The shoulder joint Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the shoulder joint called?
A
glenohumeral joint
2
Q
What are the superficial anterior muscles of the shoulder joint?
A
- Pectoralis major
- anterior deltoid
- Subscapularis
3
Q
What are the superficial posterior muscles of the shoulder joint?
A
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major
- Posterior Deltoid
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- Teres minor
4
Q
What are the biarticular muscles?
A
- Biceps brachii
- Triceps brachii
5
Q
What is the rotator cuff made of?
A
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
6
Q
What actions do the latissimus dorsi and teres major cary out?
A
- Adduction
- Horizontal abduction
- Extension
- Internal roation
7
Q
Where is the triceps brachia’s origin and insertion?
A
- O : Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
- I : Olecranon process of ulna
8
Q
where is the biceps brachia’s origin and insertion?
A
Short head
- O : coracoid process of scapula
Long head
- O : Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Both
I : radial tuberosity
