Kinesiology Flashcards
what are Osteokinematics?
large scale movements that we can observe
“flexion of the shoulder”
what are arthokinematics?
the motion that occurs between joint surfaces, we cannot see or observe these
also known as “joint play”
what is the concave-convex rule?
roll and glide is in the SAME direction
what is the convex-concave rule?
roll and glide is in the OPPOSITE direction
T/F: rolls are generally in the same direction as the osteokinematic motion”
TRUE
Describe what movement “roll” is in arthokinematics
multiple points along one articulating surface rotating and making contact with multiple points on another articular surface
like a rotating tire making contact with the road
describe what movement “glide” is in arthorkinematics
a single point on one articular process making contact with multiple points on another articular process
like a tire that is being braked, one spot on the brake pad makes contact with multiple places on the tire
describe what movement “spin” is in arthrokinematics
a single point on one articular surface makes contact with a single point on another articular surface
the axis of the tire makes contact with one part of the tire
T/F: : After strain in the elastic region is removed from a tissue it results in a permanent change in tissue length
False,
strain in the plastic region results in permanent change in tissue length
Viscoelastic tissues are dependent on what 2 factors?
time
rate
Define Viscosity
resistance to flow
Define elasticity
ability to return to original length or shape after removal of deforming load
What is creep?
progressive strain of a material when exposed to a constant load over time
describe a first-class lever and give an example of one in the body
classic seesaw
axis is between opposing forces
head and neck extensor muscles is an example
describe a second-class lever and give an example of one in the body
wheelbarrow
axis is located at one end, resistance in the middle, force at the other end
standing on tip toes
describe a third-class lever and give an example of one in the body
axis at one end with force in the middle and resistance at the opposite end
elbow flexion
what is the most common lever type in the human body?
third-class lever
What are Newton’s 3 laws?
- Law of inertia
- Law of acceleration (F = ma)
- Law of action and reaction
Define inertia, what is it directly proportional to?
the amount of force required to move an object (object will remain at rest until a sufficent amount of force is applied)
directly proportional to mass
What is mass moment of inertia?
a quantity that indicates resistance to change in angular velocity
what does an electrogoniometer measure?
joint angular rotation during movement
What are 2 non-contractile proteins that make up a muscle?
what do they contribute?
- Titin
- Desmin
stabilization of contractile proteins
provide passive force
what are the most common muscle arrangement?
Fusiform
Pennate
What is a force couple?
When 2 muscles create force in 2 different linear directions that result in a produced torque in the same direction
pelvic tilting
When do we feel passive tension?
when a stretch is placed on connective tissue
T/F: putting a quick stretch on a muscle just prior to contraction will reduce the potential for force generated by that muscle
FALSE
quick stretch = increased potential for force generated
What is passive insufficiency?
limitation in ROM of muscle when that muscle is placed on stretch at both joints it crosses
What is active insufficiency?
limitation in the ability to produce force when a muscle is actively contracting at both joints it crosses
When attempting to stretch a one joint muscle must be aware that may need to place the two-joint muscle on __________in order to maximize the stretch at the one joint muscle.
slack
Tenodesis grip is a great example of ___________
passive insufficiency
Force-Velocity Curve
Concentric: velocity is ________ to load
Eccentric: velocity is _______ to load
Concentric: inversely related
Eccentric: proportional
What are the 7 elemental structures that are always present in synovial joints?
- Articular cartilage
- Joint capsule
- Synovial membrane
- Ligaments – protect from excessive movements
- Blood vessels
- Sensory nerves
- Synovial fluid – reduces friction and provide nutrients to the joint
what are the 7 different types of synovial joint?
- Hinge
- Pivot – radioulnar
- Ellipsoid
- Ball and socket
- Plane – intercarpal and intertarsal
- Saddle - CMC
- Condyloid – MCP, tibiofemoral
T/F: the axis of rotation at your joint is a fixed point
FALSE
What are the main components of connective tissue?
- Fibrous proteins
- Ground substance
- Cells
what are the 3 types of periarticular connective tissue?
