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Arthology of Upper Limb Flashcards

1
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Not a true joint. Rather a functional joint

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Scapula thoracic Joint

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2
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Gliding motion with the scapula moving superiorly

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Elevation

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A gliding motion with the scapula moving inferiorly

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Depression

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4
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A gliding motion with the scapula moving towards the spine

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Retraction (adduction at S-T joint)

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5
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A gliding movement with the scapula moving away from the spine

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Protractor (abduction at the S-T joint)

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6
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What is the point of reference for rotation?

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Glenoid Fossa

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7
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The glenoid fossa moves superior ly (inferior angle moves laterally)

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Upwards /lateral rotation

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The glenoid fossa moves inferiorly (the inferior angle moves medially)

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Downward/medial rotation

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9
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The stern al end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium

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Syernoclavicular Joint

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10
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What kind of joint is the Sternoclavicular joint?

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Synovial, saddle

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Available movements of the Sternoclavicular joint

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  • Superior/inferior glide
  • Anterior/posterior glide
  • rotation
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12
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When we fall on an outstretched hand, the shock happens where?

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The articulating disc of the Sternoclavicular joint

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13
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Ligaments of the Sternoclavicular joint

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  • anterior Sternoclavicular ligament
  • posterior Sternoclavicular ligament
  • interclavicular ligament
  • costoclavicular ligament
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14
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Where does the costoclavicular ligament attach?

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Inferior clavicle– 1st rib

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15
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Prevents all excessive movement except inferior glide.

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Costoclavicular ligament

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16
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The acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula

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Acromioclavicular Joint

17
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What type of joint is the Acromioclavicular joint?

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Synovial, plane

18
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Available movements of the Acromioclavicular joint

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  • anterior/posterior glide

- rotation (small movement)

19
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Ligaments of the Acromioclavicular joint

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  • Acromioclavicular ligament
  • coracoacromial ligament
  • coracoclavicular ligament
20
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Attachment of the Acromioclavicular ligament

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Clavicle–acromion

21
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Attachment of coracoacromial ligament

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Coracoid process–acromion

22
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What is the coracoacromial arch?

Darla deemed important!

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Arch formed by the coracoid process, the coracoacromial ligament and the acromion

23
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Attachments of coracoclavicular ligament

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Coracoid process–clavicle

24
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Other ligaments with coracoclavicular ligament

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  • trapezoid ligament

- conoid ligament

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