The Shoulder Girdle Flashcards

1
Q

The Shoulder/Pectoral Girdle is made up of a double set of what?

A

Two bones

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2
Q

What are the names of the two bones that make up the Shoulder/Pectoral Girdle?

A

Clavicle

Scapula

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3
Q

What is the name of the joint between the Clavicle and acromion process of the Scapula?

A

Acromioclavicular Joint

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4
Q

What type of joint is the joint between the Clavicle and Scapula?

A

Gliding Synovial Joint

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5
Q

What is the name of the joint between the Clavicle and the Sternum?

A

Sternoclavicular Joint

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6
Q

What type of joint is the joint between the Clavicle and the Sternum?

A

Synovial Double Gliding Joint which has characteristics of both a gliding and saddle joint with a cartilaginous disc to absorb stress

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7
Q

Which ribs does the Scapula partially cover?

A

1-7

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8
Q

What is the raised ridge on the posterior of the Scapula called?

A

Spine of the Scapula

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9
Q

What is the name of the cavity, laterally at the top of the Scapula, which forms a socket for the Humerus?

A

Glenoid Cavity

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10
Q

What movements are possible at the Shoulder Joint?

A
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Circumduction
Horizontal flexion
Horizontal extension
Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
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11
Q

What bones make up the Shoulder/Glenohumeral Joint?

A

Humerus and Scapula

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12
Q

Why is the shoulder joint less stable than the hip?

A

Because the cavity in the shoulder joint is shallower and so doesnt encapsulate the ball

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13
Q

Which muscles is it important to train to promote shoulder stability?

A

Rotator Cuff

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