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Joints of upper limb: shoulder & elbow- Exam IV Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 types of joints in the body?

A

solid & synovial

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What are the mobile and moveable joints of the body?

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synovial joints

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What are the 2 categories of solid joints?

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fibrous and cartilage

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What are the 3 types of solid fibrous joints?

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  1. sutures
  2. syndesmoses
  3. gomphoses
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Joint between the root of tooth, periodontal ligament & alveolar bone of mandible- what is the name of this joint and what type of joint is it?

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gomphoses; solid fibrous joint

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Describe the makeup of synovial joints:

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fibrous & cartilagenous

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Synovial joints contain a joint capsule with:

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  1. inner synovial membrane
  2. outer fibrous capsule
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Some synovial joints have ___ that cover the articular ends of the bones

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hyaline cartilage

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9
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2 examples of synovial joints that contain an articular disc:

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  1. knees
  2. temporomandibular joint
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Due to the mobility of synovial joints, what is present to mitigate friction?

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synovial fluid

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Where 2 long bones articulate we have a covering of:

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articular cartilage (hyaline cartilage)

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The articular capsule is made of:

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fibrous capsule & synovial membrane

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What is found inside the synovial membrane?

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synovial fluid

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14
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What is responsible for reinforcing most joints of the body?

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tendons & ligaments

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15
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Ligaments connect:
Tendons connect:

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ligaments- bone to bone
tendons- muscle to bone

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What are the 3 functional classifications of joints?

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  1. Synarthrosis
  2. Amphiarthrosis
  3. Diarthrosis
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17
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Joints with NO movement:

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synarthrosis

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18
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Joints with little movement:

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amphiarthrosis

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19
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Joints with a lot of movement:

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diarthrosis

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20
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What type of joints are most synovial joints classified as functionally?

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diarthrosis

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21
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List the possible movements of synovial joints:

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nonaxial, uniaxial, biaxial, and multiaxial

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Synovial joints only able to slide/glide along eachother with no specific axes of movement:

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nonaxial

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23
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What joints are typically characterized by an irregular flattened articular surface?

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nonaxial synovial joints

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Synovial joint described as a hinge with a single axis of movement:

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uniaxial

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The articulation between the ulna & humerus forms what type of joint?

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uniaxial elbow joint

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Joint with 2 axes of movement; describe that movement:

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Biaxial; flex/extend and abduct/adduct

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Synovial joint with greater than 2 axes of movement:

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multiaxial

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The acromioclavicular joint involves the articulation between:

The structural type of this joint is:

The functional type of this joint is (movements allowed):

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acromion process of scapula and clavicle

Synovial/plane

Diarthrotic- gliding and rotation of scapular on clavicle

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29
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The glenohumeral joint is known as:

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Shoulder joint

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The glenohumeral joint involves articulation between:

The structural type of this joint is:

The functional type of this joint is (movements allowed):

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Scapular and humerus

Synovial- ball & socket

Diarthrotic- multiaxial- flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumductino, rotation of humerus/arm

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The elbow joint involves articulation between:

The structural type of this joint is:

The functional type of this joint is (movements allowed):

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Ulna (and radius) with humerus

Synovial- hinge

Diarthrotic- uniaxial, flexion, extension of forearm

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The proximal radioulnar joint involves articulation between:

The structural type of joint is:

The functional type of joint is (movements allowed):

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Radius and ulna

Synovial- pivot

Diarthrotic- uniaxial, rotation of radius around long axis of the forearm to allow pronation and supination

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33
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The distal radioulnar joint involves the articulation between:

Structural type of joint:

The functional type of joint is (movements allowed):

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Radius and ulna

Synovial-pivot (contains articular disc)

Diarthrotic- uniaxial- rotation (convex head of ulna rotates in ulnar notch of radius)

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The sternoclavicular joint involves the articulation between:

Structural type of joint:

Functional type of joint (movements allowed):

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manubrium of sternum and clavicle

Synovial- shallow saddle with articular disc

Diarthrotic-multiaxial

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35
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What is the only bony articulation of the upperlimb with the thorax?

