Shoulder Flashcards
What is the function of the shoulder joints
Link the upper extremity to the trunk
Provide extensive movement of the arm in space.
Provide stability for the elbow and hand for skills of forceful movements
Anatomical and functional structures and function of the shoulder joints
Anatomical:
Sterno-clavicular
Acromioclavicular
Glenohumeral
Functional–scapulothoracic and coracromial arch
Structural stability of the joint complex depends on?
Shape of the articulation
Bony incongruity
Muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues maintain what
Joint integrity
Joint stability is due to what
Dynamic muscular control
_____ is a segment that depends on more muscles and ligaments than on bony configuration for structural integrity
Dynamic stability
____ normal position of the scapula in relation to the trunk in all three planes.
Alignment
What connects the cervical and thoracic spine to the scapula
Muscles
What are the positional relationships regarding the planes of the scapula
Due to the spherical shape of the trunk:
Transverse plane the scapula is rotated anteriorly
Frontal plane the scapula is rotated anteriorly
The plane of the scapula is oriented approximately ____ to the frontal plane
30-45 degrees
The glenoid fossa is directed ____ with respect to the body
Anteriorly
Movement in the plane of the scapula in a range between 30-45 degrees anterior to the frontal plane.
Elevation or scaption
Joint capsules in elevation or caption are in what position
Loose-packed position
Is there impingement of the supra humeral joint if shoulder motions occur in the plane of the scapula in regards to scaption
No
What is the function of the glenoid fossa being rotated anteriorly
Alignment: less stress on the capsule and musculature
Strength: optimal length-tension relationship for shoulder abductors and rotators. Supraspinatus and deltoid are optimally aligned for elevation.
How much movement is involved in elevation at the humerus
Little or no rotation of the humerus in elevation
What is the position of the scapula relative to the spine
Superior angle is at T2 spinous process
Inferior angle is at T7 spinous process
5-6 cm between the spine and the medial scapular border (at T4)
Alterations from the ideal alignment may indicate functional impairments
Ideal alignment from the side view
Acromion- in line with the mastoid process. 20 degree anterior tilt between the lateral border of the scapular border and vertical.
Alterations from the ideal alignment may indicate functional impairments.
What is the angle of inclination
In the frontal plane
130-150 degree angle is created between the axis of the head and the shaft of the humerus.
What is the angle of torsion–> retroversion
Transverse plane: the humeral head is rotated 30 degrees posteriorly relative to the epicondyles. It orients the humeral head in the scapular plane for articulation with the glenoid fossa. It increases stability
What are the functions of the clavicle
Strut to hold shoulder onto axial skeleton
Site for muscular attachment
Protect underlying nerves and blood vessels
Contributes to increased range of motion of the shoulders
Transmit muscle forces to the scapula
Describe the arthrology of the sternoclavicular joint
Bony connection of the upper limb to the axial skeleton. It’s triaxial and a saddle joint. There are three degrees of freedom and some people argue its a ball in socket joint. It is reciprocally convex/concave
Stability of the sc joint depends on ____ and _____
Capsule and ligaments
What is the periarticular connective tissue of the sc joint
Joint capsule Intraarticular disc Sternoclavicular (capsular) ligament (A and P) Interclavicular ligament Costoclavicular ligament
____ principle stabilizing structure of the sterno-clavicular joint. It secures the clavicle to the first rib and limits extremes of all clavicular motion except depression.
Costoclavicular ligament
What are the axis of the Costoclavicular ligament
Protraction/retraction
Elevation/depression
______ lines the superior aspect of the joint capsule. It checks anterior and posterior movement.
Anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligament
What does the anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments restrain
Posterior–protraction
Anterior–retraction
What does the articular disc do in the sc joint
It is Fibrocartilage and absorbs shock and helps prevent dislocation
The articular surface of the ____ is greater than the _____ which results in joint instability
Clavicle
Sternum
_____ increases the articular surface between the clavicle and sternum
Intra-articular disc
_____ helps block medial movement of the clavicle and helps distributes forces
Intra-articular disc
The force to the lateral shoulder pushes the clavicle _____
Medially
Osteokinematic motion is always names for the direction of the movement ______
At the end of the lever
What are the osteokinematics of the sc joint
Plane synovial joint but sometimes considered a saddle 3 degrees of freedom Elevation/depression Protraction/retraction Rotation
Osteokinematics at the sc joint of elevation and depression
Frontal plane
A-P axis at the Costoclavicular ligament
Elevation 45 degrees
Depression 5-15 degrees
Osteokinematics of protraction/retraction at the sc joint
Transverse plane
Vertical axis at the Costoclavicular ligament
Protraction 15-30 degrees
Retraction 15-30 degrees
Osteokinematics of rotation at the sc joint
Longitudinal axis through the clavicle
30-40 degrees of spin
Arthrokinematics of the sc joint
Elevation and depression occur along the longitudinal diameter
Protraction and retraction occur along the transverse diameter
Explain the arthrokinematics of elevation at the sc joint
Convex clavicular surface rolls superiorly and slides inferiorly on the concavity of the sternum.
