Question 1

The critical zone of the rotator cuff tendon refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the distal tendon of the supraspinatus. 
B) the proximal tendon of the supraspinatus. 
C) the distal tendon of the infraspinatus. 
D) the proximal tendon of the subscapularis. 
A) the distal tendon of the supraspinatus. 
B) the proximal tendon of the supraspinatus. 
C) the distal tendon of the infraspinatus. 
D) the proximal tendon of the subscapularis.

Question 2

If a muscle crosses the glenohumeral (GH)joint anteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what will its action be?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the arm at the GH joint 
B) extension of the arm at the GH joint 
C) abduction of the arm at the GH joint 
D) adduction of the arm at the GH joint 
A) flexion of the arm at the GH joint 
B) extension of the arm at the GH joint 
C) abduction of the arm at the GH joint 
D) adduction of the arm at the GH joint

Question 3

Which are actions of the latissimus dorsi upon the arm at the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) medial rotation and flexion 
B) medial rotation and extension 
C) lateral rotation and flexion 
D) lateral rotation and extension 
A) medial rotation and flexion 
B) medial rotation and extension 
C) lateral rotation and flexion 
D) lateral rotation and extension

Question 4

Which are attachments of the deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral clavicle,coracoid process,and the spine of the scapula to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus 
B) medial clavicle and the sternum to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus 
C) ribs three through five to the coracoid process of the scapula 
D) lateral clavicle,acromion process,and the spine of the scapula to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus 
A) lateral clavicle,coracoid process,and the spine of the scapula to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus 
B) medial clavicle and the sternum to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus 
C) ribs three through five to the coracoid process of the scapula 
D) lateral clavicle,acromion process,and the spine of the scapula to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

Question 5

What muscle of the hip joint can be considered to be analogous to the deltoid,both in shape and location,relative to the joint it crosses and in regard to its actions at its joint?

Accepted Answer

A) piriformis 
B) gluteus maximus 
C) gluteus medius 
D) tensor fasciae latae 
A) piriformis 
B) gluteus maximus 
C) gluteus medius 
D) tensor fasciae latae

Question 6

Which muscle is not a member of the rotator cuff group?

Accepted Answer

A) teres minor 
B) subscapularis 
C) teres major 
D) infraspinatus 
A) teres minor 
B) subscapularis 
C) teres major 
D) infraspinatus

Question 7

What nerve innervates the teres minor?

Accepted Answer

A) axillary nerve 
B) suprascapular nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) lower subscapular nerve 
A) axillary nerve 
B) suprascapular nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) lower subscapular nerve

Question 8

What nerve(s)innervates the infraspinatus?

Accepted Answer

A) axillary nerve 
B) suprascapular nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) upper and lower subscapular nerves 
A) axillary nerve 
B) suprascapular nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) upper and lower subscapular nerves

Question 9

Which is an action of the deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) extension of the forearm at the elbow joint 
D) flexion of the hand at the wrist joint 
A) flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) extension of the forearm at the elbow joint 
D) flexion of the hand at the wrist joint

Question 10

What nerve innervates the teres major?

Accepted Answer

A) axillary nerve 
B) lower subscapular nerve 
C) median nerve 
D) femoral nerve 
A) axillary nerve 
B) lower subscapular nerve 
C) median nerve 
D) femoral nerve

The critical zone of the rotator cuff tendon refers to

If a muscle crosses the glenohumeral (GH)joint anteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what will its action be?

Which are actions of the latissimus dorsi upon the arm at the glenohumeral joint?

Which are attachments of the deltoid?

What muscle of the hip joint can be considered to be analogous to the deltoid,both in shape and location,relative to the joint it crosses and in regard to its actions at its joint?

Which muscle is not a member of the rotator cuff group?

What nerve innervates the teres minor?

What nerve(s)innervates the infraspinatus?

Which is an action of the deltoid?

What nerve innervates the teres major?

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Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

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Exam 5: Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

The critical zone of the rotator cuff tendon refers to

If a muscle crosses the glenohumeral (GH)joint anteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what will its action be?

Which are actions of the latissimus dorsi upon the arm at the glenohumeral joint?

Which are attachments of the deltoid?

What muscle of the hip joint can be considered to be analogous to the deltoid,both in shape and location,relative to the joint it crosses and in regard to its actions at its joint?

Which muscle is not a member of the rotator cuff group?

What nerve innervates the teres minor?

What nerve(s)innervates the infraspinatus?

Which is an action of the deltoid?

What nerve innervates the teres major?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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