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acromioclavicular joint:

  • type of joint?
  • articulating surfaces? And lined with?
  • reinforced by which muscle?
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-plane type synovial joint.
-Articulating Surfaces:
lateral end of
clavicle articulates with
the acromion of scapula.
-The articular surfaces lined
with fibrocartilage
(The joint palpated; 2-3cm
medially from the ‘tip’ of
the shoulder)
- The posterior aspect of the
joint is reinforced by
trapezius muscle.

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acromioclavicular joint

The intrinsic ? And extrinsic ligaments?

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• Intrinsic: • Acromioclavicular ligament

Extrinsic: • Conoid ligament • Trapezoid ligament

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acromioclavicular joint MOVEMENTS?

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  • axial rotation
  • anteroposterior movement.
  • all movement is passive
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Acromioclavicular
joint dislocation
commonly occurs
from ?

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direct blow
to the joint, or a
fall on an
outstretched hand.

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shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)

  • type of joint?
  • articulation with?
  • articulating surfaces covered with?
  • synovial bursae function? And location?
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  • ball and socket joint .
  • articulation of the head of the humerus with the glenoid cavity (or fossa) of the scapula.
  • the articulating surfaces covered with hyaline cartilage.
  • To reduce friction, several
    synovial bursae are present: Subacromial , Subscapular
    bursae
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The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) ligaments ?

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• Glenohumeral ligaments-
stabilise the anterior aspect
of the joint
• Coracohumeral ligament  –
stabilise the superior aspect
of the joint
• Transverse humeral
ligament-holds the tendon
of the long head of the
biceps in the intertubercular
groove.
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stabilise the anterior aspect of the joint?

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Glenohumeral ligaments

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stabilise the superior aspect

of the joint?

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Coracohumeral ligament

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holds the tendon
of the long head of the
biceps in the intertubercular
groove.

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Transverse humeral ligament

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The buildup of scar tissue restricts movement inside the joint resulting in pain and severely limiting motion
What condition?

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FROZEN SHOULDER- adhesive capsulitis

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The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)

Movements?

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• Extension– posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi.
• Flexion– pectoralis major, anterior deltoid.
• Abduction : • The first 0-15 degrees is produced by the supraspinatus. • The middle fibres of the deltoid are responsible for the next 15-90 degrees. • Past 90 degrees , the scapula needs to be rotated– that is carried out by the
trapezius and serratus anterior.
• Adduction– pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi.
• Internal rotation– subscapularis.
• External rotation– infraspinatus and teres minor.

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Factors that contribute to stability of shoulder joint?

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Rotator cuff muscles SITS (Subscapularis ,Infraspinatus ,T eres minor Supraspinatus)

• Glenoid labrum  – a
fibrocartilaginous ridge surrounding
the glenoid cavity. It deepens the
cavity, reducing the risk of
dislocation. Slap tear  is common.
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inflammation
of the muscle tendons –
usually due to overuse
Which condition ?

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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

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The characteristic sign of
supraspinatus tendinitis
is the ?

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painful arc’  – pain
in the middle of
abduction between 60-
120 degrees, where the
affected area comes into
contact with the
acromion.
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most
prevalent (95%), LOSS of
shoulder contour

Which condition?

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Anterior dislocations

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rare,
prevented by the strong coraco
-acromial arch.

Which condition ?

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Superior displacement

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impaction
fracture of humeral head) can
occur following anterior
dislocation.

Condition ?

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Hill-Sachs lesions

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causes paralysis of the deltoid,
and loss of sensation over
regimental badge area.
Injury to?

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axillary nerve

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Elbow Joint

  • type?
  • articulation?
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  • Hinge-type synovial joint.

- Articulation:Trochlear notch of the ulna , the trochlea of the humerus, Head of radius and capitulum of the humerus

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Elbow Joint

Ligaments and capsules?

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  1. Joint capsule
  2. Annular ligament
  3. Ulnar collateral ligament
  4. Radial collateral ligament
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Movements of the elbow Joint?

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Extension – triceps
brachii and anconeus
• Flexion – brachialis,
biceps brachii,
brachioradialis
• Note – pronation and
supination do not occur
at the elbow – they are
produced at the nearby
radioulnar joints.
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Most elbow dislocations are

?

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posterior

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due
to a fall onto on outstretched hand in a child
The kid might develop which type of fracture ?

