Shoulder and Upper Arm Flashcards
the brachial salute involves which dermatomes
C5 - T1
C5 controls
abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C6 controls
flexion of the forearm at the elbow
C7 controls
extension of the forearm at the elbow joint
extension of wrist
extension of the fingers
C8 controls
flexion of the fingers
T1 controls
abduction/adduction of the index, middle, and ring fingers
post cord C5-T1 is innervated by the
axillary. n
lateral cord C5-C7 is innervated by the
musculocutaneous n
post cord C5-T1 is innervated by the
radial n
lateral/median cord 5, C6, C8, and T1 is innervated by the
median n
medial cord C8 and T1 is innervated by the
ulnar n
the coracovlavicular ligament includes what 2 ligaments
trapezoid ligament
conoid ligament
when evaluating tears of the acromicoclavicular and coracovlavicular ligaments, what is the most important factor in the physical assessment
skin tenting
A/C separations are graded __
through __
I-VI
a minor disruption of the AC joint with an intact coracoclavicular ligament is graded a
type I
a complete disruption of the AC ligament and the coracoclavicular ligament and the coracoclavicular ligament is classified as
type III
a complete tear of the A/C ligament with partial tear of the coracoclavicular ligament is classified as a
type II
when assessing clavicular fx, you need to determine if the location is
proximal third
middle third
distal third
___ clavicular fx are fraught with injury to structures underneath and may require surgery
proximal
2.8% of clavicular fractures are
proximal
proximal clavicular fx’s are group ___
III
list 2 causes of proximal third clavicular fx’s
- acute: multisystem trauma (MVC)
- stress fx: repetitive stress (ex rowing)
where on the humerus do fx’s usually occur
surgical neck
it is virtually impossible for fx’s to occur on which part of the humerus
anatomic neck
where is the suprascapular notch located
superior border of the scapula
just medial to the base of the coracoid process
what is the clinical significance of the suprascapular notch
it is a common site of entrapment of the suprascapular n
what muscles of the shoulder does the axillary nerve innervate
deltoid
triceps
teres minor
what 3 muscles originate at the coracoid process
- coracobrachialis m
- pectoralis minor m
- short head of biceps m
the greater tubercle (tuberosity) is the origin of what 3 muscles
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
SIT → rotator cuff
the bicipital groove is the origin of what 3 muscles
- pectoralis major m
- latissmus dorsi m → the miss between 2 majors
- teres major m
the coracobrachialis m AND the short head of the biceps are innervated by which nerves
musculocutaneous n
C 5, 6, 7
the pectoralis minor m is innervated by what nerves
medial pectoral n
C8
the supraspinatus AND infraspinatus m are innervated by which nerves
upper scapular n
C5
teres minor is innervated by what nerves
axillary
C 5, 6
pectoralis minor is innervated by what nerves
medial and lateral pectoral n
C5-T1
latissmus dorsi m is innervated by which nerves
thoracodorsal
C 6-8
teres major m is innervated by which nerves
subscapularis n
thoracodorsal n
C 5-8
irritation of the diaphragm is referred by which nerve
phrenic nerve
gallbladder pain is referred to via the __
__
C4
pleurisy of the lower lobes is referred via the __
to __
phrenic n
C4
what are some examples of deep pain in relation to the shoulder
tear of supraspinatus tendon
subdeltoid/subacromial bursitis
myositis, tendonitis, and bursitis do generally not cause pain with __ movement
passive
why might axillary neuritis occur
deep pain 2/2 to an abscess
what condition might you have if you have pain with an uppercut movement
tenosynovitis of long head of biceps
normally flexion of the arm only uses the short head of the biceps
what are the 4 muscles of the rotator cuff
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- subscapularis
SITS
supraspinatus:
O:
I:
A:
O: supraspinatus fossa of scapula
I: greater tuberosity of humerus
A: abduction of humerus; stabilizes head of humerus
subscapularis:
O:
I:
A:
O: front surface of scapula in subscapular fossa
I: lesser tuberosity of humerus
A: internally rotates humerus; stabilizes head of humerus
infraspinatus:
O:
I:
A:
O: infraspinatus fossa of scapula
I: greater tuberosity of humerus
A: externally rotates shoulder
teres minor:
O:
I:
A:
O: upper part of lateral border of scapula
I: back and lower part of greater tuberosity of humerus
A: externally rotates humerus; stabilizes head of humerus
which muscle is the (0-30) 0-15 degree muscle
supraspinatus m
which nerve is called the 0-30 (0-15) degree n
suprascapular n
the suprascapular nerve innervates the
supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles
impingement of the suprascapular n can cause
paralysis of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles
which tubercle is the SIT tubercle
greater tubercle
the rotator cuff muscles include the __ muscles
plus the __
subscapularis m → inserts on the lesser tubercle
which nerve is also called the (30-90) or 15+ nerve
axillary n
which muscle is the (30-90) 15 + degree muscle
deltoid m
which muscle is the major abductor of the arm
deltoid m
which section of the deltoid muscle is the main abductor
medial
which section of the deltoid do you use to bench press
anterior
which section of the deltoid do you use for bend over lateral raises
posterior
what is shoulder impingement syndrome
when the acromiom rubs against or impinges the rotator cuff beneath it
shoulder impingement syndrome can cause a torn
supraspinatus tendon
chronic rotator cuff tears can cause loss of space between
the humeral head and the acromion
which structure accounts for 50% of the area of the shoulder socket joint
glenoid labrum
why might you feel deep pain and hear a click with shoulder movement
torn glenoid labrum
what are the 3 adductors of the humerus
- pectoralis majaor
- teres major
- latissmus dorsi
the miss between 2 majors
the muscle that inserts into the lesser tubercle/tuberosity ___ rotates the humerus
internally
the muscle that inserts into the greater tubercle/tuberosity __ rotates the humerus
externally
what are the 4 passive stabilizing structures of the shoulder
- glenoid fossa
- capsular structures
- glenoid labrum
- osseous structures
name 2 characteristics of the glenoid fossa that help to stabilize the shoulder
- it is very shallow
- vacuum effect of the joint
what are the 4 stabilizing ligaments of the glenoid fossa
- superior glenohumeral ligament
- middle glenohumeral ligament
- inferior glenohumeral ligament
- coracohumeral ligament
what are the 2 stabilizing osseous structures of the shoulder
- acromion
- coracoid process
what is the most important stabilizing structure of the shoulder
inferior glenohumeral ligament
the glenohumeral joint is a ___ type of joint
and it is inherently ___
ball and socket
unstable
what causes recurrent shoulder dislocations
glenohumeral instability
which ligament of the glenohumeral joint is most vulnerable to damage in an anterior shoulder dislocation
inferior glenohumeral joint
list 3 possible reasons for glenohumeral ligament instability (GHLI)
- congenital laxity
- macrotraumatic → 2/2 to an event
- microtraumatic → repetitive injury
which type of shoulder dislocation accounts for 90% of cases
anterior
what is the mechanism of injury for anterior shoulder dislocations
ar abducted and externally rotated
what ligament fails in anterior shoulder dislocations
inferior glenohumeral ligament
what % of anterior shoulder dislocations become recurrent
40%
what nerve is commonly injured in anterior shoulder dislocations
axillary n
what 2 injuries can occur with anterior shoulder dislocations
- bankhard lesions
- hill-sachs fx
what are bankhard lesions
anterior glenoid labral injury and fx of the anteroinferior glenoid
what is a hill-sachs fx
fracture of the posterior superior humeral head
what is a SLAP lesion
Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior →
labrum torn from front to back (anterior to posterior)
what does the Trough sign on MRI
posterior shoulder dislocation
what does the Trough sign on MRI
posterior shoulder dislocation
what is Luxatio Erecta
an inferior shoulder dislocation
what position is the arm in after an inferior shoulder dislocation
arm is abducted, elevated, and fixed
in an inferior shoulder dislocation, the humeral head is
subcoracoid
what fracture usually accompanies an inferior shoulder dislocation
greater tuberosity fx
what does “Reach To Drink Cold Beer” stand for
Roots
Trunks
Division
Cords
Branches (Nerves)
map of the brachial plexus
what does “Most Alcoholics Must Really Urinate” stand for
terminal branches of the brachial plexus:
Musculocutaneous
Axillary
Median
Radial
Ulnar
what are the roots of the brachial plexus
C5 - T1
what are the trunks of the brachial plexus
superior/upper
middle
inferior or lower
what are the divisions of the brachial plexus
anterior
posterior
how are the cords of the brachial plexus named
by position relating to axillary artery
what are the roots of the anterior cord of the brachial plexus
C5-T1
what are the roots of the medial cord of the brachial plexus
C5-T7
what are the roots of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus
C8-T1
the shoulder rami of the brachial plexus are
C5-C6
the superior rami of the brachial plexus innervate the
