Biomechanics Test 2 Flashcards
Elbow- Function
shortening and lengthening of arm for positioning of hand; provides stability for use of wrist and hand
Forearm- Function
mobility through pronation/supination to assist in the positioning of the hand
Elbow Complex- General Structure
uniaxial, diarthrodial hinge joint; 1 degree of freedom of motion (transverse plane); 6 ligaments and 4 muscles involved with the two joints; elbow joints and proximal radioulnar joint are enclosed in the same joint capsule
Elbow Complex: axis of motion
slight angulation from medial to lateral
Elbow Complex: Carrying Angle
configuration of articulating surfaces results in normal valgus angle when in extension and supination; increased angle is termed cubitus valgus; women have more valgus
Elbow Complex: Joint Stability
joint capsule, ligaments, and close packed position
Elbow Complex- Ligaments
ulnar collateral ligament (MCL): resists valgus stress; radial collateral ligamen (LCL): resists varus stress
Elbow Complex- closed pack position
humeroulnar joint is most stable when in full extension; humeroradial joint is most stable when in full flexion
Elbow Complex: Osteokinematics
flexion and extension; normal range of motion 0-150 degrees
Elbow Complex: Arthrokinematics-Flexion
Concave: ulna and radius roll and glide anteriorly
Convex: humerus rolls anteriorly and glides posteriorly
Elbow Complex: Arthrokinematics- Extension
Concave: ulna and radius roll and glide posteriorly
Convex: humerus rolls posteriorly and glides anteriorly
Elbow Complex: roll/glide rules
roll for convex is always the same for concave; radius and ulna are the concave portion; humerus is the convex portion
Forearm Structure: Superior
proximal radioulnar joint; a pivot joint; articulation between ulnar radial notch, annular ligament, capitulum of humerus and radial head
Forearm Structure: Inferior
distal radioulnar joint; pivot joint; articulation between ulnar notch of radius, head of ulna, and articular disc (TFCC)
Forearm: Osteokinematics
longitudinal axis from center of radial head to center of ulnar head; pronation (0-80 degrees) and supination (0-90 degrees)
Forearm: Pathologies
Compression injuries, distraction injuries, valgus and varus ligament injuries; lateral epicondylitis; medial epicondylitis
Forearm: compression injuries
fall on an outstretched hand; can lead to radial head olecranon, or coronoid processes fracture; you could dislocate your capitate or fracture the end of your radius
Forearm: Distraction Injuries
radial head may slip out of annular ligament with enough longitudinal force; small children are particularly susceptible due to the radial head not being fully developed; commonly caused when a child is unexpectedly pulled or lifted by the arm (NS not turning on)
Forearm: Varus/Valgus Ligament Injuries
UCL and RCA in throwers may become overstretched or torn resulting in pain and laxity; UCL tears are much more common than RCL; RCL probably due to dislocation;
Forearm: Lateral Epicondylitis
usually seen in racquet sports where increased demand is placed on wrist extensors; all of these originate in the lateral epicondylitis; leads to microscopic tears; can eventually lead to tendon tear
Forearm: Medial Epicondylitis
often seen in tennis serve and golf swing when the elbow is extended and the pronator theres, flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnas are active; not as common as lateral; much stronger than extensors
Wrist Joint: Function
controls the multi-articular muscles of the wrist and hand; fine adjustment of grip; often open chain movements; the most complex joint of the human body
Wrist or Carpus: Structure
includes radoiocarpal and mid carpal joints;
Wrist Structure: degrees of freedom
2 degrees of freedom; radial and ulnar deviation and flexion/extension
Wrist: Radiocarpal Joint
Proximally- radius and radioulnar disk; distally- scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum; TFCC acts to cushion compressive loads on the wrist
TFCC
Triangular fibrocartilaginous complex
Wrist: Midcarpal Joints
proximally: scaphoid, lunate triquetrum; distally: trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Wrist: Intercarpal Joints
scaphoid to lunate; a gliding or planar joint; articulations between carpal bones; proximal row is more mobile than the distal row
Wrist: Ligamentous Support
responsible for providing articular stability and guiding and checking motion; extrinsic ligaments connect radius or ulna to metacarpals; intrinsic ligaments connect carpals to carpals
Wrist: Arches of the Wrist and Hand
Proximal transverse arch (runs over distal carpal row), distal transverse arch (metacarpal arch), and longitudinal arch (connects the two transverse arches)
