Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to: - Describe the musculoskeletal anatomy of the shoulder girdle, shoulder joint, and associated connective tissues that support these joints.
- Articulate the functional design of each shoulder girdle and shoulder joint and the osteokinematic and arthrokinematic movements possible at each joint.
- Describe the origin, insertion, actions, and nerve innervation of the muscles that act on the joints of the shoulder joint complex.
- Identify the characteristics of the different stages of development of musculoskeletal deformities and associate them with various conditions discussed in class.
- Identify the general guidelines for muscle testing & therapeutic exercise and be able to apply this knowledge in problem solving of case studies and in determining the best way to “isolate” muscles for the purpose of strengthening and stretching.
- Identify how to strengthen and stretch each of the muscles or muscle groups for performance enhancement and anatomical deviation (i.e. Upper Crossed Syndrome) intervention.
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The joints of the shoulder girdle and shoulder form the shoulder joint complex. This complex consists of the humerus, scapula, clavicle, sternum, as well as the sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, and glenohumeral joints. Most movements of the arm at the glenohumeral joint (shoulder) requires a coordinated movement with the shoulder girdle (scapula and clavicle with associated joints), “moving as a unit”. This coupling of shoulder girdle movement with shoulder joint movement is called scapulohumeral rhythm.
Specifically, the shoulder girdle consists of the manubrium, scapula, and clavicle, as well as the sternoclavicular (SC) and the acromioclavicular (AC) joints. The scapulothoracic articulation (STA) is not a true joint but is frequently used to simplify movement analysis of the shoulder girdle.
Sternoclavicular Joint (SC) (complex saddle joint - triaxial) - Closed-Packed Position: Shoulder abducted 180º, Open-Packed Position: Arm resting by side
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- Articular Disc: serves to 1) improve joint congruency and 2) to absorb shock. Makes joint function as a sellar joint.
- Anterior & Posterior Sternoclavicular ligaments: reinforce the joint capsule anteriorly and posteriorly, limiting anterior, posterior and upward displacement of the clavicle respectively.
- Interclavicular ligament: connects the sternal ends of both clavicles. Crosess the SC joints superiorly and helps to prevent superior displacement of the clavicle.
- Costoclavicular ligament: attaches the costal cartilage of the 1st rib to the inferomedial surface of the clavicle. Prevents superior displacement of the sternal end of the clavicle.
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Arthrokinematic Motion at the Sternoclavicular Joint | Sternoclavicular Joint Range of Motion |
- During scapular elevation (frontal plane movement) there is a superior roll of the clavicle with an inferior glide/slide. During scapular depression the convex clavicle rolls inferiorly and glides/slides superiorly (convex-concave).
During scapular protraction, (transverse plane movement) the moving clavicle’s concave surface rolls anteriorly as well as glides/slides anteriorly, and during retraction the moving clavicle’s concave surface rolls posteriorly as well as glides/slides posteriorly (concave-convex).
| - Anterior with protraction: 20º - 30º
- Posterior with retraction: 20º - 30º
- Superiorly with elevation: 45º
- Inferiorly with depression: 5º
- Upward rotation: 45º - 60º
- Downward rotation: 0º
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Acromioclavicular Joint (AC) (arthrodial - triaxial) - Closed-Packed Position: Shoulder abducted 90º
- Open-Packed Position: Arm resting by side in the fundamental position
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- Superior & Inferior Acromioclavicular ligaments: reinforce the joint capsule superiorly and inferiorly, limiting superior and inferior displacement of the clavicle respectively.
- Coracoclavicular ligament: Divided into the Trapezoid & Conoid portions which attach the coracoid process of the scapula to the lateral inferior surface of the clavicle (with the trapezoid ligament attaching to the trapezoid line anteriorly and the conoid ligament attaching posteriorly to the conoid tubercle). These ligaments add stability to the AC joint and primarily prevent against superior and posterior displacement of the clavicle.
