iRA/tRA- Shoulder Complex Anatomy and Kinematics Review Flashcards
The scapula lies in a plane ___ degrees to the back, and __ degrees to the clavicle. It extends from the _nd to _th rib.
- 30 degrees, 60 degrees
- 2nd and 7th
The superior angle of the scapula corresponds to T_ spinous process and the medial lip of the spine corresponds to T_ spinous process.
- T1
- T3
What are the 3 morphologies of the acromion?
- Type I: Flat
- Type II: Curved
- Type III: Hooked
Type __ acromion is a negative prognostic factor for conservative management, while Type __ acromion is a good prognostic indicator for conservative management.
- Type III (hooked)
- Type I (flat)
What type of acromion has the greatest correlation with subacromial impingement syndrome?
Type III (hooked)
What are the 3 ligaments of the scapula?
- Coracoacromial ligament
- Superior Transverse Scapular ligament
- Inferior Transverse Scapular ligament
The coracoacromial ligament is a strong triangular band with a ____________ deep to this to allow movement of deeper supraspinatus tendon.
subacromial bursa
The superior transverse scapular ligament completes the scapular ______ to make foramen.
notch
The inferior transverse scapular ligament arches over the _________ nerve.
suprascapular
- What is the glenoid labrum?
- What does the glenoid labrum do?
- Ring of fibrocartilage attached to the margin of the glenoid fossa.
- Deepens the glenoid cavity for congruency of articular surfaces.
For the Glenohumeral Joint (GHJ), the head of the humerus faces superiorly, medially, and _________.
posteriorly
The angle of inclination of the GHJ is ____ degrees and ___ degrees of retroversion.
- 135 degrees
- 30 degrees
The GHJ capsule is weakest where?
Over the anterior aspect of the capsule between the bands of the glenohumeral ligament.
What does the coraco-humeral ligament connect?
corocoid process to greater tuberosity
- How many bands of the GH ligament are there?
- The GH ligament is taut in __ and slackened in __.
- 3 (superior, middle, inferior)
- ER, IR
When we are positioned in 90 degrees of abduction there is a tightening of the ______ and ______ fibers of the GH ligament. The _______ GH ligament resists anterior and posterior humeral head translation by cupping the joint.
- middle and inferior
- inferior
The scapulothoracic joint is a _____ joint between the scapula and thoracic wall.
false
The clavicle is ______ shaped (convex medial 2/3s, concave lateral 1/3). It transmits UE weight to ______.
- sigmoid
- axial skeleton
How do females clavicles differ from males?
Shorter, thinner, less curved, smoother, acromial end lower than sternal end.
What are the 3 parts of the sternum?
- Manubrium
- Mesosternum (body)
- Xiphoid process
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is _______ shaped and is divided by a ________.
- saddle
- meniscus
What are the articulating surfaces of the SC joint?
- Sternum
- Clavicle
- Superior surface of 1st costal cartilage
What are the stabilizing ligaments of the SC joint?
- Anterior SC joint
- Posterior SC joint
- Interclavicular ligament
- Costoclavicular ligament
The SC joint has two axes. The first corresponds to the ________ sternocostal on _____ clavicular, allowing movement of the clavicle in the vertical plane. The second corresponds to the ________ sternocostal on _________ clavicular, allowing movement of the clavicle in the horizontal plane.
- concave, convex
- convex, concave
The SC joint also undergoes axial rotation of ___ degrees.
30