The Shoulder Complex Flashcards
Which joint is responsible for 2/3rd of shoulder motion?
Glenohumeral joint
What joint is responsible for 1/3rd of shoulder motion?
Scapulothoracic joint
What is the normal range of motion of elevation for the shoulder complex? How many degrees does the glenohumeral contribute? What about the scapulothoracic joint?
180º
120º
60º
What bones make up the shoulder complex?
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Which 4 joints make up the shoulder complex?
Glenohumeral Joint
Sternoclavicular Joint
Acromioclavicular Joint
Scapulothoracic Joint
What other motion is needed in order for shoulder elevation to occur? (Ipsilateral/contralateral) (cervical/thoracic/lumbar) (flexion/extension/sidebending/rotation)
Ipsilateral thoracic rotation
What is the only structure that connects the axial skeleton to the shoulder?
Sternoclavicular joint
How many degrees of freedom does the sternoclavicular joint have? What are those motions?
3 DoF
Elevation/Depression
Protraction/Retraction
Anterior/Posterior Rotation
Between which 2 structures will elevation and depression of the sternoclavicular joint take place? (Disc/clavicle/manubrium/1st rib costocartilage)
Disc and Clavicle
Between which 2 structures will protraction and retraction of the sternoclavicular joint take place? (Disc/clavicle/manubrium/1st rib costocartilage)
Disc and Manubrium
Between which 2 structures will anterior and posterior rotation of the sternoclavicular joint take place?
(Disc/clavicle/manubrium/1st rib costocartilage)
Clavicle and 1st rib costocartilage
Where is the articulation of the superior joint of the sternoclavicular joint?
Medial clavicle and disc
Where is the articulation of the inferior joint of the sternoclavicular joint?
Medial clavicle with manubrium and first costal cartilage
What happens at the SC joint during elevation and depression? (Relating to the clavicle and disc)
Clavicle rolls and glides on disc
What happens at the SC joint during protraction and retraction? (Relating to the disc, clavicle, and manubrium)
The disc and clavicle roll and slide on the manubrium
Which 4 ligaments surround the SC joint?
Anterior Ligament
Posterior Ligament
Costoclavicular Ligament
Interclavicular Ligament
What motion does the anterior ligament in the SCJ limit?
Anterior/Posterior translation (posterior is the primary limiter)
What motion does the posterior ligament in the SCJ limit?
Anterior/Posterior translation (posterior ligament is the primary limiter)
What motion does the costoclavicular ligament in the SCJ limit?
Elevation of lateral clavicle
Counteracts superior pull of SCM and Sternohyoid muscles
Which fibers of the costoclavicular ligaments run laterally?
Anterior fibers
Which fibers of the costoclavicular ligaments run medially?
Posterior fibers
What motion does the interclavicular ligament in the SCJ limit?
Excessive depression of clavicle
Superior gliding of clavicle on manubrium
What structures does the interclavicular ligament protect?
Subclavian artery and brachial plexus
How many degrees of elevation does the SCJ allow?
48º
How many degrees of depression does the SCJ allow?
15º
How many degrees of protraction does the SCJ allow?
15-20º
How many degrees of retraction does the SCJ allow?
30º
How many degrees of posterior rotation does the SCJ allow?
50º
How many degrees of anterior rotation does the SCJ allow?
10º
What happens to the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during elevation? (Referring to rolling and sliding)
Rolls superiorly and slides inferiorly
What happens to the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during depression? (Referring to rolling and sliding)
Rolls inferiorly and slides superiorly
What happens on the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during protraction? (Referring to rolling and sliding)
Rolls and slides anteriorly
What happens on the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during retraction? (Referring to rolling and sliding)
Rolls and slides posteriorly
What happens on the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during posterior rotation? (Referring to the surface of the clavicle)
Inferior surface faces anteriorly
What happens on the medial end of the clavicle on the sternum during anterior rotation? (Referring to the surface of the clavicle)
Inferior surface returns to neutral (or more posteriorly)
What two structures does the ACJ attach?
Scapula and lateral clavicle
How many DoF does the ACJ have? What are they?
3
Internal/External Rotation
Anterior/Posterior Tilting
Upward/Downward Rotation
How many degrees of internal and external rotation does the ACJ allow?
20-35
How many degrees of anterior and posterior tilting does the ACJ allow?
20-40º
How many degrees of upward rotation does the ACJ allow?
30º
How many degrees of downward rotation does the ACJ allow?
17º
True or False: The AC capsule is a strong capsule
False; weak
How many AC ligaments are there? What are their names?
3 (4 if counting the coracoclavicular one as 2)
Superior AC
Inferior AC
Coracoclavicular (Made up of considerable ligament and trapezoid ligament)
What motions does the superior AC resist?
Opposing forces
What motions does the inferior AC resist?
Opposing forces (Not as strong as the superior AC)
What does the coracoclavicular ligament do?
Firmly unite the clavicle and scapula
What motions does the conoid ligament resist?
Resists inferior forces
What motions does the trapezoid ligament resist?
Resists posterior translation
What is the critical role of the coracoclavicular ligament?
Couple posterior clavicle rotation and scapula upward rotation during arm elevation
What is the most common way to injure the ACJ?
By engaging in contact sports or falling on shoulder with arm adducted
Which of the following is a functional joint rather than a true joint?
Scapulothoracic joint