Scapulothoracic Joint

Question 1

what forms the scapulothoracic joint?

Answer 1

articulation of scapula with thorax

Question 2

the ST joint is not a true ____ joint

Answer 2

anatomic

Question 3

the ST articulation depends on the integrity of what 2 joints?

Answer 3

SC and AC

Question 4

primary movements of the ST joint

Answer 4

• elevation/depression
• protract/retract
• upward/downward rotation

Question 5

secondary movements of ST joint

Answer 5

• ant/post tilting

- IR/ER

Question 6

elevation of the ST joint is a combo of SC joint ____ and AC joint ____

Answer 6

• SC joint elevation

- AC joint downward rotation

Question 7

ST elevation can be observed with what movement?

Answer 7

shoulder shrug

Question 8

ST protraction is a combo of SC joint ____ and slight AC joint ____

Answer 8

• protraction

- IR

Question 9

ST upward rotation occurs by summation of SC joint ____ and AC joint ____

Answer 9

• elevation

- upward rotation

Question 10

ST upward rotation can be observed with what movement?

Answer 10

shoulder flexion/ABD