Shoulder Girdle Ch 9 Flashcards
What are the joints that make up the shoulder girdle?
Sternoclavicular
Acromioclavicular
Glenohumeral
Scapulothoracic
What bones make up the shoulder girdle?
Clavicle Scapula Sternum Humerus Ribcage
Between which ribs does the scapula lay?
2nd-7th
How far is the medial border from the spinous processes of the vertebrea?
2 to 3 inches
Which vertebra line up w/ the spine of the scapula?
3rd & 4th throacic
Scapulothoracic Articulation
Structure-not a pure joint since the scapula and the thorax do not have points of fixation
Scapula does not move over the thorax area/rib cage of the thorax
Scapula/ thorax are not directly connected
Scapula/thorax is indirectly connected by the clavicle
Scapulothoracic articulation provides the motion and flexibility to the body
What movements can occur b/t the scapula & clavicle (Acromioclavicular joint & sternoclavicular joint)?
Elevation/Depression
Protraction/ Retraction
Upward/ Downward rotation
What movement can occur b/t the scapula & humerus (glenohumeral joint)
Flex/Ext/ Hyperextension
Abduction/Adduction
IR/ER
What is the top of the sternum called?
Manubrium
What is the sword shaped structure at the bottom of the sternum called?
Xiphoid process
What is the middle 2/3s of the sternum called?
Body
The body of the sternum serves as an attachment for which structures?
Costal cartilages of the ribs
The manubrium is an attachment point for what?
clavicle
What are the 4 structures found at the sternoclavicular joint
Costoclavicular ligament (b/t rib & clavicle) Interclavicular ligament (b/t the clavicles) Sternoclavicular ligament (b/t the clavicle & sternum) Articular disk (b/t sternal end of clavicle and manubrium & 1st coastal cartilage)
Articular Disk description
Double hinge function- swings a door open on both sides
Upper portion-attachment for the posterior-superior portion of the clavicle
Lower portion-attachment for the manubrium and first costal cartilage
Elevation-depression- motion occurs between the clavicle and disk
Protraction-retraction-motion occurs between the sternum and disk
Shock absorber especially from falls- outstretched hand
Strong structure-dislocations at the sternoclavicular joint are rare
AC joint
Plane-shaped synovial joint that is connected by the acromioclavicular ligament
AC Ligament
connects the acromion process of the scapula with the lateral end of the clavicle
Superior and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments support the joint by holding the acromion against the capsule
Prevents dislocation of the clavicle
Coracoclavicular ligament
accessory ligament of the acromioclavicular ligament
Allows the clavicle to be suspended from the scapula
Connects the superior surface of the scapula’s (coracoid process ) to the inferior surface and lateral end of the clavicle
Provides stability to the joint
Not directly located at the joint/ does not cross the AC joint
Limit backward motion of the scapula
Individually- limit scapula rotation
Forms a roof over the head of the humerus, protecting the head from upward forceful displacement