Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

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What is the term for the highlighted blue membrane that encloses a joint?

  • Ligament
  • Synovial membrane (correct)
  • Fibrous membrane
  • Articular cartilage

Where does the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii attach?

  • Coracoid process
  • Acromion
  • Greater tubercle
  • Glenoid cavity (correct)

What structure is found between the acromion and the muscle deltoideus?

  • Subdeltoid bursa
  • Axillary pouch
  • Subcapsular bursa
  • Subacromial bursa (correct)

Which ligament is NOT labeled in the provided image?

<p>Coracoclavicular ligament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the synovial sheath surrounding the tendon?

<p>To reduce friction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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