Upper Limb Joints

Question 1

Name the joint where the sternal end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

Answer 1

STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT

S - C JOINT

Question 2

What type of articulation is found at the sternoclavicular joint?

Answer 2

SYNOVIAL
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SADDLE

Question 3

Name the 3 movements available at the sternoclavicular joint?

Answer 3

SUPERIOR / INFERIOR GLIDE
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ANTERIOR / POSTERIOR GLIDE
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ROTATION

Question 4

The sternoclavicular joint has an ___________ disc.

Answer 4

ARTICULAR

Question 5

Name the joint where the acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula?

Answer 5

ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT

A - C JOINT

Question 6

What type of articulation is found at the acromioclavicular joint?

Answer 6

SYNOVIAL
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PLANE

Question 7

Name the 2 movements available at the acromioclavicular joint?

Answer 7

ANTERIOR / POSTERIOR GLIDE
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ROTATION

Question 8

Name the joint where the glenoid fossa of the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus?

Answer 8

GLENOHUMERAL JOINT

G - H JOINT

Question 9

What type of articulation is found at the glenohumeral joint?

Answer 9

SYNOVIAL
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BALL & SOCKET

Question 10

Name the 5 available movements at the glenohumeral joint?

Answer 10

ABDUCTION / ADDUCTION
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FLEXION / EXTENSION
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INTERNAL / EXTERNAL ROTATION
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CIRCUMDUCTION
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SCAPTION

Question 11

What is the name of the fibrocartilagenous ring/lip which attaches to the glenoid fossa and holds in the femur?

Answer 11

GLENOID LABRUM

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE

The glenohumeral joint capsule is thin and loose, and weakest inferiorly (axillary recess).

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

What is the name of the weak spot in the capsule (anteriorly) of the glenohumeral joint?

Answer 13

FORAMEN OF WEITBRECHT