Human Anatomy: Shoulder Joint Movements and Axes of Rotation

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In the right glenohumeral joint, which axis of rotation is associated with abduction and adduction?

  • Frontal-horizontal axis
  • Anterior-posterior (AP) axis (correct)
  • Medial-lateral (ML) axis
  • Vertical axis

Which plane of movement involves internal rotation and external rotation of the arm or leg?

  • Transverse plane (correct)
  • Frontal plane
  • Oblique plane
  • Sagittal plane

What type of movement occurs around the frontal-horizontal axis?

  • Pronation and supination
  • Rotation of the head, neck, and trunk
  • Abduction and adduction (correct)
  • Flexion and extension

Which axis of rotation is associated with flexion and extension in the right glenohumeral joint?

<p>Medial-lateral (ML) axis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement involves a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?

<p>Circumduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane do hyperextension, dorsiflexion, and plantar flexion occur in?

<p>Sagittal plane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a convex-on-concave surface movement, which member rolls and slides in opposite directions?

<p>Convex member (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the arthrokinematic principle for a concave-on-convex surface movement?

<p>Concave member rolls and slides in similar directions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint has 1 degree of freedom?

<p>Elbow joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint has 2 degrees of freedom?

<p>Hip joint (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Extension of the knee demonstrates a combination of roll-and-slide with spin arthrokinematics. Which joint is involved in this movement?

<p>Tibiofemoral joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During abduction at the glenohumeral joint, what is the shape of the glenoid fossa?

<p>Concave (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of arthrokinematics involves a convex articular surface moving on a concave articular surface?

<p>Roll-and-slide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of movement does conjunct rotation occur?

<p>Supination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In joints with 3 degrees of freedom (DOF), conjunct rotation is only under what kind of control?

<p>Volitional control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motion is exemplified by the pronation of the forearm?

<p>Spin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion occurs between the head of the radius and the capitulum of the humerus during pronation of the forearm?

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

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