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Anatomy
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11/26/2012

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what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
synovial
Term
what bones does the sternoclavicular joint involve
Definition
clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage 1
Term
what directions of movement is the sternoclavicular joint capiable of
Definition
forward, backward, depression, elevation
Term
what facilitates forward movement of the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
serratus anterior
Term
what facilitates backward movement of the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
trapezius, rhomboids
Term
what facilitates depressed movement of the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
pectoralis minor, subclavius
Term
what facilitates elevated movement of the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
trapezius, sternoclidomastoid, levator scapulae, rhomboids
Term
does the sternoclavicular joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
what gives the sternoclavicular joint the possability of more elaborate motions, what is it made of
Definition
articular disc made of fibrocartilage
Term
what are the ligaments associated with the sternoclavicular joint
Definition
sternoclavicular, costoclavicular
Term
what is the function of the sternclavicular ligament
Definition
reinforce the anterior and posterior movements of the sternoclavicular joint
Term
what is the function of the costoclavicular ligament
Definition
accessory ligament
Term
what does the costoclavicular ligament connect to
Definition
junction of rib 1 and costal cartilage to the sternal end of the clavicle
Term
what type of joint is the actomioclavicular
Definition
plain
Term
what bones does the acromioclavicular involve
Definition
scapula acromion process and clavicle
Term
when does the acromioclavicular joint move
Definition
slides when scapula rotates or clavicle is elevated or depressed
Term
does the acromioclavicular joint involve have a capsule
Definition
no
Term
does the acromioclavicular joint involve have an articular disc
Definition
yes
Term
what are the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint
Definition
superior and inferior acromiococlavicular, coracoclavicular
Term
what is the function of the superior and inferior acromicoclavicular joints
Definition
reinforce the acromioclavicular joint
Term
what is the function of the coracoclavicular ligament
Definition
accessory joint of the acromioclavicular joint, suspend the weight of the scapula and upper limb to clavicle
Term
what is the coracoclavicular joint attached to
Definition
coracoid process to clavicle
Term
what happens if the acromioclavicular joint is dislocated
Definition
it can rupture ligaments and seperate the shoulder
Term
what type of joint is the should joint
Definition
ball and socket
Term
what is another name for the shoulder joint
Definition
glenohumeral
Term
what structures does the shoulder joint involve
Definition
glenoid fossa and humerus head
Term
what movements can the shoulder joint do
Definition
flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation
Term
does the shoulder joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
does the shoulder joint have an articular disc
Definition
no
Term
describe the capsule of the shoulder joint
Definition
loose thin
Term
what does the capsule of the shoulder joint allow for
Definition
extensive movements
Term
where are the holds in the shoulder joint capsule
Definition
between tuberacle of humerus and anterior
Term
what is the anterior hole in the capsule of the shoulder joint for
Definition
communication with the sucscapular bursa
Term
what is the hole between the tubercle of the humercus in the shoulder capsule for
Definition
long biceps brachii tendon
Term
what are the ligaments of the shoulder joint
Definition
superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral, transverse humeral, costoclavicular
Term
what forms the superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral ligaments
Definition
thickening of the anterior capsule
Term
where is the transverse humeral ligament located
Definition
over bicpital tendon which is in the intertubercular sulcus, connects from greater to lesser tubercle
Term
what is the function of the transverse humeral ligament
Definition
accessory for the shoulder joint
Term
what is the strongest ligament of the shoulder
Definition
costoclavicular
Term
what is the costoclavicular ligament connected to
Definition
greater tuberosity of humerus to corcaoid
Term
what is the function of the costoclavicular ligament
Definition
strengthen the superior joint capsule
Term
so the shoulder joint has all these ligaments, it should be supported by them right?
