upper extremity - shoulder complex Flashcards
how does the shoulder girdle attach onto the thorax?
sternoclavicular and scapulothoracic joints
attachment through sternoclavicular joint onto thorax
this is the only true attachment of the entire upper body onto the thorax
what does the shoulder girdle consist of?
2 clavicles and 2 scapulae on on either side of the body
role of the shoulder girdle?
provides stability & mobility for muscles of the glenohumeral joints
what does the clavicle articulate with?
the manubrium of the sternum & the acromion of the scapula
how does the clavicle articulate with the manubrium?
through the sternoclavicular joint
what kind of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
a saddle joint
movements allowed by the sternoclavicular joint
elevation/depression;
protraction/retraction;
anterior/posterior rotation along frontal axis in sagittal plane
how does the clavicle articulate with the acromion?
through the acromioclavicular joint
what kind of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
a planar joint
movements allowed by the acromioclavicular joint
gliding in all directions to assist sternoclavicular & scapulothoracic joints in providing mobility to glenohumeral joint
what is the clavicle’s purpose?
serves as attachments for multiple muscles & ligaments of the upper extremity
what does the scapula articulate with?
with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint
what does the scapula come into contact with?
the posterior aspect of the rib cage
what is the scapula’s purpose?
serves as a muscle attachment site for many of the shoulder joints muscles
what are the specific motions of the scapula?
upward/downward rotations; internal/external rotations; anterior/posterior tilts; elevation/depression; abduction/adduction
what stabilizes the sternoclavicular joint?
anterior & posterior sternoclavicular ligaments;
articular disc;
interclavicular ligaments;
anterior/posterior costoclavicular ligament
what are the movements allowed by the sternoclavicular joint?
elevation/depression;
protraction/retraction;
anterior/posterior rotation
what is the range of motion for elevation/depression in the sternoclavicular joint?
elevation: 35°-45°
depression: 10°
what is the range of motion for protraction/retraction in the sternoclavicular joint?
15°-30° for both protraction & retraction
what is the range of motion for anterior/posterior rotation in the sternoclavicular joint?
anterior rotation: N/A
posterior rotation: 20°-35°
what stabilizes the acromioclavicular joint?
presence of a disc;
acromioclavicular ligaments;
coracoacromial ligaments;
coracoclavicular ligaments
what are the coracoclavicular ligaments?
conoid (medial) and trapezoid (lateral) ligaments
what joints does the shoulder complex depend on?
- glenohumeral joint
- sternoclavicular joint
- acromioclavicular joint
- scapulothoracic joint
what does the latissimus dorsi attach onto?
iliac crest & thoracolumbar fascia
what are the ligaments found in the glenohumeral joint?
superior, middle, & inferior glenohumeral ligaments & the coracohumeral ligament
does the glenohumeral joint provide stability or mobility?
mobility
distal attachments for superior glenohumeral ligament
anatomic neck;
above lesser tubercle
primary motions of superior glenohumeral ligament
external rotation; inferior/anterior translations of humeral head
distal attachments for middle glenohumeral ligament
along anterior aspect of anatomic neck & blends with subscapularis tendon
primary motions of middle glenohumeral ligament
external rotation;
anterior translation of humeral head in 45°-90° of abduction
distal attachment for inferior glenohumeral ligament
broad sheet to the anterior-inferior/posterior-inferior margins of anatomic neck
what are the three parts of the inferior glenohumeral ligament?
- axillary pouch
- anterior band
- posterior band
primary motion of axillary pouch of the inferior glenohumeral ligament in the glenohumeral joint
90° of abduction &
anterior/posterior & inferior translations
primary motion of anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament in the glenohumeral joint
90° of abduction;
full external rotation;
anterior translation of humeral head
primary motion of posterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament in the glenohumeral joint
90° of abduction & full internal rotation
distal attachment for coracohumeral ligament in glenohumeral joint
anterior side of tubercle;
blends with superior capsule & supraspinatus tendon
primary motion of coracohumeral ligament in glenohumeral joint
external rotation & inferior translation of humeral head
what is the range of motion for flexion/extension in the glenohumeral joint?
flexion: 180°
extension: 65°
what is the range of motion for abduction/adduction in the glenohumeral joint?
abduction: 180°
adduction: 50°-75°
what is the range of motion for internal/external rotation in the glenohumeral joint?
internal rotation: 75°-85°
external rotation: 60°-90°
what muscles have significant action on the scapulothoracic joint?
elevators, depressors, protractors, retractors, & upward/downward rotators
what are the elevator muscles of the shoulder girdle?
upper trapezius;
levator scapulae;
major/minor rhomboids
what are the depressor muscles of the shoulder girdle?
lower trapezius;
latissimus dorsi;
pectoralis minor;
subclavius
what is the protractor muscle of the shoulder girdle?
serratus anterior
what are the retractor muscles of the shoulder girdle?
middle trapezius;
major/minor rhomboids;
lower trapezius
what are the upward rotator muscles of the shoulder girdle?
serratus anterior & the upper/lower trapezius
what are the downward rotator muscles of the shoulder girdle?
major rhomboid & pectoralis minor
origin of upper trapezius
external occipital protuberance;
ligamentum nuchae;
spinous processes of C2-C7
insertion of upper trapezius
acromion and clavicle
actions of upper trapezius
elevation & upper rotation of scapula; elevation, posterior rotation, & retraction of clavicle
origin of levator scapulae
transverse processes of C1-C4