Shoulder and Deltoid Pg 60-71 Flashcards
What is the shoulder?
articulation of the head of humerus and the glenoid cavity of scapula
What is the main function of the shoulder?
To place the hand in a position to grasp efficiently
Where does the clavicle attach?
attaches to the sternum medially and the acromion process of the scapula laterally
The clavicle is located above and anterior to which rib ?
first rib
What are two functions of the clavicle?
acts as a strut to hold the scapula and shoulder in place laterally
protects the subclavian vessels and the brachial plexus and azxillary vessels as they enter arm
Where is the most frequent break in the clavicle located and what does this look like?
Between the middle and lateral third of the clavicle
Shoulder droops
Why does the shoulder droop when the clavicle breaks between the middle and lateral third of the clavicle?
Sternocleidomastoid muscle pulls the medial fragment upwards
Trapezius cannot hold up the lateral fragment due to the weight of the upper limb
Deltoid muscle and gravity pulls lateral fragment down and medially
What can happen if the broken pieces of the clavicle have jagged edges?
The jagged edges of the clavicle can damage the subclavian artery and the brachial plexus running deep to it
WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPRASCAPULAR NOTCH?
the suprascapular notch is enclosed by the superior transverse ligament (aka suprascapular ligmant)
THE SUPRASCAPULAR ARTERY RUNS OVER THE SUPERIOR TRANSVERSE LIGAMENT
THE SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE RUNS UNDER THE SUPERIOR TRANSVERSE LIGAMENT
*The army goes over the bridge. The navy goes under the bridge
What is the function of the glenoid labrum?
fibrocartilaginous ring that deepens the shoulder socket to provide more stability
Which part of the humerus is most likely to fracture or thin?
Surgical neck (because it is the narrowest part of the humerus)
WHAT STRUCTURES CAN GET DAMAGED IF THE SURGICAL NECK OF THE HUMERUS IS FRACTURED?
AXILLARY NERVE AND THE POSTERIOR HUMERAL CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY
WHAT SYMPTOMS WILL THE PATIENT EXHIBIT IF THE AXILLARY NERVE IS DAMAGED?
WEAKNESS/LOSS OF ABDUCTION OF ARM AND SENSORY LOSS OVER LATERAL SHOULDER (NUMBNESS)
What does the axillary nerve innervate?
Supplies sensory innervation to the skin of the lateral arm
Supplies motor innervation to the deltoid and teres minor muscles
WHAT NERVE MAY GET DAMAGED WITH A FRACTURE OF THE HUMERAL SHAFT?
RADIAL NERVE
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DAMAGE THE DEEP BRANCH OF THE RADIAL NERVE?
CANNOT EXTEND WRIST (WRIST DROP), THUMB, AND METAPHALANGEAL JOINT
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DAMAGE THE SUPERFICIAL BRANCH OF THE RADIAL NERVE?
LOSS OF SENSATION OVER RADIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE HAND
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DAMAGE THE ORIGIN OF THE RADIAL NERVE?
GET BOTH DEEP AND SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE IN ADDITION TO LOSS OF ARM EXTENSION AND LOSS OF SENSATION OVER POSTERIOR ARM AND FOREARM
The greater tubercle of the humerus is the site of insertion for which muscles?
Supraspinatous, Infraspinatous, and Teres minor
Lesser tubercle of the humerus is the site of insertion for which muscle?
subscapularis
What two structures run along the spiral (radial) groove which is found on the posterior shaft of the humerus?
Radial nerve
Profunda brachii artery
Function of sternoclavicular joint
allows for elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, and circumduction of shoulder
What is the function of the acromioclavicular joint?
resists the upward motion of the head of humerus
What happens if the acromioclavicular ligament is ruptured?
Separation of shoulder
List the four ligaments found in the glenohumeral joint
Coracohumeral
Glenohumeral
Transverse humeral
Coracoacromial
List the muscles that make up the rotator cuff?
Supraspinatous, Infraspinatous, Teres minor, and Subscapularis
The glenohumeral joint is innervated by what nerves?
Axillary nerve
Suprascapular nerve
Lateral Pectoral nerve
What arteries supply the glenohumeral joint?
Suprascapular artery
Anterior humeral circumflex artery
Posterior humeral circumflex artery
What are the 3 joints of the shoulder?
Sternoclavicular joint
Acromioclavicular joint
Glenohumeral joint
What two veins merge to form the axillary vein?
Brachial vein and superficial basilic vein
Where are superficial veins in the upper extremity found and where do they drain?
They are found in the subcutaneous tissues and drain into the deep veins
Which veins are used for drawing blood, parenteral injections and starting IVs?
Superficial veins are the primary veins used and most commonly the:
Basilic vein
Cephalic vein
Median cubital vein
What is the course of the basilic vein?
The basilic vein runs medially and eventully joins the brachial vein to form axillary vein
What is the course of the cephalic vein?
The cephalic vein runs laterally and enters the clavipectoral triangle to join the axillary vein
What vein is found in the cubital fossa and connects the cephalic and basilic vein?
Median cubital vein
What structures run under the median cubital vein?
biceps tendon
brachial artery
median nerve
Why are superficial veins important during exercise?
Physical activity cause increase in arterial blood pressure which increases pressure within the muscle fascia leading to improper function of deep veins. The body compensates by utilizing superficial veins to carry blood back to the heart upon muscle exertion since the superficial veins are not next to arterial vessels or in fascial sheaths
Peripheral cutaneous nerves that branch off of axillary nerve innervate ?
skin over the deltoid
Peripheral cutaneous nerves supply what?
They provide sensory information to specific areas of skin
Palmar cutaneous branches of the radial nerve innervate?
thumb
Palmar cutaneous branches of the median nerve innervate?
skin over middle fingers
Palmar cutaneous branches of the ulnar nerve innervate?
innervates skin over the little finger