Deck 4: Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Question 1

Which are the attachments of the rhomboids?

A)spinous processes of T7-L5,posterior sacrum,and posterior iliac crest to the medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
B)transverse processes of C7-T5 to the medial border of the scapula,from the root of the spine of the scapula to the inferior angle of the scapula
C)spinous processes of C7-T5 to the medial border of the scapula,from the root of the spine of the scapula to the inferior angle of the scapula
D)spinous processes of C7-T5 to the medial border of the scapula,from the root of the spine of the scapula to the superior angle of the scapula

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which muscle does not attach onto ribs?

A)pectoralis minor
B)subclavius
C)trapezius
D)serratus anterior

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which are the attachments of the levator scapulae?

A)spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3
B)transverse processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula
C)spinous processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula
D)transverse processes of C2-7 to the lateral border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which are the attachments of the pectoralis minor?

A)medial clavicle,sternum,and the costal cartilages of ribs one through seven to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
B)ribs three through five to the coracoid process of the scapula
C)ribs three through five to the acromion process of the scapula
D)ribs five through seven to the coracoid process of the scapula

Question 5

What are the rib attachments of the pectoralis minor?

A)ribs one through seven
B)ribs one through nine
C)ribs three through five
D)lower eight ribs (five through twelve)

Question 6

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
C)ipsilateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 7

Which attach onto the medial border of the scapula?

A)rhomboids major and minor
B)levator scapulae serratus anterior
C)serratus anterior and the rhomboids
D)all of the above

Question 8

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more inferiorly,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

A)elevation
B)depression
C)protraction
D)retraction

Question 9

Which are the attachments of the subclavius?

A)second rib to the clavicle
B)first rib to the sternum
C)second rib to the manubrium of the sternum
D)first rib to the clavicle

Question 10

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 11

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 12

Which is an action of the right trapezius?

A)flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
C)right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 13

Which are the attachments of the trapezius?

A)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C1-L5 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula
B)nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T4 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone
C)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula
D)occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone

Question 14

What are the rib attachments of the serratus anterior?

A)ribs one through seven
B)ribs one through nine
C)ribs three through five
D)lower eight ribs (five through twelve)

Question 15

Which are the attachments of the serratus anterior?

A)ribs one through nine to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
B)ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire medial border of the scapula
C)ribs one through seven to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
D)ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire lateral border of the scapula

Question 16

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
B)lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
C)ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints
D)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 17

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more posteriorly/medially,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

A)elevation
B)depression
C)protraction
D)retraction

Question 18

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

A)elevation
B)depression
C)protraction
D)retraction

Question 19

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)protraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 20

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more anteriorly/laterally,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

A)elevation
B)depression
C)protraction
D)retraction

Question 21

Which is an action of the serratus anterior?

A)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 22

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

A)restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 23

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

A)depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
B)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 24

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more anteriorly/laterally,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 25

Which is an action of the middle trapezius upon the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

A)elevation
B)depression
C)protraction (abduction)
D)retraction (adduction)

Question 26

Which are actions of the upper trapezius?

A)elevation and protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)elevation and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)flexion of the neck at the spinal joints and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)none of the above

Question 27

Which is an action of the levator scapulae?

A)flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
B)extension of the neck at the spinal joints
C)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 28

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more posteriorly/medially,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 29

Which is an action of the serratus anterior?

A)upward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 30

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 31

Which is (are)an action of the levator scapulae?

A)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
C)lateral flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)all of the above

Question 32

Which is an action of the rhomboids?

A)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 33

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more inferiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 34

Which is an action of the rhomboids?

A)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 35

Which is an action of the levator scapulae?

A)flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
B)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 36

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

A)depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
B)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 37

Which is an action of the trapezius?

A)flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C)depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 38

Which is an action of the subclavius?

A)elevation of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
B)depression of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
C)depression of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
D)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 39

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

A)depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
B)elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
C)retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 40

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 41

What provides innervation for the pectoralis minor?

A)intercostal nerves
B)medial pectoral nerve
C)lateral pectoral nerve
D)b and c

Question 42

What nerve innervates the levator scapulae?

A)axillary nerve
B)thoracodorsal nerve
C)dorsal scapular nerve
D)suboccipital nerve

Question 43

What provides innervation for the rhomboids?

A)thoracodorsal nerve
B)dorsal scapular nerve
C)suprascapular nerve
D)long thoracic nerve

Question 44

Which is an eccentric function of the right trapezius?

A)restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 45

Which is an eccentric function of the serratus anterior?

A)restrains/slows upward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 46

Which is an eccentric function of the levator scapulae?

A)restrains/slows flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints
C)restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
D)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 47

The lateral attachments of the trapezius are the same as the proximal attachments of what muscle?

A)biceps brachii
B)latissimus dorsi
C)deltoid
D)sternocleidomastoid

Question 48

Which is an eccentric function of the entire trapezius?

