Exam 2 Flashcards
Ginglymus Joint
hinge joint
At what degree does the elbow unlock?
Flexion of ~20 degrees
What ligaments is stability dependent on when in flexion?
Radial collateral and ulnar collateral
What ligament is replaced in Tommy John surgery?
Ulnar collateral ligament
Does the UCL provide medial or lateral support?
Medial Support
Does RCL provide medial or lateral support?
Lateral Support
3 portions of the UCL do what?
Cover the full range of motion
Annular Ligament
A unique ligament that does not attach to the radius it originates and inserts on the ulna wrapping around the radius
Nursemades elbow
Dislocation of the radial head from the annular ligament
How do we maximize the space between the radial head and the humorous (where are we most vulnerable for nursemaids elbow)
When in elbow extension and pronation
Elbow Flexors
-Biceps Brachii
-Brachialis
-Brachioradialis
-Pronator teres
Elbow Extensors
-Triceps brachii
-Anconeus
Radioulnar Pronators
-Pronator teres
-Pronator quadratus
-Brachioradialis
Radioulnar supinators
-Biceps brachii
-Supinator muscle
-Brachioradialis
Tennis Elbow
lateral epicondylitis
Golfer’s Elbow
medial epicondylitis
As you increase load the carpal bones ____ stability
increase
What are the 3 joints in the fingers?
MCP, PIP, DIP
What nerve is pinched in carpal tunnel?
Median Nerve
The thumb has what other joint?
Carpometacarpal joint
What are the regions of the spinal cord?
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacrum
4 coccyx
C1
Atlas
C2
Axis (has a spinous process)
What is the joint called where the axis and atlas meet?
Atlantoaxis joint
Lumbar lordosis
Cervical and lumbar region curves anterior
Thoracic kyphosis
Thoracic and sacral curve posteriorly
What are the functions of lordosis and kyphosis?
Better accommodate pressure of forces