What are the 4 joints of the shoulder complex?
What are the characteristics (articulation and what joint type) of the sternoclavicular joint?
Describe the orientation of the saddle joint of the SC joint in the superior to inferior direction and in the anterior to posterior direction.
What is the function of the sternoclavicular fibrocartilage?
What are the osteokinematics of the SC joint?
What are arthrokinematics of elevation/depression of SC joint?
Convex on concave
Elevation
- superior roll, inferior glide
Depression
- inferior roll, superior glide
What are arthrokinematics of protraction/retraction of SC joint?
concave on convex
Protraction
- anterior roll and glide
Retraction
- posterior roll and glide
What are arthokinetmatics of anterior/posterior rotation of SC joint?
Spin
Posterior Rotation
- Inferior surface turns anteriorly (backward rotation)
Anterior Rotation
- Inferior surface returns to inferior position - only occurs after posterior rotation
What is the closed packed position for the SC joint?
full posterior rotation
What is the function of the AC joint and what osteokinematic motions are associated with the AC joint?
Describe the plane of the scapula.
- plane where scapula is best in contact with the rib cage
What is the purpose of internal/external rotation of AC joint?
important for maintaining contact of scapula on curved thorax during protraction and retraction of clavicle
What is the purpose of anterior/posterior tilting of AC joint?
Important for maintaining contact of scapula on curved thorax during elevation and depression of clavicle
What is the purpose of upward/downward rotation of AC joint?
Important for positioning glenoid fossa in optimal position in order to maintain contact with humerus
What shoulder motions move the scapula in an upward rotation?
flexion and abduction
What shoulder motions move the scapula in a downward rotation?
adduction and extension
What is closed packed position of the AC joint?
full upward rotation - full shoulder abduction and/or flexion
What are the primary and secondary osteokinematic motions associated with the scapulothoracic joint?
Primary
Secondary
Elevation/depression of scapulothoracic joint is a combination of what 2 joint movements?
Elevation
- SC joint elevation and AC joint downward rotation
Depression
- SC joint depression and AC joint upward rotation
Protraction/retraction of scapulothoracic joint is a combination of what 2 joint movements?
Protraction
- SC joint protraction and slight AC joint IR
Retraction
- SC joint retraction and slight AC joint ER
Upward rotation/downward rotation of scapulothoracic joint is a combination of what 2 movements?
Upward Rotation
Downward Rotation
- SC joint depression and AC joint downward rotation
Describe and define the angle of inclination and the angle of torsion at the GH joint.
Angle of Inclination - 130-150 degrees in frontal plane
Angle of torsion
- orientation of humeral head w/ the condyles - 30 degrees posterior in traverse plane
Define retroversion of the GH joint. What function does normal retroversion serve?
Describe the characteristics and functions of the glenoid labrum and joint capsule.
Glenoid labrum
Joint Capsule