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        | what is the most mobile, least stable joint in the body? |  | Definition 
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        | what tissues outside the shoulder can cause shoulder pain? |  | Definition 
 
        | cervical spine; internal organs; chest tissues |  | 
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        | what internal organs can cause shoulder pain? |  | Definition 
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        | what screen should you always do when someone has a shoulder problem? |  | Definition 
 
        | cervical screen (unless you absolutely know that cervical spine is not involved) |  | 
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        | things to think about with shoulder pain |  | Definition 
 
        | posture, function, aggravating and easing factors, which part of the shoulder complex is affected |  | 
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        | what to think about with function |  | Definition 
 
        | when/where does pain occur; does pt often have arm in specific position; function they've lost helps set goals |  | 
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        | does the sternoclavicular joint have a disc? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the purpose of the intra-articular disc of the SC joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | improves congruency, stability |  | 
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        | what are the 3 ligaments of the sternoclavicular joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | sternoclavicular, interclavicular, costoclavicular |  | 
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        | what is the sternoclavicular ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | the lax capsular ligament of the sternoclavicular joint |  | 
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        | how much elevation/depression in the frontal plane occurs at the sternoclavicular joint? |  | Definition 
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        | describe convex/concave of the sternoclavicular joint in the frontal plane |  | Definition 
 
        | convex clavicle; concave manubrium |  | 
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        | how much protraction/retraction occurs in the transverse plane? |  | Definition 
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        | describe convex/concave of the sternoclavicular joint in the transverse plane |  | Definition 
 
        | concave clavicle; convex manubrium |  | 
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        | how much posterior rotation occurs in the sagittal plane? |  | Definition 
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        | what are the 2 main ligaments of the AC joint |  | Definition 
 
        | coracoclavicular, acromioclavicular (also the capsule is ligamentous) |  | 
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        | which of the 2 ligaments at the AC joint make up the coracoclavicular ligament? |  | Definition 
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        | does the acromioclavicular joint have a disc? |  | Definition 
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        | does the acromioclavicular joint's disc play as important a role as the sternoclavicular joint's disc |  | Definition 
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        | what joint is injured in a separated shoulder |  | Definition 
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        | what is the function of the trapezoid ligament |  | Definition 
 
        | checks lateral and posterior movement of the clavicle as scapula moves medially |  | 
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        | what is the function of the conoid ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | checks superior movement of the clavicle |  | 
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        | what are the 4 muscles of the SC/AC joints? |  | Definition 
 
        | pectoralis major, upper traps, SCM, subclavius |  | 
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        | what motion occurs at the AC joint with tipping of the inferior angle of the scapula in the sagittal plane? |  | Definition 
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        | what motion occurs at the AC joint with medial border winging of the scapula |  | Definition 
 
        | internal/external rotation |  | 
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        | what motion of the AC joint occurs with spinning of the scapula |  | Definition 
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        | how much bigger is the humeral head surface area than glenoid surface area |  | Definition 
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        | what direction does the humeral head face |  | Definition 
 
        | medially, slightly posteriorly, superiorly |  | 
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        | what direction does the glenoid cavity face? |  | Definition 
 
        | superiorly, anteriorly, laterally |  | 
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        | describe the joint capusle of the glenohumeral ligament |  | Definition 
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        | where is the glenohumeral joint capsule the thickest? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the pattern of capsular fibers in the glenohumeral joint capsule |  | Definition 
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        | what does the cross-linked-fibered capsule do in GH rotation? |  | Definition 
 
        | rotational force tightens the capsule, helping it to keep the ball in the center of the glenoid |  | 
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        | what are the 2 main ligaments of the glenohumeral joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | transverse humeral ligament, glenohumeral ligaments |  | 
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        | what are the 3 glenohumeral ligaments |  | Definition 
 
        | superior, middle, inferior |  | 
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        | what is the function of the superior glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | provides stability in inferior direction (keeps humerus from sliding down)from 0-50 degrees abduction |  | 
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        | what is the function of the middle glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | limits external rotation up to 90 deg abduction. Provides anterior stability between 45-60 degrees abduction |  | 
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        | what is the most important stabilizer against anterior/inferior dislocation of the glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | inferior glenohumeral ligament |  | 
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        | what is the most frequently injured component of the capsule? |  | Definition 
 
        | inferior glenohumeral ligament |  | 
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        | what are the 3 bands of the inferior glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | anterior band, posterior band, axillary pouch |  | 
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        | function of the anterior band of the GHL |  | Definition 
 
        | restrains anterior/inferior translation at 90 degrees abduction and external rotation |  | 
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        | function of the posterior band of the GHL |  | Definition 
 
        | primary posterior stabilizer in flexion and internal rotation; inferior stabilizer at 90 degrees abduction |  | 
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        | what is the function of the axillary pouch |  | Definition 
 
