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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What type of joint is the proximal radioulnar joint?

    <p>Uniaxial pivot joint</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</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.</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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