Joints of UE Flashcards
Pectoral girdle joints (3)
sternoclavicular
acromioclavicular
glenohumeral
….covers the articular surfaces of the AC joint
fibrocartilage
AC Joint- ligaments (2)
AC ligament
coracoclavicular ligamen
The coracoclavicular ligament not only strengthens the AC joint but also suspends the … from clavicle and strengthens the … from downward force.
scapula
coracoid process
AC joint dislocation is usually from
direct impact to the shoulder
AC separation sign
piano key sign
Which joint isolation has a Tossy classification?
AC joint
Glenoid labrum is made up of…
fibrocartilage (hyaline)
Weak point for dislocation of the glenohumeral joint?
inferiorly
Glenohumeral joint capsule has two apertures or extensions…
tendon of the long head
subscapular bursa
Shoulder flexors
pec major, delt, coracobrachialis and biceps brachii
Shoulder extensors
lat, long head of triceps and delt
Shoulder abductors
supraspinatus (first 15 degrees) then delt
Shoulder adductors
pec major, lat, teres major and rotator cuff muscles
Shoulder medial rotator
pec major, subscapularis, teres major, lat
Shoulder lateral rotator
infraspinatus, teres minor, delt
Muscles that hold the head of the humerus to the glenoid cavity?
rotator cuff
Muscles that resist downward dislocation of the glenohumeral joint?
coracobrachialis, biceps, long head of triceps and delt
Shoulder exam of infraspinatus and teres minor?
rotate forearm laterally against resistance
Shoulder exam of subscapularis?
lift off or gerbers test
Nerve supply of glenohumeral joint?
suprascapular
axillary
lateral pectoral nerve
What is it when patient has pain levels passively or actively?
calcific supraspinatus tendonitis
Elbow joint ligaments
radial collateral ligament
ulnar collateral ligament
What ligament comes off the radial collateral ligament?
annular ligamen