Shoulder & Hip Sports MCQs

A patient presents with vague posterior shoulder pain and isolated atrophy of the teres minor. An MRI demonstrates quadrilateral space syndrome. Which of the following correctly defines the borders of the quadrilateral space?

A 32-year-old volleyball player has weakness in external rotation of the shoulder. Examination reveals isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus without supraspinatus involvement. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve at the spinoglenoid notch is typically associated with which of the following?

A 30-year-old swimmer undergoes shoulder arthroscopy for instability. The surgeon evaluates the rotator interval, an anatomical space in the anterior shoulder. Which of the following tendons forms the inferior border of the rotator interval?

During an arthroscopic procedure for adhesive capsulitis, the surgeon releases the structures within the rotator interval. Which of the following anatomic structures forms the superior border of this interval?

During the Latarjet procedure for recurrent anterior shoulder instability, the musculocutaneous nerve is at risk. It typically pierces the coracobrachialis muscle at what average distance distal to the tip of the coracoid process?

A patient presents with posterior shoulder pain and selective weakness of external rotation. MRI reveals a large paralabral ganglion cyst isolated to the spinoglenoid notch. Which muscle will exhibit denervation changes?

The rotator interval is a triangular anatomical space in the anterior shoulder. Which of the following sets of structures is contained within this interval?

A 28-year-old weightlifter presents with right shoulder pain and weakness in external rotation. An MRI shows an isolated cyst compressing the nerve in the quadrangular space. Which of the following muscles is most likely denervated?

A 28-year-old professional volleyball player presents with progressive right shoulder weakness. Examination reveals normal shoulder abduction and internal rotation but weakness in external rotation. Atrophy is noted over the posterior scapula, but the supraspinatus fossa appears normal. Compression of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which location?

In planning a surgical dislocation of the hip for femoroacetabular impingement, the surgeon must protect the primary blood supply to the femoral head. Which of the following represents the primary blood supply to the adult femoral head?

A surgeon is performing an arthroscopic rotator interval closure for shoulder instability. Which of the following structures form the superior and inferior borders of the rotator interval, respectively?

A 28-year-old elite volleyball player presents with painless weakness in shoulder external rotation. Clinical examination demonstrates isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus, with normal bulk and strength of the supraspinatus. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which anatomical location?

An orthopedic surgeon is evaluating a volleyball player with an isolated suprascapular nerve entrapment at the spinoglenoid notch. Which of the following physical exam findings is most expected?

A 28-year-old elite volleyball player presents with isolated weakness in external rotation of the shoulder. Atrophy of the infraspinatus is noted without supraspinatus involvement. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which location?

A professional volleyball player presents with isolated weakness of the infraspinatus and normal supraspinatus strength. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which location?

In performing a transfer of the latissimus dorsi for a massive, irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear, the nerve supplying the transferred muscle must be protected. This nerve arises from which portion of the brachial plexus?

A surgeon is navigating the rotator interval during a shoulder arthroscopy for a patient with adhesive capsulitis. Which of the following accurately describes a true boundary or content of this anatomical space?

A 28-year-old volleyball player presents with isolated weakness in external rotation of the right shoulder. Atrophy of the infraspinatus is noted, but supraspinatus strength is normal. Entrapment of the affected nerve at which anatomical location is most likely?

A 28-year-old volleyball player presents with isolated weakness in external rotation of the shoulder. Forward elevation and abduction strength are normal. MRI reveals a paralabral cyst compressing a nerve. Where is the most likely location of the cyst?

A 45-year-old patient undergoes arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The surgeon identifies the rotator interval. Which of the following structures form the superior and inferior borders of the rotator interval, respectively?