Joints Flashcards
Scapulothoracic joint type
Not really a joint
Scapulothoracic muscles involved
Subscapularis, serratus anterior, traps, levator, rhomboids
Scapulothoracic ligaments
Coracoclavicular ligament (trapezoid, conoid)
Scapulothoracic Motions allowed
All movement of shoulder girldle
Protraction, retraction, elevation and depression,up and downward rotation
Sternoclavicular joint bony attachments
Medial end of clavicle, Clavicular notch, manubrium
Sternoclavicular joint type
Synovial saddle but acts as a ball and socket
Sternoclavicular joint muscles
Subclavius
Sternoclavicular joint ligaments and tendons
Anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligament, interclavicular ligament, costoclavicular ligament, fibrocartliaginous Articular disc,costal cartlidge
Sternoclavicular joint actions
Protraction, retraction, elevation, depression, transverse forward and backwards, longitudinal rotation
Acromioclavicular joint bony attachment
Acromion, clavicle, Coracoid process
Acromioclavicular joint type
Plane joint synovial
Acromioclavicular joint muscles
Pectoralis major, SCM, deltoid, trapezius
Acromioclavicular joint ligaments and tendons
Acromioclavicular ligament, coracoclavicular ligament
Acromioclavicular joint actions
Prevents superior dislocation
Limit rotation of scap, longitudinal rotation of clavicle, upward/downward rotation, medial and lateral rotation, anterior and posterior tipping
Scapulothoracic joint bony attachment
Scapula, ribs of trunk