- Dense connective tissue
- Fibrocartilage
- Articular cartilage
what are the 2 types of dense connective tissue?
- Regular - ligaments and tendons
- Irregular - joint capsule
What is the primary function of Hyaline cartilage and how does it recieve nutrients?
Distribute and absorb joint forces and reduce joint friction
compression results in more synovial fluid which is how it recieves nutrients
what is an example of fibrocartilage?
menisci
labrum
articular discs
what is the primary function of fibrocartilage?
Support and mechanically stabilize joints, dissipates loads across multiple planes and guide complex arthrokinematics
name the craniovertebral ligaments
- posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
- posterior atlanto-axial membrane
- anterior atlanto-occipital membrane
- anterior atlanto-axial membrane
- tectorial membrane
- ligamentum nuchae
name the spinal ligaments
- ligamentum flavum
- anterior longitudinal ligament
- posterior longitudinal ligament
- supraspinous ligament
describe the structure of the atlanto-occipital articulation
convex occiptial condyles articulate with concave superior facets of the atlas
synovial plane joint
describe the structure of the atlanto-axial articulation
dens and anterior arch of atlas/transverse ligament - synovial pivot joint
inferior facets of the atlas with superior facets of the axis - biconvex with meniscoids
what is the role of the transverse ligament? What motion does it help limit?
prevents anterior displacement of C1 on C2
what is the role of the alar ligament? What motion does it help limit?
it becomes taut in neck flexion and during axial rotation
limits lateral flexion and prevents distraction of C1 on C2
What conditions can compromise the integrity of the transverse ligament? What does that result in? What are some possible dangers?
RA and Down’s syndrome
instability of C1/C2 joint
C1/C2 can slide and compress the spinal cord and even cause paralysis
describe the orientation of lower cervical facet joints
approximately 450 off frontal plane and transverse plane
maximizes motion
what osteokinematic motions occur at the cervical spine?
- Flexion/Extension
- Lateral flexion
- Rotation
- Protraction/Retraction
what produces protraction at the cervical vertebrae
combo of
lower C-spine flexion and upper C-spine extension
what produces retraction at the cervical vertebrae?
combo of
extension in lower C-spine and flexion in upper C-spine
what is the primary osteokinematic motion at the atlanto-occipital joint?
flexion/extension
describe the arthrokinematics at the atlanto-occipital joint?
convex (occipital condyle) on concave (superior facets of atlas)
opposite roll and glide/slide
T/F: movements in the transverse plane are limited at the atlanto-occipital joint?
TRUE
limited by deep joint congruency
Atlanto-occpital flexion = occipital condyle roll ______ and glide ________
Atlanto-occipital extension = occipital condyle roll _____ and glide _______
- anterior; posterior
- posterio; anterior
what is the primary osteokinematic motion that occurs at the atlanto-axial joint?
rotation
describe the arthrokinematics at the atlanto-axial joint
inferior facet of atlas/superior facet of axis
gliding → ipsilateral posterior glide with contralateral anterior glide
what limits rotation at the atlanto-axial joint?
alar ligaments
what limits movement in the sagittal plane at the atlanto-axial joint?
inferior facet of atlas/superior facet of axis → no gliding
limited by transverse ligament
atlanto-axial joint tilt instead
what limits tilting of the axis at the atlanto-axial joint with flexion?
transverse ligament
what coupling motion occur in the lower cervical spine?
lateral flexion with rotation coupled in the same direction
what would occur if either lateral flexion or rotation was done in isolation rather than in a coupling motion?
