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What is the primary function of the scapula?
What is the primary function of the scapula?
- To protect the underlying organs and muscles
- To provide a wide range of motion for the upper extremity (correct)
- To anchor the muscles of the upper arm
- To facilitate the movement of the forearm and wrist
Which type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
Which type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
- Synovial ball-and-socket joint (correct)
- Synovial pivot joint
- Synovial hinge joint
- Cartilaginous joint
What is the function of the coracoid process of the scapula?
What is the function of the coracoid process of the scapula?
- To provide attachment for the deltoid muscle
- To serve as an anchor for the ligaments of the shoulder joint
- To form the glenohumeral joint
- To provide attachment for the pectoralis minor muscle (correct)
What is the general function of the upper extremity?
What is the general function of the upper extremity?
What is the purpose of the longitudinal arch of the foot?
What is the purpose of the longitudinal arch of the foot?
What is the name of the deformity characterized by a lateral deviation of the great toe?
What is the name of the deformity characterized by a lateral deviation of the great toe?
What is the primary function of the rotator cuff?
What is the primary function of the rotator cuff?
Which muscle group is responsible for winging of the scapula?
Which muscle group is responsible for winging of the scapula?
What is the term for the rhythmical movement of the scapula and humerus during shoulder movements?
What is the term for the rhythmical movement of the scapula and humerus during shoulder movements?
What is the common injury that occurs when the ligaments at the proximal radioulnar joint are damaged?
What is the common injury that occurs when the ligaments at the proximal radioulnar joint are damaged?
Which nerve roots contribute to the formation of the Brachial Plexus?
Which nerve roots contribute to the formation of the Brachial Plexus?
What is the term for the injury that occurs when the median nerve is compressed in the carpal tunnel?
What is the term for the injury that occurs when the median nerve is compressed in the carpal tunnel?