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Anything Goes (bone and joint edition)
random facts about bones, joints, and misc. structures of the arm
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Anatomy
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12/14/2019

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Term

All of the following are gliding joints except . .  .

 

A. acromioclavicular joints

B. sternoclavicular joints

C. glenohumeral joints

D. all of the above are gliding joints

Definition

C. glenohumeral joints

(These are ball-and-socket joints)

Term

All of the following are joints of the elbow except . . .

 

A. glenohumeral joint

B. humeroulnar joint

C. humeroradial joint

D. all of the above are joints of the elbow

Definition

A. glenohumeral joint

(The glenohumeral joint is the joint of the scapula and humerus)

Term

All of the following are synovial joints except . . .

 

A. coracoid process

B. acromioclavicular joint

C. sternoclavicular joint

D. all of the above are synovial joints

Definition
A. coracoid process
Term

This is the first bone to start ossifying (hardening) in a fetus but is the last bone to completely form (making it one of the most frequently broken bones)

 

A. humerus

B. clavicle

C. scapula

D. sternum

Definition
B. clavicle
Term

What is the beak-like projection found inferior to the shaft of the clavicle?

 

A. acromion

B. coracoid process

C. coranoid process

D. articular capsule

Definition
B. coracoid process
Term

This exits from the transverse processes of C-5 to T1 and  passes between the anterior and middle scalenes.

A. brachial plexus

B. brachial artery

C. ulnar nerve

D. glenoid labrum

Definition
A. brachial plexus
Term

This is a continuation of the axillary artery. It passes between the biceps brachii and triceps brachii.

 

A. brachial plexus

B. brachial artery

C. ulna nerve

D. glenoid labrum

Definition
B. brachial artery
Term

 

Did you know that on average, people usually only use 30% of their bed covers?

Definition

 

It's just a blanket statement

Term

The three scapular fossa contain all of these muscles

except . . .

 

A. supraspinatus

B. subscapularis

C. infraspinatus

D. teres minor

Definition
D. teres minor
Term

How many muscles attach to the scapula?

 

A. 8

B. 12

C. 16

D. 22

Definition
C. 16
Term

Sculpting a circle around the edges of the coracoid proces can help you get a better understanding of its . . .

 

A. shape

B. size

C. color

D. A and B

Definition
D. A and B
Term

The coroacoid process is often located in which groove?

 

A. intertuburbucular groove

B. humoral groove

C. deltopectoral groove

D. ulnar groove

Definition
C. deltopectoral groove
Term

When palpating the clavicle, the ___ end rises superiorly while the ___ end curves inferiorly.

 

A. acromial, sternal

B. sternal, acromial

C. acromial, humeral

D. humeral, acromial

Definition
A. acromial, sternal
Term

When palpating the clavicle, the ___ end rises superiorly while the ___ end curves inferiorly.

 

A. acromial, sternal

B. sternal, acromial

C. acromial, humeral

D. humeral, acromial

Definition
A. acromial, sternal
Term

The infraspinous fossa can be isolated by setting your fingers on all of the following bony landmarks except . . .

 

A. spine of the scapula

B. medial border

C. lateral border

D. all of the above bony landmarks are used to isolate the infraspinous fossa

Definition
D. all of the above bony landmarks are used to isolate the infrapsinous fossa
Term

To access the medial portion of the subscapular fossa, how would you position your client?

 

A. prone, with the client's arm raised above the head

B. prone, with the client's arm horizontally abducted

C. supine, with the client's knee bent

D. sidelying, with the client's arm lying against his/her side

Definition
D. sidelying, with the client's arm lying against his/her side
Term

The acromion serves as an attachment site for all of the following muscles except . . .

 

A. deltoid

B. pectoralis major

C. trapezius

D. all of the above attach to the acromion

Definition
B. pectoralis major
Term

Within the intertubercular groove lies the tendon of which muscle?

 

A. deltoid

B. biceps brachii (long head)

C. tricesps brachii (long head)

D. trapezius

Definition
B. biceps brachii (long head)
Term

To feel the acromioclavicular joint space widen slightly then diminish, your client must perform what two actions?

 

A. abduct and adduct the scapula

B. elevate and depress the scapula

C. abduct and adduct the arm

D. horizontally abduct and adduct the arm

Definition
B. elevate and depress the scapula
Term

Palpating laterally along the supraspinous fossa, your fingers will bump into which two bony structures?

 

A. spine of the scapula and the lesser tubercle of  humerus

B. spine of the scapula and greater tubercle of humerus

C. acromion and clavicle

D. coracoid and clavicle

Definition
C. acromion and clavicle
Term

To locate the subscapular foss in a sidelying position, slowly sink your thumb into the fossa's surface. You can use your other hand to . . .

 

A. maneuver client's arm and scapula to allow the thumb to sink in furher

B. push back the deltoid muscle to allow the thumb to sink in further

C. locate the brachial plexus

D. check your phone

Definition
A. maneuver client's arm and scapula to allow the thumb to sink in furher
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