Joint descriptors UE Flashcards
What is the resting position of the Glenohumeral joint?
55° abduction + 30° horizontal adduction
What is the close packed position of the Glenohumeral joint?
Full abduction + external rotation
What is the capsular pattern of the Glenohumeral joint?
External rotation > abduction > internal rotation
What is the resting position of the AC joint?
Arm at side
What is the close packed position of the AC joint?
90° abduction
What is the capsular pattern of the AC joint?
Pain at extremes of ROM, especially horizontal adduction & elevation
What is the resting position of the Humeroulnar joint?
70° flexion + 10° supination
What is the close packed position of the Humeroulnar joint?
Full extension + supination
What is the capsular pattern of the Humeroulnar joint?
Flexion > extension
What is the resting position of the Humeroradial joint?
Full extension + supination
What is the close packed position of the Humeroradial joint?
90° flexion + 5° supination
What is the capsular pattern of the Humeroradial joint?
Flexion > extension > supination > pronation
What is the resting position of the Proximal Radioulnar joint?
70° flexion + 35° supination
What is the close packed position of the Proximal Radioulnar joint?
5° supination
What is the capsular pattern of the Proximal Radioulnar joint?
Equally limited supination & pronation