Shoulder Injury

Which of the following is a rotator cuff muscle?

• Subscapularis

• Levator Scapulae

• Serratus Anterior

• Anterior Deltoid

Dense connective tissue that surrounds the glenoid fossa and deepens the shoulder joint is known as the ____________

• Labrum

• Ilium

• Acetabulum

• Meniscus

What muscle is affected in the presence of winging scapula?

• Rhomboids

• Teres major

• Trapezius

• Serratus anterior

Which of the following is the most common direction of a glenohumeral dislocation or subluxation?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Medial

• Inferior

Which is NOT a prevention strategy for shoulder injuries?

• strengthen weak muscles

• stretch muscles that are tight

• make sure proper techniques are used

• brace and wrap

Which of the following positions of the glenohumeral joint will result in a possible anterior dislocation?

• Adduction & internal rotation

• Adduction & external rotation

• Abduction & internal rotation

• Abduction & external rotation

What's the primary purpose of the rotator cuff muscles?

• Overhead movements of the shoulder

• External rotation of the arm

• Prevention of slipping of humeral head in glenoid cavity

• Stabilization of the humeral head

Where does the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor insert?

• Lesser tubercle of humerus

• Greater tubercle of humerus

• acromion process

• Lateral 1/3 of clavicle

What injury occurs when the humerus completely separates from the joint?

• Acromioclavicular sprain

• Glenohumeral subluxation

• Scapular retraction

• Glenohumeral dislocation

Which of the following is a common cause of shoulder impingement syndrome?

• A) Repetitive overhead activities

• B) Sudden impact or trauma

• C) Genetic predisposition

• D) Poor nutrition