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Sternoclavicular joint

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36
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What do the radioulnar (proximal and distal) joints accomplish?

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pronation and supination of the forearm

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37
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What is the only bone to articulate with the wrist?

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radius

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38
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The upper limb is built for _____ , while the lower limb is built for _____.

A

mobility; locomotion

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Responsible for hanging the shoulder and upper limb off the body (reinforced by ligaments and musculature)

A

clavicle

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40
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The pectoral girdle is the:

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shoulder girdle

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41
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The pectoral girdles is made of:

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scapula and clavicle only

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What is not part of the pectoral girdle but articulates with it:

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humerus

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The clavicle + scapula+ humerus make up the:

A

shoulder complex

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44
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What are the 2 joints of the upper limb?

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sternoclavicular joint & acromioclavicular joint

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The acromioclavicular end of the clavicle is the ____ end of the clavicle

A

lateral

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46
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What is responsible for reinforing clavicle and acromion attachment:

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acromioclavicular ligament

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What attaches one part of the scapular to another part of the scapula forming a roof over the glenoid region?

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coricoacromial lgament

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What reinforce and keep the clavicle from popping up off its articulation with the scapula?

A

coricoclavicular ligaments

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49
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The subacrombial space is roofed over by:

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coricoacromial ligament

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50
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The glenohumeral joint involves articulation between:

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head of humerus with glenoid of scapula

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What is the glenoid of the scapula?

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articulating surface of the scapula

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52
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The scapula sits in a bunch of:

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muscle and fascia

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53
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The scapula articulates with _____; and then the ____ articulates with the sternum:

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clavicle; clavicle

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54
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What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?

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synovial joint

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55
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The sternoclavicular joint is described as:

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double/shallow saddle

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56
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Describe the synovial cavity of the sternoclavicular joint:

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2 separate synovial cavities

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57
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What ligament connects the clavicle to the 1st rib?

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costoclavicular ligament

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58
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What ligament goes in between the 2 heads of the clavicles?

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interclavicular ligament

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Ligament going from the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum:

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anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligametns

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What is only “true” bony articulation between the upper limb and the thorax?

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sternoclavicular joint

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Because the sternoclavicular joint is a multiaxial joint. what movements does it produce?

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  1. elevation and depression of clavicle and disc
  2. Protraction and retraction of clavicle and sternum
  3. rotation of both clavicle and sternum
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62
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The dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint is typically caused by:

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traumatic event with a lot of force

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63
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Describe the prevalence of a sternoclavicular joint dislocation:

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Rare

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64
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Most sternoclavicular dislocations are the result of:

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fractures of the epiphyseal plate at the sternal end of the clavicle in individuals less than 25 years old

65
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What is more common, a clavicle fracture or a sternoclavicular dislocation?

A

clavicle fracture

66
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Ankylosis of the sternoclavicular joint is characterized by:

A

stiffening, fixation, of fusion of the SC joint

67
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Anklyosis of the sternoclavicular joint can be caused by what 2 conditions?

A
  1. arthritic conditions
  2. SAPHO syndrome
68
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An inflammatory condition that may include synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperstosis & osteitis:

A

SAPHO syndrome

69
Q

What is the elbow bone?

A

olecranon

70
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Torn, ruptured or strained coracoclavicular ligaments result in:

A

shoulder separation

71
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A shoulder separation results in the separation of the:

A

clavicle from the scapular complex

72
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What is the joint between the end of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula:

A

acromioclavicular joint

73
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Coracoclavicular ligaments are responsible for:

A

holding the clavicle down to the scapula

74
Q

What are the 2 coracoclavicular ligaments?

A

Trapezoid and conoid

75
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The acromioclavicular ligament binds to the:

A

acromioclavicular joint

76
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What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?

A

synovial plane

77
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What are the supporting or accessory ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint?

A

coracoclavicular ligaments

78
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What are the 2 parts of the acromioclavicular ligaments?

A

superior and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments

79
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Of the coracoclavicular ligaments, which is more lateral and which is more medial?

