1.4.2. Ligaments of the Glenohumeral Joint Flashcards

1
Q

Was does the thickening of the Glenohumeral Joint Capsule form?

A

A Definable Ligament

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Q

Is the Definable Ligament made by the Joint Capsule the only ligament present?

A

No, there are True Ligaments present between other bony elements

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3
Q

What is the purpose of the the Ligaments in the Glenohumeral Joint?

A

To Strengthen and Ease Movements

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4
Q

What are the 4 main Ligaments in the Glenohumeral Joint?

A
  1. Glenohumeral Ligaments
  2. Coracohumeral Ligament
  3. Transverse Humeral Ligament
  4. Coracoacromial Ligament
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5
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How many bands does the Glenohumeral Ligaments consist of?

A

3

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What are 3 bands the Glenohumeral Ligament consists of?

A
  1. Superior
  2. Middle
  3. Inferior
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7
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What direction do the Glenohumeral Ligaments travel in?

A

They run in the Joint Capsule, from the Glenoid Fossa to the Anatomical Neck of the Humerus

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8
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What is the function of the Glenohumeral Ligaments?

A

To Strengthen and Stabilize the Anterior aspect of the Joint Capsule

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9
Q

Where does the Coracohumeral Ligament attach to?

A
  1. The Base of the Coracoid Process

2. The Greater Tubercle of the Humerus

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What is the function of the Coracohumeral Ligament?

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To Support the Superior part of the Joint Capsule

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Where is the Transverse Humeral Ligament found?

A

It spans between the Greater and Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus

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What is the function of the Transverse Humeral Ligament?

A

It holds the Tendon of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii in the Intertubercular Sulcus (Groove)

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13
Q

What is different about the Coracoacromial Ligament?

A

It is not a thickening of the Joint Capsule

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Q

Where does the Coracoacromial Ligament run between?

A
  1. The Acromion

2. The Coracoid Process of the Scapula

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15
Q

What is forms the Coracoacromial Arch?

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  1. The Acromion
  2. The Coracoid Process of the Scapula
  3. The Coracoacromial Ligament
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16
Q

Where can the Coracoacromial Arch be found?

A

Overlying the Glenohumeral Joint

17
Q

What is the function of the Coracoacromial Arch?

A

To prevent Superior Displacement of the Humeral Head