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level: Quiz - Shoulders

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
What is the humerus?	The upper arm bone
What is the main purpose of the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff?	To stabilize the glenohumeral joint
How many joints are there in the shoulder?	5
The glenohumeral joint is…	shoulder blade meets humerus
Which 2 joints in the shoulder are physiological but not true joints?	Scapulothoracic (ST) & suprahumeral joint
What is a physiological joint?	An area of articulation, but not where two bones meet
How many muscles are there in the rotator cuff?	4
What is the main purpose of the muscles and tendons of the rotator cuff?	Stabilize the glenohumeral joint
What activities make the shoulder most susceptible to potential injury?	Maximum flexion arm sports
Why are Dolphin Pose variations and even Forearm Stand helpful for healing shoulder injuries?	Demand muscle engagement, strengthening and stabilizing the joints
What are the essential elements to heal any shoulder injury?	Strength/stability, flexibility/mobility, and muscular balance
If someone has a rotator cuff tear, what are the poses that you’d be most concerned about?	Weight bearing in the arms
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear conditions	True
Connective tissue surrounding the glenohumeral joint become inflamed and painful. What does this describe?	Frozen shoulder
In a handstand, the safest action for your shoulder joints is to:	Shrug your shoulders