Shoulder complex

Question 1

Shoulder Complex Created by:

Answer 1

 Scapulothoracic (ST) articulation
 Glenohumeral (GH) joint
 Acromioclavicular (AC) joint
 Sternoclavicular (SC) joint

Question 2

Scapulothoracic
Articulation structure and function:

Answer 2

No structural/functional classification

Question 3

Scapulothoracic
Articulation: Bone-on-bone contact impeded by
__________ and ________

Answer 3

serratus anterior and subscapularis

Question 4

Glenohumeral (GH) Joint Structural classification:

Answer 4

synovial

Question 5

Glenohumeral (GH) Joint Functional classification:

Answer 5

diarthrotic ball-and-socket

Question 6

Glenohumeral (GH) Joint Articulation:

Answer 6

between head of humerus
and glenoid fossa of scapula

Question 7

Head of humerus

Answer 7

rounded, convex

Question 8

Glenoid fossa

Answer 8

shallow, concave

Question 9

Loose, baggy

Answer 9

GH Joint Capsule

Question 10

Does not provide much joint
stability

Answer 10

GH Joint Capsule

Question 11

Fibrocartilaginous ring around the
perimeter of the glenoid fossa

Answer 11

Glenoid Labrum

Question 12

Functions to increase bone-onbone contact

Answer 12

Glenoid Labrum

Question 13

 Travels across bicipital groove
 Creates a tunnel for the tendon of
biceps – long head

Answer 13

Transverse Ligament

Question 14

 Thickening of the anterior joint
capsule
 Provides anterior support

Answer 14

Glenohumeral Ligament

Question 15

Located between humeral head and
acromion process

Answer 15

Sub-acromial/Sub-deltoid bursa

Question 16

(AC)
Joint Structure

Answer 16

synovial

Question 17

Functional classification: AC joint

Answer 17

diarthrotic – gliding

Question 18

Thickening of the superior aspect
of the joint capsule

Answer 18

Acromioclavicular
Ligament

Question 19

 Attaches from coracoid process to
clavicle

Answer 19

Coracoclavicular
Ligament

Question 20

Sternoclavicular (SC)
Joint
 Structural classification:
 Functional classification:

Answer 20

Sternoclavicular (SC)
Joint
 Structural classification: synovial
 Functional classification:
diarthrotic; saddle

Question 21

 Articulation between the clavicle,
manubrium of sternum and costal
cartilage of R1

Answer 21

Sternoclavicular (SC)
Joint

Question 22

Joint with:
 Intra-articular disc
 Costoclavicular ligament

Answer 22

SC Joint

Question 23

Fibrocartilaginous disc within the joint
 Creates the articulating surface shape responsible for the saddle joint

Answer 23

Intra-articular Disc

Question 24

 Attaches from R1 to clavicle
 Creates a fulcrum for movement at
the SC joint

Answer 24

Costoclavicular Ligament