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Name the bones of the upper extremity

-shoulder -thumb


-upper arm -scapula


-elbow -clavicle


-forearm -sternum


-wrist -ribcage


-hand -humerus


-digits -ulna


-forefingers -radius

What is the function of the upper extremity and shoulder

-UE is not a weight bearing limb


-allow movement of the entire UE


-shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body

Describe the shoulder complex
-all the structures involved with movement of the shoulder, scapula, clavicle, sternum, humerus, and ribcage.
What joints comprise the shoulder complex

-sternoclavicular joint


-arcomicalcalvicular joint


-glenohumeral joint


-scapulothoracic articulation

Describe the shoulder joint

-glenohumeral joint


-articulation between the scapula and the humerus

Describe the shoulder girdle

-scapula, clavicle, sternum


-sternoclavicular joint and the aromialcalviuclar joint

When at rest where does the scapula lay?
-between T2 and T7

Be able to identify the following on a diagram


-superior angle -inferior angle


-vertebral border -axillary border


-spine -coracoid process


-acromion process -glenoid fossa


-supraspinous fossa -subscapular fossa


-infraglenoid tubercle -supraglenoid tubercle


-glenoid labrum


Be able to identify the following on a diagram-superior angle -inferior angle-vertebral border -axillary border-spine -coracoid process-acromion process -glenoid fossa-supraspinous fossa -subscapular fossa-infraglenoid tubercle -supraglenoid tubercle-glenoid labrum

Be able to identify the following on a diagram


-sternal end


-acromial end


-body


Be able to identify the following on a diagram


-manubrium


-body


-xiphoid process


Define and be able to identify the following:


-sternoclavicular joint

-articulation between the sternum and the clavicle


-classified as synovial joint, plane joint


-motion is gliding


-three planes of motion

Identify the ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint

-articular disc


-sternoclavicular ligament


-costoclavicular ligament


-interclavicular ligament

Describe the articular disc

-freedom of movement there


-primarily there for shock absorption


-promotes movement

Describe the sternoclavicular ligament
-ligament where the sternum meets the clavicle

Describe the costoclavicular ligament
-ligament that runs from the clavicle down to the first rib
Describe the interclavicular ligament
-ligament that is between the two clavicles over the top of the sternum

Define and be able to identify the following:


-acromioclavicular joint

-articulation between the scapula and the clavicle


-classified as synovial joint, plane joint


-motion is gliding


-motion in all three planes

What are the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint

-acromioclavicular ligament


-coracoclavicular ligament


-coracoaromial ligament

Describe the acromioclavicular ligament
-ligament that goes over the articulation of the acromion process and the lateral end of the clavicle
Describe the coracoclavicular ligament
-ligament that runs from the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle
Describe the coracoaromial ligament
-ligament that runs from the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion process of the scapula
Describe the movement that occurs in the shoulder girdle in the movement of elevation and depression

-scapula goes up and down (linear movement)


-can be performed without any movement of the humerus

Describe the movement that occurs in the shoulder girdle in the movement of protraction and retraction

-shoulder and scapula goes forward and backward


-scapular abduction and adduction


-linear movement

Describe the movement that occurs in the shoulder girdle in the movement of upward and downward rotation

-inferior angle of scapula moving up and away for upward rotation


-inferior angle of scapula moving down and in for downward rotation


-rotary movement

Define scapulahumeral rhythm

-relationship between the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle


-first 30 degrees is pure glenohumeral joint motion


-past 30 degrees there is a 2 to 1 ratio the scapula must upwardly rotate 1 degree for every 2 degrees of shoulder abduction/flexion

What are the muscles that move the scapula

-trapezius


-levator scapulae


-rhomboids


-serratus anterior


-pectoralis minor

What is the origin of the upper trapezius
-occipital bone

What is the insertion of the upper trapezius
-outer third of clavicle, acromion process
What is the action of the upper trapezius
-scapular elevation
What is the innervation of the upper trapezius
-spinal accessory (cranial nerve XI)
What is the origin of the middle trapezius
-spinous processes of C7 through T3

