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Pectoral Girdle and Shoulder
Set to study the muscles, ligaments and bones of the pectoral girdle and shoulder
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
07/27/2011

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Term
Name the three bones of the shoulder.
Definition

The clavicle

The scapula

The humerus

Term
The medical term for the shoulder joint is the?
Definition
The glenohumeral joint
Term
Is the glenohumeral joint cartilaginous, fibrous, or synovial? And what are the characteristics of this joint?
Definition

The glenohumeral joint is a synovial joint ball and socket joint.

Synovial joints allow much more movement than both cartilaginous joints and obviously fibrous joints. Synovial cavities between the joints are filled with synovial fluid which helps lubricate and protect the bones from movement abraision. Bursae contain this fluid.

A ball and socket joint is one which allows for radial movement in almost all directions.

 

Term
Name the five ligaments associated with the glenohumeral joint.
Definition
The superior, middle and inferior glenohumeral ligaments. The transverse humeral ligament. The coracohumeral ligament.
Term
What are the attachments of the transverse humeral ligament.
Definition
The transverse humeral ligament is the broad band passing from the lesser to the greater tubercle of the humerus. It is always limited to the portion of the bone which lies above the epiphyseal line.
Term
What are the four muscles of the rotator cuff?
Definition

The rotator cuff is made up of the four muscles:

Supraspinatus

Infraspinatus

Teres Minor

Subscapularis

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