1. Shoulder Joint and Humerus Flashcards
what 2 things are held in the radial groove
radial artery and nerve
what does the radial head articulate with
capitulum
which neck does the epiphyseal growth plate mark
anatomical neck
what is the normal alignment of the lateral view for the shoulder joint
glenoid gully surrounded by head of humerus
scapula spine, coracoid and scapula blade form a Y
what is anterior shoulder dislocation in terms of humeral head position relative to the glenoid fossa
Humeral head inferior and anterior to glenoid fossa
what is posterior shoulder dislocation in terms of humeral head position relative to the glenoid fossa
lightbulb sign from rotation of humeral head
head not aligned with cavity in center of Y in lateral view
dislocations tend to be superior to the cavity