Anatomy of UL Flashcards
What are the 3 distinguishing features of a synovial joint
A joint cavity, bone ends covered in cartilage, articular surfaces & joint cavity enclosed by an articular capsule
What are the parts of a synovial joint
Articular cartilage –> synovial membrane –> fibrous joint capsule –> joint cavity containing synovial fluid
Name 3 types of synovial joints
Hinge, saddle, ball & socket
What are the 2 types of shoulder joints
Sternoclavicular & acromioclavicular
Where is the acromial part of the clavicle
Picture
What are the defining points of the humerous
Picture, greater & lesser tubicle
Difference between anatomical & surgical necks
Anatomical = where you find the growth plate, Surgical = the skinny part below the head
What is a process
Bits that stick out of the bone
Where is the glenohumeral joint
Picture
What are the movements of the glenohumeral joint
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation
Why is the glenohumeral joint so stable
Position of scapula (sitting behind), labrum deepens the fossa, ligaments hold the head of the humerus into the scapula
What muscles are around the glenohumeral joint
Rotator cuffs, deltoid
What kind of join is the elbow
Hinge
Where are the capitulum & trochlea
Picture
Why is the elbow movement different to the wrist
Ligaments prevent abduction and adduction