A

medial = conoid
lateral= trapezoid

80
Q

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is synonymous with:

A

Separated shoulder

81
Q

Landing hard on the elbow can cause what type of shoulder injury?

A

shoulder separation

82
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A grade 1 separate shoulder is characterized by:

A

acromioclavicular ligament sprain

83
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A grade 2 separated shoulder is characterized by:

A

acromioclavicular ligament tear

84
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A grade 3 separated shoulder is characterized by:

A

both acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligament tears

85
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The physical indications of shoulder separation include:

A

redness, edema, & lump over the superior aspect of shoulder

86
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Describe the glenohumeral joint:

A

shallow ball & socket joint

87
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The synovial capsule that surrounds the glenohumeral joint is:

A

fibrous, weak, & mobile

88
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The synovial capsule is reinforced by:

A

the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles

89
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The synovial capsule is pierced by:

A

long tendon of biceps brachii

90
Q

The long tendon of biceps brachii pierces the synovial capsule and attaches to:

A

supragleoid tubercle of scapula & glenoid labrum

91
Q

Series of 4 muscle surrounding the scapula and hugging the head of the humerus:

A

rotator cuff muscles

92
Q

List everything that surrounds the glenohumeral joint: (5)

A

synovial cavity, fibrous capusle, glenohumeral ligaments, coracohumeral ligaments, and then the tendons of the muscles

93
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The glenoid is small and shallow but expanded by:

A

glenoid labrum

94
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What ligaments reinforce and surround the glenohumeral joint:

A

capsular ligaments

95
Q

Where is the location of the capsular ligaments?

A

around the glenohumeral joint

96
Q

What ligaments comprise the capsular ligaments?

A

glenohumeral and coracohumeral ligaments

97
Q

What are the 3 glenohumeral ligametns?

A

superior, middle, and inferior

98
Q

Ligament that attaches to the neck of the coracoid process:

A

coracohumeral ligament

99
Q

Pillows of synovial fluid between muscle and joint capsule and/or bone and joint capsule:

A

bursa

100
Q

Inflammation of the bursa:

A

bursitis

101
Q

List the bursa of the glenohumeral joint: (4)

A
  1. subscapular
  2. subacromial
  3. subcoracoid
  4. synovial sheath
102
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Bursa deep to the acromion that protects the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles as they slide underneath the acromion:

A

subacromial burse

103
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The subacromial bursa tend to be continuous with:

A

subdeltoid bursa

104
Q

Sleeve of bursa around the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle:

A

synovial sheath

105
Q

What does the head of the humerus articulate with?

A

glenoid fossa

106
Q

What muscles make up the rotator cuff muscles

A

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor

107
Q

Which rotator cuff muscle is on the anterior aspect of the scapula?

A

subscapular

108
Q

Comes off the spine of the scapula posteriorly and sits on the lateral posterior aspect of the shoulder:

A

acromion process

109
Q

What tendons and muscles strengthen the glenohumeral joint?

A

rotator cuff muscles

110
Q

The coracoid process points ___ while the acromion process sits on the ___ aspect of the shoulder:

A

anteriorly; lateral posteriorly

111
Q

Indentation of the glenoid of the scapula:

A

glenoid fossa

112
Q

Injuries to the rotator cuff muscles can have effect on:

A

stability of hte glenohumeral joint

113
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The glenohumeral joint can be describe as:

A

freely mobile yet relatively unstable

114
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Is it common for a glenohumeral joint to become dislocated?

A

yes

115
Q

Which is more common, an anterior or posterior glenohumeral joint dislocation?

A

anterior

116
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Describe an anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation:

A

head of humerus becomes dislodged and is dipsositioned inferiorly and pushed anteriorly

117
Q

Anterior dislocations of the glenohumeral joint most commonly occur in ____ and especially in ___.

A

young adults; athletes

118
Q

Anterior shoulder dislocation of the glenohumeral joint can cause damage to the:

A

axillary nerve

119
Q

The axillary nerve is responsible for what upper limb muscles?

