Unit 5 Vocab Flashcards
AC Joint
The AC joint is a joint at the top of the shoulder. It is the junction between the acromion (part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder) and the clavicle. It is a plane synovial joint.
Glenoid Fossa
a shallow depression on a bone into which another bone fits to form a joint, especially that on the scapula into which the head of the humerus fits.
AC Seperation
AC separation, is a very frequent injury among physically active people. In this injury the clavicle (collar bone) separates from the scapula.
Head of the Humerus
Upper extremity of humerus
Acromion Process
the acromion process is a bony process on the scapula (shoulder blade).
Glenoid Labrum
The glenoid labrumis a structure rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder blade.
Hills- Sach
a cortical depression in the posterolateral head of the humerus.
Brachial Plexus
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves formed by the ventral rami of the lower four cervical nerves and first thoracic nerve
Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder.
Stinger
a stinger, also called a burner or nerve pinch injury, is a neurological injury suffered by athletes,
SC Joint
formed from the articulation of the medial aspect of the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum.
Biceps Tendon
Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon.
DOMS
the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.
Dynamic Stability
Stability.
Synergistically
Synergetic is often used to describe the effect of drugs working together
