Lecture Notes Flashcards
Upper limb function:
- Shock absorber.
- Manipulative appendage.
- Muscle usage..
True or false: The upper limb is propulsive and weight-bearing.
FALSE - the upper limb is NOT propulsive and weight baring.
The upper limb has ______ mobility, and ______ stability.
- High.
- Low.
What is the only bony attachment between the upper limb and axial skeleton?
The clavicle.
All movement of the U.L. is directed to manipulate the -
Hand
Define the shoulder, its official name, and the bones in this region.
- Neck to arm.
- Shoulder.
- Clavicle and scapula.
What bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
Define the arm, it’s official name, and bones in this region.
- Shoulder to elbow.
- Brachium.
- Humerus.
Define the forearm, its official name, and the bones in this area?
- Elbow to wrist.
- Antibrachium.
- Radius and ulna.
Define the hand, the official name, and the bones involved?
- Wrist to distal phalanx.
- Manus.
- Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges.
The wrist is associated with which bones?
Carpals.
Which bones is the hand proper associated with?
Metacarpal.
Which bones are associated with the digits?
Phalanges.
___________: Projects the upper limb laterally, and transmits all energy from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
Clavicle.
Which articulation of the shoulder is between sternum and clavicle, is synovial but can function as a ball n socket joint - considered to be a saddle joint.
Sternoclavicular.
___________: Articulates with the clavicle, and is a site of extensive muscle attachment to move the shoulder.
Scapula.
_______________: Articulates with the scapula and is the only bone in the arm.
Humerus.
Which joint is know to be a “saddle joint”?
Sternoclavicular joint.
Information on the sternoclavicular joint/articulation:
- Between the sternum and clavicle.
- Synovial joint + ball and socket jt - called a saddle joint.
- Is very strong + stable as it is supported by a very strong ligament
What occurs if we tear the coracoclavicular ligament?
A shoulder separation.
Information on the arcromioclavicular joint/articulation:
- Is between the clavicle and the acromian of the scapula.
- Is synovial planar gliding.
- Is held together by the coracoclavicular ligament.
The coracoclavicular ligament is associated with which joint?
Acromioclavicular.
Information on the scapulothoracic “articulation”:
- NOT an actual joint.
- Is where the scapula glides along the thoracic cage.
- Scapula floats here - does not have a bone articulation with the ribs.
- Allows for elevation/depression and protraction/retraction of the scapula.
- Additionally does scapula rotation.
What joint is the “true shoulder joint”?
The glenohumeral joint.