A

deltoid and teres minor

120
Q

Describe the location of the axillary nerve in regard to the upper limb:

A

wraps around anatomical neck of the humerus

121
Q

The sensory supply of the axillary nerve goes to:

A

posterior aspect of shoulder (shoulder joint and the skin covering)

122
Q

The term “frozen shoulder” is synonymous with:

A

adhesive capsulitis of the glenohumeral joint

123
Q

Chronic inflammation in the glenohumeral joint can lead to fibrosis between the:

A

joint capsule; rotator cuff muscles; and synovial bursa

124
Q

Frozen shoulders are most commonly seen in:

A

40-60 year olds, more often men

125
Q

What motion is affected with a frozen shoulder:

A

abduction

126
Q

Why might rotator cuff muscle be damaged in a pt with a frozen shoulder?

A

because of compensatory scapular movements

127
Q

What joint might be strained in a frozen shoulder?

A

acromioclavicular joint

128
Q

What conditions may initiate a frozen shoulder? (4)

A

glenohumeral disclocation, supraspinatus tendonitis, bicipital tendinitis, and or rotator cuff tears

129
Q

What are the 2 significant bony prominences on the head of the humerus involved with the elbow joint?

A

trochlea & capitulum

130
Q

What are the 3 bones invovled in the elbow joint?

A

distal end of humerus and proximal ends of radius and ulna

131
Q

The elbow joint (cubital) is where ____ meets ____.

A

brachium meets the antebrachium

132
Q

When we think of the true elbow joint, we are talking about:

A

humeroulnar joint

133
Q

The elbow joint consists of what 3 articulations?

A

humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar

134
Q

The axis of the movement for flexion and extension of the forearm occur at:

A

The elbow: between the ulna and humerus

135
Q

Extension of the forearm is accomplished by:

A

triceps (posterior)

136
Q

What type of movement occurs with the proximal readioulnar articulation and when does this occur?

A

gliding and rotation during pronation and supination

137
Q

Flexion of the forearm is accomplished by:

A

biceps brachialis an d and brachialis (anterior muscles)

138
Q

The radius is ____ and associated with ____ side; while the ulna is ___ & is associated with the ___ side

A

radius: lateral: thumbside

Ulna: medial: pinky side

139
Q

Ligament that runs from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament on the radius and also has some attachments to the ulna:

A

radial collateral ligament

140
Q

Ligament that attaches from the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the ulna

A

Ulnar collateral ligament

141
Q

Ligament that attaches from the lateral aspect of the ulna to the medial aspect of the ulna and wraps around the circumference of the radial head:

A

annular ligament

142
Q

What functions to allow the radial head to spinal during pronation and supination:

A

annular ligament

143
Q

Characterized by the radial head slipping out of the annular ligament- not fully dislocated but out of position

A

subluxation of radial head

144
Q

What is the difference between a subluxation and dislocation?

A

subluxation- pulled out of ligament but still in line with joint

dislocation- pulled out of ligament and out of line with the joint

145
Q

Nursemaid’s elbow:

A

subluxation of radial head

146
Q

What is tennis elbow?

A

lateral epicondylitis

147
Q

When tendons of the forearm become inflamed or torn at their lateral epicondyle attachment:

A

lateral epicondylitis

148
Q

Lateral epicondylitis is an injury typically caused by:

A

repetitive motion

149
Q

What tendon in particular becomes inflamed in lateral epicondylitis:

A

extensor carpi radialis brevis

150
Q

What is a FOOSH injury?

A

Falling On Out Stretched Hand

151
Q

Describe a colles fracture:

A

complete transverse fracture of the distal 2cm of radius

152
Q

In a colles fracture, the distal end of the radius is displaced:

A

dorsally

153
Q

A colles fracture can result from:

A

falling on an out stretched hand

154
Q

A colles fracture may also be referred to as:

A

a dinner fork deformity

155
Q

What are the names of the wrist bones and how many of them are there?

A

carpals-8

156
Q

What are the names of the hand bones (palm) and how many are there?

A

metacarpals-5

157
Q

What is the name of the finger bones and how many are there?

A

phalanges- 14

158
Q

Each digit has ___ segments while the thumb has ____ segments

A

3 & 2

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