PHYSIOTHERAPY ANATOMY. SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
Attachments of levator scapulae - ANSWER- posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-
C4 vertebrae, medial border of the scapula above the spine
Action of the levator scapulae - ANSWER- elevates and medially rotates the scapula
Innervation of levator scapulae - ANSWER- dorsal scapular nerve
Attachments of subscapularis - ANSWER- subscapular fossa on the anterior surface of the
scapula, lesser tuberosity of the humerus, ventral part of the capsule of the shoulder joint
Action of subscapularis - ANSWER- medially rotates the arm, stabilizes shoulder joint (rotator
cuff), assists in both flexion and extension and abduction and adduction, depending upon position
of the arm
Innervation of subscapularis - ANSWER- upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6)
Attachments of supraspinatus - ANSWER- supraspinous fossa of scapula and upper part of the
greater tuberosity of the humerus and capsule of the shoulder joint
Action of supraspinatus - ANSWER- aids the deltoid in abduction of the arm, draws humerus
toward the glenoid fossa and strengthens the shoulder joint, weak lateral rotator and flexor
Innervation of supraspinatus - ANSWER- suprascapular nerve (C5)
Bones of pertoral girdle - ANSWER- scapula and clavicle
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
Attachments of levator scapulae - ANSWER- posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-
C4 vertebrae, medial border of the scapula above the spine
Action of the levator scapulae - ANSWER- elevates and medially rotates the scapula
Innervation of levator scapulae - ANSWER- dorsal scapular nerve
Attachments of subscapularis - ANSWER- subscapular fossa on the anterior surface of the
scapula, lesser tuberosity of the humerus, ventral part of the capsule of the shoulder joint
Action of subscapularis - ANSWER- medially rotates the arm, stabilizes shoulder joint (rotator
cuff), assists in both flexion and extension and abduction and adduction, depending upon position
of the arm
Innervation of subscapularis - ANSWER- upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6)
Attachments of supraspinatus - ANSWER- supraspinous fossa of scapula and upper part of the
greater tuberosity of the humerus and capsule of the shoulder joint
Action of supraspinatus - ANSWER- aids the deltoid in abduction of the arm, draws humerus
toward the glenoid fossa and strengthens the shoulder joint, weak lateral rotator and flexor
Innervation of supraspinatus - ANSWER- suprascapular nerve (C5)
Bones of pertoral girdle - ANSWER- scapula and clavicle
