Advanced Scapula Quiz
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Q1. Which muscle attaches to the superior angle and adjacent medial border of the scapula?
- Rhomboid major
- Pectoralis minor
- Levator scapulae
- Teres minor
Q2. Which muscle inserts along the medial border of the scapula from approximately the level of the spine to the inferior angle?
- Pectoralis minor
- Supraspinatus
- Rhomboid minor
- Rhomboid major
Q3. Which muscle inserts onto the medial border of the scapula near the root of the spine?
- Rhomboid major
- Rhomboid minor
- Coracobrachialis
- Teres major
Q4. Which muscle inserts onto the coracoid process and acts to stabilize the scapula against the thoracic wall?
- Supraspinatus
- Latissimus dorsi
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
Q5. Which nerve injury classically produces medial winging of the scapula by paralyzing serratus anterior?
- Radial nerve
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Axillary nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
Q6. Which muscles form the major force couple responsible for upward rotation of the scapula during elevation of the upper limb?
- Biceps brachii and triceps brachii
- Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
- Rhomboid major and levator scapulae
- Trapezius and serratus anterior
Q7. Which scapular landmark separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae while also providing attachment for trapezius and deltoid?
- Spine of the scapula
- Coracoid process
- Superior angle
- Glenoid cavity
Q8. Which scapular border contributes to the boundaries of both the quadrangular and triangular spaces?
- Superior border
- Superior angle
- Lateral border
- Medial border only
Q9. Why are fractures of the body of the scapula relatively uncommon compared with fractures of more exposed upper limb bones?
- It is protected by surrounding muscles and the thoracic wall
- It does not transmit forces from the upper limb
- It is fused directly to the ribs
- It contains no cancellous bone
Q10. Which description best summarizes the functional importance of the scapula?
- Its primary function is to prevent movement of the shoulder girdle
- It articulates directly with the vertebral column to support the arm
- It provides a mobile muscular platform that positions the glenoid and supports upper limb movement
- It functions mainly as an immobile connection between the ribs and humerus