Question 1

When the pectoralis major muscle functions as a single unit, what motions does it produce at the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Extension, abduction, lateral rotation 
B) Horizontal abduction, adduction, lateral rotation 
C) Extension, adduction, medial rotation 
D) Horizontal adduction, adduction, medial rotation 
A) Extension, abduction, lateral rotation 
B) Horizontal abduction, adduction, lateral rotation 
C) Extension, adduction, medial rotation 
D) Horizontal adduction, adduction, medial rotation D

Question 2

Which muscle(s) produces(produce) scapular protraction during a prone push-up?

Accepted Answer

A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Latissimus dorsi 
C) Rhomboids, lower trapezius 
D) Serratus anterior 
A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Latissimus dorsi 
C) Rhomboids, lower trapezius 
D) Serratus anterior D

Question 3

A person sitting in a wheelchair places the arms on the armrests to lift the pelvis off the seat of the chair.Which of the following muscles elevate the pelvis off the seat surface?

Accepted Answer

A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids 
A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids C

Question 4

Which definition BEST describes clavicle protraction?

Accepted Answer

A) 30° of posterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
B) 15°-20° of anterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
C) 30° of anterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
D) 15°-20° of posterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
A) 30° of posterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
B) 15°-20° of anterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
C) 30° of anterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly 
D) 15°-20° of posterior movement of lateral clavicle, medial clavicle slides anteriorly

Question 5

Which of the following muscles produce scapular depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids 
A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids

Question 6

What motion occurs at the glenohumeral joint when reaching across the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Adduction in the frontal plane 
B) Horizontal abduction in the horizontal plane 
C) Abduction in the frontal plane 
D) Horizontal adduction in the horizontal plane 
A) Adduction in the frontal plane 
B) Horizontal abduction in the horizontal plane 
C) Abduction in the frontal plane 
D) Horizontal adduction in the horizontal plane

Question 7

What proximal scapular attachment of the long head of the biceps allows it to pull the humeral head inferiorly during shoulder elevation?

Accepted Answer

A) Supraglenoid tubercle 
B) Coracoid process 
C) Infraglenoid tubercle 
D) Scapular spine 
A) Supraglenoid tubercle 
B) Coracoid process 
C) Infraglenoid tubercle 
D) Scapular spine

Question 8

What indicators BEST describe scapulohumeral rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A) Beyond 10° of glenohumeral abduction and 30° of flexion, for every 3° of movement, 1° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 2° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
B) As movement begins at the glenohumeral joint, for every 3° of movement, 2° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 1° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
C) As movement begins at the glenohumeral joint, for every 3° of movement, 1° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 2° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
D) Beyond 30° of glenohumeral abduction and 60° of flexion, for every 3° of movement, 2° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 1° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
A) Beyond 10° of glenohumeral abduction and 30° of flexion, for every 3° of movement, 1° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 2° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
B) As movement begins at the glenohumeral joint, for every 3° of movement, 2° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 1° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
C) As movement begins at the glenohumeral joint, for every 3° of movement, 1° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 2° at the scapulothoracic joint. 
D) Beyond 30° of glenohumeral abduction and 60° of flexion, for every 3° of movement, 2° of movement occurs at the glenohumeral joint and 1° at the scapulothoracic joint.

Question 9

Which of the following muscles produce scapular elevation?

Accepted Answer

A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids 
A) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
B) Lower trapezius, pectoralis minor 
C) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
D) Middle trapezius, rhomboids

Question 10

Which of the following muscles compresses the humeral head into the glenoid fossa and produces superior roll of the humeral head during shoulder abduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Supraspinatus 
B) Teres minor 
C) Infraspinatus 
D) Subscapularis 
A) Supraspinatus 
B) Teres minor 
C) Infraspinatus 
D) Subscapularis

Question 11

What is the function of the glenoid labrum?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases stability of humeral head in joint, provides attachment for long head of biceps brachii 
B) Increases joint mobility, provides attachment for both bicep muscles 
C) Increases stability of humeral head in joint, provides attachment for heads of long and short biceps 
D) Increases joint mobility, provides attachment for all heads of the triceps 
A) Increases stability of humeral head in joint, provides attachment for long head of biceps brachii 
B) Increases joint mobility, provides attachment for both bicep muscles 
C) Increases stability of humeral head in joint, provides attachment for heads of long and short biceps 
D) Increases joint mobility, provides attachment for all heads of the triceps

Question 12

What arthrokinematic motion occurs during glenohumeral extension?

Accepted Answer

A) Humeral head rolls inferiorly and glides superiorly 
B) Humeral head rolls superiorly and glides superiorly 
C) Humeral head rolls superiorly and glides inferiorly 
D) Humeral head rolls inferiorly and glides inferiorly 
A) Humeral head rolls inferiorly and glides superiorly 
B) Humeral head rolls superiorly and glides superiorly 
C) Humeral head rolls superiorly and glides inferiorly 
D) Humeral head rolls inferiorly and glides inferiorly

Question 13

What muscle group produces downward rotation of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A) Serratus anterior, upper and lower trapezius 
B) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
C) Levator scapulae, pectoralis minor, rhomboids 
D) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae 
A) Serratus anterior, upper and lower trapezius 
B) Latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius 
C) Levator scapulae, pectoralis minor, rhomboids 
D) Upper trapezius, levator scapulae

Question 14

What are the functions of the latissimus dorsi at the glenohumeral joint during open-chain activities?

