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What are the shoulder movements?

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Extension, flexion, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation, circumduction

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What is the characteristic of the acromion variation according to Bigliani?

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Acromion has a hook shape

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How does the glenoid fossa affect mobility and instability?

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It is highly unstable which creates high mobility

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What role does the labrum play in the glenoid fossa?

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Increases stability

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What are the characteristics of the plane of the scapula?

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Superior aspect is 30-45° anterior to frontal plane, slight anterior inclination, upward rotation in frontal plane

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Is arm elevation easier when the scapula is in its plane or out of plane?

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Easier when scapula is in its plane

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Under which type of shoulder rotation is arm elevation easier?

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Under external shoulder rotation

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Why is elevation easier with external shoulder rotation?

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The greater tubercle can clear the acromion process and acromioclavicular ligaments

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What are the joints of the shoulder?

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  • Acromioclavicular joint
  • Glenohumeral joint
  • Scapulothoracic joint
  • Sternoclavicular joint
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What are the characteristics of the acromioclavicular joint?

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3 rotatory motions and 3 translatory motions

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What are the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint?

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  • Coracoclavicular (trapezoid and conoid)
  • Acromioclavicular
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What does the trapezoid ligament do?

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Prevents medial movement of acromion process relative to clavicle

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What does the conoid ligament do?

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Restricts upward rotation of scapula and pulls clavicle in upward rotation

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What are the grades of acromioclavicular joint injuries?

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  • Grade I: AC ligament stretched partially torn
  • Grade II: AC ligament completely torn
  • Grade III: AC joint separation
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What are the rotary motions of the sternoclavicular joint?

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  • Elevation/depression
  • Protraction/retraction
  • Upward/downward rotation
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What are the ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint?

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  • Anterior/posterior sternoclavicular
  • Interclavicular
  • Costoclavicular
  • Intraarticular disc
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What is the scapulothoracic joint?

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Not a real joint with no true articulations

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What are the functions of the scapulothoracic joint?

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  • Increase ROM of shoulder
  • Enhance reach
  • Maintain favourable length-tension relationship for deltoid
  • Maintain G-H stability
  • Shock absorption
  • Permits elevation of body
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What is the glenohumeral joint type?

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Ball and socket

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What is the scapulohumeral rhythm?

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2:1 GH:ST; for every 2° of GH movement there is 1° of ST movement

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What are the contributions of shoulder joints to 180° of arm elevation?

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  • GH = 120° abduction
  • ST = 60° upward rotation
  • SC = 30° elevation and posterior rotation
  • AC = 30° upward rotation
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What elements are responsible for static glenohumeral stability?

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  • Coracohumeral ligament
  • Glenohumeral ligament
  • Labrum
  • Capsule
  • Joint contact
  • Scapular inclination
  • Intraarticular pressure
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What elements are responsible for dynamic glenohumeral stability?

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  • Rotator cuff muscles
  • Biceps
  • Deltoid
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How is shoulder instability classified?

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  • Etiology: traumatic vs atraumatic
  • Degree of instability: subluxation vs dislocation
  • Unidirectional vs multidirectional
  • Generalized ligamentous laxity
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What are the characteristics of the coracoacromial arch?
* Coracoacromial ligament * Sub-acromial space * Roof of glenohumeral joint
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What is impingement in the shoulder?
Irritation of structures in subacromial space leading to narrowing of subacromial space
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What are intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of impingement?
* Intrinsic: factors within tendon * Extrinsic: glenohumeral kinematics, anatomical factors
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What are the impingement tests?
* Neer’s test * Hawkin’s test
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How is glenohumeral instability compensated?
Scapulothoracic joint use
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What muscles stabilize the glenohumeral joint?
* Supraspinatus * Infraspinatus * Subscapularis * Teres minor * Biceps * Deltoid
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What effect does the deltoid have on the humerus?
Translates humeral head superiorly
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What does the supraspinatus do on the humerus?
Abduction of the humerus and compression of humeral head
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What do the infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor do on the humerus?
Pull humeral head downwards and externally rotate humerus
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What happens if there is no rotator cuff function?
Excessive superior glide of humeral head
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What muscles stabilize the scapula?
* Serratus anterior * Trapezius * Rhomboids * Pectoralis minor * Levator scapulae
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What muscles perform upward scapular rotation?
* Upper trapezius * Lower trapezius * Serratus anterior
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What causes medial winging of the scapula?
Serratus anterior weakness, long thoracic nerve damage
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What causes lateral winging of the scapula?
Trapezial weakness, spinal accessory nerve damage
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What muscles perform downward scapular rotation?
* Pectoralis minor * Levator scapulae * Rhomboids
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What are the large muscle movers of the shoulder?
* Latissimus dorsi * Teres major * Pectoralis major * Coracobrachialis
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What muscles are involved in shoulder depression/weight bearing?
* Latissimus dorsi * Pectoralis major
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When is the moment arm of the upper extremity weight the highest?
When the shoulder is abducted at 90°
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When is the joint reaction force highest in shoulder abduction?
At 90° of abduction
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What does apprehension of the shoulder mean?
Anterior instability
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What does the sulcus sign indicate?
Inferior instability
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What does the load and shift test assess?
Anterior-posterior instability

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