Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Workers who use vibrating tools are particularly susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. Abnormal motion of the scapula may contribute to shoulder impingement syndrome.
3. Proper pitching mechanics in youth pitchers can help prevent elbow injuries by reducing the valgus load on the elbow.
4. Shoulder girdle and shoulder joint are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing.
5. The rotator cuff muscle which is located between the scapula and the thorax is the supraspinatus.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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