Exam 2 Study Cards Flashcards
(122 cards)
1
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What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
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Synovial joint
2
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What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
A
Synovial joint
3
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What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
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Synovial joint
4
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What part of the clavicle is easily palpable?
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Acromial end
5
Q
What part of the clavicle is flat and rises slightly above
the acromion?
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Acromial end
6
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What part of the clavicle curves inferiorly?
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Sternal end
7
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Describe where the convex and concave features are of the clavicle.
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Convex medially and concave laterally
8
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What two structures does the clavicle articulate with?
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The scapula and the sternum
9
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What is the joint capsule of the shoulder supported by?
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The rotator cuff, coracohumeral, superior glenohumeral ligaments
10
Q
The joint capsule of the shoulder creates what kind of joint pressure?
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Negative (suctioning)
11
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What is the function of the joint capsule in the shoulder?
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Suctions in the humeral head into the glenoid labrum
12
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What does the glenoid labrum connect to?
A
Glenohumeral joint capsule, Glenohumeral ligaments, Long head of biceps, Rotator cuff muscles
13
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What is the glenoid labrum composed of?
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Dense fibrous tissue with few elastic fibers
14
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What are the 6 purposes of the glenoid labrum?
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- Controls joint movement
- Load-bearing structure
- Protects bone edges
- Assist in joint lubrication
- Ligament attachment
- Increases contact area for articulating regions
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The incongruous aspect of the joint…
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-Allows the humerus to have a wide array of
movements
-Naturally positioned to discourage inferior
subluxation/dislocation
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Structurally, what kind of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
A
Ball and socket joint
17
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Functionally, what kind of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
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Diarthrotic multiaxial joint
18
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What movements does the glenohumeral joint have?
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Flexion and Extension; Abduction and Adduction; Internal and External Rotation
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What 4 accessory movements does the glenohumeral joint have?
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Rolling, Spinning, Gliding and Combination
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Is the movement in the glenohumeral joint in the same or opposite direction?
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Opposite
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Describe the convex and concave movement of the glenohumeral joint?
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Rolling of convex humeral head upwards, there is a downward sliding of the concave glenoid fossa
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T or F: The convex head of the humerus fits perfectly into the concave glenoid fossa.
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False
23
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Since the humerus does not fit perfectly into the glenoid fossa, that means the movement is
A
Spin as well as rolling and
gliding/sliding
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Since the humerus does not fit perfectly into the glenoid fossa, that prevents impaction between
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The humeral head on the acromion and coracocacromial ligament
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In flexion and extension of the glenohumeral joint, rotation of the humerus is in what plane around what axis?
Sagittal plane around a coronal axis
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In flexion of the glenohumeral joint, the humeral slides and rolls in what direction?
The humeral head slides posteriorly and rolls anteriorly
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T or F: In flexion and extension of the glenohumeral joint, it's primarily a spinning motion
around a fixed point on the
glenoid.
True
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In abduction and adduction of the glenohumeral joint, rotation of the humerus is in what plane around what axis?
Coronal plane around a sagittal axis
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In abduction and adduction of the glenohumeral joint, the humeral slides and rolls in what direction?
Convex humeral head rolls up and slides downward on the scapula glenoid fossa
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In internal and external rotation of the glenohumeral joint, rotation of the humerus is in what plane around what axis?
Horizontal plane around a vertical axis
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T or F: In external rotation of the glenohumeral joint, the humeral head simultaneously
rolls posteriorly and slides
anteriorly on the glenoid fossa
True
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Gravity pulls the humeral head
Downward, encouraging adduction
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Ligaments attach
bone to bone
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T or F: Ligaments are as strong as tendons with more fibroelastic tissues
True
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What are the three ligaments in the glenohumeral joint?
Glenohumeral Ligament, Coracohumeral Ligament, Coracoacromial Ligament
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T or F: The center of the humeral head is centered on the glenoid
cavity throughout the arc of
movement in the glenohumeral joint.
True
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Elevation in the plane of the scapula in the glenohumeral joint permits what 5 movements of the scapula and clavicle?
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Upward rotation of
the scapula, posterior tilt,
and external rotation with
clavicular elevation and
retraction
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T or F: Elevation in the plane of the scapula is approximately 30-45 degrees anterior to the coronal plane
True
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The sternoclavicular joint articulates with what three structures?
The clavical, the manubrium of the sternum, and the first rib cartilage
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What are the purpose of intra-articular disks?
They are shock absorbers
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What two units create gliding in the sternoclavicular joint?
-Sternal end of the clavicle
-Manubrium of sternum and
first costal cartilage
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Functionally, what 3 kinds of joints is the sternoclavicular joint?
