4.4 Joints and Ligaments Part 2 Flashcards
What is the coracohumeral ligament?
joins the head of the humerus to the coracoid process of the scapula
What are the ligaments of the should joint?
acromioclavicular ligament
aternoclavicular ligaments
coracoclavicular ligament
coracoacromial ligament
capsular ligament
coracohumeral ligament
What are the tendons of the rotator cuff?
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
What do the tendons of the rotator cuff help with?
limit the movement of the shoulder so the head of the humerus is stabilized within the joint
Where does the head of the femur articulate with the pelvis?
acetabulum
What ligaments are involved in holding the pelvis together posteriorly?
iliolumbar ligament
anterior sacroiliac ligament
posterior sacroiliac ligament
What is the ilioinguinal ligament?
holds the ASIS of the ilium to the pubic bone
What is the ileofemoral ligament?
attaches the femur to the ilium
What is the uterosacral ligament?
connects the sacrum to each side of the uterus in females
Where are menisci found?
knee joint
What are menisci?
crescent shaped pieces of cartilage that give added stability to the femur to articulate with the tibia
Where is the larger patellar ligament located?
anteriorly in the knee joint
Which ligaments stabilize the sides of the knees?
medial (tibial) collateral ligament (MCL)
lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL)
Where are the ACL and PCLs located?
interior of the knee joint
What is the ACL?
anterior cruciate ligament