What is the action of the middle trapezius
-scapular retration
What is the innervation of the middle trapezius
-spinal accessory (cranial nerve XI)
What is the origin of the lower trapezius
-spinous processes of the middle and lower thoracic vertebrae
What is the insertion of the lower trapezius
-base of the scapular spine

What is the action of the lower trapezius
-scapular depression and upward rotation
What is the innervation of the lower trapezius
-spinal accessory (cranial nerve XI)
What is the origin of the levator scapulae
-transverse processes of first four cervical vertebrae
What is the insertion of the levator scapulae
-vertebral border of scapula between the superior angle and the spine
What is the action of the levator scapulae
-scapular elevation and downward rotation

What is the innervation of the levator scapulae
-third and fourth spinal nerves and dorsal scapular nerve
What is the origin of the rhomboids
-spinous processes of C7 through T5

What is the insertion of the rhomboids
-vertebral border of scapula between the spine and inferior angle

What is the action of the rhomboids
-scapular retraction, elevation, and downward rotation

What is the innervation of the rhomboids
- dorsal scapular nerve

What is the origin of the serratus anterior
-lateral surface of the upper eight ribs

What is the insertion of the serratus anterior
-vertebral border of the scapula, anterior surface
What is the action of the serratus anterior
-scapular protraction and upward rotation

What is the innervation of the serratus anterior
-long thoracic nerve

What is the origin of the pectoralis minor
-anterior surface, third through fifth ribs

What is the insertion of the pectoralis minor
-coracoid process of the scapula

What is the action of the pectoralis minor
-scapular depression, protraction, downward rotation, and tilt
What is the innervation of the pectoralis minor
-medial pectoral nerve

Be able to identify on a diagram the following:


-head -neck


-shaft -grater tubercle


-lesser tubercle -deltoid tuberosity


-bicipital groove


Name the ligaments and bursae of the glenohumeral joint

-joint capsule


-glenohumeral ligament


-coracohumeral ligament


-subdeltoid bursa


-subaromial bursa

Describe the joint capsule of the glenohumeral joint
-goes from the glenoid fossa to the neck of the humerus

Describe the glenohumeral ligament of the glenohumeral joint
-ligament attaches to the capsule, capsular ligament

Describe the coracohumeral ligament of the glenohumeral joint

-ligament that runs from the coracoid process of the scapula to the humerus


-provides a roof for the articulation

Describe the subdeltoid bursa of the glenohumeral joint

-below the deltoid


-found between the deltoid muscle and the joint capsule

Describe the subaromial bursa of the glenohumeral joint

-below the acromion process


-found between the acromion process and the coricoacromial ligament and joint capsule

What are the muscles that comprise the rotator cuff

-subscapularis


-supraspinatus


-infraspinatus


-teres minor

What are the average range of movement of the glenohumeral joint WRT flexion
0-180 degrees of flexion

What is the average range of movement of the glenohumeral joint WRT extension
0-45 degrees of extension
What is the average range of movement of the glenohumeral joint WRT abduction
0-180 degrees of abduction
What is the average range of movement of the glenohumeral joint WRT medial/lateral rotation
90 degrees for each movement
What are the muscles that move the shoulder/arm

-deltoid -coracobrachialis


-supraspinatus


-pectoralis major


-latissimus dorsi


-teres major


-infraspinatus


-teres minor


-subscapularis

What is the origin of the anterior deltoid
-lateral third of the clavicle

What is the insertion of the anterior deltoid
-deltoid tuberosity
What is the action of the anterior deltoid
-shoulder abduction, flexion, medial rotation, and horizontal adduction
What is the innervation of the anterior deltoid
-axillary nerve
What is the origin of the middle deltoid
-acromion process
What is the insertion of the middle deltoid
-deltoid tuberosity

