoid
D)   posterior deltoid, lower pectoralis majorE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

How is the glenoid fossa reoriented to increase range of motion?

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What are the three major articulations of the shoulder?

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Explain why it is easier to dislocate the shoulder when the upper arm is flexed at the glenohumeral joint rather than extended.

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What is the primary reason why there is greater range of motion possible in the upper extremities than in the lower?

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What might be the consequences of muscular weakness or atrophy in the muscles that move the scapula?

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In order to do a handstand, what must be the motion in the scapula?

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What is the primary action of the anterior deltoid?

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What will be the prime mover(s) at the shoulder in the propulsion phase of a wheelchair stroke? 1) pectoralis minor 2) pectoralis major 3) anterior deltoid 4) latissimus dorsi

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During which action of the shoulder is the teres major most active?

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Trapezius I produces _____ of the scapula.

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What muscles are responsible for adduction of the scapula in archery?

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What is the joint action in the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint in the pull phase of the front crawl stroke?

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Starting and ending in a prone position, analyze the shoulder action in the pushup exercise.

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What are the prime movers at the shoulder joint in the propulsive phase of an overhand throw?

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What motions of the shoulder joint and accompanying motions of the shoulder girdle are necessary in the action of a golf drive (consider all three phases-preparation, propulsion, and follow through)?

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Which motion is produced by concentric contraction of the serratus anterior?

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In which of the following actions does the latissimus dorsi act as a prime mover?

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Which of the following exercises would use the lower (sternal) portion of the pectoralis major?

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Which muscle supports the arm in a position of 90 degrees of abduction?

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What are the prime movers in shoulder flexion against gravity? 1) upper pectoralis major 2) latissimus dorsi 3) anterior deltoid 4) posterior deltoid 5) lower pectoralis major

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