SGT 02 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the joint between the scapula and the humerus
A
Glenohumeral joint
2
Q
What stabilises the shoulder joint?
A
Bursae
3
Q
What are the 4 main bursae of the shoulder?
A
- Subcoracoid bursa
- Subacromial bursa
- Subdeltoid bursa
- Subscapular bursa
4
Q
What is the function of the costoclavicular ligament?
A
It is the major stabilizing factor of the sternoclavicular joint and is the axis of movement of the joint, especially during elevation of the clavicle
5
Q
Which neck of the humerus is more likely to fracture and why?
A
The surgical neck because it ossifies later in life
