posterior shoulder Flashcards
what does the long head of the biceps brachii attach to
supraglenoid tubercle, glenoid labrum
what does the long head of the triceps attach to
infraglenoid tubercle
what attaches to the lateral lips of the intertubercle sulcus
pectoralis major
what attaches to the medial lips of the intertubercle sulcus
teres major
what attaches to the floor of the intertubercle sulcus
latissimus dorsi
what would a surgical neck fracture damage?
axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery
what would a midshaft humerus fracture damage?
radial nerve and deep brachial artery
where does the long head of the biceps brachii pass through?
through the intertubercular groove and under transverse humeral ligament
muscles of the rotator cuff
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
Importance of supraspinatus
helps hold the humerus in place
importance of infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
together work to hold humeral head against glenoid
exert a downward glide on humerus head needed for abduction
importance of teres minor and infraspinatus
laterally rotate the arm needed for abduction
supraspinatus attachments
subscapular fossa
greater tubercle
supraspinatus action
shoulder abduction, stabilize shoulder
infraspinatus attachments
infrascapular fossa
greater tubercle
infraspinatus actions
shoulder lateral rotation
stabilize shoulder
teres minor attachments
lateral scapula border
greater tubercle
teres minor actions
shoulder lateral rotation
stabilize shoulder
subscapularis attachments
subscapular fossa
lesser tubercle