Shoulder Joint Review + Beighton Score Test

Question 1

What type of joint is the Sternoclavicular joint?

Answer 1

Saddle Joint;

• Convex on Concave in the frontal plane
• Concave on Convex in the Sagittal Plane

Question 2

Acromioclavicular joint Convex on Concave Relationship?

Answer 2

Convex Distal Clavicle on Concave Acromion

Question 3

What type of joint is the Scapulothoracic “joint”

Answer 3

Planar Joint; not a true joint

• Lacks a joint capsule, synovial membrane and fluid

Question 4

Glenohumeral joint convex on concave relationship?

Answer 4

Convex Humeral Head on Concave Glenoid

Question 5

Open-Packed Position of the Glenohumeral Joint

Answer 5

55 degrees abduction, 30 degrees horizontal adduction

Question 6

GHJ Arthrokinematics: Flexion

Answer 6

Roll: Anterior
Slide: Posterior

Question 7

GHJ Arthrokinematics: Extension

Answer 7

Roll: Posterior
Slide: Anterior

Question 8

GHJ Arthrokinematics: Adduction

Answer 8

Roll: Inferior
Slide: Superior

Question 9

GHJ Arthrokinematics: Abduction

Answer 9

Roll: Superior
Slide: Inferior

Question 10

GHJ Arthrokinematics: Internal Rotation

Answer 10

Roll: Anterior
Slide: Posterior

Question 11

GHJ Arthrokinematics: External Rotation

Answer 11

Roll: Posterior
Slide: Anterior

Question 12

Mobilization at the SCJ to increase Shoulder Flexion?

Answer 12

Inferior Glide

Question 13

Mobilization at the ACJ to increase Shoulder Flexion?

Answer 13

Posterior Glide = Posterior Rotation

(needs to glide out of the way for shoulder flexion)

Question 14

Mobilization at the STJ to increase Shoulder Flexion?

Answer 14

Upward Rotation + Posterior Tilt

Question 15

Mobilization at the GHJ to increase Shoulder Flexion?

Answer 15

Posterior Glide, at end range + Inferior glide

Question 16

What does the Beighton Score Screen/Test For?

Answer 16

Hypermobility

Question 17

What score on the Beighton is considered Hypermobile?

Answer 17

Score = 4 out of 9 or greater

Question 18

What Diagnosis was the Beighton Score utilized for?

Answer 18

Ehler-Danlos Syndrome