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Scapula Region and Shoulder Joint Flashcards

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What are the bones of the Pectoral Girdle?

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  1. Clavicle
  2. Scapula
  3. Sternum
  4. Humerus
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What joint is the shoulder joint?

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The Glenohumeral Joint–> Synovial Joint

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What are the features of a Synovial Joint?

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  1. Capsule with a fibrous outer layer and inner synovial membrane
  2. Hyaline Cartilage lining the bony articulating surfaces
  3. Synovial Fluid
  4. Ligaments to reinforce
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What feature of the Glenohumeral joint makes it more mobile than the hip joint?

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The Glenoid fossa is shallow, allows for more rotation

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What are the ligaments of the Glenohumeral Joint?

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  1. Glenohumeral Ligaments
  2. Coracohumeral Ligament
  3. Transverse Humeral Ligament
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Describe the Glenohumeral Ligaments

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3 bands: Superior, Middle and Inferior, Runs with the joint capsule from the Glenoid Fossa to the Anatomical Neck of the Humerus

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Describe the Coracohumeral Ligament

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Attaches the base of the coracoid process to the Greater Tuberosity of the Humerus

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Describe the Transverse Humeral Ligament

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Holds to tendon of the Long heads of Biceps in the Intertubercular Groove

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What is Bursae?

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It is a fluid-filled pouch, lined by synovial membrane containing synovial fluid

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What is the function of Bursae?

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Reduce friction between bones and soft tissue

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What are the Rotator Cuff Muscles?

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  1. Subscapularis
  2. Supraspinatus
  3. Infraspinatus
  4. Teres Minor
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What are the attachments of the Rotator Cuff Muscles?

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Greater Tuberosity–> Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Theres Minor
Lesser Tuberosity–> Subscapularis

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What are the origins of Subscapularis?

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Subscapular Fossa

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What is the function of the Subscapularis?

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Medially Rotate the arm

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What is the Nerve Supply of Subscapularis?

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Upper and Lower Subscapular Nerves

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What are the origins of Supraspinatus?

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Supraspinous Fossa

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What is the function of Supraspinatus?

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Abducts the arm and assists the Deltoid Muscle

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What is the nerve supply of Supraspinatus?

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Suprascapular Nerve

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What are the origins of Infraspinatus?

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Infraspinous Fossa

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What is the function of Infraspinatous?

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Lateral Rotation of the Arm

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What is the nerve supply of Infraspinatus?

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Suprascapular Nerve

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What are the origins of Teres Minor?

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Posterior Surface of Scapula

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What is the function of Teres Minor?

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Lateral Rotation of the Arm

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What is the nerve supply of Trees Minor?

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Axillary Nerve

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What are the origins of Teres Major?

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Lower Lateral Part of the Scapula

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Where does Teres Major Attach?

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Medial edge of the bicipital groove of the Humerus

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What is the function of Teres Major?

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  1. Adducts the Shoulder

2. Medial Rotation of Arm

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What is the nerve supply of Teres Major?

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  1. Lower Subscapular Nerve
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What are the origins of Deltoid?

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Clavicle and Scapula

30
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Where does Deltoid attach?

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Deltoid tuberosity on the Humerus

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What is the function of the Deltoid?

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  1. Anterior Fibres–> Flex the Shoulder
  2. Posterior Fibres–> Extend the Shoulder
  3. Middle Fibres–> Abducts the Shoulder
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What muscles are involved in Elevation of the Scapula?

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  1. Superior Trapezius
  2. Rhomboids
  3. Levator Scapulae
33
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What muscles are involved in Depression of the Scapula?

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  1. Pectoralis Minor

2. Serratus Anterior

34
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What muscles are involved in Protraction of the Scapula?

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  1. Pectoralis Minor

2. Serratus Anterior

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What muscles are involved in Retraction of the Scapula?

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  1. Rhomboids
  2. Latissimus Dorsi
  3. Middle Trapezius
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What muscles are involved in Rotation of the Scapula?

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  1. Serratus Anterior
  2. Superior Trapezius
  3. Inferior Trapezius
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What muscles are involved in Medial Rotation of the Shoulder?

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  1. Subscapularis
  2. Teres Major
  3. Sternal Head of Pectoralis Major
  4. Anterior Deltoid
  5. Latissimus Dorsi
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What muscles are involved in Lateral Rotation of the Shoulder?

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  1. Infraspinatus
  2. Teres Minor
  3. Posterior Deltoid
39
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What muscles are involved in Flexion of the Shoulder?

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  1. Pectoralis Major
  2. Anterior Deltoid
  3. Biceps Brachii
  4. Coracobrachialis
40
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What muscles are involved in Extension of the Shoulder?

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  1. Latissimus Dorsi
  2. Posterior Deltoid
  3. Teres Major
  4. Triceps
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What muscles are involved in Adduction of the Shoulder?

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  1. Pectoralis Major
  2. Latissimus Dorsi
  3. Teres Major
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What muscles are involved in Abduction of the Shoulder?

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  1. Deltoid
  2. Supraspinatus
  3. Trapezius and Serratus Anterior
  4. Infraspinatus
  5. Teres Minor
43
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What is the blood supply to the shoulder?

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  1. Anterior and Posterior Circumflex Humeral Arteries
  2. Axillary Artery
  3. Brachial Artery
44
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Where is the Circulatory Anastomosis of the Scapula?

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Between the 1st part of the Subclavian artery and the 3rd part of the Axillary Artery

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