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1
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what is the weak site in the GH capsule that is usually torn in anterior GH dislocation

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Weitbrecht’s foramen

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which tests used to assess inferior instability of the AC joint

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shear test

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scapular retraction test is used to identify what

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role of scapular dysfunctional pathology

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drop arm test assess what

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rotator cuff
SITS

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poorest bony stability of any major joint

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SC joint

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angle of inclination, the relationship between the humerus and humeral head in the frontal plane, should normally be

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130-150 degrees

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tests to identify biceps brachaii tendinitis

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Speed’s test

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what muscle inersts on coracoid process

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pectoralis minor

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what is the pain during the follow-through phase of pitching most commonly associated with

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rotator cuff

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what motion occurs during the Apley scratch test

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GH adduction
H. adduction
internal rotation

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given the specificity of the external rotation lag sign, this special test is useful for

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ruling IN supraspinatus/infraspinatus pathology

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what directional force can cause secondary injury to the SC joint and affect other organs

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posterior

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Bankart lesion can be formed by which ligament pull away from labrum

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inferior GH ligament

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starting position of the empty can test

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GH abducted to 90 degrees in the scapular plane with humerus internally rotated

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weakness of what muscle causes scapular winging

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serratus anterior

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what structures is stressed when gliding the distal clavicle inferior to AC joint

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superior fibers of the AC ligament

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the superior angle of the scapular should sit at what spinous level

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T3

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most common site for clavicle fractures

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junction of convex and concave curvature of the clavicle

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what direction of force is applied during a anterior slide test

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anterior and superior

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20
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severe winging of the scapular can occur from injury to what nerve

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long thoracic

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21
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separated shoulder is common name for what injury

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AC sprain

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tears most commonly occur in which rotator cuff muscle

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supraspinatus

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the liklihood ratios of the apprehension test are useful for

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ruling IN shoulder instability

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what 2 tests can be used to evaluate posterior GH instability

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Jerk test
posterior apprehension test

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anterior subluxation and dislocation at shoulder typically occur when the arm is forced into what positions
abduction and lateral rotation
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tests used to identify TOS
Allen test Adson's test military brace test
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the upper extremity's only attachment side to the axial skeleton is
SC joint
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the ration that exists between GH elevation and upward scapular rotation
2:1
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what joints allow pronation to occur
humeroradial proximal radioulnar distal radioulnar
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what is indicated by a hard end-feel with passive elbow flexion
loose body in the joint
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what muscle is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve
biceps brachaii
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which nerve is compressed with pronator teres syndrome
anterior interosseous
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condition marked by increased levels of uric acid in the blood and can lead to arthritis affecting the great toe and foot
gout
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what is the most stabilizing structure of the lateral aspect of the elbow
lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL)
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a patient with an acutely injured elbow will frequently assume an elbow resting position of what degree of flexion to minimize forces on the joint
70 degrees of flexion
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what is the most important history finding regarding elbow trauma
onset and location of symptoms
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what nerve innervates the flexi carpi ulnaris muscle and the medial portion of the flexor digitorum profundus in the forearm
ulnar nerve
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what elbow ligament is divisible into 3 sections
ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)
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the radioulnar joints are what type of joints
syndesmotic
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male patients over what age commonly have a biceps tendon rupture
40 yo
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what bundles of the UCL is the primary restraint against valgus force when the elbow is flexed beyond 60 degrees
posterior portion
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normal carrying angle for women of cubitus valgus
13-16 degrees
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what muscles influences pronation and supination of the elbow
biceps brachaii brachioradialis anconeus
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what muscle group does the palmaris longus belong to
wrist flexor
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what elbow angle represents the correct position when performing the varus stress test
25 degrees
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what forms the lateral humeral articulating surface on the distal border of the lateral epicondyle
capitellum
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what nerve enters the elbow at the arcade of Struthers
ulnar
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what joint play assessment is performed with the patient supine while placing the elbow in 70 degrees flexion and 10 degrees supination
humeroulnar
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what wrist pathology is commonly associated with clicking on the ulnar side of the wrist
TFCC tear
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what ligament is most important in controlling motion and wrist stability
palmar radiocarpal
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manual muscle testing finger abduction will examine motor function for which peripheral nerve
ulnar nerve
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dermatomal distribution to the thumb, index, and half of the middle finger and hand area is distributed by which neurological level
C6
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a reverse Phalen's test is used to assess which nerve
median
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trauma or pathology to which nerve results in a drop-wrist deformity
radial nerve
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a boxer's fracture affects which metacarpal neck
5th
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ulnar nerve palsy is usually associated with prolonged pressure to the thenar eminence in what common activity
cycling
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which nerve travels through the tunnel of Guyon
ulnar nerve
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what nonarticular fracture of the radius occuring approx 1.5 inches proximal to the radiocarpal joint, causing the distal radius to be displaced dorsally
Colles' fracture
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a ball that inadvertently strikes the tip of an extended finger can cause what injury
mallet injury
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what passes through the carpal tunnel
median nerve flexor pollicis longus flexor digitorum profundus tendons
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the circulatory integrity of the hand is examined using which test
Allen test
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radial fracture displaced palmarly
Smith's fracture
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upon suffering a scapholunate dislocation, what ROM is painful
flexion and extension
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the extensor pollicis brevis is what muscle of the wrist
extrinsic
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intrinsic muscles of the hand
flexor digit minimi abductor pollicis brevis flexor pollicis brevis
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what nerve travels through the carpal tunnel
median
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what carpal bone is palpable as the floor of the anatomical snuffbox
scaphoid
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in the wrist, which joint mobility test examines general joint mobility
distraction
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true facts of the scaphoid fracture
-most commonly fractured carpal -common in ages between 15-30 -high incidence in nonunion fracture
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most common dislocated carpal
lunate
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small cuts or abrasions over the dorsal surface of the MCP or IP joints
Russell's sign
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what digit is not commonly sprained
3rd
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upon suffering a perilunate or lunate dislocation, AROM is painful in which motion
extension
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what special test indicates a scapholunate ligament injury
Watson
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what pulleys are located on the distal aspect of the MCP and the most proximal member of the pulley system
palmar aponeurosis
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a trigger finger is a condition associtated with tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons resulting from repetitive trauma, related to what occurence
stenosis
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what is an infection around the periphery of the fingernail that results in redness and swelling
paronychia

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