Movement Terminology of The Upper Limb

Question 1

Name the upper limb joint which is more of a functional joint than a true anatomical joint?

Answer 1

SCAPULOTHORACIC JOINT

S-T JOINT

Question 2

A gliding motion with the scapula moving superiorly?

Answer 2

ELEVATION

Question 3

A gliding motion with the scapula moving inferiorly?

Answer 3

DEPRESSION

Question 4

A gliding motion with the scapula moving towards the spine?

Answer 4

RETRACTION / ADDUCTION

Question 5

A gliding motion with the scapula moving away from the spine?

Answer 5

PROTRACTION / ABDUCTION

Question 6

During what movement is the glenoid fossa the point of reference?
*** Paper scapula example

Answer 6

ROTATION

Question 7

Name the movement in which the glenoid fossa moves superiorly (the inferior angle moves laterally)?

Answer 7

UPWARD / LATERAL ROTATION

Question 8

Name the movement in which the glenoid fossa moves inferiorly (the inferior angle moves medially)?

Answer 8

DOWNWARD / MEDIAL ROTATION

Question 9

When the scapula sits at an angle of approximately 45 degrees relative to the frontal plane, what is movement of the arm in this plane is termed?

Answer 9

SCAPTION

Question 10

What is the name of the relationship in the amount of movement at the glenohumeral (G-H) joint as compared to the scapulothoracic (S-T) joint?

Answer 10

SCAPULOHUMERAL RHYTHM

Question 11

During abduction of the humerous, the humerous must undergo _________ _________.

Answer 11

EXTERNAL ROTATION

Question 12

What is the movement of the humerus in the transverse plane toward the midline of the body?
(sometimes called horizontal flexion)

Answer 12

HORIZONTAL ADDUCTION

Question 13

What is movement of the humerus in the transverse plane away from the midline of the body?
(sometimes called horizontal extension)

Answer 13

HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION