what is the pectoral girdle
functions to connect the upper limb to the thorax
- sternum, clavicle, scapula, humerus articulate at 3 main joints
scapulothoracic joint
scapula and posterior thoracic cage
joints of the pectoral girdle
ligaments of the pectoral girdle
Acromioclavicular Ligament
located between the acromion process of the scapula and the
clavicle. It reinforces the acromioclavicular joint and supports the superior surface of the shoulder.
Coracoacromial Ligament
Coracoclavicular Ligament
main stabilizer of the acromioclavicular joint as it anchors the clavicle to the coracoid process of the scapula.
Glenohumeral Ligaments
what ligament isnt visible from the superior view
glenohumeral ligament
what is anterior should subluxation
symptoms of anterior shoulder subluxation
what is the glenohumeral joint
is a ball and socket joint between the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula and the large head of the humerus
- very mobile bc of poor fit, loose fibrous capsule bad stabilzing
the glenoid labrum
rotator cuff
help stabilize the glenohumeral joint
- they make up for the lack of supportive ligaments and are important in balancing the forces from movement at the should joints
muscles of the rotator cuff
whats another muscles that support the shoulder joint
biceps brachii (LONG HEAD)
- where it attaches to the superior glenoid tubercle of the scapula
what’s the bursae
main bursa of shoulder
subacromial bursa
subdeltoid bursa
subacromial bursa
subdeltoid bursa
what do both bursa do?
protect supraspinatus muscle from friction with overlying structures
shoulder bursitis
causes of shoulder buritis
symptoms of shoulder bursitis