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scapulohumeral rhythm
Musculoskeletal 1 Exam 2 scapulohumeral rhythm notes
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Anatomy
Graduate
03/20/2012

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describe the shoulder using these words: stability, mobility, proximal, distal
Definition
shoulder needs proximal stability for distal mobility
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how does scapulohumeral rhythm maximize ROM
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distributes motion between joints, increasing total motion
Term
how does scapulohumeral rhythm maintain congruency of the GH joint?
Definition
maintains glenoid fossa in the best position with humeral head for congruency
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how does scapulohumeral rhythm affect muscles in motion?
Definition
maintains length-tension ratio with muscles throughout motion
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how much motion does the scapula contribute to arm elevation?
Definition
50-60 deg
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how much of the 50-60 deg elevation of the scapula comes from the AC joint
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half
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how much of the 50-60 deg elevation of the scapula comes from the SC joint
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half
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how many degrees of motion does the GH contribute to flexion
Definition
100-120 deg
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how many degrees of motion does the GH contribute to abduction
Definition
90-120
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what is the maximum total elevation achieved by the shoulder/arm
Definition
150-180 deg
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what is "setting", when does it happen, and what happens
Definition
in the first 30 degrees of abduction, the scapula may rotate slightly in, rotate slightly out, or not move at all. The middle trap and rhomboids stabilize the scapula, and the supraspinatus and deltod elevate the arm.
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when does setting occur
Definition
in the first 30 deg of abduction
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what muscles stabilize the scapula in setting
Definition
middle trap and rhomboids
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what muscles move the arm in setting?
Definition
supraspinatus, some deltoid
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how much does the glenohumeral joint move in setting
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0-30 deg
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how much does the scapula move in setting
Definition
might rotate slightly in or slightly out. Might not move. Doesn't contribute to overall motion.
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what is the total movement in phase I of abduction
Definition
90 degrees
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in the final 60 deg of motion in phase 1 (after setting), how much movement comes from the GH joint
Definition
30 deg
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in the final 60 deg of motion in phase 1 (after setting), how much movement comes from the scapular motion
Definition
30 deg
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in the final 60 deg of motion in phase 1 (after setting), does the SC or AC joint contribute more to scapular motion
Definition
SC contributes more than AC
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what is the total movement in phase II of abduction
Definition
90-180 deg
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in phase 2, how much motion comes from GH motion?
Definition
60 deg
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in phase 2, how much motion comes from scapular motion?
Definition
30 deg
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in phase 2, does the SC or AC contribute more to scapular motion?
Definition
AC contributes more than SC
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what is the the overall ratio of GH to ST motion in abduction/elevation
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2:1 GH: ST
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how much motion does the GH joint do in elevation
Definition
120 dg
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how much motoin does the scapulothoracic provide in elevation
Definition
60 deg
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what movement must also occur for full abduction of the shoulder
Definition
external rotation
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what does the anterior joint capsule do as you begin to abduct in phase 1
Definition
twists/tightens
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in the final part of phase 1 abduction from 30-90 deg, what scapular movements occur
Definition
scapular elevation, upward rotation, posterior tipping, external rotation
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what does posterior tipping of the scapula look like
Definition
inferior angle comes towards the ribcage. Superior border of the scapula tilts posteriorly
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what does external rotation of the scapula look like
Definition
medial border goes anterior. Lateral boder moves posterior
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which ligament is tightened in upward rotation of the scapula
Definition
conoid
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what does tightening of the conoid ligament during upward rotation of the scapula result in
Definition
posterior rotation of the clavicle
Term
how much posterior rotation of the clavicle occurs in the 2nd part of phase 1 abduction as a result of tightening of the conoid ligament in upward rotation of the scapula
Definition
30-50 deg of axial rotation
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in the final part of phase 1 abduction from 30-90 deg, what movements of the clavicle occur
Definition
elevation, protraction, posterior rotation
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is scapular tipping in reference to the top or bottom of the scapula
Definition
top
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is scapular winging internal or external rotation
Definition
internal
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what is normal ER ROM
Definition
70-90 deg
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if someone doesn't have full ER, what other motion will be limited
Definition
abduction
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at what point in abduction does the GH capsule tighten
Definition
90 deg abduction
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what does GH capsular tightening in abduction cause (what movement)
Definition
external rotation
Term
if you didn't ER in abduction, what would happen
Definition
greater trochanter runs into coracoacromial arch
Term
when is Phase 2?
