10 Questions
Which joint is the only structural attachment of the upper extremity to the axial skeleton?
Sternoclavicular Joint
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
Plane synovial joint
Which joint in the shoulder complex is primarily designed for mobility?
Glenohumeral Joint
How is stability achieved in the shoulder complex?
Dynamic stabilization
Which joint in the shoulder complex has shallow and incongruent saddle-shaped surfaces?
Sternoclavicular Joint
Which joint in the shoulder complex has three rotary and translatory degrees of freedom?
Sternoclavicular joint
What serves as an attachment for the sternoclavicular joint disc and interclavicular ligament?
Superior portion of medial end of clavicle
Which joint in the shoulder complex is the only one that links the upper extremity to the thorax?
Sternoclavicular joint
Which joint in the shoulder complex relies less on passive forces like articular surface configuration, capsule, or ligaments for stability?
Glenohumeral joint
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Plane synovial joint
Test your knowledge on the components of the shoulder complex with this quiz. Explore topics such as the sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint, scapulothoracic joint, and glenohumeral joint. Discover how the clavicle, scapula, and humerus work together to provide mobility and stability. Perfect for rehabilitation sciences students or anyone interested in understanding the shoulder complex.
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