10 Questions
Where does the coracohumeral ligament pass from and to in the shoulder joint?
From the base of the coracoid process to the anterior aspect of the greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the function of the transverse humeral ligament?
Bridges the bicipital groove to provide passage to the tendon of the long head of biceps
Which structure deepens the glenoid cavity effectively in the shoulder joint?
Glenoid labrum
What is the defect that exists between superior and middle glenohumeral ligaments?
It acquires importance in the anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint
What lies within the joint cavity enclosed by the attachment of the joint capsule beyond the supraglenoid tubercle?
Long head of biceps brachii
Which joint is typically referred to as the shoulder joint by clinicians?
Glenohumeral joint
What is the main function of the shoulder in humans?
To facilitate coordinated and controlled hand placement
Which joint within the shoulder girdle is described as the least stable and most susceptible to dislocation?
Glenohumeral joint
What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)?
Ball-and-socket joint
What leads to functional defects of the entire shoulder joint complex?
Impairment of the glenohumeral joint
Test your knowledge of the shoulder joint complex, including the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joints, and scapulothoracic articulation. This quiz covers the basic articulations and functional linkages of the shoulder joint complex.
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