Upper Limb Wet Room Station 3

Question 1

What does the conoid ligament do?

Answer 1

It binds the clavicle to the coraciod process (scapula)

Question 2

Which part of the clavicle is the weakest and commonly breaks during falls?

Answer 2

At the junction of the two curves [2/3rds medial and 1/3rd lateral]

Question 3

What type of joint is the Acromioclavicular Joint?

Answer 3

A synovial plane joint

Question 4

What type of joint is the Sternoclavicular Joint?

Answer 4

A synovial saddle joint

Question 5

What is the scapulo-humeral rhythm?

Answer 5

In abduction, beyond the first 30 degrees, for every 3 degrees. 2 degrees occur at the shoulder joint and 1 degree occurs at the scapula-thoracic joint

Question 6

What does elevation of the scapula occur with? [3]

Answer 6

Trapezius,
Rhomboids,
Levator Scapulae

Question 7

What does depression of the scapula occur with? [3]

Answer 7

Trapezius [lower],
Pect Minor,
Serratus ant [lower]

Question 8

What does protaction of the scapula occur with? [1]

Answer 8

Serratus Anterior

Question 9

What does retraction of the scapula occur with? [2]

Answer 9

Trapezius [middle]

Rhomboids

Question 10

What does lateral rotation (elevating glenoid cavity) of the scapula occur with? [2]

Answer 10

Trapezius [upper]

Serratus Anterior

Question 11

What does medial rotation (depressing glenoid cavity) of the scapula occur with? [4]

Answer 11

Gravity
Levator Scapuale
Rhomboid (min and maj)
Pectoralis Minor