Anatomy of the shoulder Flashcards
- which bones are involved in the movement of the shoulder [3]?
- movements of the shoulder include a combination of movements from which joints [4]?
- which bones are involved in the movement of the shoulder [3]?
- clavicle
- scapula
- humerus - movements of the shoulder include a combination of movements from which joints [4]?
- sternoclavicular joint
- acromiclavicular joint
- glenohumeral joint
- scapulothrocic joint
which of the following is the only articulation between upper limb and axial skeleton?
- sternoclavicular joint
- acromiclavicular joint
- glenohumeral joint
- scapulothrocic joint
ssternoclavicular joint
Sternoclavicular joint:
What is the type of joint? [1]
Which structure is present for shock absorption? [1]
Which type of movement does the joint permit? [1] ?
joint type: synovial, saddle joint
shock absoption: articular disc
movements: around 60 degrees when elevate scapula
is the sternoclavicular joint easy / hard to break? why [2]
is the sternoclavicular joint easy / hard to break? why [2]
- hard to break [1]
- ligaments arround sternoclavicular joint are extremely strong [1]
(is often alongside other fractures)
which structures would be affected by a posterior fractture to sternoclavicular joint? [5]
- common carotid artery
- vagus nerve
- brachiocephalic vein
- trachea
- oesophagus
therefore v serious have posterior break !
what happens to your shoulder when your clavicle fractures? [1]
- shoulder will drop (bc wont act as a strut any more to keep shoulder in place)
If you break your clavicle, which structures act and cause different movements of the clavicle? [3]
What do u need to help bring bones back together to heal? [1]
- Sternocleidomastoid muscle: pulls medial aspect of clavicle up
- Pectoralis major muscle pulls arm and clavicle medially
- Gravity will pull down
- need an internal fixation
Acromioclavicular joint?
Which joint is present? [1]
What type of movement does this allow? [1]
which bones does this joint connection? [2]
what type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint? [2]
- synovial [1]; plane joint [1]
- gliding movement [1]
what is a connection between? [1]
- acromonion of scapula
- clavicle
what is a typical trauma mechanism on for breaking the acromioclavicular joint? [1]
- force that depresses the pectoral girdle (e.g. falling off bike / contact sports)
label these xox
which of these labels are joining points for muscles? [3]
which of these labels are joining points for muscles? [3]
- coracoid process
- supraspinous fossa
- infraspinous fossa
glenohumeral joint:
What is the type of joint? [2}
Which movements does this joint permit? [5]
Joint:
- synovial [1]; ball & socket [1]
Movements:
- flexion-extension
- abduction
- adduction
- rotation
- circumduction
what are two prominent structures / features of the the glenohumeral joint? [2]
Why is this clinically significant [1]
what are two prominent features of the glenohumeral joint?
glenoid cavity accomodates approx/ 1/3 of the humeral head: means that should can have wider range of movement
inferior joint capusule is lax. allows elevate above head. but means is much weaker than superior portion
what is most common type of dislocation of the glenohumeral joint? [1]
What type of movements cause ^ [3}
what is most common type of dislocation of the glenohumeral joint? [1]
- anterior dislocation
what type of movements cause ^ [3}
- abduction
- external rotation
- external extension
which nerve can be effected glenohumeral dislocation? [1]
which muscle does this nerve particularly effect if damaged? [1]
axillary nerve
deltoid muscle
Which structures deepen the shallow glenoid fossa? [2]
what is the shallow glenoid fossa deepened by? [2]
- glenoid labrum (fibrocart. ring that surrounds articular surface). helps deepen the socket and support the joint
- long head of the biceps - attaches to superior aspect of labrum
whats a SLAP tear?
SLAP tear: when superior aspect of labrum pulls away from glenoid fossa
Scapulotharacic joint
What is the type of joint [1]?
Which movements does this joint allow? [3]
not a true joint articulation between scapula and thoracic wall
movements:
- elevation & depression
- protraction & retraction
- rotation - important in abduction
what is the scapula-humeral rthym?
First 30 degrees of shoulder elevation involves a “setting phase”:
- the movement is largely glenohumeral.
- scapulothoracic movement is small and inconsistent.
And after the first 30 degrees of shoulder elevation:
- The glenohumeral and scapulothoracic joints move simultaneously.
- Overall 2:1 ratio of glenohumeral to scapulothoracic movement.
(e.g. when the arm is abducted 180 degrees, 60 degrees by rotation of the scapula & 120 degrees occurs by rotation of the humerus at the glenohumeral joint)