Definition
90-180 deg abduction
Term
what are the 3 movements that elevate the arm
Definition
flexion, scaption, abduction
Term
what is the ratio of motion (GH:ST) in flexion, scaption, and abduction
Definition
varies slightly, but around 2:1
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what is the maximum elevation in frozen shoulder
Definition
60 deg
Term
what is maximum abduction in someone with no ER
Definition
120 deg
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when does cervicothoracic motion assist elevation (at what degree)
Definition
last 10-20 deg of motion
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what cervicothoracic movement occurs with bilateral shoulder elevation
Definition
extension
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what cervicothoracic movement occurs with unilateral shoulder elevation
Definition
contralateral sidebend. Spine pulls toward side of motion
Term
compare how rotator cuff tear and frozen shoulder look in active abduction ROM
Definition
the same
Term
how to tell the difference between rotator cuff tear and frozen shoulder
Definition
with rotator cuff tear, we can take them through greater PROM
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actions of supraspinatus
Definition
abducts humerus, compresses GH joint
Term
what muscle is the primary driver in early setting phase of phase 1
Definition
supraspinatus
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actions of rhomboid major and minor
Definition
downward rotators of the scapula; eccentrically control upward scapular rotation
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which muscles rpoduce upward scapular rotation
Definition
trapezius and serratus anterior
Term
what is a force couple
Definition
muscles working in opposite directions to produce a rotational motion
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do rhomboids control upward scapular rotation in setting phase?
Definition
no. there is no upward scapular rotation in the setting phase.
Term
is trapezius or serratus more critical to abduction
Definition
trapezius
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is trapezius or serratus more critical to flexion
Definition
serratus
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what are the 2 force couples that produce upward scapular rotation?
Definition
upper trap and lower serratus; upper serratus and lower traps.
Term
what do the rhomboids do while the trap/serratus force couples drive upward scapular rotation?
Definition
control eccentrically
Term
when do infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis, and supraspinatus (to some extent) do the most work and what are they doing?
Definition
0-115 elevation. Work to compress and stabilize GH joint.
Term
what condition is the painful arc associated with
Definition
subacromial impingement
Term
where is the painful arc
Definition
45-120 deg
Term
where is the resting position of the scapula in relation to midline
Definition
about 2 inches from midline
Term
where is the resting position of the scapula in relation to ribs
Definition
between 2-7 ribs
Term
what is the resting position of the scapula in terms of internal/external rotation
Definition
internally rotated 30-45 deg
Term
what is the resting position of the scapula in terms of anterior/posterior tipping
Definition
10-20 deg
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what is the resting position of the scapula in terms of upward/downward rotation
Definition
10-20 deg upwardly rotated
Term
what to look for in posture to assess scapulohumeral rhythm
Definition
thoracic kyphosis = forward head and shoulders
Term
what is the position of the scapula in thoracic kyphosis
Definition
downwardly rotated
Term
how does thoracic kyphosis affect superior GH joint capsule
Definition
slackens the joint capsule
Term
what do RC muscles do in thoracic kyphosis
Definition
must contract to maintain joint integrity
Term
what can thoracic kyphosis lead to
Definition
capsular fibrosis and frozen shoulder
Term
what is scapular dyskinesis
Definition
dysfunctional scapular movement
Term
what are causes of scapular dyskinesis
Definition
muscle weakness/imbalance, nerve injury, AC joint injury, superior labral tear, rotator cuff injury
Term
what abnormal motions occur with scapular dyskinesis
Definition
tipping, winging, elevation
Term
in assessing scapular dyskinesis, what should you watch for during AROM shoulder flexion/abduction
Definition
premature or excessive elevation or protraction, stuttering motion during elevation/lowering, rapid downward rotation during arm lowering, medial border and/or inferior angle are posteriorly displaced from thorax (winging or tipping)
Term
what are the 2 special tests for assesing scapular dyskinesis
Definition
scapular assist test, scapular retraction test
Term
describe the scapular assist test
Definition
examiner assists scapular upward rotation and posterior tilt
Term
what is a positive scapular assist test
Definition
relief of pain in painful arc with active elevation
Term
what are the steps of the scapular retraction test
Definition
1. MMT supraspinatus/do special tests for labral injury; 2. PT retract/stabilizes pt shoulder in abduction
Term
what is a positive scapular retraction test
Definition
supraspinatus MMT stronger or symptoms from labral injury are relieved in testing
Term
is the scapular retraction test diagnostic
Definition
no
Term
what does scapular retraction test indicate
Definition
scapular dyskinesis may be involved in symptoms so scapular rehab should be part of treatment
Term
when would you do the scapular retraction or scapular assist tests?
Definition
when someone has pain in impingement and we think it's from poor scapular control
Term
what to look for and how in someone with scapular dyskinesis
Definition
observe scapular motion with multiple repetitions and/or light resistance
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