the facet joints would come into contact with one another blocking the motion
describe the arthrokinematics that occur during flexion/extension of C3-C7
flexion = inferior facet (of superior vertebrae) glides anterior and superior to superior facet (of inferior vertebrae)
extension = inferior facet (of superior vertebrae) slides posterior and inferior to superior facet (of inferior vertebrae)
describe the arthorkinematics that occur during rotation in C3-C7
same side as rotation = inferior facet glides posterior and slightly inferior
opposite side as rotation = inferior facet glides anterior and slightly superior
descibe the arthrokinematics that occur during lateral flexion of C3-C7
same side - inferior facet glides inferior and slightly posterior
opposite side - inferior facet glides superior and slightly anterior
describe the arthrokinematics of R rotation of C4-5
R (ipsilateral) C4 facet glides posterior and slightly inferior on C5 facet
L (contralateral) C4 facet glides anterior and slighly superior on C5 facet
what is the overall function of the cervical spine?
stability and protection
C-spine demonstrates most flexibility
what are concerns with muscular imbalance and poor posture?
prolonged protraction results in forward head posture
lengthening of deep neck flexors and scapular retractors and tightening of the pecs and upper trap/levator scapulae
what is the benefit of lordotic and kyphotic curves? Drawback?
increased ability to resist compressive load
opportunity for shear forces to act, particularly at regions of transition between curves
what is the role of the vertebral body?
weight-bearing structure of spinal column, resist compressive loads
what is the role of the pedicles?
transmit tension and bending forces from posterior elements to vertebral body
what is the role of the laminae?
transmit force from articular, transverse and spinous processes to the pedicles
what is the pars articularis?
portion of the laminae between the superior and inferior articular processes
subject to bending forces
what is the role of the articular facet processes?
form facet joints and contribute to the articular pillar
what is the role of the spinous process?
serve as a muscle attachment and provide mechanical lever
may also serve as boney block to motion
what is the role of the transverse processes?
serve as muscular attachment and provide mechanical lever
what are some concerns you may have if someone has a bilaterally pars interarticularis fracture?
spondylolisthesis (forward slipping of the vertebrae)
can lead to compression of the spinal cord leading to neurological deficits
most commonly occurs at L5/S1 secondary to angulation of this segment
what is the purpose of the intervertebral discs?
- increase available motion
- transmit load
- stabilization of spine
- provide space betwen vertebrae and exiting spinal nerves
What are the components of the intervertebral disc?
- nucleus pulposus
- annulus fibrosus
- vertebral end plate
what is the annulus fibrosus?
fibrous outer ring of the intervertebral disc
60-70% water
collagen and elastin arranged in 15-25 concentric layers
fibers oriented 650 from vertical
what is the role of the annulus fibrosus?
helps keep the nucleus pulposus inbetween the vertebrae
capable of resisting distraction, sheer and torsion forces
what is the vertebral end plate?
cartilaginous layer covering the S/I surfaces fo the disc
0.6-1 mm of cartilage in adults
strongly attached to annulus fibrosis but not the vertebral body
what can occur with an end plate fracture?
nuclues pulposus starts to herniate
T/F: 80% of force is transmitted through the intervertebral disc
TRUE
what position increase the pressure on the disc the most?
Most = forward bending w/load in front of body
slouching > sitting erect
What motions are available at an interveterbral joint?
- gliding
- AP, ML and torsional
- distraction and compression
- rotation (also called tilt)
- AP, lateral direction
T/F: zygapophyseal (facet) joints do not contain any fibromeniscoids?
FALSE
they do have them
define coupling
consistent association of one motion about an axis with another motion around a different axis
lateral flexion with rotation is an example
what influences spinal coupling patterns?
- spinal posture
- spinal curvature
- orientation of articulating facets
- fluidity/elasticity/thickness of the disc
- extensibility of the muscles, ligaments and joint capsules
describe the kinematic role that intervertebral joints have
- determine magnitude of movement
- distribute load
- create space for movement and passage of the spinal nerve roots
describe the kinematic role of facet joints
determine the direction of the movement
“train tracks”
Spinal osteokinematics decribe the movement based on the direction of what?
superior segment’s anterior portion
(front of inferior facet of the superior vertebrae)
what are the arthokinematic motions that occur at the intervertebral joints with each osteokinematic motion?
- approximation/distraction and gliding
- tipping
what are the arthokinematic motions that occur at each facet joint with each osteokinematic movement?
approximation/gapping and gliding
what is the overall function of the spinal musculature?
