FUNCTIONAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMY OF SHOULDER Flashcards
where does the clavicle extend from and to?
the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula
what are the 3 main fucntions of the clavicle?
attaches upper limb to trunk
protects underlying neurovascular structures supplying the upper limb
transmits force from the upper limb to the axial skeleton
how does the clavicle attach to the manubirum of the sternum?
sternoclavicular joint
outline the basic shape of the clavicle?
facing forward, the medial aspect is convex and the lateral aspect concave
which muscles attach to the shaft of the clavicle?
deltoid, trapezius, subclavius, pectoralis major, sternocleidomastoid and sternohyoid
how does the clavicle attach to the acromion of the scapula?
via the acromioclavicular joint
what is the conoid tubercle and where is it found?
its a attachment point of the conoid ligament (medial coracoclavicular ligament) and is found on the lateral end of the clavicle
what is the trapezoid line and where is it found?
an attachment point of the trapezoid ligament (lateral coracoclavicular ligament) and is found on the lateral end of the clavicle
how does the scapula connect the upper limb to the trunk?
it articulates with the humerus at the glenohumeral joint and with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint
outline the anatomy of the costal surface of the scapula?
it contains a large concave depression called the subscapular fossa
on the superolateral surface there is a hook-like projection called the coracoid process
what originates from the subscapular fossa?
the subscapularis muscle
what muscles attach to the coracoid process on the scapular?
pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis and the short head of the biceps brachii
outline the structure of the lateral surface of the scpula?
the glenoid fossa which is a shallow cavity where the humerus joins- has a labrum to deepen the cavity
superior to the glenoid fossa is the supraglenoid tubercle
inferior to the glenid fossa is the infraglenoid tubercle
what is the place of attachment for the long head of the biceps brachii?
the supraglenoid tubercle
what is the place of attachment for the long head of the triceps brachii?
the infraglenoid tubercle
describe the anataomy of the posterior surface of the scapula?
the spine runs transversle across it dividing it into the infraspinous fossa and the supraspinous fossa
the acromion is the projection of the spine that arches over the glenohumeral joint and articulates with the clavicle
what muscle originates from the infraspinatus fossa?
the infraspinatus muscle
what muscle originates from the supraspinatus fossa?
the supraspinatus muscle
outline the anatomy of the proximal humerus?
it has a head, anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tubersoty, lesser tuberosity and an intertubercular sulcus
what is the greater tuberosity an attachment point for?
supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor muscles (3 of the rotator cuff muscles)
what does the lesser tuberosity of the humerus provide an attachment point for?
the subscapularis muscle (last rotator cuff muscle)
what separates the greater and lesser tuberosities?
the intertubercular sulcus
what runs along the intertubercular sulcus?
the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii
whats the difference between the anatomical and surgical neck of the humerus?
anatomical neck is after the humeral head whereas the surgical neck is the narrowest region of the humerus and is therefore more viable to fractures
describe the structure of the shaft of the humerus?
on the lateral side is the deltoid tuberosity where the delotif muscle attaches
the radial groove runs diagonally down the posterior surface
what runs down the radial groove of the humerus?
the radial nerve and profunda brachii artery
what muscles attach to the humerus along its shaft?
coracobrachialis, deltoid, brachialis, brachioradialis, medial and lateral heads of the triceps
describe the structure of the distal humerus?
lateral and medial borders form medial and lateral supraepicondylar ridges and distal to these are the lateral and medial epicondyles
the trochlea is located medially and lateral to it is the capitulum which articulates with the radius
there are 3 depressions- coronoid, radial and olecranon fossae
whats the difference between the epicondyles?
the medial is larger and extends more distally
what passes i the groove on the posterior aspect of the medial epicondyle?
the ulnar nerve
outline how the humerus is attached to the forearm?
the capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius and the trochlear of the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna
what lies between the ulna and radius?
the interosseous membrane
what type of joint is the glenohumeral?
ball and socket
what type of joint is the elbow?
hinge joint
what are the 4 joints of the shoulder?
sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral and scapulothoracic
why are sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular known as atypical synovial joints?
as their articular surfaces are covered in fibrocartilage rather than hyaline
what are the 3 joints of the elbow?
the humeroradial joint, proximal radio-ulnar joint and humero-ulnar joint
what are the ligaments of the shoulder?
acromioclavicular ligament coracoacromioal ligament coracoclavicular ligaments (conoid and trapezoid) superior transverse ligament transverse humeral ligament
what is the acromioclavicular ligament?
connect acromion of scapula and clavicle
what is the coracoacromial ligament?
connects coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion of the scapula