The shoulder girdle Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What are the bones in the shoulder girdle?
A
- Scapula (shoulder blade)
- Clavicle
- Sternum
2
Q
What are the joints in the shoulder girdle?
A
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Sternoclavicular joint
3
Q
Where is the acromioclaviclar joint? what type?
A
- between the (acromion process of) scapula and outer end of clavicle
- Gliding joint
4
Q
Where is the stenoclaviclar joint? what type?
A
- Sternum and clavicle
- Only bony connection between upper appendicular and axial skeleton
- Saddle joint
5
Q
What muscles are involved in posterior movement of the shoulder girdle?
A
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Levator scapulae
6
Q
What muscles are involved in anterior movement of the shoulder girdle?
A
- Pectoralis minor
- Serratus anterior
7
Q
What actions can the rhomboids and elevator scapulae carry out?
A
- elevation
- adduction
- downward rotation
8
Q
What action can the serratus anterior carry out?
A
- abduction
- upward roation
9
Q
What actions can the pectoralis minor carry out?
A
- abduction
- depression
- downward rotation