Explain depression for arthrokinematics of the sc joint
Convex clavicular surface rolls inferiorly and slides superiorly
Arthrokinematics of retraction at sc joint
Concave articular surface of the clavicle rolls and slides posteriorly on the convex surface of the sternum
Arthrokinematics of protraction of the sc joint
Concave articular surface of the clavicle rolls and slides angrily on the convex surface of the sternum
Arthrokinematics of rotation at the sc joint
Spin of the head of the clavicle about the disc
The closed pack position at the sc joint is ____
Posterior rotation
_____ is a gliding or plane synovial joint with 3 degrees of freedom.
Acromioclavicular joint
At the ac joint describe the proximal and distal components
Proximal–convex lateral end of the clavicle
Distal–concave acromion process of the scapula
What is the periarticular connective tissue at the ac joint
Superior and inferior ac ligaments
Coracoclavicular ligament
Conoid and trapezoid
Articular disc
_____ reinforces the joint capsule, prevents post dislocation! and limits tipping
Superior and inferior AC ligaments
____ binds the clavicle to the scapula–major stabilizing structure
Coracoclavicular ligament
____ limits excessive superior glide
Conoid
____ protects against shearing forces
Trapezoid
What are the primary and secondary motions at the ac joint
Primary– upward and downward rotation
Secondary–horizontal plane adjustments–internal and external rotation
Sagittal plane adjustments–anterior and posterior tilting
Osteokinematics of upward and downward rotation in the scapular plane
Primary motion at the ac joint
Glenoid fossa tilts up or down
Closed packed position and fully upward rotation
A-P axis: 1st 30 degrees–axis at base of spine of scapula
Last 30 degrees–axis at the ac joint
Osteokinematics of external/internal rotation
Horizontal plane adjustment
Vertebral border of the scapula moves out around a vertical axis at the ac joint.
Scapular internal/external rotation occurs with what?
With scapular abduction/adduction
What would happen if abduction and adduction were pure translatory movement
Only the vertebral border of the scapula would contact the ribs
Osteokinematics of anterior and posterior tilting at the scapula
Sagittal plane adjustment
Titling of the scapula–horizontal axis
Anterior and posterior tilting of the scapula occurs with what movement
Scapular elevation and depression
Describe the movement of anterior tilting
Inferior angle moves away from the thoracic wall
What joint of the shoulder is not a true anatomical joint
Scapulothoracic joint
How does the st joint function as a joint
The proximal component–convex rib cage
Distal component–concave anterior scapular surface
What is the function of the st joint
Orientation of the glenoid fossa
What does scapular motion serve to do at the st joint
It serves to move the glenoid fossa into a position where it can provide a stable base for the humeral head regardless of arm movement.
Where does the st joint lie
In the scapular plane not the frontal plane
Sc, ac, and st joints are
Closed kinematic chain
St joint movements require simultaneous movements at the _______ joints
Sc and ac
Osteokinematics of the st joint
Elevation/depression
Abduction/adduction
Upward/downward rotation
Osteokinematics of elevation and depression at the st joint
Elevation–entire scapula moves superiorly
Depression–entire scapula moves inferiorly
Composite of sc and ac rotations–sc is elevation and depression and ac is tipping/tilting
Osteokinematics of the st joint with adduction/abduction (protraction/retraction)
Side to side translation of the scapula on the ribs (parallel). It’s moving towards or away from the spine.
What movements are happening at the ac and sc joints with st joint adduction/abduction
Sc–protraction/retraction
Ac–internal/ external rotation
Describe protraction and retraction at the st joint
Protraction–upward forward reach
Retraction– pulling toward the body
Osteokinematics of the st joint for upward rotation
Glenoid fossa faces superiorly, inferior angle slides laterally and anteriorly.
Upward rotation at the st joint occurs with?
It occurs with flexion, abduction, or elevation of the arm (raise arm overhead)
What movements are happening at the sc and ac joints with upward rotation at the st joint
Sc–clavicular elevation
Ac–scapular upward rotation
Osteokinematics of the st joint for downward rotation
Glenoid fossa faces inferiorly, the inferior angle slides medially and posteriorly upward. The inferior angle moves away from the vertebra.
What motions are occurring at the ac and sc joints for st joint downward rotation
Sc–clavicular depression
Ac–scapular downward rotation
Example of st joint downward rotation
Reaching under your desk
Arthrology of the GH joint
There is little bony congruity
There is passive tension on the periarticular connective tissue
There is active muscle tension
At the GH joint ____ and _____ are exchanged for _______
Congruency and stability
Mobility
What is the periarticular connective tissue in the GH joint
Capuloligamentous complex–capsule and axillary pouch
Glenoid labrum
Glenohumeral and Coracohuneral ligaments
Coracoacromial arch
_____ is the rim of the glenoid fossa–>anatomical neck of the humerus and allows for extensive mobility
Capsule of the capsuloligamentous complex
_____ is Fibrocartilage surrounding the fossa and deepens the fossa. It increases the articular contact, improves osseous stability, improves articular congruity.
Glenoid labrum
The glenoid labrum increases the fossa’s depth by ___
50%
The _____ decreases the humeral head translation
Glenoid labrum
_____ reinforce the capsule and serve as the major static restraints
Glenohumeral and Coracohuneral ligaments
The ______ is the anterior capsular reinforcement for the GH joint
Subscapularis
______ are the posterior reinforcement of the GH joint
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
The glenohumeral ligament provides _____ thickening of the joint capsule
Anterior
The glenohumeral ligament is ____ in normal rom
Lax
______ limits translation and rotation of humeral head on the glenoid. It prevents extremes of range and is useful in joint stabilization
Glenohumeral ligament
____ is attached at the supra glenoid tubercle and the lesser tuberosity
Superior glenohumeral ligament