Anatomy
What bone connects the shoulder to the chest?
Clavicle
What movement happens when you lift your arm out to the side?
Abduction
What shoulder injury happens when the shoulder comes out of the joint?
Dislocation
What special test checks for a rotator cuff injury?
Empty Can Test
What can athletes do before sports to help prevent shoulder injuries?
Warm up and stretch
What is the top bone of the arm called?
Humerus
What movement happens when you bring your arm back toward your body?
Adduction
What injury is caused by stretching or tearing a ligament?
Sprain
Why would an athletic trainer use ice after a shoulder injury?
To reduce pain and swelling
Why is stretching important for shoulder health?
It improves flexibility and helps prevent injuries
What shoulder bone is also called the shoulder blade?
Scapula
What shoulder movement happens when you pull your arm backward?
Extension
What injury can happen from repeated overhead movements?
Rotator cuff injury
What does “RICE” stand for in sports medicine?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What piece of equipment can help protect the shoulder in football?
Shoulder pads
What group of muscles helps keep the shoulder joint stable?
Rotator Cuff
What movement happens when you raise your arm forward?
Flexion
What is a common symptom of a shoulder injury?
Pain, swelling, or weakness
What should an athlete do first if they feel sudden shoulder pain during a game?
Stop playing and tell a coach/trainer
What type of professional helps athletes recover from injuries?
Athletic trainer or physical therapist
Name one muscle in the rotator cuff.
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, or Subscapularis
What movement happens when you move your arm in a circle?
Circumduction
What injury happens when a muscle or tendon is overstretched?
Strain
Why might a sling be used after a shoulder injury?
To keep the shoulder still while it heals
Why is proper throwing form important in sports?
It helps prevent shoulder injuries