Shoulder Injuries

Injury to the superior labrum of the glenohumeral joint.

• Bursitis

• Impingment

• SLAP tear

• GH dislocation

A shoulder separation occurs when

• the rotator cuff is strained

• when the AC joint is pulled apart

• the humeral head is dislocated from the socket

• the bicep tendon is ruptured

Which of the following is the mechanism for an acromioclavicular sprain?

• External rotation of the shoulder

• A blow from behind the shoulder

• decreased flexibility of triceps muscle

• A fall on an outstretched arm

When an athlete has suffered a clavicular fracture which of the following signs and symptoms will be apparent?

• one clavicle is lower than the other one

• The athlete is supporting his/her arm with the unaffected arm

• Palpation at the injury site reveals tenderness

• A, B, and C are correct

Which rotator cuff muscle is labeled A?

• biceps

• infraspinatus

• teres minor

• supraspinatus

What is the mechanism of injury for impingement syndrome and bicipital tendonitis? 

• impact to shoulder

• severe contractional forces

• repetitive overhead movements 

• falling on an outstretched ar 

Which structure is NOT involved in shoulder impingement

• long head of triceps brachii tendon

• long head of biceps brachii tendon

• supraspinatus tendon

• subacromial bursa

Which of the following is a common cause of rotator cuff injuries?

• Repetitive overhead activities

• Direct impact to the shoulder

• Sudden twisting motion

• Prolonged sitting

What is the primary function of the rotator cuff muscles?

• Stabilize the shoulder joint

• Flex the elbow

• Extend the wrist

• Rotate the hip

Which diagnostic tool is most commonly used to assess shoulder injuries?

• MRI scan

• X-ray

• CT scan

• Ultrasound