Musculoskeletal: Upper Extremity Functional Anatomy Flashcards
Clavicle Structure
- Part of the shoulder girdle
- Connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton
Clavicle Function
- Transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton
Clavicle PT concerns
- Susceptible to fracture, typically the medial two thirds or lateral one third, medial to the attachment of the coracoclavicular ligament
- Fractures especially common in children and young adults
Scapula Structure
- Highly mobile
- Connects clavicle to humerus
- Covers ribs 2 through 7
Sternoclavicular Joint (SC) Structure
- Saddle joint
- Synovial
- Has an intra-articular disc
- Sternoclavicular ligament
Sternoclavicular Joint (SC) PT concerns
- The SC joint will typically be injured after the AC joint and clavicle
Acromioclavicular Joint (AC) Structure
- Plane joint
- Synovial
- Between Lateral end of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula
Coracoclavicular Ligament Structure: Two Ligaments
- Comprised of the trapezoid and conoid ligaments and prevents separation of the scapula from the clavicle
Coracoclavicular Ligament Function
- Stabilizes the AC joint and prevents upward displacement of the humeral head
Acromioclavicular Ligament
- Covers the superior aspect of the AC joint
Acromioclavicular Joint (AC) PT Concerns
- Injury to ligamentous structures causing a separated shoulder
Glenohumeral Joint (GH) Structure
- Ball and Socket
- Between head of humerus and glenoid cavity
- Multiaxial
- Allows for high ROM and low stability
Glenohumeral Joint (GH) Structure: Stability Structures
- Stabilized by
- An anterior and posterior joint capsule
- The Glenoid Labrum
- The long head of the biceps which is continuous with the labrum
Glenohumeral Joint (GH) Ligamentous Support
- Superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral ligaments act as static restraint to excessive anterior translation
- Coracohumeral ligament provides restraint to inferior translation and external rotation of the humeral head
Glenohumeral Joint (GH) Tendonous Support
- Rotator Cuff muscles provide support and attach into the joint capsule
- Dynamic support by other muscles pulling the humerus down into the lower and wider portion of the glenoid cavity
- Stability provided by the Rotator Cuff muscles
Scapulothoracic Articulation and Structure
- Functional articulation of the between the body of the scapula and the thoracic spine/chest wall
- NOT an anatomical joint
Scapulothoracic Articulation and Function
- Provides dynamic stability
- Provides full ROM
Shoulder Biomechanics General Information
Scapulohumeral Rhythm the 2:1 Rule
- 120 degrees of movement at the GH joint
- 60 degrees of movement at the scapulothoracic articulation
Shoulder Biomechanics General Information: Clavicle During Humeral Elevation
- The clavicle will elevate at the SC joint with shoulder abduction and general humeral elevation
- The clavicle will rotate backwards at the SC joint 45-50 degrees when the scapula upwardly rotates
Muscular Structures Function
- Prime movers act as force couples to produce movement
- Scapular stabilizers act to control rotation and position the scapula
Muscular Structure Function: Rotator Cuff
- Work collectively to hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity during movement
- Superior stability=SUPRAspinatus
- Posterior stability=Infraspinatus and teres MINOR
- Anterior stability=Subscapularis
Muscular Structure: Supraspinatus
- Acts in combination with the deltoid for abduction movement patterns
Muscular Force Complex of the Shoulder: Humeral elevation in the GH joint
- With humeral elevation:
- The deltoid muscle pulls the humerus up
- The rotator cuff pulls the humeral head down - To allow for smooth movement
Muscular Force Complex of the Shoulder: Humeral elevation at the scapulothoracic joint
- With humeral elevation:
- The Trapezius+Serratus anterior produce upward rotation at the scapula
Muscular Force Complex of the Shoulder: Humeral Extension
- With humeral extension:
- Rhomboids
- Levator Scapulae
- Pectoralis Minor - Produce scapular downward rotation
Muscular Force Complex of the Shoulder: Other
- Serratus+Pec Minor=Scapular protraction
- Rhomboids+Middle and Lower Trap=Scapular Retraction
- Upper Trap+Levator Scap=Elevation of the scapula
- Pec Minor and Latissimus Dorsi= Downward movement of the scapula
Subacromial/Subdeltoid Bursa: Palpation
- Palpable by extending the GH joint to move the humeral head out from under the acromion
Subacromial/Subdeltoid Bursa Location
- Located over the bicipital groove under the deltoid, separating this muscle from the rotator cuff for and allowing for free motion of the deltoid over the humerus
Circulation of the Shoulder Joint: Axillary Artery Location
- Palpable on the lateral wall of the inferior portion of the axilla
Circulation of the Shoulder Joint: Axillary Artery PT Concerns
- Compression of the artery can occur when it is compressed against the humerus i.e. With crutches
Brachial Plexus
- Originates from the cervical nerve roots
- Comprised of Trunks, Divisions, Cords, and Terminal Branches
Brachial Plexus Pre Trunk Branches: Long Thoracic Nerve
- Long Thoracic (C5, C6, C7) Innervates the serratus anterior.
