Acromioclavicular Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
A
Synovial, plane joint
2
Q
Name the articular surfaces of the acromioclavicular joint.
A
Acromial end of clavicle with the acromion of the scapula
3
Q
Name two supporting ligaments.
A
- Acromioclavicular lig.
- Coracoclavicular ligg.
4
Q
Which two ligaments make up the coracoclavicular ligament?
A
- Trapeziod ligament
- Conoid ligament
5
Q
Name two special features of the acromioclavicular joint.
A
- Incomplete wedge-shaped articular disk
- Relatively weak capsule strengthened superiorly by fibres of the trapezius
6
Q
What are the movements of the acromioclavicular joint?
A
Assists with movement of the scapula
