UE joints - Shoulder And Elbow Flashcards
T/F: all joints of the upper extremity are synovial and diarthrotic
True
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; plane
Diarthrotic; gliding and rotation of scapula on clavicle
Acromioclavicular joint
[articulating bones are the acromion process of scapula and the clavicle]
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; ball-and-socket
Diarthrotic; multi-axial: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation of humerus/arm
Glenohumeral joint
[articulating bones are the scapula and humerus]
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; hinge
Diarthrotic; uniaxial: flexion, extension of forearm
Elbow
[articulating bones are the ulna+radius and humerus]
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; pivot
Diarthrotic; uniaxial: rotation of radius around long axis of forearm to allow pronation and supination
Proximal radioulnar joint
[articulating bones are radius and ulna]
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; pivot; contains articular disc
Diarthrotic; uniaxial: rotation (convex head of ulna rotates in the ulnar notch of radius)
Distal radioulnar joint
Which upper limb joint has the following characteristics:
Synovial; shallow saddle with articular disc
Diarthrotic; multiaxial
Sternoclavicular joint
[articulating bones are sternum and clavicle]
What is another term for saddle joint?
Sellar joint
The sternoclavicular joint is classified as a shallow saddle joint, but may also be referred to as a ___________ ____________ because of the interarticular disc
Double saddle (or double gliding)
The pectoral girdle is made up of only 2 bones - what are they?
Scapula
Clavicle
What are the 2 joints of the pectoral girdle?
Sternoclavicular joint
Acromioclavicular joint
What is the only TRUE bony articulation between the upper limb and thorax?
Sternoclavicular joint
Which joint of the upper extremity has 2 separate synovial cavities?
Sternoclavicular joint
What are the 3 types of movements that take place at the multi-axial sternoclavicular joint?
Elevation/depression
Protraction/retraction
Rotation
Is dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint common? Why or why not?
No, it rarely occus because the SC joint is very strong; would need a strong longitudinal compressive force in order to dislocate it
You are more likely to have a fracture if this type of force is applied
Although SC dislocations are rare, what is the most common cause?
Fractures through the epiphyseal plate at the sternal end of the clavicle in individuals less than 25 years old
What is the Sprengel Deformity?
Rare congenital anomaly resulting in high placement of scapula
What happens to the musculature surrounding the scapula with the Sprengel deformity? What does this lead to?
Regional muscle hypoplasia or atrophy
Leads to disfigurement and limitation of shoulder movement
What causes a winged scapula deformity?
Muscles of the scapula are weak or paralyzed - may result from brachial plexus injury or post-infection