Practical 1 Flashcards
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***Note: All of the bony parts are seen from an inferior aspect of the clavicle
How can you determine if you are examining the left or right clavicle?
- Acromial end is more rounded and blunt than the sternal end
- The sternal end is wider than the acromial end
- Once you determine the above two, check for the superior surface (which is smooth)
How can you determine if you are examining the left or right scapula?
- Locate the glenoid cavity which faces the lateral side
- Locate the spine of the scapula which faces the posterior surface
How can you determine if you are examining the left or right humerus?
- Identify the greater and lesser tubercles of the proximal humerus to help determine the posterior aspect of the humerus
- Locate the capitulum and trochlea to confirm the anterior and posterior aspect
- Identify the medial epicondyle of the distal humerus since it is larger and more prominent than the lateral epicondyle
What is the difference between the glenoid labrum and the glenoid cavity?
Glenoid cavity = shallow depression
Glenoid labrum = fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity.
Classify the sternoclavicular joint?
Synovial saddle joint
Classify the acromioclavicular joint?
Synovial plane joint
Classify the glenohumeral joint?
Synovial ball-and-socket joint
Name the joint which is supported by each of the following ligaments?
Acromioclavicular = acromioclavicular joint
Costoclavicular = sternoclavicular joint
Glenohumeral = glenohumeral joint
Coracohumeral = glenohumeral
What features of the shoulder joint make it susceptible to dislocation?
Shallow glenoid cavity