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Shoulder Joint, Rotator Cuff Muscles and Shoulder Joint Muscles Flashcards

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The glenohumeral joint is what type of joint

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Synovial ball and socket where the ball is the head of the humerus and the socket is the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

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The rim of cartilage surrounding the socket is

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The glenoid Labrum

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What is the function of the glenoid labrum

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To reduce the disproportion of the surfaces of the joint

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What type of cartilage covers both of the articulating surfaces

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Hyaline Cartilage

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The head of the humerus is much larger than the glenoid fossa, what is the reason for this

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Giving the joint inherant stability

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The joint capsule

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A fibrous sheath which encloses the structures of the joint. It extends from the anatomical neck of the humerus to the border of the glenoid fossa. The joint capsule is lax, creating greater mobility.

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Subacromial Bursa

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Located inferiorly to the deltoid and the acromion, and superiorly to the supraspinatus tendon and the joint capsule. It supports the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles. Inflammation of this muscle can result in several shoulder problems.

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Subscapular bursa

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Located between the subscapularis tendon and the scapula. It reduces wear and tear on the tendon during movement at the shoulder joint.

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The majority of the shoulder joint ligaments are

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Thickenings of the joint capsule

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Glenohumeral Ligaments (superior, middle and inferior)

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Consits of three bands, which run with the joint capsule from the glenoid fossa to the anatomical neck of the humerus. They act to stabilise the anterior aspect of the joint.

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Coracohumeral ligament

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Attaches the base of the coracoid process to the greater tubercle of the humerus. It supports the superior part of the joint capsule.

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Transverse Humeral Ligament

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This spans the distance between the two tubercles of the humerus. It holds the tendon of the long head of the biceps in the intertubercular groove.

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Coracoacromial Ligament

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Runs between the acromion and the coracoid process of the scapula forming the coraco-acrimial arch. The structure overlies the shoulder joint preventing superior displacement of the humeral head.

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Common injury to damage the subacromial bursa

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Subacromial bursitis

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Arterial supply to the glenohumeral joint

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Anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries and the subscapular artery.

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Nerve supply to the glenohumeral joint

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Axillary, suprascapular and lateral pectoral nerves.

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Extension of the shoulder

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Upper limb backwards in a sagittal plane. This is produced by the posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, long head of triceps brachii and teres major

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Flexion of the shoulder

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Upper limb forwards. Biceps brachii, pectoralis major, anterior deltoid and coracobrachilais

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Abduction of the shoulder

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Away from the midline. The first 0-15 degrees of abduction is produced by the supraspinatus. The middle fibres of the deltoid are responsible for the next 15-90 degrees. Past 90 degrees, the scapula needs to be rotated to achieve abduction – that is carried out by the trapezius and serratus anterior.

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Adduction of the shoulder

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Upper limb towards the body. Contraction of pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and teres major.

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Medial Rotation

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Rotation towards the midline so that the thumb is pointing medially. Subscapularis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major and anterior deltoid.

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Lateral Rotation

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Rotation away from the midline so that the thumb is pointing laterally. Infraspinatus and teres minor.

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Factors that contribute to the mobility of the shoulder joint

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Type of joint (ball and socket), bony surfaces (shallow glenoid cavity and large humeral head), laxity of the joint capsule.

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Factors that contribute to the stability of the shoulder joint

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Rotator cuff muscles, glenoid labrum and the ligaments

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Rotator cuff muscles

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These muscles surround the shoulder joint, attaching to the tubercles of the humerus, whilst also fusing with the joint capsule. The resting tone of these muscles act to “pull” the humeral head into the glenoid cavity.

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Glenoid Labrum

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Fibrocartilaginous ridge surrounding the glenoid cavity. It deepens the cavity, reducing the risk of dislocation.

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Dislocation of the Shoulder Joint (anterior dislocation)

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Caused by excessive extension and lateral rotation of the humerus. The humeral head is forced anteriorly and inferiorly - into the weakest part of the joint capsule.

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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

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Tendonitis refers to inflammation of the muscle tendons – usually due to overuse. Over time, this causes degenerative changes in the subacromial bursa, and the supraspinatus tendon. This increases friction between the structures of the joint.

The characteristic sign of rotator cuff tendonitis is the ‘painful arc’ – pain in the middle of abduction, where the affected area comes into contact with the acromion.

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The nerves innervating the shoulder joint have what nerve roots

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C5-6

30
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The rotator cuff muscles orinigate and attach where

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The scapula to the humeral head.

31
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Movements of the glenohumeral joint caused by the rotator cuff muscles

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Lateral rotation, medial rotation and abduction

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Supraspinatus

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Originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula and attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus.

It is innervated by the suprascapular nerve.

Actions - Abducts the arm

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Infraspinatus

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Originates from the infraspinous fossa of the scapula and attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Innervation: Suprascapular nerve

Action: Laterally rotates the arm

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Subscapularis

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Originates from the subscapular fossa and attaches to the lesser tubercle of the humerus.

Innervation: Upper and lower subscapular nerves

Actions: medially rotates the arm

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Teres Minor

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Originates from the posterior surface of the scapula, adjacent to its lateral border. It attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Innervation: Axillary Nerve

Actions: Laterally Rotates the Arm

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Deltoid

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Originates from the scapula and the clavicle, attaches to the deltoid tuberosity on the lateral surface of the humerus.

Innervation: The axillary nerve

Actions: Anterior fibres flex the shoulder, posterior fibres extend the arm at the shoulder, middle fibres abduct the arm

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Teres Major

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Originates from the posterior surface of the inferior angle of the scapula. It attaches to the medial lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus.

Innervation: Lower subscapular nerve

Actions: adducts at the shoulder and medially rotates the arm

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Pectoralis Major

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Fibres originate from the medial third of the clavicle, the sternum and the ribs.

It extends and medially rotates at the shoulder joint

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Deltopectoral Triangle

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Between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscle, subclavian vein is found here.

40
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Nerve supply of serratus anterior

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Long Thoracic Nerve

41
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What clinical sign is seen on injury of the long thoracic nerve

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Scapular Winging

42
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When is the long thoracic nerve commonly injured

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Breast surgery

43
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Innervation of Trapezius Muscle

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Accessory Nerve

44
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Action of Latissimus Dorsi on the shoulder joint

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Extension

45
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Innervation of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle

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Thoracodorsal Nerve

46
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Levator Scapulae

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Originates from the transverse process of the C1-4 Vertebrae and attaches to the medial border of the scapula.

Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve

Actions: Elevation of the scapula

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Rhomboid Major

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Originates from the spinous processes of T2-5 and attaches to the medial border of the scapula

Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve

Actions: Retracts and rotates the scapula

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Rhomboid Minor

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Originates from the spinous processes of C7-T1 and attaches to the medial border of the scapula, at the level of the spine of the scapula.

Innervation: Dorsal Scapular Nerve

Actions: Retracts and rotates the scapula

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