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Which muscle initiates abduction of the shoulder joint?
Which muscle initiates abduction of the shoulder joint?
- Teres Minor
- Supraspinatus (correct)
- Subscapularis
- Infraspinatus
Which structure prevents superior dislocation of the shoulder joint?
Which structure prevents superior dislocation of the shoulder joint?
- Coracoacromial Arch (correct)
- Glenohumeral Ligaments
- Glenoid Labrum
- Transverse Humeral Ligament
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
- Subscapularis (correct)
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Major
Which tendon passes through the bicipital groove of the humerus?
Which tendon passes through the bicipital groove of the humerus?
Which muscle forms a cuff around the shoulder joint?
Which muscle forms a cuff around the shoulder joint?
Which nerve supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles?
Which nerve supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles?
Which artery supplies the shoulder region?
Which artery supplies the shoulder region?
Which nerve supplies the deltoid and teres minor muscles?
Which nerve supplies the deltoid and teres minor muscles?
Which nerve innervates the cutaneous areas of the arm and forearm?
Which nerve innervates the cutaneous areas of the arm and forearm?
Which muscle is most commonly injured in rotator cuff injuries?
Which muscle is most commonly injured in rotator cuff injuries?
Which bone is part of the skeletal component of the shoulder region?
Which bone is part of the skeletal component of the shoulder region?
Which joint is present in the shoulder region?
Which joint is present in the shoulder region?
What is the main function of the pectoral girdle?
What is the main function of the pectoral girdle?
Which anatomical structures are responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint?
Which anatomical structures are responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint?
What is the function of the muscles in the shoulder region?
What is the function of the muscles in the shoulder region?
What is the axilla?
What is the axilla?
Which nerves are present in the shoulder region?
Which nerves are present in the shoulder region?
What are the cords and terminal branches of the brachial plexus?
What are the cords and terminal branches of the brachial plexus?
Which bone is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?
Which bone is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?
What is the function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
What is the function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
Which ligaments stabilize/support the shoulder region?
Which ligaments stabilize/support the shoulder region?
Which joint is highly mobile and considered a ball and socket joint?
Which joint is highly mobile and considered a ball and socket joint?
What is the main action of the middle fibers of the Deltoid muscle?
What is the main action of the middle fibers of the Deltoid muscle?
What muscles perform adduction of the Glenohumeral Joint?
What muscles perform adduction of the Glenohumeral Joint?
What is the main action of the Long Head of the Biceps muscle?
What is the main action of the Long Head of the Biceps muscle?
What nerve supplies the Musculoskeletal nerve of the Coracobrachialis muscle?
What nerve supplies the Musculoskeletal nerve of the Coracobrachialis muscle?
What structure increases the stability of the Glenohumeral Joint?
What structure increases the stability of the Glenohumeral Joint?
What is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body?
What is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body?
What factors increase the stability of the Shoulder Joint?
What factors increase the stability of the Shoulder Joint?
What is the main action of the Lateral Head of the Triceps muscle?
What is the main action of the Lateral Head of the Triceps muscle?
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle in the shoulder region?
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle in the shoulder region?
What is the main function of the acromion process in the shoulder region?
What is the main function of the acromion process in the shoulder region?
Which anatomical structures are described as stabilizing the shoulder joint?
Which anatomical structures are described as stabilizing the shoulder joint?
Which structures are present in the shoulder region?
Which structures are present in the shoulder region?
Which nerve supplies the muscles responsible for rotating the scapula laterally?
Which nerve supplies the muscles responsible for rotating the scapula laterally?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is NOT involved in abduction of the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is NOT involved in abduction of the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
What is the main action of the biceps muscle?
What is the main action of the biceps muscle?
Which nerve supplies the triceps muscle?
Which nerve supplies the triceps muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the shoulder joint?
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the shoulder joint?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff muscles?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff muscles?
What is the main function of the coracoid acromion ligament?
What is the main function of the coracoid acromion ligament?
Which ligament connects the coracoid process to the clavicle?
Which ligament connects the coracoid process to the clavicle?
What is the main function of the glenohumeral ligaments?
What is the main function of the glenohumeral ligaments?
What is the main function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
What is the main function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
What is the main action of the middle fibers of the Deltoid muscle?
What is the main action of the middle fibers of the Deltoid muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?
What is the function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
What is the function of the acromion in the shoulder region?
Which joint is highly mobile and considered a ball and socket joint?
Which joint is highly mobile and considered a ball and socket joint?
Which ligament forms an arch from an anterior view in the shoulder joint?
Which ligament forms an arch from an anterior view in the shoulder joint?
Which structure helps to deepen the shallow glenoid fossa in the shoulder joint?
Which structure helps to deepen the shallow glenoid fossa in the shoulder joint?
What is the function of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder joint?
What is the function of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder joint?
What is the role of the long head of the biceps muscle in the shoulder joint?
What is the role of the long head of the biceps muscle in the shoulder joint?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff tendons?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff tendons?
Which side of the joint is the most of the rotator cuff located?
Which side of the joint is the most of the rotator cuff located?
What is the name of the tendon located just above the Pilaris tendon?
What is the name of the tendon located just above the Pilaris tendon?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff tendons besides stabilizing the joint?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff tendons besides stabilizing the joint?
Which side of the joint is the posterior side?
Which side of the joint is the posterior side?
What is the name of the rotator cuff tendon located at the front of the joint?
What is the name of the rotator cuff tendon located at the front of the joint?