Accepted Answer

A) Extension, abduction, lateral rotation 
B) Flexion, abduction, lateral rotation 
C) Extension, adduction, medial rotation 
D) Flexion, adduction, medial rotation 
A) Extension, abduction, lateral rotation 
B) Flexion, abduction, lateral rotation 
C) Extension, adduction, medial rotation 
D) Flexion, adduction, medial rotation

Question 15

How does scapular rotation contribute to full range of motion glenohumeral abduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintains optimal length/tension ratio of middle deltoid and supraspinatus 
B) Stretches middle deltoid and supraspinatus to their maximal length 
C) Reduces subacromial space 
D) Increases compression on supraspinatus tendon 
A) Maintains optimal length/tension ratio of middle deltoid and supraspinatus 
B) Stretches middle deltoid and supraspinatus to their maximal length 
C) Reduces subacromial space 
D) Increases compression on supraspinatus tendon

Question 16

What motion must occur to achieve an overhead reach with the arm of 180°?

Accepted Answer

A) Scapular downward rotation 
B) Humeral medial rotation 
C) Humeral extension 
D) Scapular upward rotation 
A) Scapular downward rotation 
B) Humeral medial rotation 
C) Humeral extension 
D) Scapular upward rotation

Question 17

With the shoulder placed in a position of 90° of abduction, what is the typical range of motion for glenohumeral rotation?

Accepted Answer

A) 70° lateral rotation, 90° medial rotation 
B) 90° lateral and medial rotation 
C) 90° lateral rotation, 70° medial rotation 
D) 70° lateral and medial rotation 
A) 70° lateral rotation, 90° medial rotation 
B) 90° lateral and medial rotation 
C) 90° lateral rotation, 70° medial rotation 
D) 70° lateral and medial rotation

Question 18

What is the function of the sternocostal portion of the pectoralis muscle from a fully flexed position of the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Extension 
B) Lateral rotation 
C) Abduction 
D) Medial rotation 
A) Extension 
B) Lateral rotation 
C) Abduction 
D) Medial rotation

Question 19

Which of the following bony structures form the shoulder complex?

Accepted Answer

A) Clavicle, scapula, humerus 
B) Humerus, scapula 
C) Sternum, clavicle, scapula, humerus 
D) Humerus, clavicle, sternum 
A) Clavicle, scapula, humerus 
B) Humerus, scapula 
C) Sternum, clavicle, scapula, humerus 
D) Humerus, clavicle, sternum

Question 20

What motion at the sternoclavicular joint is coupled with scapular upward rotation?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior rotation of clavicle 
B) Elevation of medial clavicle 
C) Posterior rotation of clavicle 
D) Depression of lateral clavicle 
A) Anterior rotation of clavicle 
B) Elevation of medial clavicle 
C) Posterior rotation of clavicle 
D) Depression of lateral clavicle

When the pectoralis major muscle functions as a single unit, what motions does it produce at the glenohumeral joint?

Which muscle(s) produces(produce) scapular protraction during a prone push-up?

A person sitting in a wheelchair places the arms on the armrests to lift the pelvis off the seat of the chair.Which of the following muscles elevate the pelvis off the seat surface?

Which definition BEST describes clavicle protraction?

Which of the following muscles produce scapular depression?

What motion occurs at the glenohumeral joint when reaching across the body?

What proximal scapular attachment of the long head of the biceps allows it to pull the humeral head inferiorly during shoulder elevation?

What indicators BEST describe scapulohumeral rhythm?

Which of the following muscles produce scapular elevation?

Which of the following muscles compresses the humeral head into the glenoid fossa and produces superior roll of the humeral head during shoulder abduction?

What is the function of the glenoid labrum?

What arthrokinematic motion occurs during glenohumeral extension?

What muscle group produces downward rotation of the scapula?

What are the functions of the latissimus dorsi at the glenohumeral joint during open-chain activities?

How does scapular rotation contribute to full range of motion glenohumeral abduction?

What motion must occur to achieve an overhead reach with the arm of 180°?

With the shoulder placed in a position of 90° of abduction, what is the typical range of motion for glenohumeral rotation?

What is the function of the sternocostal portion of the pectoralis muscle from a fully flexed position of the glenohumeral joint?

Which of the following bony structures form the shoulder complex?

What motion at the sternoclavicular joint is coupled with scapular upward rotation?

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Exam 8: Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex

When the pectoralis major muscle functions as a single unit, what motions does it produce at the glenohumeral joint?

Which muscle(s) produces(produce) scapular protraction during a prone push-up?

A person sitting in a wheelchair places the arms on the armrests to lift the pelvis off the seat of the chair.Which of the following muscles elevate the pelvis off the seat surface?

Which definition BEST describes clavicle protraction?

Which of the following muscles produce scapular depression?

What motion occurs at the glenohumeral joint when reaching across the body?

What proximal scapular attachment of the long head of the biceps allows it to pull the humeral head inferiorly during shoulder elevation?

What indicators BEST describe scapulohumeral rhythm?

Which of the following muscles produce scapular elevation?

Which of the following muscles compresses the humeral head into the glenoid fossa and produces superior roll of the humeral head during shoulder abduction?

What is the function of the glenoid labrum?

What arthrokinematic motion occurs during glenohumeral extension?

What muscle group produces downward rotation of the scapula?

What are the functions of the latissimus dorsi at the glenohumeral joint during open-chain activities?

How does scapular rotation contribute to full range of motion glenohumeral abduction?

What motion must occur to achieve an overhead reach with the arm of 180°?

With the shoulder placed in a position of 90° of abduction, what is the typical range of motion for glenohumeral rotation?

What is the function of the sternocostal portion of the pectoralis muscle from a fully flexed position of the glenohumeral joint?

Which of the following bony structures form the shoulder complex?

What motion at the sternoclavicular joint is coupled with scapular upward rotation?

Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Structure and Function of Joints

Structure and Function of Muscles

Additional Biomechanical Principles

Structure and Function of the Spine

Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax

Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex

Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex

Structure and Function of the Hip Complex

Structure and Function of the Knee

Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex

The Kinesiology of Gait

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