10 Questions
What is the primary articulation of the shoulder girdle?
Glenohumeral joint
Which joint of the shoulder complex is most commonly prone to dislocations?
Glenohumeral joint
What is the main function of the shoulder in man according to the text?
To enable hand placement in a coordinated and controlled manner
What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
What does impairment of any one of the shoulder joints lead to according to the text?
Functional defects of the whole complex
What structure effectively deepens the glenoid cavity of the scapula?
Glenoid labrum
Which ligament forms a tubular sheath around the tendon of biceps brachii in the bicipital groove of the humerus?
Capsular ligament
What structure provides passage to the tendon of the long head of biceps surrounded by a synovial sheath?
Transverse humeral ligament
Which ligament passes from the base of the coracoid process to the anterior aspect of the greater tubercle of the humerus?
Coracohumeral ligament
Which defect acquires importance in the anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint?
Superior glenohumeral ligament
Test your knowledge of the shoulder joint complex, including the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic articulations. Explore the functional linkage between the scapula and thorax in this anatomy quiz.
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