Topic 1: Bones and Joints of the Shoulder region Flashcards
4 joints of the shoulder joint
- Glenohumeral joint
- AC joint (acroclavicular)
- Sternoclavicular joint
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Classification of the Glenohumeral (shoulder) joint
Synovial, multiaxial, ball & socket
Movements of the glenohumeral joint
- Flexion- extension (transverse axis)
- Abduction- adduction (anterioposterior axis)
- Internal (medial) - external (lateral) rotation (longitudinal axis)
Articular surface of the glenohumeral joint
- Humeral head - 1/2 sphere (covered with articular cartilage to increase stability)
- glenoid fossa - very shallow
Only 25-30% contact between articular surfaces
Glenohumeral jt fun fact
less stable than hip joint but more mobile
Glenohumeral joint articular capsule
Very thin and lax –> aids mobility (enables more movements)
Glenohumeral Joint articular capsule attachments
- medially to margin of glenoid fossa and glenoid labrum
- laterally to margin of anatomical neck of humerus
- reflected inferiorly onto medial shaft of humerus
Glenohumeral joint articular capsule reinforced by:
- rotator cuff tendons
- long head of triceps tendon
- glenohumeral and coracohumeral ligaments (capsular ligaments)
Helps stabilise the shoulder
Glenohumeral joint articular capsule communicates with:
- subscapular bursa
2. intertubercular groove
Glenohumeral joint synovial membrane
- lines joint capsule
- lines bony surfaces inside joint
capsule which are not covered by
articular cartilage
Glenohumeral Joint- intra-articular structures
Glenoid Labrum
Fibrocartilaginous structure around glenoid fossa
Glenoid Labrum functions
- facilitate mobility –> increases SA of jt
- increases glenoid concavity- up to 50%
- provides attachment site for joint capsule, ligaments, muscles
- deepens socket to increase stability
Glenoid fossa bone bit fun fact
very small- needs other things to stabilise/ reinforce joint
Orientation of the glenoid fossa
When the arm is hanging, the glenoid fossa faces:
- laterally – because the arm= out to side
- slightly anteriorly– because most of our actions are infront of us
- slightly superiorly –because less energy for stability
Ensures stability of glenohumeral joint
Glenohumeral Joint- Ligaments
CORACOACROMIAL LIGAMENT
- from coracoid process on scapular to acromion
- prevents superior dislocation of humerus
- provides “lid” on top of humerus
Coracohumeral joint Ligament
CORACOHUMERAL LIGAMENT
- from root of coracoid process to greater tubercle (on humerus)
- prevents lateral and therefore, inferior dislocation of humerus –> in hanging postn
–> glenoid fossa directed superiorly
–> upper limb pendant
goes slack in movment –> no function in mvmt
Glenohumeral ligaments
- From anterior glenoid rim to humerus (and capsular ligaments)
- inconsistent
1. superior 2. middle 3. Inferior
Glenohumeral ligaments- SUPERIOR
- prevents lateral and therefore, inferior dislocation of the humerus
- limits external rotation (because its anterior)
Glenohumeral ligaments- MIDDLE
Limits external rotation
Glenohumeral ligaments - INFERIOR
- prevents anterior dislocation of humerus when fully flexed/ abducted
Glenohumeral ligaments
TRANSVERSE HUMERAL
- passes between the humeral tubercles
2. holds long head of biceps brachii in the bicipital groove
Scapulothoracic Movements
- elevation- depression
- Abduction- adduction
- upward rotation (glenoid fossa up)- downward rotation
- internal rotation- external rotation
- anterior tilt- posterior tilt
- protraction
- retraction
Protraction combination movements
- abduction + internal rotation
e. g. squeeze arms forward
Retraction combination movements
- adduction + external rotation
Sternoclavicular joint classification
Synovial, multiaxial, plane
also called modified ball & socket
Sternoclavicular Joint articular surfaces
- sternal end of clavicle (male)
- clavicular notch of sternum (female)
- costal cartilage of rib 1
Sternoclavicular Joint articular capsule
- strong
- reinforced by capsular ligaments
Sternoclavicular Joint
2 separate synovial membranes
Sternoclavicular Joint- intra articular disc
- assists in stability of SC joint
- vertical disc dividing joint cavity into medial and lateral compartments
Sternoclavicular Joint- intra articular disc functions
- shock absorber
- prevents superior dislocation of clavicle
- thrusting forces
- weight in hand
Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments
COSTOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT
- bilaminar (two layers), running at 90 degrees to one another
- limits elevation of clavicle
- limits protraction and retraction
- acts as a fulcrum/ pivot about which movements occur (for elevation of clavicle)
Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments
ANTERIOR STERNOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT
(from sternum to clavicle)
- limits retraction
Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments
POSTERIOR STERNOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT
(from sternum to clavicle)
- limits protraction
Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments
INTERCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT
(between clavicles)
- limits clavicles popping up when downward force is applied
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Classification
Synovial, multiaxial, plane
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Articular Surfaces
- acromial end of clavicle
- anterior, medial acromion
between lateral end of clavicle and acromial process
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Articular Capsule
- loose
- reinforced by capsular ligaments
- -> intra-articular disc (shock absorber)
- —–> partial disc which functions as a shock absorber
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Ligaments – Coraclavicular (CUNOID PART)
(from coracoid to clavicle) Conoid part (attaches to conoid tubercle) - vertical - limits protraction of scapula - produces axial rotation of clavicle More medial
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT
Ligaments – Coraclavicular (TRAPEZOID PART)
(attaches to trapezoid line) - oblique fibres - limits retraction of scapula - prevents medial dislocation of scapula more lateral
Pectoral Girdle
- scapula
- clavicle
- AC & SC joints
Pectoral girdle definition
Bone structure that attaches to the trunk
Glenoid fossa orientation
- anterior (little bits)
- lateral (lots)
- superior (little)
part of the GH joint
Pectoral Girdle function
Increases the ROM for the shoulder joint
How does the pectoral girdle increase shoulder jt ROM?
- By changing the position of the glenoid fossa
2. due to clavicle acting as a strut (holding shoulder away from trunk)