Wrist and Hand: Osteokinematics
Sagittal plane motion (mediolateral axis)- flexion and extension; frontal plane (anteroposterior axis)- radial/ulnar deviation
Wrist and Hand: Arthrokinematics: radius and radioulnar disk
concave; flexion-anterior roll and glide; extension-posterior roll and glide; ulnar deviation- medial roll and glide; radial deviation- lateral roll and glide
Wrist and Hand: arthrokinematics: proximal carpal row
convex side; flexion- anterior roll posterior glide; extension-posterior roll anterior glide; ulnar deviation- medial roll, lateral glide; radial deviation- lateral roll, medial glide
Finger Structure
Finger rays; one ray includes one metacarpal and three phalanges (two in the thumb); numbered from radial side to ulnar side (1-5)
Fingers: Joints
carpometacarpal joints (between distal carpal row and metacarpals); metacarpophalangeal joints (articulation between metacarpals and phalanges); and interphalangeal joints (articulations between adjacent phalanges)
Fingers: Thumb Structure
CMC joint: forms a saddle joint between the first metacarpal base and the trapezium; allows for a wide range of motion; the most important motion of the thumb is opposition
Opposition
allows for the thumb to touch the tip of each finger
Wrist and Hand: Muscular Activity of the Wrist
flexor carpi ulnaris- the most powerful motor of the wrist and hand; places the hand in flexion and in ulnar deviation; the pisiform increases power by increasing the lever arm; flexors are greater than twice as strong as the extensors
Wrist and Hand: Muscular Activity of the Hand
extrinsic muscles are responsible for placing and changing the shape of the working hand; intrinsic muscles are responsible for maintaining the configuration of the three arches in the hand
Wrist and Hand: Power Grip
all three finger joints are held in a flexed position and the wrist is slightly extended to tighten the wrist flexor tendons; includes the cylindrical, spherical, and hook grips
Wrist and Hand: Precision Grip
involves the use of the thumb and fingers to manipulate a small object in a controlled manner; includes the pad to pad, tip to tip, and pad to side grips
Wrist and Hand: Pathologies
carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament sprains, colles’ fracture, deQuervain’s tenosynovitis, scaphoid or lunate fracture, osteoarthritis of the thumb
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
where median nerve runs through to the hand; can show atrophy in the phenar eminence and intrinsic muscles; more common in women; rarely affects young people; most often compression in the carpal tunnel; may be due to vascular insuficiency
Ligament Sprains
usually due to a fall on an outstretched hand; may lead to chronic wrist pain if left untreated; lunate/capitate and radiocarpal ligaments are most commonly involved
Colles’ Fracture
refers to an extra-articular fracture of the distal radius; may also include fracture of the ulna; one of the most common fractures; commonly affects older people and are more common in women due to osteoporosis
DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
relatively common; inflammation and swelling of the tendon sheath covering the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis longus; results in pain and limited thumb/wrist rang of motion
Scaphoid Fracture/Lunate Dislocation
Fall on an outstretched hand in a younger person; scaphoid may fracture on impact or the radius may cause the lunate to dislocate towards the palm; at risk for avascular necrosis;
Osteoarthritis of the Thumb
more common in women; typically bilateral but can be unilateral with trauma or overuse; erosion of the CMC saddle joint leads to pain and subluxation; ultimately strength and function are diminished
Shoulder Complex: components
shoulder girdle (scapula, clavicle, proximal humerus, AC joint); glenohumeral joint (glenoid fossa of scapula and proximal humerus)
Shoulder Complex: functions
shoulder girdle provides stability and mobility but also has very active muscles and neural activation to control and stabilize; glenohumeral joint positions upper extremity
Shoulder Girdle Articulations
scapulothoracic, sternoclavicular, and acromioclavicular joint
Scapulothoracic Joint
shoulder blade on thoracic cage; snapping scapula syndrome can cause the scapula to bump over the ribs; premier example of dynamic stability in the human body; almost 19 muscles have attachments to the scapula
Sternoclavicular Joint
a modified ball and socket; larger ROM
Acromioclavicular joint
acromion of the scapula to the clavicle; AC joint separation is common