Intermediate Acromion Quiz
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Q1. Which ligament extends between the acromion and coracoid process?
- Costoclavicular ligament
- Transverse humeral ligament
- Coracoacromial ligament
- Coracoclavicular ligament
Q2. The acromion and coracoacromial ligament contribute to which protective structure?
- Cubital tunnel
- Coracoacromial arch
- Carpal tunnel
- Costal margin
Q3. Which rotator cuff tendon passes beneath the acromion?
- Pectoralis major tendon
- Teres major tendon
- Subscapularis tendon
- Supraspinatus tendon
Q4. Which bursa lies between the acromion and structures of the rotator cuff?
- Subcutaneous calcaneal bursa
- Olecranon bursa
- Prepatellar bursa
- Subacromial bursa
Q5. Which muscle forms the rounded contour of the shoulder immediately inferior to the acromion?
- Rhomboid major
- Supraspinatus
- Subscapularis
- Deltoid
Q6. Which surface landmark can be followed medially from the acromion across the posterior scapula?
- Intertubercular sulcus
- Spine of the scapula
- Costal groove
- Medial epicondyle
Q7. Which joint can be palpated near the medial border of the acromion?
- Radioulnar joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Elbow joint
- Sternoclavicular joint
Q8. The lateral edge of the acromion is commonly used as a reference point for which muscle?
- Pronator teres
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Deltoid
- Brachialis
Q9. What is the relationship of the acromion to the glenohumeral joint?
- It forms the socket of the joint
- It articulates directly with the humeral head
- It lies inferior to the humeral head
- It projects superiorly over the joint
Q10. Which statement best describes the acromion during physical examination?
- It cannot be palpated in a healthy person
- It is a superficial landmark useful for orienting the shoulder examination
- It is deeply buried beneath the humeral head
- It lies at the medial end of the clavicle