Glenohumeral and Hip Joints Flashcards
How stable and mobile are the glomerohumeral and hip joints respectively ?
GH: UNSTABLE (Egg and spoon) but GREAT MOBILITY
Hip: STABLE but LIMITED MOBILITY
What are the ball and socket parts of the GH and hip joints ?
GH: Ball- Head of humerus
Socket- Glenoid cavity of scapula
Hip: Ball- Head of femur
Socket: Acetabulum of hip
Why is the GH joint less stable than the hip joint ?
Partly because the glenoid fossa is shallow
How much of the humeral head is in contact with the glenoid ?
1/3
Which muscles keep the GH joint in place ?
Rotator cuff muscles
What kind of connective tissue covers surfaces of the glenoid head of humerus ?
Hyaline cartilage
What structure attaches to the edge of the glenoid fossa and deepens the socket and helps to stabilise the joint ?
Glenoid labrum
What structure is the glenoid labrum fused with ?
Tendon of long head of biceps
Is the joint capsule of the GH joint loose or not ? Why ?
-Loose, especially inferiorly to allow abduction
Which structures support the joint capsule of the GH joint ?
Tendons of rotator cuff muscles
What structures is the joint capsule of GH attached to ?
Attached to glenoid fossa margin and labrum and anatomical neck of humerus.
Which structure does the capsule of the GH joint enclose (other than the joint itself) ?
It encloses the proximal attachment of long head of biceps.
What are the opening on the fibrous capsule of the GH joint ? What is the role of each?
- Biceps tendon passes through to its insertion.
- Subscapularis bursa
- Protects the subscapularis tendon from being damaged by the edge of the glenoid - Subacromial bursa
- Protects the supraspinatus tendon from being injured
What is a bursa ?
Sac-like, synovial fluid-filled cavity near joints which also help facilitate movement.
What are possible effects of bursitis ? Give an example specific to the GH joint.
May lead to degenerative changes in the associated tendons resulting in difficulty initiating certain movements (Example: supraspinatus tendon, inability to initiate abduction.)
What are the ligaments present around the GH joint ? Where are they located relative to the joint ?
Intrinsic (both anterior) ligaments:
Glenohumeral
Transverse humeral
Extrinsic (both superior)
Coracoacromial
Coracohumeral
How strong is each of the ligaments around the GH joint ?
Glenohumeral: weak
Coracoacromial: strong
Coracohumeral: strong
What is the function of the transverse humeral ligament ?
Keeps the biceps tendon in bicipital groove
What is the Coraco-acromial arch ?
coracoid process + acromion + coraco- acromial ligament
What is the function of the coraco-acromial arch ?
Prevents superior displacement of humerus
Why do most luxations occur inferiorly or posteriorly in the shoulder ?
Because there are no ligaments inferiorly or posteriorly.
Which of the ligaments surrounding the GH joint is considered a capsular ligament ?
Glenohumeral ligament
Why is the hip joint more stable than the GH joint ?
Because the acetabulum is deeper
What are the main components of the acetabulum ?
Acetabular fossa+Lunate surface
What type of connective tissue if the lunate surface of the acetabulum made of ?
Hyaline cartilage
What structure serves to further increase the depth of the acetabulum ? What connective tissue is this structure made of ?
Acetabular Labrum
Made of fibrocartillage
What is a major disadvantage of the acetabular
labrum ?
It may tear and cause pain
What is the Transverse acetabular ligament ? Why is this particularly important for children ?
“A portion of the acetabular labrum, which cross the acetabular notch, and convert it into a foramen through which the nutrient vessels enter the joint.”
Because if there is an injury to the femur, they will stop growing
What connective tissue is the head of the femur covered by ?
Hyaline cartilage except for the fovea capitis which is used for ligament attachment
What is another name of Acetabular Labrum ?
Cotyloid ligament
What is the hip joint attached ?
Attached to the acetabular rim, ligament transverse acetabular ligament, intertrochanteric line and neck of the femur
What does the capsule of the hip joint enclose ?
