Exam 2: Upper Extremities Flashcards
Functions of the Shoulder Girdle
Reduces and amplifies forces
Increases shoulder complex ROM
Positions the upper extremity in acceptable/optimal alignment for tasks
Steadies the proximal aspect of the upper extremity
Arthrology (Joints) of the Shoulder Girdle
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint
Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint
Upper Trapezius
Origin: Occipital bone & the spinous processes of C vertebrae via nuchal ligament
Insertion: Lateral 1/3 of the clavicle
Actions: Contralateral rotation, Scapula Elevation, Scapula Upward Rotation
Middle Trapezius
Origin: Aponeurosis at the T1-4 spinous processes
Insertion: Acromion process& Superior Crest of the Scapular Spine
Actions: Scapula Retraction
Lower Trapezius
Origin: T5-12 spinous processes
Insertion: Medial Scapular Spine
Actions: Scapula Depression, Scapula Upward Rotation
Levator Scapula
Origin: Transverse processes of C1-4
Insertion: Superior angle of the scapula
Actions: Ipsilateral Cervical Rotation, Scapula Elevation, Retraction, Downward Rotation
Rhomboid Minor
Origin: Spinous processes of C6 & 7
Insertion: Medial border of the scapula
Actions: Scapula Elevation, Retraction, Downward Rotation, Stabilization
Rhomboid Major
Origin: Spinous processes of T1-4
Insertion: Medial border of the scapula
Actions: Scapula Elevation, Retraction, Downward Rotation, Stabilization
Serratus Anterior
Origin: Ribs 1-9
Insertion: Costal and Dorsal surfaces of the superior scapular angle, along the costal surface of the medial scapular border, and along the costal and dorsal surfaces of the inferior angle
Actions: Scapula Upward Rotation & Protraction
Innervation: Long Thoracic Nerve
Pectoralis Minor
Origin: Ribs 3-5
Insertion: Coracoid process of the scapula
Actions: Scapular Depression, Protraction, & Downward Rotation
Latissimus Dorsi
Origin:
Vertebral Part: Spinous processes of T7-12, thoracolumbar fascia of all lumbar spinous processes and the sacrum
Iliac Part: Posterior 1/3 of the iliac crest
Costal Part: Ribs 9-12
Scapular Part: Inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion: Floor of the intertubercular groove of the humerus
Actions: Internal Rotation, Adduction, Shoulder Extension
Teres Major
“The lat’s little helper”
Origin: Inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion: Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Actions: Internal Rotation, Adduction, Shoulder Extension
Pectoralis Major
Origin:
Clavicular Part: Medial 1/2 of the clavicle
Sternocostal Part: Sternum and costal cartilages 2-6
Abdominal Part: Anterior layer of the rectus sheath
Insertion: Crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
Actions: Adduction, internal rotation, flexion (clavicular and sternocostal parts), and assists respiration
Clavicular/Anterior Deltoid
Origin: Lateral 1/3 of the clavicle
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Actions: Shoulder Flexion, Internal Rotation, Adduction, Horizontal Adduction
Innervation: C5
Acromial/Lateral Deltoid
Origin: Acromion Process of the scapula
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Actions: Abduction
Innervation: C5
Spinal/Posterior Deltoid
Origin: Scapular Spine
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Actions: Extension, External Rotation, Adduction
Innervation: C5
Coracobrachialis
Origin: Coracoid process of the scapula
Insertion: In line with the crest of the lesser tubercle on the humerus
Actions: Shoulder Flexion, Adduction, Internal Rotation
Triceps Brachii
Origin:
- Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
- Medial Head: Posterior surface of the humerus, distal to the radial groove, and the medial intermuscular septum
- Lateral Head: Posterior surface of the humerus, proximal to the radial groove, and the lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion: Olecranon process of the ulna
Actions: Elbow Extension, shoulder extension, shoulder adduction
Innervation: Radial Nerve (C7)
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Posterior:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Anterior:
Subscapularis
Supraspinatus
Origin: Supraspinous fossa of the scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of the humerus
Action: Abduction
Infraspinatus
Origin: Infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of the humerus
Actions: External Rotation & Horizonal Abduction
Teres Minor
Origin: Lateral border of the scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of the humerus
Actions: External Rotation, Weak Adduction, Horizontal Abduction
Subscapularis
Origin: Subscapular fossa of the scapula
Insertion: Lesser tubercle of the humerus
Actions: Internal Rotation & Weak Adduction
Arthrology of the Elbow
Humeroulnar Joint
Humeroradial Joint
Proximal Radioulnar Joint
Annular Ligament of the Radioulnar Joint
A ligament that encircles and holds the head of the radius against the ulna
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Runs between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and ulna. Resists valgus stress
Radial Collateral Ligament
Runs between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the annular ligament of the radius.
Resists varus stress
Biceps Brachii
Origin:
- Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
- Short Head: Coracoid process of the scapula
Insertion: Radial tuberosity and antebrachial fascia via bicipital aponeurosis
Actions: Elbow Joint flexion & supination, Shoulder joint flexion
Innervation: C6
Brachialis
Origin: Distal half of the anterior surface of the humerus, also the medial and lateral intermuscular septa
Insertion: Ulnar tuberosity
Action: Elbow joint flexion
Deep to the Biceps Brachii