Unit 5 Vocabulary

Question 1

AC Joint (Acromioclavicular Joint)

Answer 1

The joint formed by the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle

Question 2

AC Separation

Answer 2

A traumatic sprain caused by the AC joint, usually caused by a direct blow to the shoulder

Question 3

Acromion Process

Answer 3

A lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle

Question 4

Brachial Plexus

Answer 4

A group of peripheral nerves that leave the spinal cord and extend from the vertebrae into the shoulder

Question 5

Biceps Tendon

Answer 5

A tissue that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder girdle

Question 6

Head of the Humerus

Answer 6

upper or proximal extremity of the humerus consists of the bone’s large rounded head joined to the body

Question 7

Glenoid Fossa

Answer 7

a shallow depression on a bone into which another bone fits to form a joint,

Question 8

Glenoid Labrum

Answer 8

Fibrocartilaginous structure rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder blade

Question 9

Hills-Sach

Answer 9

cortical depression in the posterolateral head of the humerus

Question 10

Rotator Cuff

Answer 10

A group of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint.

Question 11

Stinger

Answer 11

burner or nerve pinch injury

Question 12

SC Joint

Answer 12

sternoclavicular joint or sternoclavicular articulation is the joint between the manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle bone.

Question 13

DOMS

Answer 13

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.

Question 14

Dynamic Stability

Answer 14

Mobility with steadiness of a joint

Question 15

Synergistically

Answer 15

Acting together; a group of muscles that acts together to enhance the movement of a limb or joint