- control posture
- stabilize axial skeleton
- protect spinal cord and internal organs
- generate intra-thoracic and intra-abdominal pressure
- produce torque for movement of the body
- mobility of head and neck for optimal place of eyes, ears, and nose
what bones make up the TMJ?
mandible and temporal bone
what is the purpose of the articular disc at the TMJ?
separate upper and lower articulation
cushions the large repetitive force of mastication
describe the articular surfaces of the TMJ joint
articular eminence and mandibular condyle are both convex resulting in incongruent joint
T/F: the TMJ joint is covered in hyaline cartilage
FALSE
covered with fibrocartilage
if both articular surfaces of the TMJ are convex, how does it move?
articular disc is biconcave to allow both surfaces to remain congruent throughout ROM
result → joint is separated into a S/I joint
describe the articulations of the superior and inferior joint in the TMJ
superior ⇒ articular eminence with superior disc
inferior ⇒ condyle with lower disc
what are the attachments of the articular disc at the TMJ?
- medial and lateral poles of condyle
- joint capsule and lateral pyterygoid anterioly
- bilaminar retrodiscal pad posteriorly
what does the attachment of the articular disc on the medial and lateral poles of condyle allow for?
the condyle to rotate freely on the disc in the AP direction
what does the attachment of the articular disc to the joint capsule and lateral pyerygoid at the TMJ allow for?
it restricts posterior translation of the disc
what does the attachment of the articular disc to the bilaminar retrodiscal pad allow for?
superior lamina - assists the disc with translating anteriorly with mandibular depression
inferior lamina - limits forward translation
what is the makeup of the joint capsule of the TMJ?
capsule in thin and loose AP and relatively firm ML
what is the most common direction of dislocation of the TMJ and why?
anterior, due to lack of strength of anteiror capsule and the incongruence of the articular surfaces
name the ligaments of the TMJ and describe their function
- lateral (TM) ligament
- stabilize lateral portion of capsule, help guide movement of condyle during opening
- Sylomandibular ligament
- weakest of 3 with questionable function
- Sphenomandibular ligament
- swinging hinge that suspends the mandible
what is the normal resting position of the TMJ?
lips closed and teeth several mm apart
maintained by low level activity of the temporalis muscle
what are the osteokinematic motions at the TMJ?
- elevation/depression
- protrusion/retrusion
- L/R lateral excursion
how and at which part of the joint does the first part of the mouth opening occur?
50% of motion occurs as rolling the lower joint
posterior roll (depression)
disc remains stationary, condyle on temporal bone is where movement occurs
how and at which part of the joint does the second part of the mouth opening occur?
50% of motion occurs in the upper joint as gliding
anterior glide in upper portion
disc pulled anteriomedially by lateral pterygoid and then slides along with condyle
how and at which part of the joint does the first part of mouth closing occur?
50% motion occurs in the upper joint as a posterior glide
how and at which part of the joint does the second part of mouth closing occur?
last 50% of motion occurs in the lower joint as an anterior roll
how and at which part of the joint does protraction of the TMJ occur?
anterior and slighlty inferior glide of condyle and disc
how and at which part of the joint does retraction of the TMJ occur?
posterior and slightly superior glide of the condyle and disc
T/F: no rotation (or rolling) occurs with protrusion and retraction of the TMJ?
TRUE
what occurs on the ipsilateral side during TMJ lateral excursion?
primarily side-to-side translation of condyle and disc within the fossa
ipsilateral condyle glides posteriorly (retrusion)
what occurs on the contralateral side during TMJ lateral excursion
primarily side-to-side translation of condyle and disc within fossa
anterior glide on the contralateral condyle
what muscles and forces act on the TMJ during opening?
- primarily gravity
- digastric
- suprahyoids
- inferior lateral pterygoid
what muscles and forces act on the TMJ during closing?
