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only bone connecting upper extremity and axial spine
clavicle
four joints of the shoulder
scapulothoracic
acromioclavicular
sternoclavicular
glenohumeral
muscles of the rotator cuff
SITS:
supraspinatus- abduction of the arm
infraspinatus- external rotation of arm
teres minor- external rotation of arm
subscapularis- internal rotation of the arm
primary flexor
deltoid (anterior)
primary abductor
deltoid (middle)
primary extensors
latissimus dorsi, teres major, deltoid (posterior)
primary adductors
pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi
primary external rotators
infraspinatus, teres minor
primary internal rotator
subscapularis
subclavian artery passes between which two muscles
anterior and middle scalenes
subclavian vein passes where with respect to scalenes
anterior to the anterior scalene
where does subclavian artery become axillary artery
lateral border of the first rib
where does axillary artery become brachial artery
inferior border of teres minor
first major branch of the brachial artery and what does it accompany and where
profunda brachial artery; radial nerve; posterior course of radial groove
where does brachial artery bifurcate into ulnar and radial arteries
bicipital aponeurosis
radial artery travels where and supplies what
courses lateral aspect of forearm; supplies elbow, wrist, dorsal aspect of hand, forms most of the deep palmar arterial arch
ulnar artery course and supplies what
courses medial aspect of forearm; supplies elbow, wrist, dorsal aspect of hand and forming superficial palmar arterial arch
Lymphatic drainage of RUE
right (minor) duct
Lymphatic drainage of LUE
left (main) duct
three treatments to relieve lymph congestion in UE
1.) open thoracic outlet
2.) redome diaphragm
3.) posterior axillary fold technique
describe motion at shoulder joint
180 degrees with active motion; 120 due to glenohumeral motion and 60 degrees due to scapulothroacic motion
- for ever 3 degrees of abduction, 2 degrees are from GH joint, 1 degree is from ST joint
most common somatic dysfunction of the shoulder
restriction in internal and external rotation
second most common and then lead most common somatic dysfunction of shoulder
restriction in abduction

restriction in extension
most common SD found at sternovlavicular joint
clavicle, anterior and superior on sternum
findings of a clavicle anterior and superior on sternum
resists posterior glide at sternum
superior glive present with shoulder depression
interior glide restricted with shoulder elevation
anterior glibe present with shoulder reetraction
posterior glide restricted with shoulder protraction
decreased motion of clavicle around transverse axis
most common SD found at AC joint
clavicle, superior and lateral on acromion
AC joint stabilized by
acromioclavicular ligament, coracoacromial ligament, coracoclavicular ligament
findings of AC joint SD
"step-off" seen at AC joint, clavicle will resist inferior glide at AC joint, tenderness at this joint
3 spots of compression of neurovascular bundle (subclavian artery and vein; brachial plexus) in TOS
1.) b/w anterior and middle scalenes
2.) b/w clavicle and third rib
3.) b/w pectoralis minor and upper ribs
Four reasons that TOS might occur
1.) cervical rib
2.) excessive tension of the anterior and middle scalenes
3.) somatic dysfunction of clavicle or upper ribs
4.) abnormal insertion of pec minor
Location and quality of TOS pain
- neck pain or radiating to arm
- ache or paresthesias
Treatment of TOS
OMT directed at C2-C7, T1, rib 1, thoracic inlet, clavicle, and scalenes
-exercises to strengthen trapezius and levator scapula
Pathogenesis of supraspinatus tendinitis
continuous impingement of greater tuberosity against the acromion as arm is flexed and internally rotated
location of pain in supraspinatus tendinitis
tenderness at tip of acromion
signs and symptoms of supraspinatus tendinitis
gradual onset; exacerbated by abduction, especially from 60-120; "painful arc"
clinical manifestation of supraspinatus tendinitis
may lead to calcification
treatment of supraspinatus tendinitis
Rest, ice, NSAIDS (acute)
sling/injection of lidocaine or steroids
OMT: directed at the shoulder complex, upper thoracic and ribs to free up motion and loosen fascia of the shoulder girdle to expedite the healing process
Pathogenesis of bicipital tenosynovitis
inflammation of tendon and sheath of long head of biceps due to overuse
-adhesions bind the tendon to the bicipital groove
-may be from subluxation of bicipital tendon out of the bicipital groove
Location of pain in bicipital tenosynovitis
anterior portion of the shoulder which radiates to the biceps
signs and symptoms of bicipital tenosynovitis
tenderness over bicipital groove; pain aggravated by resisted flexion or supination of the forearm
treatment of bicipital tendosynovitis
rest and ice; severe: injection of lidocaine or steroids
OMT- freeing up any restrictions in glenohumeral area and myofascial release
Rotator cuff tear definition
-tear at the insertion of one of the rotator cuff tendons; usually supraspinatus
- minor teras are common
- complete tear can occur resulting in retraction of affected muscle with sharp shoulder pain
location and quality of pain with rotator cuff tear
tenderness just below tip of acromion; transient sharp pain in the shoulder followed by a steady ache
signs and symptoms of rotator cuff tear
supraspinatus tears: weakness in active abduction with positive drop arm test
- atrophy is common
- pain is common for months esp at night
treatment of rotator cuff tears
rest, ice, NSAIDS
OMT: freeing up restrictions in glenohumeral area and treating clavicle, upper thoracic, and ribs for somatic dysfunction