- Can cause winging of the scapula if injured.
Brachial Plexus Pre Trunk Branches: Dorsal Scapular Nerve
- Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5, C6) innervates the levator scapulae and Rhomboids
- Can cause impaired scapular retraction and downward rotation if injured
Brachial Plexus: Trunks
- After passing over the first rib the nerve roots form three Trunks
- Superior
- Middle
- Inferior
Brachial Plexus Superior Trunk: Suprascapular nerve
- Nerve from the Superior Trunk
- (C5, C6) Nerve roots
- Passes beneath the Trap
- Passes through the suprascapular notch
- Innervates supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles
Brachial Plexus Superior Trunk Suprascapular nerve: PT concerns
- Suprascapular nerve injuries can because by impingement via the superior transverse scapular ligament.
- Suprscapular nerve injuries can cause decreased abduction and external rotation of the GH joint
Brachial Plexus: Divisions
- Trunks split into three anterior and three posterior divisions beneath the clavicle
Brachial Plexus: Cords
- Divisions split into lateral, posterior, and medial cords beneath the pectorals minor muscle
Brachial Plexus: Branches
- Branches are formed after the pec minor
- The branches are
- Radial
- Axillary
- Ulnar
- Median
- Musculocutaneous
Brachial Plexus PT Concerns
- Impingement of the brachial plexus can be caused by postural dysfunction, traumatic injury or misuse of crutches
Surface Anatomy and Bones of the Arm and Elbow: Humerus PT Concerns
- The surgical neck of the humerus is where the bone narrows to become the shaft and is the most frequently fractured site of the proximal humerus
Surface Anatomy and Bones of the Arm and Elbow: Geriatric Humerus PT Concerns
- Fractures of the humerus ae common among older adults and typically occur due to falling on the elbow
- Injury to the axillary, radial and ulnar nerves is possible due to their proximity to the humerus
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Ulnohumeral Joint Structure
- Between Trochlear notch of the ulna and trochlea of the humerus
- Hinge joint, uniaxial
- Distal humerus and proximal ulna are offset 45 degrees anteriorly to allow for full ROM
- Carrying angle of 10-15 degrees in men and 20-25 degrees in women
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Ulnohumeral Joint Ligamentous Stability
- Stabilized by the ulnar collateral ligament
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Ulnohumeral Joint Movement
- Full extension=Medial Joint Gap
- Full flexion=Lateral Joint Gap
- Pronation and Supination=Glides side to side
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Radiohumeral Joint Structure
- Between the radial head and the capitulum of the humerus
- Hinge joint, uniaxial
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Radiohumeral Joint Ligamentous Stability
- Radial collateral ligament provides lateral stability to the joint
Elbow Joint: Osseous and Capsuloligamentous Components: Radiohumeral Joint PT Concerns
- Trauma may interfere with elbow flexion and extension