- temporalis
- masseter
- medial pterygoid
- control of disc vis lateral pterygoid (eccentric control)
what muscles and forces act on the TMJ during protrusion?
- bilaterally superior masseters
- bilaterally M/L pterygoids
what muscles and forces act on the TMJ during retrusion?
- bilaterally posterior fibers of temporalis
- bilateral deep fibers of masseter
- bilateral anterior digastric
what muscles and forces act on the TMJ during lateral excursion?
- contralateral M/L pterygoid (pull condyle forward)
- ipsilateral temporalis (pull condyle posterior)
what is the normal ROM for the different motions of the TMJ?
- opening - 35-55 mm
- function = 25-35 (2 knuckles)
- lateral excursion - 10-15 mm
- protrusion - 3-9 mm
- retrusion - about 3 mm
what is TMD?
a broad/vague term used to describe dysfunctions associated with TMJ
what symptoms are associated with TMD?
- pain
- popping
- reduced bite force
- reduced ROM w/mouth opening
- HA
- tinnitus trigger points
what factors are associated with TMD?
- stress/emotional disturbance
- daily oral parafunction habits (teeth grinding)
- asymmetric muscle activity
- sleep bruxism (teeth clenching during sleep)
- chronic forward head posture
- C-spine pathology
- sensitization of the CNS
describe what is occuring during mouth opening/closing when there is disc replacement with reduction
disc sits anterior, not in anatomical position
the disc does not move with the condyle like it normally would, instead it relocates during opening and subluxes during closing
what is a reciprocal click?
an click that occurs during jaw opening as the disc relocates
then when the jaw is closing, there is a click as the disc gets squeezed abnormally and subluxes anteriorly
what is occuring during mouth opening/closing when there is disc displacement without reduction?
there is a partial displacement or dislocation of the disc in resting position
thus the mandiblar condyle is unable to pass over the posterior border of the disc during opening
since the disc doesn’t relocate it blocks translation and limits motion at durng opening/closing
how does posture and the cervical spine impact the TMJ?
head and neck position may affect tension in cervical muscles which can influence the function of the mandible
what makes ribs T1, T10-12 atypical?
- T1 spinous process is long and prominent
- T12 → thoracic-like superior facet, inferior facets are more lumbar-like
- have full costal facets rather than demifacets
what is the significance of thoracic vertebral pedicles having a different orientation?
they face posteriorly not laterally
results in narrowing of vertebrae canal
what are the available osteokinematic motions at the thoracic spine?
- flexion/extension
- lateral flexion
- rotation
what limits flexion in the thoracic spine?
tension in several ligaments including:
- posterior longitudinal ligament
- ligamentum flavum
- interspinous ligaments
- joint capsule of facets
what limits extension in the thoracic spine?
contact of spinous processes, laminae, facet joints and tension from anterior longitduinal ligament, facet joint capsules and abdominal muscles
what limits lateral flexion in the thoracic spine?
facets and ribs
what limits rotation at the thoracic spine?
rib cage
describe the arthrokinematics for flexion in the thoracic spine at the intervertebral and facet joints
- facet joint
- anterior and superior glide bilaterally
- intervertebral
- anterior tilting of superior vertebrae
describe the arthrokinematics for extension in thoracic spine at the intervertebral and facet joints
- facets
- posterior and inferior glide
- intervertebral
- posterior tilting of superior vertebrae
T/F: flexion and extension are more limited in the lower T-spine than in the upper T-spine
FALSE
more limited in upper T-spin (T1-T6) due to rib cage rigidity and facet orientation
describe the arthrokinematics for L sidebending in the thoracic spine at the facet and intervertebral body joints
- facets
- contralateral facet → superior glide
- ipsilateral facet → inferior glide
- intervertebral body
- lateral tilt to the L
describe the arthrokinematics for R rotation in the upper thoracic spine at the facet and intervertebral body joints
- facet
- contralateral side → anterior slide with superio glide
- ipsilateral side → posterior slide with inferior glide
- interbody
- R rotation
describe the arthrokinematics for L rotation in the lower thoracic spine at the facet and interbody joints
- facets
- contralateral → anterior glide with inferior glide
- ipsilateral → posterior glide with superior glide
- interbody
- rotate to the L
In the upper Thoracic spine how is rotation and side bending coupled?
same direction
R rotation = R side bending
during L rotation in T3-T4, which facet will be gapping and which will be approximating?
