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| Name the three bones of the shoulder. |
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Definition
The clavicle
The scapula
The humerus |
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| The medical term for the shoulder joint is the? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is the glenohumeral joint cartilaginous, fibrous, or synovial? And what are the characteristics of this joint? |
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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.
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Term
| Name the five ligaments associated with the glenohumeral joint. |
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Definition
| The superior, middle and inferior glenohumeral ligaments. The transverse humeral ligament. The coracohumeral ligament. |
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Term
| What are the attachments of the transverse humeral ligament. |
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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. |
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Term
| What are the four muscles of the rotator cuff? |
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Definition
The rotator cuff is made up of the four muscles:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Remembered by the mneumonic SITS. |
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