        | with external rotation: sling moves anterior to form a barrier to anterior dislocation. With internal rotation: sling moves posterior to form a barrier to posterior dislocation |  | 
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        | what is the function of the coracohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | Stabilizes the long head of the biceps tendon; provides stability in inferior direction from 0-50 degrees abduction along with superior glenohumeral ligament |  | 
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        | what is the rotator interval |  | Definition 
 
        | anterosuperior space between the subscapularis and supraspinatus tendons |  | 
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        | what things are in the rotator interval |  | Definition 
 
        | coracohumeral ligament; superior glenohumeral ligament; biceps tendon; anterior joint capsule |  | 
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        | what happens when you have contracture of the rotator interval |  | Definition 
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        | what happens when you have laxity of the rotator interval? |  | Definition 
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        | what are the functions of the rotator interval |  | Definition 
 
        | contributes to glenohumeral stability; increases stability to biceps tendon; limits excessive glenohumeral motion |  | 
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        | what things make up the coracoacromial arch |  | Definition 
 
        | coracoacromial ligament + acromion + coracoid |  | 
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        | what is the function of the coracoacromial arch |  | Definition 
 
        | provides superior stability to glenohumeral joint |  | 
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        | what happens in impingement syndrome |  | Definition 
 
        | compression of structures pressing up against coracoacromial arch |  | 
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        | how much space is there between the head of the humerus and the coracoacromial arch at rest? |  | Definition 
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        | how much space is there between the head of the humerus and the coracoacromial arch in abduction? |  | Definition 
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        | describe the glenoid labrum |  | Definition 
 
        | dense, fibrous rim. Few elastic fibers |  | 
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        | functions of the glenoid labrum |  | Definition 
 
        | Deepens fossa; increases surface area contact with humeral head; allows for glenohumeral ligament attachment to glenoid; acts as a stopper to limit humeral head translation; provides blood supply to the periphery |  | 
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        | compare the attachments of the superior and inferior glenoid labrum |  | Definition 
 
        | looser superior attachment; firm inferior attachment |  | 
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        | where does the long head of the biceps tendon insert? |  | Definition 
 
        | onto superior portion of labrum |  | 
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        | small pouch lined by synovium that contains synovial fluid |  | 
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        | alleviate friction by creating space between 2 tightly opposed structures |  | 
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        | how many bursae are there in the shoulder? |  | Definition 
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        | what type of tissue is bursa? |  | Definition 
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        | why is bursitis difficult to treat |  | Definition 
 
        | non-contractile; can't strengthen or stretch it |  | 
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        | what type of treatment to use for bursitis |  | Definition 
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        | how much flexion occurs at the glenohumeral joint? |  | Definition 
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        | how much extension occurs at the glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
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        | how much abduction occurs at the glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
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        | how much adduction occurs at the glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
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        | how much internal rotation occurs at the glenohumeral joint? |  | Definition 
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        | how much external rotation occurs at the glenohumeral joint? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the close packed position of the glenohumeral ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | full abduction with full external rotation |  | 
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        | what is the resting position of the glenohumeral joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | 55 degrees abduction with 30 degrees horizontal adduction |  | 
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        | is the scapulothoracic joint a true anatomic joint? |  | Definition 
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        | at what thoracic levels does the scapula res? |  | Definition 
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        | what is the angle of the medial border of the scapula from top to bottom? |  | Definition 
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        | provide a stable base for normal shoulder motion |  | 
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        | what is the position of the scapula compared to the sagittal plane |  | Definition 
 
        | scapula lies 20-30 deg forward of sagittal plane (that's what the ppt says. i think he means frontal plane?) |  | 
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        | what are the movements of the scapulothoracic joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | elevation/depression, protraction/retraction, upward/downward rotation, tipping, winging |  | 
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        | what are some pathologic conditions of the shoulder complex? |  | Definition 
 
        | AC & SC joint injury, rotator cuff impingement/tear, subacromial bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, glenohumeral instability, glenoid labrum lesions, thoracic outlet syndrome, fracture |  | 
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        | overview of assessment of the shoulder complex (steps) |  | Definition 
 
        | history, observation, UQ screen, active/passive/resisted movement, special tests, palpation |  | 
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        | why should you expalin to the patient when you do an UQ screen for a shoulder problem? |  | Definition 
 
        | so they'll know you know the difference between shoulder and neck |  | 
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        | What are some general age-related changes to the shoulder that may be normal at some ages but abnormal at younger ages? |  | Definition 
 
        | sarcopenia, joint laxity, brittle cartilage, meniscal degeneration, diminished circulation, osteoporosis, worsening cardiovascular status, reduced activity, depression, loss of proprioception and balance, reduced mobility, postural changes, history of surgery and/or comorbidities |  | 
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