Module 3 Review Flashcards
Which collateral ligament in the elbow is stronger?
medial
Student’s elbow is the inflammation of what?
Olecranon bursa
Normal carrying angle
males = 5°
females = 10-15°
Cubitis valgus
greater carrying angle
Cubitis Varus
smaller carrying angle
Functional Arc of the Elbow
30-130°
Lateral epicondylitis is also known as-
tennis elbow
What is considered the roof in the shoulder?
coracoacromial ligament/arch
The first — to — degrees of abduction in the shoulder are pure GH movement.
30, 60
Are there more internal or external rotators in the shoulder?
internal
Muscles that are used in the upward rotation of the scapula.
- upper and lower traps
- serratus anterior
Muscles that are used in the downward rotation of the scapula.
- levator scapula
- rhomboids
- pec minor
Which row of carpal bones are loosely joined?
proximal row
What is the importance of the distal row of carpal bones?
provide a stable attachment base
Most common bones that are injured in the wrist?
scapoid and lunate (AVN)
Transverse carpal ligament forms the “roof” of-
carpal tunnel
Which nerve runs throught the carpal tunnel?
median
Tenodesis
pulling of finger muscles altered by wrist position
FOOSH affects what structures?
- distal radius (Colles fracture)
- schapoid/lunate fracture
- avascular necrosis of lunate
What 2 joint compose the wrist?
radiocarpal and midcarpal
2 degrees of freedom
What is the purpose of the retinacular system in the hand?
prevent bowstringing of tendons
Dupuytren’s Contracture
shrinkage of palmar aponeurosis
