Shoulder Flashcards
What type of acromion are you most likely to see impingement with?
Type III
The _______ _____ = inferior part of the capsule that allows you to bring your arm into elevation
dependent fold
GHJ concavity compression phenomenon = ______ effect
suction
There is ________ intra-articular pressure in the GHJ
negative
The capsule controls ______ of the humeral head on the glenoid fossa
translation
What 3 movements tighten the posterior capsule?
- flexion
- adduction
- IR
What 3 movements tighten the anterior capsule?
- extension
- abduction
- external rotation
What direction do fibers of the GHJ run in?
Every direction
The capsule attaches to the _____ in the back and the ______ at the front
glenoid; humerus
What are 3 structures at risk of impingement below the acromion?
- long head of biceps
- supraspinatus
- subacromial bursa
The RC provides a ____ force for the humerus.
shunt
The force of the RC has a slightly _______ vector, whereas the posterior cuff has a slightly _______ vector
downward; upward
If you want to increase subacromial space, strengthen what 3 muscles/groups?
- SA
- Trapezius
- RC
If the RC is weak, we might see _______ translation of the humeral head.
upward
Ideal shoulder function = humerus is centred in the _______
glenoid