Shoulder Muscles Flashcards
3 Muscles the attach to the Coracoid Process
- Short head of the biceps brachia
- Pec Minor
- Coracobrachialis
Short head of Biceps Brachii
O: Coracoid process
I: Tuberosity of radius/fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis
A: Flexes forearm at elbow, supinates flexed forearm
N: Musculocutaneous C5, 6
Coracobrachialis
O: Coracoid process
I: middle third of medial surface of humerus
A: helps to flex and adduct the shoulder
N: Musculocutaneous C5-7
Pec Minor
O: ribs 3-5
I: coracoid process
A: depresses and protracts the scapula
N: Medial pec nerve C8, T1
What works to provide stability to the shoulder?
Rotator Cuff: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatous, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
What portion of the shoulder joint is the weakest?
Glenoid labrum: cartilage pillow that deepens glenoid cavity cavity by 50% helps for a more secure humeral head in the glenoid fossa.
Glenohumeral joint capsule: allows for more stability during internal and external rotation of the shoulder
The inferior part of the the capsule is the weakest area AND dislocation of humerus into axilla through inferior part of the capsule is common
Quadrangular space
Upper: teres minor
Lower: teres major
Medial: long head of triceps
Lateral: shaft of the humerus
What passes through the Quadrangular space?
Axillary Nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery
Axillary nerve injuries
Entrapment of Quadrangular space: Loss of motor function of the deltoid and teres minor
Loss of sensory function to the skin over the lateral shoulder, i.e., superior lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm
Acromioclavicular Joint Ligaments
Acromioclavicular: (acromion to clavicle): reinforces the joint
Coracoclavicular (Conoid and trapezoid ligaments) : Reinforces the joint– provides stability: Produces longitudinal rotation of the clavical necessary for full ROM
Coracoacromial: acromion to coracoid process
3 degrees of freedom (AB/ADduction, elevation/depression, upward/downward rotation), allows scapula to move in motion with arm. small movements but important for stability, if ligaments were to tear it would be a shoulder separation
Triangular Space
Upper: Teres Minor
Lateral: Long Head of triceps
Lower: Teres Major
Passes through: circumflex scapular artery
17 Muscles that attach to the scapula
SSS TTTT BRR COLD LIP
+ major deficit that occurs if a given muscle does not function properly
Seratus Anterior
Scapular winging; can no longer hold scapula against thoracic wall
Subscapularis
Rotator cuff injury; ADduction deficit
Supraspinatus
Rotator cuff injury; ABduction and medial rotation deficit
Teres Minor
Rotator cuff; lateral rotation deficit, difficulty holding humeral head in glenoid
Teres Major
ADduction and Medial rotation deficit (of scapula/shoulder joint)
Trapezius
Drooping shoulder (aka “shoulder drop”); scapular elevation deficit
Triceps Long Head
Forearm extension deficit (stabilization)
Biceps
Forearm flexion and supination deficit
Rhomboid Minor
Inability to retract scapula; scapular instability (winging)
Rhomboid Major
Inability to retract scapula; scapular instability (winging)
Corocobrachialis
Inability to to flex/aDduct arm; pinched musculocutaneous n.
Omohyoid Inferior Belly
Problems with swallowing (inability to depress hyoid)
Latissimus Dorsi
Inability to ADduct and extend arm
Deltoid
Deficit in ABduction of arm
Levator Scapulae
inability to elevate scapula
Infraspinatus
Rotator cuff; lateral rotation deficit, difficulty holding humeral head in glenoid
Pec Minor
Chronic Tension = winging of scapula; poor posture, rounded shoulders, etc.
–>A tear may also lead to deficits in protraction and depression of scapula
Deep Forearm: Anterior Compartment
FDP
Pronator Quadrates
FPL
FDP
O: anterior medial ulna
I: distal phalanx of digits 2-5
A: flexes hand at wrist and PIP and DIP of digits 2-5
N: 1/2 ulnar, 1/2 AIN (C8, T1)
Pronator Quadrates
O: distal 1/4 ulna
I: distal 1/4 of radius
A: pronates forearm
N: AIN (C8, T1)
FPL
O: mid radius
I: distal phalanx of thumb
A: flexes thumb at IP
N: AIN (C8, T1)
Deep Forearm: Posterior Compartment
Supinator APL EPB EPL Extensor Indices