Anatomy Flashcards
• bones of the shoulder girdle:
scapula, clavicle, sternum and humerus
• joints and movements of clavicle: sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints
v
• bones and articular surfaces of the shoulder joint
b
• capsule, ligaments and special structures
b
• rotator cuff muscles
applied anatomy: impingement, bursitis, frozen shoulder, dislocation
b
4 or 5 Features of a synovial joint?
Articularcartilage– avascular & aneural
• Fibrous capsule – may be reinforced by stabilizer muscles
• Capsule strengthened by intrinsic ligaments
• Extrinsic (accessory ligaments) may be primary stabilisers
• Synovial membrane - lines all non-articular surfaces
What are two things to keep in mind with bursae that communicate with joints?
- infection can track into joint
- fluid can get out from joint and be increased in bursa