proximal muscles of the shoulder
the inferior rami of the brachial plexus are
C8-T1
the inferior rami of the brachial plexus innervate the
hand muscles
C5 controls
abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
C6 controls
flexion of the forearm at the elbow
C7 controls
extension of the forearm at the elbow joint
C8 controls
flexion of the fingers
the posterior branches of the brachial plexus innervate which muscle group
flexors
the anterior branches of the brachial plexus innervate which muscle grup
flexors
T1 controls
abduction and adduction of the index, middle, and ring fingers
the musculocutaneous n innervates
all muscles in anterior compartment of the arm
the median n innervates
most flexors in the forearm
thenar muscles in the hand
the radial n innervates
all muscles in posterior compartment of arm and forearm
the ulnar n innervates
most intrinsic m in hand
flexor carpi ulnaris
medial half of flexor digitorum profunda in forearm
what is the flexor-supinator n of the forearm
musculocutaneous n
which n innervates the anterior compartment of the arm
musculocutaneous
what 3 muscles does the musculocutaneous n innervate
- biceps brachii
- brachialis
- coracobrachialis
what are the 2 fxns of the biceps brachii
flexion
supination
what is the fxn of the brachioradialis
strong flexor of the arm
what is the fxn of the coracobrachialis
weak adductor
the musculocutaneous n emerges from the __ cord of the brachial plexus, which branches from roots
__
lateral
C5-7
which nerve emerges from the posterior compartment of the arm/forearm
radial nerve
what is the fxn of the radial n
extensor
assistant supinator
which roots control the radial n
C5-C8
the radial n innervates
all the muscles in the posterior compartment of the arm and forearm
what 4 muscles does the radial n innervates
- triceps brachii
- extensor compartment: digiti, carpi, pollicis, indicis
what n is paralyzed in saturday night palsy and often with humerus fx
radial nerve
what nerve emerges from roots C6-T1
median nerve
what is the fxn of the median n
flexor
pronator
thumb to finger approximator
what muscles does the median n innervate
flexor carpi radialis
palmaris longus
pronator quadratus
pronator teres
digital flexors
thenar muscles of the thumb
lateral lumbricals
the median n innervates all the muscles of the forearm except
flexor carpi ulnaris
medial half of flexor digitorum profundus
the median n passes thru the
carpal tunnel
what is the fxn of the ulnar n
finger spreader →
approximator
assistant forearm
flexor
which roots does the ulnar n emerge from
C8-T1
what muscles does the ulnar n innervate
- flexor carpi ulnaris
- flexor digitorum profundus
- flexor digiti minimi
- adductor pollicis
what is froment’s sign
can not hold paper btw thumb and palm or thumb and index finger → compensates w. flexor pollicis m
what does ABOF the LAW mean
law: muscles of the hand are supplied by the ulnar n
abof the law: muscles that are supplied by the median n instead of the ulnar n
what are the abof the law muscles
abductor pollicis brevis
opponens pollicis
flexor pollicis longus and brevis
lateral two lumbricals → index finger and long finger
the intrinsic muscles of the hand are on the
palmar surface
what are the intrinsic muscles
A OF A OF A:
thenar:
abductor pollicis brevis
opponens pollicis
flexor pollicis longus and brevis
adductor pollicis (neither thenar or hypothenar)
hypothenar:
opponens digiti minimi
flexor digiti minimi
abductor digiti minimi
all of the muscles of the thumb are innervated by the median n, except for
adductor pollicis
which n innervates the adductor policis
ulnar n
what are the thenar muscles
flexor pollicis brevis
opponens pollicis
abductor pollicis brevis
what is the million dollar n
the recurrent branch to the thenar muscles
what is the superior border of the axilla
outer border of the 1st rib
superior border of the
scapula posterior border of the clavicle
what is the anterior border of the axilla
pectoralis major
pectoralis minor
anterior axillary fold
what is the posterior border of the axilla
subscapularis
teres major
latissmus
posterior axillary fold
what is the medial border of the axilla
rib cage
serratus anterior
what is the lateral border of the axilla
interbubercular sulcus
what is the floor of the axilla
armpit
what are the contents of the axilla
axillary artery
axillary vein
brachial plexus → divisions, cords, branches
lymphatics and nodes
tail of the breast
short head of biceps brachii
coracobrachialis
the axilla receives 75% of its drainage from
the breast
what cranial nerve controls the shoulder
CN XI
what are the 5 muscles of the arm
all contain brachi:
biceps brachii
brachialis
coracobrachialis
brachioradialis
triceps brachii