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Exam 2 Ligaments Flashcards

1
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GH (glenohumeral) Ligaments

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Coracohumeral
Superior GHL
Middle GHL
Inferior GHL
Transverse humeral
Superior transverse scapular

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Coracohumeral

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Greatest stiffness

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Superior GHL

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Limits inferior translation and external rotation

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Middle GHL

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Limits anterior translation

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Inferior GHL

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“Hammock”
Prevents the humeral head from dislocating anteriorly or inferiorly

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Transverse humeral

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Keeps tendon of long head of biceps in intertubercular groove

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Superior transverse scapular

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Bridges suprascapular notch to form a foreman

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SC (stenoclavicular) ligaments

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Anterior SCL
Posterior SCL
Costoclavicular
Interclavicular

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9
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Anterior and Posterior SCLs

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Limits excessive anterior and posterior motion

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Costoclavicular

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Limits clavicular elevation and superior glide

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Interclavicular

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Limits excessive depression downward glide

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AC (acromioclavicular) ligaments

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Acromioclavicular
Coracoacromial
Coracoclavicular

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13
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Acromioclavicular

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Stabilizes AC joint

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14
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Coracoacromial

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Roof of subacromial space, cut during surgery
Protects the head of the humerus during abduction with the acromion and coracoid process

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15
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Coracoclavicular

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Trapezoid = most lateral, guides clavicle during rotation
Conoid = triangular shape, prevents vertical displacement

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16
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Elbow ligaments

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Radial collateral (RCL)
Ulnar collateral (UCL)
Anular
Quadrate
Oblique cord

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Radial collateral (RCL)

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Limits active adduction/varus, 1 band

18
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Ulnar collateral (UCL)

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Limits active abduction/ valgus
3 bands = anterior, posterior, oblique

19
Q

Angular

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Keeps radial head in place

20
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Quadrate

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Keeps radial head in place

21
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Oblique cord

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Limits distal inferior motion of radius (“pulled elbow”)

22
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Wrist ligaments

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Volar/ dorsal radioulnar
Radial collateral
Ulnar collateral

23
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Volar/dorsal radioulnar

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Stabilize distal radioulnar joint, part of TFCC

24
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Radial collateral

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From radius to trapezium; limits excessive ulnar deviation

25
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Ulnar collateral

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From ulna to triquetrum; limits excessive radial deviation

26
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Thumb ligaments

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Ulnar collateral

27
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Ulnar collateral

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Stabilizes base of thumb ( injured with gamekeeper’s or skier’s thumb)

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