Shoulder and Arms Flashcards
T/F the subacromial and scapulothoracic joints are true joints
F
Joint along the axial skeleton with the least movement
vertebrocostal
The only skeleton that connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton
clavicle
The sternoclavicular joint is formed by the
sternal end of the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum
The acromioclavicular joint is formed by the
acromion of the scapula and the acromial end of the clavicle
the coracoclavicular ligament is attached to what part of the clavicle?
conoid tubercle
this structure deepens the glenoid fossa by 2.5cm
glenoid labrum
[origin] short head of biceps
coracoid process of the scapula
Which among the gleno-huneral ligament is the strongest?
middle glenohumeral ligament
T/F the deltoid does no work at the first 30 degrees of arm elevation
T; the supraspinatus does the work. the deltoids only work from 30-100 degrees
The scapula is oriented
anterolaterally
T/F the acromion is continuous with the spine of the scapula
T
T/F the deltoid has an attahment to the scapula
T; deltoid tubercle at the spine
Muscle that attaches to the acromion
trapezius
[origin] subscapular muscle
subscapular fossa
Which among the borders of the scapula is thinnest/broadest?
superior border
what runs in the deltopectoral groove?
cephalic vein
[action] descending fibers of the trapezius
Elevate the scapula