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Test your knowledge of rotator cuff muscles with this quiz. Identify muscles, functions, and insertions related to shoulder anatomy. Learn more about the subscapularis, teres minor, and more!
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Rotator cuff muscles Rotator_Cuff_2.mpg
Which of the following muscles would not be considered part of the rotator cuff? • a. supraspinatus • b. infraspinatus • c. teres minor • d. teres major • e. subscapularis
The subscapularis muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus. • a. True • b. False
Downward dislocation of the humerus from the glenohumeral joint when carrying weight is prevented by the _____________ muscle. • a. supraspinatus • b. infraspinatus • c. teres minor • d. subscapularis
The angle of the subscapularis muscle prevents _____________. • a. lateral rotation of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity • b. medial rotation of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity • c. the humeral head from sliding upward out of the joint as the arm is raised • d. the humeral head from sliding downward when carrying weight
The teres minor muscle provides for external rotation of the humerus. • a. True • b. False