Diarthrotic triaxial, incongruous saddle shaped (sellar) joint, double gliding joint or a modified ball and socket joint
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What are the three axes of freedom of the sternocalvicular joint?
Elevation and Depression; Protraction and Retraction; Rotation along the
longitudinal axis
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During elevation and depression, the sternoclavicular joint is in what plane around what axis?
Coronal plane around a sagittal axis
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T or F: In the sternoclavicular joint, during superior-inferior gliding, the axis is oblique through the sternal end of clavicle.
True
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During protraction and retraction, the sternoclavicular joint is in what plane around what axis?
Horizontal plane around a “nearly” vertical axis
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T or F: In the sternoclavicular joint, there is anterior-posterior gliding as the disks moves with the clavicle on the manubrium
True
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T or F: Rotation along the
longitudinal axis for the sternoclavicular joint is the accessory motion when humerus is above 90 degrees and
scapula is upward rotation
True
49
T or F: In the sternoclavicular joint during rotation along the longitudinal axis, the acromial end is higher and able to elevate and upwardly rotate the scapula
True
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During rotation along the longitudinal axis, the sternoclavicular joint is in what plane around what axis?
Sagittal plane around the coronal axis of the clavicle
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T or F: The sternoclavicular joint is required for full flexion,
abduction (Without it only 110 degrees of
flexion or abduction can occur)
True
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What movements occur at the sternoclavicular joint?
Elevation/Depression; Protraction/Retraction; Rotation
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Describe the convex, concave structures of the sternoclavicular joint. Hint: There are two different convex, concave relationships in this joint for each structure.
Medial end of clavicle is convex top-to-bottom (superior to inferior) and concave front-to-back
(anterior to posterior); Manubrium and first costal cartilages are concave superior to inferior and convex anterior to posterior
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T or F: During elevation and depression of the sternoclavicular joint, the medial clavicle glides in a superior to inferior direction to the upper attachment of the disk
True
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What two muscles add to the stability of the superior aspect of the acromioclavicular joint?
Upper trapezius and deltoid muscles
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Protraction and retraction of the sternoclavicular joint occurs in what plane around what axis?
Horizontal plane around a vertical axis
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In the sternoclavicular joint, what kind of shaped surface does it have?
Saddle shaped surface
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In extension of the glenohumeral joint, the humeral slides and rolls in what direction?
The humeral head slides anteriorly and rolls posteriorly
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T or F: In the sternoclavicular joint, the clavicle and disk glide anteriorposteriorly on the manubrium, pivoting around inferior attachment of the disk
True
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T or F: Rotation of the sternoclavicular joint results in a spin movement.
True
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T or F: Rotation of the sternoclavicular joint is the movement of posterior to neutral.
True
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T or F: The disk in the sternoclavicular joint participates in movement for the manubrium, clavicle to allow mobility and maintain stability
True
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The disk in the sternoclavicular joint is called the
Costoclavicular ligament articular disk
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Do muscles cross the sternoclavicular joint?
No, so there is little dynamic stability
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What 2 ligaments are involved in the sternoclavicular joint?
Anterior posterior sternoclavicular, interclavicular ligament
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What two structures does the acromioclavicular joint articulate with. Be specific.
Articulation between the
lateral aspect of the clavicle and
the acromion of the scapula
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T or F: There is limited motion in the acromioclavicular joint.
True
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T or F: The articular capsule is weak in the acromioclavicular joint.
True
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T or F: Since the articular capsule is weak in the acromioclavicular joint, there is an increased chance of dislocation.
True
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What five moments can be performed with the acromioclavicular joint?
-Scapular Rotation
-Upward/Downward Rotation of
the Scapula
-Winging
-Tipping
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Structurally, what kind of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Synovial, plane joint
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Functionally, what kind of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Diarthrotic, Triaxial, Gliding Joint
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How many degrees of freedom are in the acromioclavicular joint?
3
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What are the 2 different movements in the acromioclavicular joint?
1. Gliding motion of clavicle and acromion
| 2. Rotation of the scapula on clavicle
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Why is it that there are very inconsistent ways to identify movement/axes in the acromioclavicular joint?
It is small and every client will present differently
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The acromioclavicular joint primarily contributes to what movement?
Scapular rotation
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The acromioclavicular joint also contributes to which 2 movements?
Winging and tipping
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On the acromioclavicular joint, which structure is convex?
Lateral end of the clavicle
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On the acromioclavicular joint, which structure is concave?
Facet on acromion
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T or F: All movements (rotation, winging, tipping) of scapula and
clavicle in the acromioclavicular joint are in the same direction.
