18 Questions
Which bone articulates with the humerus at the humeroradial joint?
Radius
In the glenohumeral joint, which bone represents the more superior part of the articulation?
Humerus
What bones articulate in the acromioclavicular joint?
Clavicle and Scapula
Which joint of the upper extremities is primarily designed for small and precise adjustments in movement?
Wrist Joint
In general, which bone usually forms the first part of a joint name?
Medial bone
Which bone forms an exception to the rule of naming joints based on more medial or superior bones?
Clavicle
What is the main joint that provides the greatest range of motion in the human body?
The glenohumeral joint
What is the trade-off for the vast mobility of the glenohumeral joint?
Increased risk of dislocation
What plays a more significant role in shoulder joint stability than ligaments and capsular fibers?
Shoulder muscles
What is a common imbalance seen in individuals, especially athletes who perform repetitive shoulder movements?
Anterior-posterior imbalance in musculature
Which of the following joints is the strongest articulation in the elbow, forming a hinge joint?
Humeroulnar joint
Which joint in the elbow resembles a ball-and-socket joint?
Humeroradial joint
What is the reason given for the anterior-posterior imbalance in musculature?
Excessive pushing exercises compared to pulling exercises
What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?
Uniaxial pivot joint
What is the purpose of the bursae around the glenohumeral joint?
Reduce friction between the scapular and shoulder muscles
Which of the following statements about the hip joint is true?
It is a ball-and-socket joint with lower range of motion than the shoulder.
Which of the following statements about the elbow joint is false?
The humeroradial joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
Which of the following joints is described as having a lower range of motion than its corresponding joint in the upper limb?
Hip joint
Learn about the anatomy and function of the shoulder joint complex, with a focus on the glenohumeral joint. Understand the range of motion provided by this joint and the common issue of dislocation.
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