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supracondylar fracture

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interference to the
blood supply of the forearm
via the brachial artery. The
resulting ischaemia can cause
?
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Volkmann’s ischaemic

contracture

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Volkmann’s ischaemic contracture with involvement?
neurological involvement, ulnar nerve, claw hand, flexor muscles involved, joint contracture
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wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) - type? - articulate surface?
- Ellipsoid/ condyloid type synovial joint -The wrist joint articular surface: • Distally: The proximal row of the carpal bones except the pisiform). •Proximally : The distal end of the radius, and the articular disk.
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The wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) Ligaments?
1. Palmar radiocarpal ligament 2. Radial collateral ligament 3. ulnar collateral ligament
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Movements of the Wrist Joint?
``` • Flexion – flexor carpi ulnaris, radialis. FDS • Extension – Produced mainly by the extensor carpi ulnaris, radialis, ED • Adduction – Produced by the extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi ulnaris • Abduction –flexor carpi radialis, extensor carpi radialis. ```
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most common fracture involving the wrist is? Caused by?
Colles’ Fracture/ falling onto an outstretched hand
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The radius fractures with the distal fragment being displaced posteriorly. produces what is known as the?
dinner fork deformity’.
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radius fractures fragment is?
distal fragment being displaced posteriorly.
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``` characteristic clinical feature is pain and tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox. ``` Of which type of fracture ?
Scaphoid Fracture
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risk of avascular necrosis after fracture because of its so-called ‘retrograde blood supply’ which enters at its distal end. Which?
scaphoid
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articulation between the head of the radius and the radial notch of the ulna. ?
Proximal radioulnar joint
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articulation between the ulnar notch of the radius and the ulnar head ?
Distal radioulnar joint
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Distal and proximal radioulnar joint Type of joint? Movement of?
- classified as pivot joints, -responsible for movements of the forearm {• pronation (pronator teres and quadratus ms.) And • supination (supinator ms. And biceps )}
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Nerve supply upper limb joints?
- Shoulder: axillary N | - Elbow, Wrist: median, radial,ulnar N
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THE HIP JOINT Type? Articular surfaces ?
TYPE: • Synovial, ball & socket joint. ARTICULAR SURFACES: • Acetabulum of hip (pelvic) bone • Head of femur
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Capsule of the hip joint Attachment above and below? The cavity is deepened by the presence of?
-Strong and dense. -Attachment: Above: Attched to margin of acetabulam Below: covers the neck & is attached to intertrochanteric line -The cavity of acetabulum is deepened by the presence of a fibrocartilaginous rim called acetabular labrum
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Ligaments of hip joint ?
1. Pubofemoral Ligament 2. Ischiofemoral Ligament 3. Iliofemoral Ligaments 4.intracapsular ( A. Transverse acetabular ligament B. Ligament of femoral head )
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``` Pubofemoral Ligament Ligament of which joint? Shape? Located? Limits? ```
``` Hip joint • It is a triangular ligament • Located antero-inferior to joint • This ligament limits extension and abduction ```
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``` Ischiofemoral Ligament Ligament of which joint? Shape? Located? Attached? Limits? ```
- hip joint - spiral shaped ligament - Located posterior to joint ( Attached to the body of the ischium Fibers pass &attached to the greater trochanter ) -This ligament limits the extension&medial rotation
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``` Iliofemoral Ligaments Ligament of which joint? Shape? Located? Attached? Limits? ```
- hip joint -It is a strong, inverted Y-shaped ligament -Located anterior to joint (Its base is attached to the anterior inferior iliac spine Below the two limbs of Y are attached to the upper and lower parts of the intertrochanteric line of the femur ) -The strong ligament prevents overextension during standing
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``` converts acetabular notch into foramen through which pass acetabular vessels ? ```
Intracapsular = Transverse acetabular ligament:
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``` carries vessels to head of femur ? ```
Ligament of femoral head/ Intracapsular
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Movements of hip joint
 Flexion: Iliopsoas (mainly), sartorius, pectineus, rectus femoris.  Extension: Hamstrings (mainly), gluteus maximus (powerful extensor).  Abduction: Gluteus medius & minimus, sartorius.  Adduction: Adductors, gracilis.  Medial rotation: Gluteus medius & minimus.  Lateral rotation: Gluteus maximus, quadratus femoris, piriformis, obturator externus & internus.
