Shoulder Flashcards
Biceps Brachii Origin
Short head - Apex of the Coracoid process of the scapula
Long head - Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Biceps brachii origin mnemonic
Mnemonic: ‘You walk Shorter to a street Corner. You ride Longer on a Superhighway’
Biceps brachii insertion
Head of radius (radial tuberosity)
What muscles inserts to greater tubercle
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor (SIT)
Supraspinatus Orgin
Supraspinatous fossa of scapula
Supraspinatus insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
Infraspinatus Origin
Infraspinatus fossa of scapula
Infraspinatus insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
Rotator cuff mnemonic
Rotator cuff SITS on shoulder
Teres Minor Origin
Origin: Lateral border of scapula
Teres Minor Insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
teres minor and infraspinatus function
ER and ADD
Subscapularis origin
Subscapular fossa of scapula
Subscapularis insertion
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Subscapularis action
IR
Pec major origin
Medial clavicle, sternum and 1-6 rib
Pec major insertion
Bicipital groove
Pec major function
Flex, ADD, IR arm
Pec Minor Origin
Ribs 3-5
Pec minor insertion
Coracoid Process
Pec minor action
Protraction
Triceps origin
Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Medial head: Posterior surface of the humerus (inferior to raidial groove)
Lateral head: Posterior surface of the humerus (Superior to radial groove)
Triceps insertion
Olecranon process of ulna
treatment of frozen shoulder
oscillation
traction + mobilisation