Everything, including the ligament of the head of the femur, but not the articular cartilage
How does the capsule manage to enclose the epiphysis of the femoral head completely ?
Because the synovial layers of the capsule sends retinacular fibres medially along the femoral neck towards the head.
What are the ligaments present around the hip joint ? Where are they located relative to the joint ?
Iliofemoral -Anterior and superior
Pubofemoral -Anterior and inferior
Ischiofemoral -Posterior
How strong are iliofeoral and ischiofemoral ligaments ?
Iliofemoral ligament- strongest
Ischiofemoral ligament- weakest
What are the functions of the iliofemoral and pubofemoral ligaments ?
Iliofemoral- Prevents hyperextension of hip joint during standing
Pubofemoral- Prevents overabduction of hip joint; tightens during abduction and extension of hip
Which of the hip joint ligaments are considered capsular ligaments ?
All three of them (iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral)
What is the zona orbicularis ?
Zone formed by circular winding of some deep fibres of the fibrous capsule around the neck of the femur
What is the function of the capsular ligaments of the hip during extension ?
- Prevent overextension
- Stabilize the joint
- Save energy during standing
In which way do capsular ligaments of the hip attach around the joint so they are taut in extension ?
Spiral around the joint and attach to femur so that they are taut in extension.
What is the vascular supply of the hip joint ?
Cruciate anastomosis, made by:
- Medial circumflex femoral artery (retinacular branches)
- Lateral circumflex femoral artery (retinacular branches)
- Obturator artery
Trochanteric anastomosis, made by:
- Medial circumflex femoral artery
- Lateral circumflex femoral artery
- Superior gluteal artery
- Inferior gluteal artery
What is a possible event which can affect blood supply to the head of the femur ?
Fracture of the femoral neck
What movements are possible at the hip joint ?
Flexion and Extension
Abduction and Adduction
Medial and Lateral Rotation
Circumduction
What movements are possible at the GH joint ?
Flexion and Extension
Abduction and Adduction
Medial and Lateral Rotation
Circumduction
What movements at the GH joint does pectoralis major allow ?
Adduction, medial rotation, flexion, extension
What are the flexors of the GH joint ?
Pectoralis Major, Deltoid (anterior/clavicular fibers), Biceps brachii (long head) and Coracobrachialis
What is the origin and insertion of pectoralis major ?
ORIGIN- Clavicular head (medial half of clavicle) Sternocostal head (sternum, superior six costal cartilages, aponeurosis of external oblique muscle)
INSERTION- Lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus (groove) of humerus
What is the origin and insertion of Deltoid (anterior/clavicular fibers) ?
ORIGIN- Lateral third of clavicle
INSERTION- Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
What is the origin and insertion of biceps brachii (long head) ?
ORIGIN- Supraglenoid tubercle
INSERTION- Tuberosity of radius and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis
What is the pectoralis major innervated by ?
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
Which muscle makes up the anterior axillary fold ?
Pectoralis Major
What are coracobrachialis and biceps (long head) innervated by ?
Musculocutaneous nerve
What are the extensors of the GH joint ?
Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps (long head), Deltoid (posterior/spinal fibers), Teres Major, Pectoralis Major
What movements at the GH joint does latissimus dorsi allow ?
Only extension
What muscle forms the posterior axillary fold ?
Latissimus Dorsi
What is the latissimus Dorsi innervated by ?
Thoracodorsal nerve
What are all the movements allowed by the long head of the triceps ?
- Stabilises adducted GH joint
- Extends GH joint
- Extends arm
What is the origin and insertion of the latissimus dorsi ?
ORIGIN-
Spinous processes of inferior six thoracic vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inferior three or four ribs
INSERTION-
Floor of intertubercular sulcus (groove) of humerus
What is the origin and insertion of the deltoid (posterior/spinal fibers) ?
ORIGIN-
Acromion
INSERTION-
Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
What is the origin and insertion of the triceps (long head) ?
ORIGIN-
Infragleoid tubercle of the scapula
INSERTION-
Olecranon