What is the action of the middle deltoid
-shoulder abduction

What is the innervation of the middle deltoid
-axillary nerve

What is the origin of the posterior deltoid
-spine of scapula

What is the insertion of the posterior deltoid
-deltoid tuberosity

What is the action of the posterior deltoid
-shoulder abduction, extension, hyperextension, lateral rotation, horizontal abduction

What is the innervation of the posterior deltoid
-axillary nerve
What is the origin of the supraspinatus
-supraspinous fossa of the scapula

What is the insertion of the supraspinatus
-greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the function of the supraspinatus
-shoulder abduction

What is the innervation of the supraspinatus
-suprascapular nerve
What is the origin of the pectoralis major
-medial third of clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage of the first 6 ribs

What is the insertion of the pectoralis major
-lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus
What is the action of the pectoralis major
-shoulder flexion (first 60 degrees), shoulder extension (first 60 degrees), shoulder adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction
What is innervation of the pectoralis major
-lateral and medial pectoral nerve
What is the origin of the latissimus dorsi

-spinous processes of T7 through L5


-posterior surface of sacrum, iliac crest, and lower three ribs

What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi
-medial floor of bicipital groove of humerus

What is the action of the latissimus dorsi
-shoulder extension, adduction, medial rotation, hyperextension

What is the innervation of the latissimus dorsi
-thoracodorsal nerve
What is the origin of teres major
-axillary border of scapula near the inferior angle

What is the insertion of teres major
-crest below lesser tubercle inferior to the latissimus dorsi muscle attachment
What is the action of teres major
-shoulder extension, adduction, and medial rotation
What is the innervation of teres major
-lower subscapular nerve
What is the origin of infraspinatus
-infraspinous fossa of scapula
What is the insertion of infrapspinatus
-greater tubercle of humerus
What is the action of infraspinatus
-shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction
What is the innervation of infraspinatus
-suprascapular nerve
What is the origin of teres minor
-axillary border of scapula

What is the insertion of teres minor
-greater tubercle of humerus

What is the action of teres minor
-shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction
What is the innervation of teres minor
-axillary nerve
What is the origin of subscapularis
-subscapular fossa of the scapula
What is the insertion of subscapularis
-lesser tubercle of the humerus
What is the action of subscapularis
-shoulder medial rotation
What is the innervation of subscapularis
-upper and lower subscapular nerve
What is the origin of coracobrachialis
-coracoid process of the scapula

What is the insertion of coracobrachialis
-medial surface of the humerus near the midpoint

What is the action of coracobrachialis
-stabilizes the shoulder joint

What is the innervation of coracobrachialis
-musculocutaneous nerve
What are the bones that make up the elbow complex

-humerus


-ulna


-radius

Be able to identify the following bony landmarks on the humerus:


-head -neck


-shaft -greater tubercle


-lesser tubercle -deltoid tuberosity


-bicipital groove -trochlea


-capitulum -medial epicondyle


-lateral epicondyle -lateral supracondylar ridge


-olecranon fossa




Be able to identify the following bony landmarks on the ulna:


-olecranon process -trochlear notch


-coranoid process -radial notch


-ulnar tuberosity -styloid process



Be able to identify the following bony landmarks on the radiuis:


-head


-radial tuberosity


-styloid process


Describe the elbow joint

-trochlea of humerus articulates with trochlear notch of ulna.


-head of radius articulates with the capitulum of humerus


-uniaxial joint (flexion and extension)

How many degrees of flexion does the elbow joint have?
-145 degrees
Describe the radioulnar joint

- articulation between the radius and the ulna


-articulates at both ends (proximally and distally)


-proximal end= head of radius pivots within the radial notch of ulna


-distal end= ulnar notch of radius rotates around the head of the ulna


-uniaxial, pivot joint (pronation and supination)

How many degrees of pronation does the radioulnar joint have?
-80 degrees
How many degrees of supination does the radioulnar joint have?
-90 degrees
Define carrying angle of the elbow

-angle between the longitudinal axis of humerus and the forearm


-angle tends to be greater in women than in men

What is the normal carrying angle of the elbow for men?

