by alex
The shoulder is a marvel of human anatomy, allowing for a remarkable range of motion and playing a crucial role in countless daily activities. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the shoulder’s structure, including its bones, muscles, and ligaments. Sharpen your knowledge and see how much you really know about this essential part of the human body. Good luck!
Shoulder Anatomy Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Scapula
Clavicle
Humerus
Sternum
2. What is the name of the socket part of the shoulder joint?
Acromion
Glenoid cavity
Coracoid process
Subscapular fossa
3. Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
4. What is the main function of the rotator cuff muscles?
Flexing the elbow
Stabilizing the shoulder joint
Extending the wrist
Rotating the forearm
5. Which of the following is NOT a rotator cuff muscle?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Subscapularis
6. Which ligament connects the clavicle to the acromion?
Coracoclavicular ligament
Acromioclavicular ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
7. What is the name of the bony prominence on the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder?
Coracoid process
Acromion
Glenoid cavity
Spine of scapula
8. Which nerve is most commonly associated with shoulder pain and impingement?
Axillary nerve
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Ulnar nerve
9. What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle?
Flexion of the elbow
Abduction of the arm
Extension of the wrist
Rotation of the forearm
10. Which part of the scapula articulates with the clavicle?
Coracoid process
Acromion
Glenoid cavity
Spine of scapula
