The Shoulder (Gleno-Humeral) Joint, Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Musculature Flashcards
The 2 main bursae in the shoulder are the?
- subacromial (subdeltoid) bursa
- subscapular bursa
which bursa communicates with the gleno-humeral (shoulder) joint cavity?
subscapular bursa
what is the role of the subacromial bursa
serves as a gliding mechanism between the rotator cuff and coracoacromial arch
what common sporting injury damages the subacromial bursa?
rotator cuff injury
which muscle is highlighted?
subscapularis
what is the proximal and distal attachment of the subscapularis muscle?
- proximal = medial 2/3 of costal aspect of scapula
- distal = greater tuberosity of humerus
what movement at the shoulder joint does the subscapularis permit?
medial rotation
what is the highlighted muscle?
supraspinatus
what are the proximal and distal attachments of the supraspinatus?
- proximal = medial 2/3 of costal aspect of scapula
- distal = greater tuberosity of humerus
what movement at the shoulder joint does the supraspinatus permit?
abduction
what is the highlighted muscle?
infraspinatus
what are the superior and inferior attachments of the infraspinatus?
- proximal = medial 2/3 of costal aspect of scapula
- distal = greater tuberosity of humerus
what movement at the shoulder does the infraspinatus permit?
lateral rotation
what is the highlighted muscle?
teres minor
what are the proximal and distal attachments of teres minor?
- proximal = upper 2/3 of lateral aspect of scapula
- distal = lesser tuberosity of humerus
what movement at the shoulder joint does teres minor permit?
lateral rotation
Although the rotator cuff muscles have a role in movement at the glenohumeral joint, what is their primary function?
Stabilization of glenohumeral joint by compressing the humeral head against the glenoid, keeping the head of the humerus from sliding out of its socket