-5 degrees

What is the normal carrying angle of the elbow for women?
-10 to 15 degrees
Define cubitus varus (varum)

-gunstock deformity


-when the carrying angle is decreased

Define cubitus valgus (valgum)
-when the carrying angle is increased
List the ligaments of the elbow complex

-medial collateral ligament


-lateral collateral ligament


-annular ligament


-interosseous membrane

Identify the medial collateral ligament

-medial aspect of joint


-triangular shaped ligament


-from medial epicondyle of humerus to the medial side of the elbow

Identify the lateral collateral ligament

-lateral aspect of joint


-triangular shaped ligament


-from lateral epicondyle of humerus to lateral side of ulna

Identify the annular ligament

-attaches anteriorly and posteriorly to the radial notch of the ulna


-holds the radius in place against the ulna

Identify the interosseous membrane
-flat, tough fiberous membrane that holds the radius and ulna together
Identify the joint capsule of the elbow complex
-attaches around the distal end of the humerus and encompasses the trochlea and capitulum
Describe the brachialis

-underneath the biceps muscle


-crosses one joint


-attaches to ulna


-forearm is pronated when using this muscle

What is the origin of the brachialis
-distal half of humerus, anterior surface
What is the insertion of the brachialis
-coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity of the ulna
What is the action of the brachialis
-elbow flexion
What is the innervation of the brachialis
-musculocutaneous nerve
Describe the biceps brachii

-two heads


-superficial muscle of arm


-crosses two joints (shoulder and elbow)


-attaches to radius


-forearm is supinated when using this muscle

What is the origin of the biceps brachii

-long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (lateral and sits within the bicipital groove)


-short head: coracoid process of scapula (medial)

What is the insertion of the biceps brachii
-radial tuberosity of radius
What is the action of the biceps brachii

-elbow flexion


-forearm supination

What is the innervation of the biceps brachii
-musculocutaneous nerve
Describe the brachioradialis

-in forearm


-attaches to distal part of humerus and to radius


-forearm is neutral when using this muscle

What is the origin of the brachioradialis
-lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
What is the insertion of the brachioradialis
-styloid process of the radius
What is the action of the brachioradialis
-elbow flexion
What is the innervation of the brachioradialis
-radial nerve
What are the muscles that causes flexion for the elbow joint

-brachialis


-biceps brachii


-brachioradialis

Describe the triceps brachii

-crosses two joints


-one head attaches to the scapula and the other two do not

What is the origin of the triceps brachii

-long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scacpula


-lateral head: inferior to greater tubercle on posterior humerus


-medial head: posterior surface of humerus

What is the insertion of the triceps brachii
-olecranon process
What is the action of the triceps brachii
-elbow extension
What is the innervation of the triceps brachii
-radial nerve
What are the muscles that causes extension in the elbow joint
-triceps brachii
Describe the pronator teres

-proximal


-longer in length

What is the origin of the pronator teres
-medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
What is the insertion of the pronator teres
-lateral aspect of radius at its midpoint
What is the action of the pronator teres
-forearm pronation
What is the innervation of the pronator teres
-median nerve
Describe the pronator quadratus

-square shaped


-distal forearm

What is the origin of the pronator quadratus
-distal one fourth of ulna
What is the insertion of the pronator quadratus
-distal one fourth of radius
What is the action of the pronator quadratus
-forearm pronation
What is the innervation of the pronator quadratus
-median nerve
What are the muscles that causes pronation in the forearm

-pronator teres


-pronator quadratus

Describe the supinator

-lateral aspect of elbow joint on radial side


-supinates along with biceps brachii

What is the origin of the supinator
-lateral epicondyle of humerus and adjacent to ulna
What is the insertion of the supinator
-anterior surface of the proximal radius
What is the action of the supinator
-forearm supination
What is the innervation of the supinator
-radial nerve
What muscles causes supination in the forearm

-supinator


-biceps brachii