Arthrology of the shoulder complex Flashcards
What are the joints of the shoulder girdle? (5)
Acromioclavicular
Glenohumeral joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Subactomial space
Scapulothoracic joint
*all synovial except for Psudo scapulothoracic joint
What are the two main ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint
- Anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligament
- costoclavicular ligament
What is the attachment of the costoclavicular ligament
From the superior part of the cartilage of the first rib to the undersurface of the clavicle
What is the function of the costoclavicular ligament
Prevents elevation of the clavicle , stabilizes the acromioclavicular joint
Attachments of the sternoclavicular ligament
From lateral sternum to proximal clavicle
Function of the sternoclavicular joint
provides protection and stability to the sternoclavicular joint
What are the attachments for the acromioclavicular ligament
From the superior acromial head to the end of the clavicle
What is the function of the acromioclavicular ligament
stabalization of the AC joint
Function of the coricoclavicular ligament
stabalizes AC joint by limiting medial displacement, protraction, and elevation
What is the attachments of the trapizoid ligament?
From the coracoid process to the trapizoid line of the clavicle
What is the attachments of the corinoid ligament?
From the coracoid process to the corinoid tubricle of the clavicle
What are the ligaments of the glenohumeral joint? (3)
- Superior glenohumeral (SGHL)
- Middle glenohumeral (MGHL)
- Inferior glenohumerlaal (IGHL)
What are the attachments of the SGHL,MGHL,IGHL?
From the upper part of the medial margin of the glenoid cavity to the lesser tubercle & antomical neck of the humerus
What is the function of the SGHL,MGHL,IGHL?
stabilize GH articulation
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint
Saddle
The clavicle is ___ superior to inferior
Convex