Shoulder Joint Anatomy and Function

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Which bone articulates with the humerus at the humeroradial joint?

  • Fibula
  • Radius (correct)
  • Ulna
  • Tibia

In the glenohumeral joint, which bone represents the more superior part of the articulation?

  • Patella
  • Femur
  • Humerus (correct)
  • Tibia

What bones articulate in the acromioclavicular joint?

  • Femur and Tibia
  • Radius and Ulna
  • Scapula and Humerus
  • Clavicle and Scapula (correct)

Which joint of the upper extremities is primarily designed for small and precise adjustments in movement?

<p>Wrist Joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In general, which bone usually forms the first part of a joint name?

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

Which bone forms an exception to the rule of naming joints based on more medial or superior bones?

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

What is the main joint that provides the greatest range of motion in the human body?

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

What is the trade-off for the vast mobility of the glenohumeral joint?

<p>Increased risk of dislocation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plays a more significant role in shoulder joint stability than ligaments and capsular fibers?

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

What is a common imbalance seen in individuals, especially athletes who perform repetitive shoulder movements?

<p>Anterior-posterior imbalance in musculature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following joints is the strongest articulation in the elbow, forming a hinge joint?

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

Which joint in the elbow resembles a ball-and-socket joint?

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

What is the reason given for the anterior-posterior imbalance in musculature?

<p>Excessive pushing exercises compared to pulling exercises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?

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

What is the purpose of the bursae around the glenohumeral joint?

<p>Reduce friction between the scapular and shoulder muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the hip joint is true?

<p>It is a ball-and-socket joint with lower range of motion than the shoulder. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the elbow joint is false?

<p>The humeroradial joint is a ball-and-socket joint. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following joints is described as having a lower range of motion than its corresponding joint in the upper limb?

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

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