- gapping → contralateral
- anterior with superior glide
- approximation → ipsilateral side
- posterior with inferior glide
during L rotation in T8-T9, which facet will be gapping and which will be approximating?
- gapping → ipsilateral side
- posterior with superior glide (side bending to R)
- approximating → contralateral side
- anterior with inferior glide (side bending to R)
what can cause hyperkyphosis?
- trauma
- abnormal growth/development of vertebrae
- severe DDD
- marked osteoporosis
what kind of joints make up the sacroiliac joint?
overall it is a compound joint
- anterior portion → synovial planar
- posterior portion → syndesmosis
what muscles help reinforce the anterior portion of the pubic symphysis?
- transversus abdominis
- rectus abdominis
- internal oblique
- adductor longus
describe the arthrokinematics for flexion in the lumbar spine at the facet and interbody joints
- facets
- anterior and superior gliding (gapping)
- interbody
- anterior tilting
describe the arthrokinematics during extension of the lumbar spine at the facet and interbody joints
- facets
- posterior and inferior glide (approximating)
- interbody
- posterior tilt
where does the greatest amount of motion occur in the lumbar spine?
inferior segments for all sagittal plane motions
describe the arthrokinematics during L3-L4 R sidebending at the facet and interbody joints
- facet
- contralateral side → superior glide
- ipsilateral side → inferior glide
- interbody
- R tilt
how is rotation and side-bending coupled in the lumbar spine?
it is inconsistent in research
BUT
we know that if you start in a neutral spine, then side-bending and rotation are coupled in the OPPOSITE direction
if you are starting with a neutral Lumbar spine
where would facet gapping occur during L sidebending?
- gapping → ipsilateral side (L)
- approximation → contralateral side (R)
describe the arthrokinematics during L rotation of the L2-L3 at the facets and interbody joints
- facets
- contralateral side → anterior slide (approximate if started in neutral)
- ipsilateral side → posterior slide (gap if started in neutral)
- interbody
- L rotation
where does the greatest amount of motion occur for the Lumbar spine with side bending and rotation?
superior lumbar segments
what is lumbo-pelvic rhythm?
the relationship of the lumbar spine and the hip joints that occurs with flexion and extension
what is the normal lumbo-pelvic rhythm for flexion?
initially lumbar flexion followed by anterior tilting of the pelvis
what is lumbo-pelvic rhythm for extension?
posterior tilting of the pelvis followed by lumbar extension
what is a consequence of imparied lumbo-pelvic rhythm?
reduced ROM
what are the 2 phases typical to a situp?
Trunk flexion phase
hip flexion phase
what is an altered pattern that can occur during a situp?
weak abdominals result in early hip flexion due to hip flexors dominance of the activity
what are 3 strategies that should be applied to have better lifting mechanics?
- reduce velocity of lift
- reduce magnitude of external load
- reduce length of extensor moment arm
what terms are used to describe the movement of the pelvis (innominate bones)?
- anterior pelvic tilt → ASIS and pubic move inferiorly
- posterior pelvic tilt → ASIS and pubic move superiorly
what terms describe the movement of the sacrum on the pelvis?
- nutation
- counternutation
what is nutation?
sacral promontory → moves anteriorly and inferiorly
sacral apex → moves posteriorly and superiorly
what is counternutation?
sacral promontory → moves posteriorly and superiorly
sacral apex → moves anteriorly
how does nutation provide stability?
it will result in increased compression of the SI joint making it more stable
how does utilizing a lumbar role during sitting postively impact the lumbar spine?
without one our lumbar spine flexes more which increase the pressure on the anterior disc causing it shift disc material posteriorly
what type of joint is the SC?
functions as a saddle
structurally it is basically a planar
how is the SC joint stabilized?
