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Flashcards in Scapulothoracic Joint Deck (10)
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1
Q

what forms the scapulothoracic joint?

A

articulation of scapula with thorax

2
Q

the ST joint is not a true ____ joint

A

anatomic

3
Q

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

A

SC and AC

4
Q

primary movements of the ST joint

A
  • elevation/depression
  • protract/retract
  • upward/downward rotation
5
Q

secondary movements of ST joint

A
  • ant/post tilting

- IR/ER

6
Q

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

A
  • SC joint elevation

- AC joint downward rotation

7
Q

ST elevation can be observed with what movement?

A

shoulder shrug

8
Q

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

A
  • protraction

- IR

9
Q

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

A
  • elevation

- upward rotation

10
Q

ST upward rotation can be observed with what movement?

A

shoulder flexion/ABD