Acromioclavicular joint Flashcards
1
Q
articulating surfaces
A
clavicle w/ acromion of scapula
2
Q
movements
A
gliding
- rotation of scapula on lateral clavicle via rotation on 2 axes
- some axial rotation
- some anteroposterior movements
3
Q
type of joint
A
plane joint
4
Q
ligaments
A
- articular capsule
- acromioclavicular ligaments - superior + anterior
- coracoclavicular ligament - trapezoid + conoid
5
Q
blood supply
A
- supraclavicular artery
- thoracoacromial artery
6
Q
innervation
A
branches from lateral pectoral + suprascapular nerves
