UL Concept D Flashcards
What are the 3 articulations of the shoulder area?
Sternoclavicular
Scapuloclavicular (acromioclavicular)
Glenohumeral
What are the 3 articulations of the elbow and forearm area?
Humeroulnar
Humeroradial
Radioulnar (proximal)
What are the 2 articulations of the wrist area?
Radiocarpal
Radioulnar (distal)
Attributes of sternoclavicular joint are…
Extremely strong
Remains mobile
Is scapuloclavicular joint weak or strong?
Weak
What reinforces scapuloclavicular joint?
Trapezius muscle fibers
More importantly, the coracoclavicular ligament
Attribute of coracoclavicular ligament is…
It’s the main stabiliser backed with clavicle and scapula.
Function of coracoacromial arch/ligament is…
Prevent superior dislocation of head of humerus.
What articulates for glenohumeral ligament?
Glenoid cavity of scapula and head of humerus.
What is the structure that surrounds the glenoid cavity to create a bit if a deeper socket?
Glenoid labrum
What are the ligaments that attaches the actual shoulder joint called?
Glenohumeral ligaments
Where do glenohumeral ligaments attach from/to?
Margin of glenoid cavity and labrum to anatomical neck of humerus
Shoulder joint loose or strong?
Loose
Why is the shoulder joint weak inferiorly?
No rotator cuff
Laced when arm is adducted
Prone to dislocation
The glenohumeral joint capsule is lined by…
Synovial membrane
The articular surface of glenohumeral joint is…
Hyaline cartilage
What are some muscle actions at the shoulder?
Abduction
Flexors
Extensors
Which muscle initiates abduction? Which muscle is the primary abductor?
Supraspinatus
Deltoid