A)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 49

What provides innervation for the serratus anterior?

A)thoracodorsal nerve
B)dorsal scapular nerve
C)suprascapular nerve
D)long thoracic nerve

Question 50

Which is an eccentric function of the middle trapezius?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 51

The trapezius is most often divided into how many functional parts?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 52

Which is an eccentric function of the pectoralis minor?

A)restrains/slows elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 53

What provides innervation for the trapezius?

A)C1,C2
B)spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
C)C5,C6
D)facial nerve (CN VII)

Question 54

Which is an eccentric function of the rhomboids?

A)restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 55

What provides innervation for the subclavius?

A)cervical plexus
B)brachial plexus
C)intercostal nerves
D)lumbar plexus

Question 56

Which is an eccentric function of the rhomboids?

A)restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
B)restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 57

Which is an eccentric function of the pectoralis minor?

A)restrains/slows depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
B)restrains/slows elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
C)restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 58

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

A)restrains/slows extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints

Question 59

Which is an eccentric function of the subclavius?

A)restrains/slows elevation of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
B)restrains/slows depression of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
C)restrains/slows elevation of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
D)restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 60

Which is an eccentric function of the left levator scapulae?

A)restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints
B)restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)restrains/slows left lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints
D)restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 61

Which location is a common entrapment site for the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery and/or subclavian vein?

A)between the clavicle and pectoralis major muscle
B)between the clavicle and the second rib
C)between the sternum and the clavicle
D)between the clavicle and the first rib

Question 62

Which is a common entrapment site for the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery?

A)between the pectoralis minor and the pectoralis major
B)between the pectoralis minor and the rib cage
C)between the pectoralis major and the rib cage
D)between the pectoralis major and the deltoid

Question 63

In very well developed individuals,what muscle looks like ribs?

A)rhomboids
B)teres major
C)pectoralis major
D)serratus anterior

Question 64

What does the word "serratus" mean?

A)notching
B)sharp
C)shoulder
D)rib

Question 65

Due to which action can the pectoralis minor be considered to be an accessory muscle of respiration?

A)protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
C)elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
D)downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 66

If a person has "rounded shoulders" in which the scapulae are posturally held in a protracted position,what muscles tend to be weak and need to be strengthened?

A)protractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints
B)retractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints
C)downward rotators of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints
D)depressors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints

Question 67

Pectoralis minor syndrome is one of the four types of

A)sciatica.
B)cervical disc pathology.
C)carpal tunnel syndrome.
D)thoracic outlet syndrome.

Question 68

What does the name "subclavius" tell us about the location of this muscle?

A)it is located above (superior)to the clavicle
B)it is located below (inferior)to the clavicle
C)it is located superficial to the clavicle
D)it is located anterior to the clavicle

Question 69

Why are the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor usually considered together?

A)because they both have the word "rhomboid" in their name
B)because they both have a similar shape
C)because they have identical fiber direction and therefore identical lines of pull and therefore identical actions
D)because they are both located in the interscapular region

Question 70

Whenever a phone is crimped between the head and the shoulder instead of being held by the hand,what muscles must contract in order to hold the phone is this position?

A)elevators of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint and extensors of the neck at the spinal joints
B)depressors of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint and lateral flexors of the neck at the spinal joints
C)elevators of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint and lateral flexors of the neck at the spinal joints
D)depressors of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint and flexors of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 71

Given its action of elevation of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints,tightness of what muscle could contribute to costoclavicular syndrome?

A)pectoralis minor
B)subclavius
C)deltoid
D)subcostales

Question 72

When a person carries a purse or other bag on his or her shoulder,what muscles must contract to keep the bag/purse from falling off?

A)elevators of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
B)flexors of the arm at the shoulder joint
C)depressors of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint
D)protractors of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 73

Which one of the following muscles has a twist in it?

A)splenius capitis
B)levator scapulae
C)upper trapezius
D)sternocleidomastoid

Question 74

What is the name(s)of the condition that occurs when the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery is/are compressed between the pectoralis minor and the rib cage?

A)pectoralis minor neuralgia
B)pectoral fascitis
C)pectoralis minor syndrome
D)all of the above

Question 75

What is the name of the condition that occurs when the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery and/or the subclavian vein is compressed between the clavicle and the first rib?

A)pectoralis minor syndrome
B)sternocostal syndrome
C)pectoral neuralgia
D)costoclavicular syndrome

Question 76

What muscle is the prime mover of protraction of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

A)rhomboids
B)pectoralis minor
C)pectoralis major
D)serratus anterior

Question 77

What muscles are sometimes called the "Christmas tree" muscles?

A)trapezius muscles
B)latissimus dorsi muscles
C)quadratus lumborum muscles
D)rhomboid muscles