Diagnosis

The Shoulder Quiz

A glenoid labral tear and a torn rotator cuff are just 2 common injuries that can go happen with your shoulders. Can you think of others? Find out how much you know about shoulders by taking this quiz.

1. The collarbone is part of the shoulder.


2. The shoulder is one of the most movable joints in your body.


3. A pain in and around the shoulder may mean your have a disease elsewhere in the body.


4. A shoulder is more likely to dislocate than other joints.


5. Swelling and numbness are 2 symptoms of a dislocated shoulder.


6. A dislocated shoulder must be kept immobile for 3 months.


7. Jobs that require heavy lifting can lead to rotator cuff tears.


Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Banerjee, Rahul, MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent, BSN, MSN, RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN

Date Last Reviewed: 02/28/2023

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