True
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Scapular rotation in the acromioclavicular joint is in what plane around what axis?
Coronal plane around a sagittal axis
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Rotating the scapula allows the glenoid to perform what 2 actions?
- Tilt up (upward rotation)
| - Tilt down (downward rotation)
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T or F: The AC permits the scapula and clavicle to move
| differently, instead of as one unit.
True
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What is another word for upward rotation?
Lateral rotation
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What word describes this movement: scapula moves so the glenoid cavity faces upward and the inferior angle moves laterally
Upward rotation
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What is another word for downward rotation?
Medial rotation
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What word describes this movement: Scapula moves so the glenoid cavity faces downward and the inferior angle moves medially
Downward rotation
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What word describes this movement: Movement of the medial/vertebral border away from
the chest wall
Winging
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Winging of the scapula occurs in what plane around what axis?
Horizontal plane around a
| vertical axis
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What word describes this movement: Posterior displacement of the inferior angle of the scapula
Tipping
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What word describes this movement: Top of the scapula moves posteriorly while the
bottom moves towards
the ribs
Tipping
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Tipping occurs in what axis?
Coronal axis
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What 3 ligaments are involved in the acromioclavicular joint?
- Coracoacromial
- Coracoclavicular
- Acromioclavicular ligaments
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T or F: In internal rotation of the glenohumeral joint, the humeral head simultaneously
rolls anteriorly and slides
posteriorly on the glenoid fossa
True
95
Do muscles directly cross the acromioclavicular joint?
No
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What two muscles add to the stability of the superior aspect of the acromioclavicular joint?
Upper trapezius and deltoid muscles
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What joint movements are involved in the scapulothoracic joint?
Forward Elevation; Protraction/retraction; Elevation/depression; Rotation, Winging, Tipping
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T or F: The scapula glides on the thoracic in the scapulothoracic joint.
True
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T or F: The scapulothoracic joint is a “Moveable base” for the humerus, encourages movement and increases
stability during overhead movements
True
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T or F: The scapulothoracic joint is a bone to muscle to bone articulation
True
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T or F: The scapulothoracic joint is not a “true joint” and has no capsular patterns or closed packed position
True
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Which joint has the ribs gliding on the sternum?
Sternocostal/costosternal joint
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Which joint has the ribs gliding on the vertebrae?
Vertebrocostal/costovertebral joint
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What kind of joint is the Vertebrocostal/costovertebral joint?
Gliding joint
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T or F: The Vertebrocostal/costovertebral joint allows rotation during shoulder movement such as during elevation/depression
True
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T or F: The sternocostal/costosternal joint includes a series of gliding joints except for the 1st rib (fused)?
True
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What are two other names for the suprahumeral articulation?
Subdeltoid or subacromial
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The suprahumeral articulation is between what structures?
Articulation between acromion and coracoacromial
| ligament and arch
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Is the suprahumeral joint a functional joint or an anatomic joint?
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Functional joint (as opposed to an anatomic joint) that
protects
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The suprahumeral joint prevents what from happening?
Superior dislocation
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What four joint mechanics must occur simultaneously to allow for smooth movement (shoulder elevation)?
-Posterior rotation of clavicle at the acromioclavicular amd
sternoclavicular joint
-Depression of the proximal clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
-Gliding of acromion superior to clavicle
-Rolling of humeral head superiorly
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What are the three purposes of the scapulohumeral rhythm?
-Distributing motion around two joints increases range of
motion with good stability
-Decreases shear force and increases joint congruency
-Allows the muscles to maintain a good tension and length
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What is the ratio for the scapulohumeral rhythm?
2:1
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What three aspects are included in an occupational profile?
- Chart review
- Medical and personal history
- Interview your client, caretaker, family
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When palpating what should you look at to determine differences in the tissue?
- Muscle tension
- Swelling
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle tone
- Temperature
- Tissue quality (Shape, thickness, direction, “texture”; Moisture; Abnormal sensation)
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Does how we are positioned affect how we function?
Yes
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T or F: Proximal control leads to distal stability
True
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What is the term for the difference in positioning or movement between the scapulae?
Scapular Dyskinesis
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What should you examine to help with determining whether a subluxation or dislocation is present?
Deltoid contour
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What can clicking of the humerus suggest?
- May suggest that the glenohumeral joint is loose
| - The humeral head glides back into the fossa
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What can pain or "clunking" suggest?
Could suggest labral disorders
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By examining the contour of the shoulder and anterior deltoid you can see if there might be...
-Abnormalities could indicate a fracture
-Spaces in between the joint could indicate a dislocation or
subluxation
