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Scapulothoracic lecture Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

Motions of the scapula

A

Elevation, depression, rotation, protraction, retraction and anterior tilt

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2
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Force coupling

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Muscles which work together to create one motion, but do not have the same line of pull

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3
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Prime movers in scapular elevation

A

Levator scapula and upper trapezius

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4
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Prime movers in scapular depression

A

Serratus anterior, pectoralis minor and lower trapezius

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5
Q

Structure tested in Adsen’s test

A

The anterior scalene

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6
Q

Structure tested in Travel’s test

A

The middle scalene

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7
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Structure tested in military brace test

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Costaclavicular space

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8
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Application of the military brace test

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Find the radial pulse, passively extend the arm backwards, apply a forceful breath if required.

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9
Q

Positive sign in military brace and Wright’s tests

A

Loss of radial pulse

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10
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Application of Wright’s test

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Find the radial pulse, passively abduct the arm up. Apply forceful breath if required.

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11
Q

Structure being tested by Wright’s test

A

The pectoralis minor

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12
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Positive indication of Halstead’s test

A

Tingling or numbness in the palm of the hand

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13
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Application of Halstead’s test

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Extend the arm, elbow and wrist backwards. Side bend neck away if required.

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14
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Phalen’s test application

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Fully extend both wrists to place the backs of the hands together, then drop the elbows.

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15
Q

Structure being tested by Halstead’s test

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Neural tension in the brachial plexus

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16
Q

Structure being tested in Phalen’s test

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Carpal tunnel occlusion

17
Q

Application of Tinnel’s tap

A

Use the fingers to tap the nerves in the wrist.

18
Q

Positive indication of Tinnel’s tap

A

Zinging or pain

19
Q

What is Tinnel’s tap looking for?

A

Compression by the anterior compartment of the forearm on the carpal tunnel

20
Q

What should probably be done before doing any extensive testing on the scapula?

A

Verify the stability of the GH joint

21
Q

Prime movers in retraction

A

Rhomboid and middle trapezius

22
Q

Prime movers in protraction

A

Serratus anterior and indirectly pectoralis major

23
Q

Prime mover of anterior tile

A

Pectoralis minor

24
Q

Antagonist to anterior tilt

A

Long head of the tricep and lower serratus anterior

25
Prime movers in scapular upward rotation
Upper trap, lower trap, serratus anterior
26
Prime movers in scapular downward rotation
Levator scapula, rhomboids, pectoralis minor and major