- a disc between the clavicle and manubrium improves congruency
- Passive stabilizers
- Dynamic stabilizers
List the structures that passively stabilize the SC joint
- fibrous joint capsule
- A/P sternoclavicular ligaments
- Costoclavicular ligament (posterior and anterior bundle)
- interclavicular ligmanet
what motion does the fibrous joint capsule of the SC joint limit?
anterior and posterior translation of medial clavicle
what motion does the A/P sternoclavicular ligament limit?
Anterior = posterior translation of clavicle
Posterior = anterior translation of clavicle
what are the 2 portions of the costoclavicular ligmanet and what do they limit?
Anterior and Posterior bundle
limit elevation of clavicle
contribute to inferior glide of medial clavicle in elevation
shock absorption
what does the interclavicular ligament limit?
excessive depression and superior glide of clavicle
List the structures that dynamically stabilize the SC joint
- SCM
- Sternohyoid
- Sternothyroid
- Subclavius
what osteokinematic motions are available at the SC joint?
- elevation/depression
- protration/retraction
- anterior/posterior rotation
describe the arthrokinematics of the SC joint during elevation/depression
convex on concave
elevation = lateral clavicle rotates upward (superior roll, inferior glide)
depression = lateral clavicle rotates downward (inferior roll, superior glide)
describe the arthrokinematics of the SC joint during protraction/retraction
concave on convex
protraction = lateral clavicle moves anterior (anterior roll and glide)
retraction = lateral clavicle moves posterior (posterior roll and glide)
Describe the SC for the following:
closed pack
open pack
capsular pattern
closed pack = full posterior rotation (full arm elevation)
open pack = arm resting at side
capsular pattern = pain at end range with arm overhead
what is the joint type of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint?
planar synovial
T/F: an AC joint disc is always present
FALSE
it may or may not be there
List the passive structures that support the AC joint
- weak joint capsule
- Superior AC ligament
- Inferior AC ligament
- Coracoclavicular ligaments
- Trapezoid ligaments
- Conoid ligaments
what does the Superior Acromioclavicular ligmanet limit at the AC joint?
resists anterior clavicular/posterior acromion translation
reinforced by deltoid and trapzeius
what do the coracoclavicular ligmanets limit/resist at the AC joint?
limit superior clavicular/inferior scapular translation
and posterior rotation of clavicle
what is the primary function of the AC joint?
allow the scapula to rotate during arm movement
increases UE motion
positions glenoid beneath humeral head
maintains congruency of scapula on thorax
what osteokinematic motions are available at the AC joint?
- internal/external rotation
- A/P tilting (tipping)
- upward/downward rotation
describe the associated arthrokinematics for the osteokinematic motions at the AC joint
none are well defined
how is internal/external rotation of the AC joint important for motion at the scapula?
it maintains contact of scapula on curved thorax during protraction and retraction of clavicle
how is A/P tipping of the AC joint important to scapular motion?
important for maintaining contact of scapula on curved thorax during elevation and depression of clavicle
what is the significance of upward/downward rotation of the AC joint?
important for positioning of glenoid fossa in optimal position
describe the following for the AC joint:
closed pack position
open pack position
capsular pattern
closed pack = arm at 90 degrees
open pack = arm by side
capsular pattern = pain at end range with arm overhead
due to the structure of the AC joint, what injury is it susceptible to?
dislocation due to slopped nature of the articular coupled w/high probability of receiving large shear forces
can lead to development of posttraumatic OA
T/F: the scapulothoracic joint is a true anatomic joint and has all the assocaited structures expected of a synovial joint
FALSE
what osteokinematic motions are available at the scapulothoracic joint?
- primary
- elevation/depression
- protraction/retraction
- upward/downward rotation
- Secondary
- anterior/posterior tilting
- internal/external rotation
what motions occur at the SC and AC joint to allow for scapulothoracic protraction?
SC = protraction
AC = slight IR