Definition
no, the ligaments only provide minor support, the rotator cuff does most of the supporting and its kind of bad at it and is the most commonly dislocated joint
Term
what is damaged if the shoulder joint is dislocated inferiorly
Definition
axillary nerve
Term
what is weakened when the shoulder joint is dislocated inferiorly
Definition
abducion
Term
what type of joint is the elbow joint
Definition
hinge
Term
what is another name for the elbow joint
Definition
hmeroulnar
Term
what structures are involved in the elbow joint
Definition
trochlea, capitulum, trochlear notch of the ulna, head of radius
Term
what type of movement can the elbow joint do
Definition
flexion and extension
Term
does te elbow joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
does the elbow joint have an articular disc
Definition
no
Term
describe the capsule of the elbow joint
Definition
thin and weak in the anterior and posterior directions
Term
why is the elbow joint capsule stronger in the lateral medial direction
Definition
it has more ligament support
Term
where is the capsule of the elbow joint attached to superiorly
Definition
coronoid and radial fossa, medial and lateral epicondyles
Term
where is the elbow joint capsule attached to inferiorly
Definition
coronoid of the ulna, annular ligament of the radius
Term
what are the ligaments of the elbow joint
Definition
radial (lateral) collateral, ulnar (medial) collateral
Term
what is the shape of the radial collateral ligament
Definition
triangle
Term
what is the radial collateral ligament attached to
Definition
lateral epicondyle and annular ligament
Term
what is the shape of the ulnar collateral ligament
Definition
triangle, 3 bands
Term
what is the ulnar collateral ligament attached to
Definition
medial epicondyle to ulna
Term
what population is dislocation of the elbow joint most common
Definition
kids that fall
Term
why is elbow dislocation more common in kids
Definition
because their coronoid and olecranon is not ossified yet
Term
describe how the elbow joint is normally dislocated
Definition
humerus is drawn through a weak point in the capsule
Term
where is the proximal radioulnar joint located
Definition
between head of radius and annular ligament to the radial notch of the ulna
Term
does the proximal radioulnar joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
does the proximal radioulnar joint have an articular disc
Definition
no
Term
what is the ligament of the proximal radioulnar joint
Definition
annular ligament
Term
describe the location of the annular ligament
Definition
forms a collar around the radius head
Term
what does the annular ligament attach do
Definition
margin of the radial notch on the ulna
Term
how is the proximal radioulnar joint usually damaged
Definition
a sudden pull to the arm
Term
what happens then the proximal radiounlar ligament is dislocated
Definition
radius is pulled out of annular ligament collar
Term
who is more likley to get a dislocated proximal annular ligament
Definition
kids
Term
what type of joint is the middle radioulnar joint
Definition
syndesmosis
Term
what does the middle radioulnar joint connect
Definition
radius to ulna
Term
what type of fibers does the middle radioulnar joint have, how are they oriented, why
Definition
fibrous connective tissue at an angle to transmit force from the hand to the ulna
Term
what kind of joint is the distal radioulnar joint
Definition
pivor
Term
what does the distal radioulnar joint connect
Definition
head of ulnar and ulnar notch on distal radius
Term
does the distal radioulnat joint have a capsule
Definition
no
Term
does the distal radioulnar joint have an articular disc
Definition
yes
Term
where is the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint connected
Definition
lower ulnar notch of the radius to the base of the styloid process of the ulna
Term
what is the function of the distal radioulnar joint
Definition
seperates radioulnar joint from the wrist and links radius and ulna
Term
what is another name for the wrist joint
Definition
radiocarpal
Term
what type of joint is the wrist joint
Definition
elliposidal
Term
what structures does the wrist joint involve
Definition
radius above scaphoid and lunate below
Term
what movements can the wrist joint do
Definition
abduction, adduction, flexion, extension
Term
does the wrist joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
does the wrist joint have an articular disc
Definition
no
Term
what are the ligaments of the wrist joint
Definition
dorsal and palmar radiocarpal, radio and ulnar collateral
Term
what is the function of the dorsal and palmar radiocarpal ligaments
Definition
strenghten the anterior and posterior capsule
Term
what is the function of the radial and ulnar collateral ligaments
Definition
kind of limit abduction and adduction
Term
what are the radial and ulnar ligaments connected to
Definition
styoid process of radius and ulna to the carpals
Term
what type of wrist joint fracture is most common
Definition
distal radial
Term
what is it called when the wrist joint is posteriorly displaced
Definition
colle's fracture
Term
what is it called when the wrist joint is anteriorly displaced
Definition
smith;s fracture
Term
in what demographic is a wrist joint fracture most common
Definition
over 50 yrs old
Term
where are intercarpal joints
Definition
between carpals
Term
what type of motion do intercarpal joints do
Definition
sliding
Term
where are the carpometacarpal joints
Definition
between carpals and metacarpals
Term
how much movement can the carpometacarpal joints 2-5 do
Definition
not much
Term
what type of joint is carpometacarpal joint 1
Definition
saddle
Term
what bone does carpometacarpal joint 1 articulate with
Definition
trapezium
Term
what motion can the carpometacarpal joint 1 do
Definition
flexion and extension, abduction and adduction
Term
what type of joint is the metacarpalphalangeal joint
Definition
condyloid
Term
what structures does the metacarpalphalangeal joint involve
Definition
head of metacarpal to proximal phalanges
Term
does the metacarpalphalangeal joint have a capsule
Definition
yes
Term
does the metacarpalphalangeal joint have an articular disc
Definition
no
Term
what are the ligaments of the metacarpalphalangeal joint
Definition
palmar, deep transverse metacarpal, collateral
Term
what does the palmar ligament attach to
Definition
phalanx to metacarpal
Term
when does the palmar ligament tense
Definition
when extended
Term
what does the deep transverse metacarpal ligament attach do
Definition
holds heads to metacarpals together
Term
what does the collateral ligament attach do
Definition
on sides of joint
Term
when does the collateral ligament tense
Definition
when flexed
Term
what type of joint is the inerphalangeal joint
Definition
hinge
Term
what movement can the interphalangeal joint do
Definition
flexion and extension
Term
what is the interphalangeal joint similar to in structure
Definition
metacarpalphalangeal joint
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