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The common hip joint dislocation is?
Ischiofemoral ligament is usually torn in | Posterior dislocation of hip joint
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Common disease that affects the hip joint?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Knee joint Type? Articulation ?
1. Femoro-tibial articulation: between the 2 femoral condyles & upper surfaces of the 2 tibial condyles (Type: synovial, modified hinge). 2. Femoro-patellar articulation: between posterior surface of patella & patellar surface of femur (Type: synovial, plane). Three bones. Three articulations.
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Capsule of knee joint?
Deficient anteriorly & is replaced by: quadriceps femoris tendon, patella & ligamentum patellae.
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Ligaments of knee joint?
2 Intracapsular 1. Anterior cruciate ligament. 2. Posterior cruciate ligament Extra capsular ligaments: 1. Ligamentum patellae (patellar ligament): from patella to tibial tuberosity. 2. Medial (tibial) collateral ligament: (firmly attached to medial meniscus). 3 .Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament: 4.Oblique popliteal ligament: extension of semimembranosus tendon.
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Knee joint/ tear of which ligament is most common? (Intracapsular)
Tear of the anterior cruciate ligament is more common than the posterior
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firmly attached to medial meniscus) Knee joint/ type of ligament?
Medial (tibial) collateral | ligament
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4. Oblique popliteal | ligament: extension of which the tendon of which muscle?
semimembranosus tendon.
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Menisci Type? Function?
- C shaped sheets of fibro cartilage. - Functions : • 1. Deepen the tibial articular surfaces. • 2. Act as cushions between the two bones Medial and lateral meniscus
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MEDIAL MENISCUS | Shape?
Crescentic in shape.
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LATERAL MENISCUS Shape? Attachment?
``` • More rounded in shape. • Its anterior and posterior ends lie within the ends of the medial meniscus. • Posteriorly it is separated from the fibular collateral ligament by the tendon of popliteus. • Less liable to injury. ```
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Which meniscus is More liable to injury? And why?
``` MEDIAL MENISCUS due to its attachment to the medial collateral ligament and to the capsule. ```
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LOCKING of knee at which position?
• The joint assumes the position of full extension. • It becomes a rigid structure. • Tightening of all the major ligaments.
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UNLOCKING of knee joint?
At the commencement of Flexion of the extended knee. • To slack the ligaments especially the cruciate.
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Movements of knee joint?
 FLEXION: -Mainly by hamstring muscles: biceps femoris , semitendinosus & semimembranosus. - Assisted by sartorius , gracilis & popliteus.  EXTENSION: - Quadriceps femoris.  ACTIVE ROTATION (PERFORMED WHEN KNEE IS FLEXED): A) MEDIAL ROTATION: - Mainly by semitendinosus & semimembranosus. -Assisted by sartorius & gracilis. B) LATERAL ROTATION:  Biceps femoris.
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Bursae Related to Knee | ?
1. Suprapatellar bursa, 2. Prepatellar bursa: 3. Infrapatellar bursa 4. Popliteal bursa
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House maids “knee | Which bursa is affected?
Prepatellar
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Clergyman”s knee | Which bursa is affected?
Infrapatellar
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Ankle joint Type? Articular surfaces?
TYPE: synovial, hinge joint. ARTICULAR SURFACES: UPPER: A socket formed by: Lateral malleolus. the lower end of tibia & medial malleolus. LOWER: Body of talus.
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Knee joint | Type & Articular Surfaces
TYPE: synovial, hinge joint. ARTICULAR SURFACES: UPPER: A socket formed by: Lateral malleolus. the lower end of tibia & medial malleolus. LOWER: Body of talus.
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Ligaments of Ankle?
• MEDIAL (DELTOID) LIGAMENT:  A strong triangular ligament. • LATERAL LIGAMENT: • Weaker than medial ligament.
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Movements of ankle joint?
DORSIFLEXION:  Performed by muscles of anterior compartment of leg (tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus & peroneus tertius). PLANTERFLEXION:  Initiated by soleus.  Maintained by gastrocnemius.  Assisted by other muscles in posterior compartment of leg (tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus & flexor hallucis longus) + muscles of lateral compartment of leg (peroneus longus & peroneus brevis) .
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INVERSION & EVERSION MOVEMENTS occur on which joint>?
talo-calcaneo-navicular joint
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• Acute sprains of ankle joint are more | common on which side?
• Acute sprains on lateral side are more | common.
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torn during excessive | eversion of ankle joint ?
Deltoid ligament

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