UNIT 5 Vocab

Question 1

AC Joint

Answer 1

Its is located superiorly to the glenohumeral joint and is commonly exposed to injury in contact sports.

Question 2

Glenoid Fossa

Answer 2

A slightly concave projection of the scapula.

Question 3

AC Separation

Answer 3

A tear of the ligament which holds the clavicle to the scapula

Question 4

Head of the humerus

Answer 4

Articulates with the glenoid cavity of a scapula

Question 5

Acromion Process

Answer 5

Extension of the scapula, which forms the high point of the shoulder

Question 6

Glenoid Labrum

Answer 6

A ring of cartilage attached to the margin of the glenoid cavity of the scapula

Question 7

Hills-Sachs

Answer 7

Impaction of the anterior margin of the glenoid by the posterosuperior surface of the humeral head

Question 8

Brachial Plexus

Answer 8

A network of interlacing nerves found in the upper arm area

Question 9

Rotator Cuff

Answer 9

Group of muscles and their tendons that hold the head of the humerus securely in place as it rotates within the shoulder joint

Question 10

Stinger

Answer 10

Nerves in the neck and shoulder are stretched or compressed after an impact

Question 11

SC Joint

Answer 11

Sternoclavicular joint

Question 12

Biceps Tendon

Answer 12

The tissue that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder girdle

Question 13

DOMS

Answer 13

Delayed onset muscle soreness

Question 14

Dynamic Stability

Answer 14

Mobility with steadiness of a joint

Question 15

Synergistically

Answer 15

Group of muscles that act together to enhance the movement of a joint or limb