Test Your Knowledge: The Scapula

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by YogiAnatomy

What is the shape of the scapula?

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Triangular

Rectangular

Square

Circular

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What is the prominent ridge on the posterior aspect of the scapula called?

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Tubercle

Crest

Spine

Protuberance

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Keeping the anatomy of the scapula in mind, what is the muscle indicated in the photo?

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Teres minor

Subscapularis

Infraspinatus

Supraspinatus

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The acromion is a bony process on which bone of the shoulder?

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Clavicle

Scapula

Humerus

Radius

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What bony protuberance is the arrow pointing to?

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Acromion

Coracoid process

Glenoid fossa

Subscapular fossa

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The scapula moves in which of the following directions?

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Protraction and retraction

Elevation and depression

Upward and downward rotation

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In this exercise, in which direction are the scapulae moving?

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Depression

Elevation

Protraction

Retraction

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Which of the following muscles does NOT attach to the scapula? a) Latissimus dorsi b) Supraspinatus c) Subscapularis d) Rectus femoris

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Latissimus dorsi

Rectus femoris

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis

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Which bone articulates (connects) with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?

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Humerus

Femur

Radius

Ulna

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Which muscle is responsible for the majority of the movement of the scapula?

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Deltoid

Biceps brachii

Trapezius

Pectoralis major

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