*surgery for complete avulsion*
Adhesive capsulitis definition
common- pain and restriction of shoulder motion that increasingly gets worse over the course of one yar
signs and symptoms of adhesive capsulitis
decreased ROM, active and passive movements
-abduction, internal and external range of motion most often effected
-extension preserved
-pain present at the end of the range of motion
epidemiology, etiology, and location of pain in adhesive capsulitis
pts over 40, caused by prolonged immobility of shoulder, tenderness at anterior portion of shoulder
treatment of adhesive capsulitis
*prevention*
- early mobilization following shoulder injury
- injection of NSAIDS or corticosteroids
-OMT: Spencer techniques- improving motion and lysing adhesions
Shoulder dislocation
common in athletes- trauma
-humeral dislocation occurs anteriorly and inferiorly
-recurrence common
- injury to axillary nerve can occur
winging of the scapula
weakness of anterior serratus muscle due to long thoracic nerve injury
most common type of brachial plexus injury
Erb-Duchenne's palsy
Erb's palsy
upper arm paralysis caused by injury to C5/C6 usually during childbirth
result of Erb's palsy
paralysis of deltoid, external rotators, biceps, brachioradialis, supinator muscles
Klumpke's palsy
injury to C8 and T1
-paralysis of intrinsic muscles of the hand
Radial nerve injury
**most common nerve injured in the UE due to direct trauam
- crutch palsy: direct pressure in axilla
- humeral fractures: injured while traveling through spinal groove
- saturday night palsy: compression against the humerus
*result in wrist drop
primary flexors of the wrist and hand original where and are innervated by what
originate on or near the medial epicondyle; most innervated by the median nerve
**(exception: flexor carpi ulnaris-ulnar nerve)
primary extensors of the wrist and hand
originate at lateral epicondyle of humerus; all innervated by radial nerve
primary supinators of the forearm
biceps- musculocutaneous nerve
supinator- radial nerve
primary pronators of forearm
pronator teres and pronator quadratus- median nerve
Muscles in thenar eminence innervation
median (except for adductor pollicis brevis-ulnar)
muscles in hypothenar eminence and interossi innervation
ulnar nerve
lumbrical innervation
first and second- median
third and fourth-ulnar
flexor digitorum profundus attaches to what joint
DIPs (deep flexor)
normal carrying angle in men/women
5 degrees-male
10-12 degrees-female
carrying angle of greater than 15 degrees
cubitus valgus
-abduction of the ulna if somatic dysfunction is present
carrying angle of less than 3 degrees
cubitis varus
-adduction of the ulna if SD present
parallelogram effect
increase in carrying angle will cause an adduction of the wrist
- decrease in carrying angle will cause abduction of wrist
motions that will cause radius to be fulled proximally and therefore abduct the wrist
adduction of ulna, lateral glide of the olecranon (proximal ulna)
radial head motion
anteriorly with supination

posteriorly with pronation
findings in an abducted ulna
-increased carrying angle
- olecranon process restricted in lateral glide
- radial head compressed against lateral humeral condyle
- wrist/hand adducted
findings in adducted ulna
-decreased carrying angle
-olecranon restricted in medial glide
-radial head distracted from materal condyle
-distal ulna restricted in lateral glide
-wrist/hand abducted
posterior radial head etiology
falling forward on a pronated forearm
posterior radial head effect
restricted supination of forearm; restricted anterior glide of radial head
anterior radial head etiology
falling backward on a supinated forearm
anterior radial head effect
restricted pronation of forearm
restricted posterior glide of radial head
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and quality of pain
entrapment of median nerve at wrist
- paresthesias on thumb and first 2.5 digits
signs and symptoms of CTS
weakness and atrophy appear late
- symptoms reproduced with Tinel's Phalen, and prayer tests
-Nerve conduction= gold standard
treatment of CTS
splints, NSAIDs, steroid injections
OMM for CTS
-treat rib and upper thoracic SDs to decrease sympathetic tone in UE
- treat cervical SD and myofascial restrictions to enhance brachial plexus function and remove sites of added compression
- treat with direct release techniques to increase space
Lateral epicondylitis
strain of extensor muscles of forearm near lateral epicondyle
pathogenesis of tennis elbow
overuse of forearm extensors and supinators; aggravating activities: hitting a ball in racquet sports with improper techniques and turning a screwdriver
treatment of tennis elbow
NSAIDs, rest, ice
OMM: directed toward correcting cervical or upper thoracic dysfunctions
- counterstrain to affected muscles (extensors) and myofascial release to decrease fascial restrictions
Medial epicondylitis
strain of flexor muscles of the forearm near the medial epicondyle; from overuse of forearm flexors or pronators
Swan-neck deformity
-flexion contracture at MCP and DIP
-extension contracture of PIP
-results from contracture of intrinsic muscle of hand (assd with RA)
Boutonniere deformity
-extension contracture at MCP and DIP
-flexion contracture at PIP
-results from rupture of the hood of the extensor tendon at PIP (assd w RA)
claw hand
-extension of MCP
- flexion of PIP and DIP
-from median and ulnar injury
ape hand
-similar to claw but also has wasting of thenar eminence; thumb adducted
bishops deformity
contracture of last two digits with atrophy of hypothenar eminence due to ulnar nerve damage
Dupuytren's contracture
flexion contracture of MCP and PIP seen with contracture of the last two digits
- contracture of the palmar fascia