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Shoulder Girdle

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9th Grade - University

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This quiz focuses on the anatomical structure and biomechanics of the shoulder girdle, covering essential knowledge for high school level anatomy and physiology or kinesiology coursework appropriate for grades 9-12. Students must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of bone landmarks, joint articulations, ligament systems, and muscle groups that comprise the shoulder complex. The questions assess identification of specific anatomical features including the acromion, coracoid process, and glenoid cavity on the scapula, as well as knowledge of the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor) and their distinction from non-rotator cuff muscles like teres major. Students need to understand the functional relationship between shoulder joint movements and shoulder girdle actions, particularly how shoulder abduction corresponds to upward rotation of the scapula, and must differentiate between movements possible at different joints within the shoulder complex. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying shoulder anatomy and kinesiology at the high school level. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for formative evaluation of student understanding before practical examinations or laboratory assessments involving anatomical models and cadaveric specimens. Teachers can utilize this quiz effectively as a review session before unit tests, as homework to reinforce lecture content, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before hands-on learning experiences. The question format supports both individual study and collaborative learning environments where students can discuss anatomical relationships and biomechanical concepts. This assessment aligns with NGSS-HS-LS1-2 standards for developing and using models to illustrate hierarchical organization of interacting systems, as well as state physical education standards that require understanding of anatomical structures related to human movement and exercise science principles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is this process?

Acromion
Corocoid
Glenoid
Humeral

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Name this ligament.

Coracoacromial
Coracoclavicular
Acromiocoracal
Trapezoid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Name this landmark.

infraspinatus
supraspinatus
subscapularis
scapular

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two bones make the shoulder joint?

Humerus and Scapula
Humerus and Clavicle
Clavicle and Scapula
Scapula and Femur

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two bones make up the shoulder girdle?

Scapula and Clavicle
Scapula and Humerus
Humerus and Clavicle
Sternum and Clavicle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT part of the rotator cuff?

Teres Minor
Teres Major
Subscapularis
Supraspinatus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the shoulder joint abducts, what action is the shoulder girdle performing?

upward rotation
downward rotation
abduction
retraction

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