3. Shoulder (Glenohumeral) Joint: Anterior View Flashcards
1
Q
Identify 1 - 3
A
- Acromioclavicular joint capsule (incorporating acromioclavicular ligament)
- Coracoacromial ligament
- Supraspinatus tendon (cut)
2
Q
Identify 4 - 5
A
- Subscapularis tendon (cut)
- Biceps brachii tendon (Long head)
3
Q
Identify 6
A
- Capsular ligaments
4
Q
Identify 7 - 8
A
- Superior transverse scapular ligament and suprascapular notch
- Coracoclavicular ligament (Trapezoid ligament; Conoid ligament)
5
Q
What is the type of shoulder joint?
A
The shoulder is a multiaxial synovial ball-and-socket (spheroidal) joint.
6
Q
6 movements of shoulder joint
A
- Abduction and adduction
- Flexion and extension
- Rotation and circumduction
7
Q
What are the 4 muscles of rotator cuff?
A
8
Q
What do the 4 tendons of the rotator cuff muscles do?
A
stabilize the shoulder joint.
9
Q
Type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint? Their articulations?
A
a synovial plane joint between the acromion and clavicle
10
Q
The role of the acromioclavicular joint?
A
This joint permits gliding movement as the arm is raised and the scapula rotates.
