Shoulder Anatomy

Question 0

Clavicle

Answer 0

Articulates with the manubrium and the the acromion process of the scapula

Question 1

Sternum

Answer 1

In the middle of the chest. Parts are the manubrium, body and ziphoid process. Articulates with the clavicle and intercostals( ribs)

Question 2

Scapula

Answer 2

The foundation of the shoulder

Question 3

Sternoclavicular joint

Answer 3

• Superior/ inferior sternoclavicular ligament
• costoclavicular ligament intercostal ligament
• has a disc and synovial membrane surrounded by the joint

Question 4

Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 4

AC ligament

- synovial membrane

Question 5

Corococlavicular joint

Answer 5

Conoid ligament and the trapezoid ligament

Question 6

Coracoacromion Arch

Answer 6

Coroco acromion ligament

Question 7

Glenohumeral joint

Answer 7

Glenohumeral ligament-( anterior accounts for the superior, middle and inferior side is the thickest and reinforces inferior capsule
- corocoacromiob ligaments on the superior side and protects against anterior dislocations

Question 8

Scapulothoracic joint

Answer 8

It is not a true joint and it is surrounded by muscles to keep it articulating with the thoracic cavity it costal a

Question 9

Subacromion bursae

Answer 9

The most important 
Sub acromion space 
Coracoclavicar ligament above 
Glenoid humeral ligament below
cushions the rotator cud from the  and impingement