- Coracoacromial ligament: This ligament does not cross the AC joint, but rather forms a roof over the glenohumeral joint by attaching to the superomedial surface of the coracoid process and the inferior surface of the acromion process. This ligament provides protection for the underlying subacromial bursa and supraspinatus tendon. It also limits superior displacement of the head of the humerus. However, it has been implicated as a factor in shoulder impingement syndrome.
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Range of Motion: 20-30 degrees total gliding and rotational movement accompanying other shoulder girdle and shoulder joint movements. Note: The AC joint allows for independent motion between the scapula and clavicle. If not, the scapula would have to follow the motion of the clavicle degree for degree. Therefore, fine tune adjustments of the scapula at the AC joint are necessary to maintain the proper position of the scapula relative to the rib cage.
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Scapulothoracic Articulation |
The scapulothoratic articulation refers to the movement that occurs between the scapula moving on the ribcage. Movement of the scapula cannot occur without movement of the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints. Again, this is not a true joint but often used to simplify movement analysis of the shoulder girdle.
Range of Motion: Abduction-Adduction: 25°
Upward-Downward Rotation: 60°
Elevation-Depression: 55°
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Movements of the Shoulder Girdle (Scapulothoracic Articulation) |
Protraction (abduction) – lateral movement of scapula away from the spine. Retraction (adduction) – medial movement of scapula toward the spine. Elevation – upward movement of the scapula. Depression – downward movement of the scapula. Upward rotation – acromion process moves superomedial & inferior angle moves superolateral away from the spine. Downward rotation – returning acromion process to its normal position with inferior angle moving inferomedial toward the spine.
Note: The acromion process of the scapula serves as the reference point when describing scapular movement. |  Figure 5 |
Consequential Movements of Extreme End of Range Scapular Motion |
Lateral tilt – consequential movement during extreme scapular abduction in which the scapula rotates around its vertical axis, resulting in posterior movement of medial scapular border & anterior movement of the lateral scapular border.
| Medial tilt – return from lateral tilt, consequential movement during extreme scapular adduction in which the scapula rotates around its vertical axis, resulting in anterior movement of medial scapular border & posterior movement of the lateral scapular border. |
Anterior tilt – consequential movement during shoulder joint hyperextension in which the scapula rotates around its frontal axis, resulting in anteroinferior movement of the superior scapular border & posterosuperior movement of the inferior angle.
| Posterior tilt - consequential movement during extreme shoulder joint flexion in which the scapula rotates around its frontal axis, resulting in posteroinferior movement of the superior scapular border & anterosuperior movement of the inferior angle. |
Important Principle: Because of “tonus” a muscle will always exert a pulling force on the bone (or joint) it attaches to or acts upon. As such, if a muscle loses nerve innervation or partial nerve innervation or becomes weak from disuse, then its antagonistic muscle or muscle group will tend to pull the involved segment toward itself, resulting in a notable deformity or altered pattern of movement.
An “acquired” musculoskeletal deviation or deformity may be the result of injury, disease, or simply the loss of balance in tone that should exist between agonist-antagonistic muscles. This is often the result of a deviation from good and proper posture. See below the changes that occur in the different stages of development of acquired musculoskeletal deformities.
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Stages of Development of Acquired Musculoskeletal Deformities First Degree (curable by exercise) – strengthening the weak and stretching the tight - Soft tissue: changes in muscle tone and posture
- Bone tissue: no change
- Corrective treatment: therapeutic exercise – the patient can perform the exercises to correct the condition
Second Degree (improvable by exercise) - Soft tissue: contracture
- Bone tissue: slight degree of bony change
- Corrective treatment: therapeutic exercise performed by another person applying an external force can somewhat correct the condition
Third Degree (little if any change achieved with exercise) - Soft tissue: contracture
- Bone tissue: significant bony change
- Corrective treatment: therapeutic exercise can increased function and decrease associated pain but will not resolve postural deviation/deformity
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Guidelines for Muscle Testing and Therapeutic Exercise (Stretching & Strengthening) |
When evaluating a muscle for its strength and range of motion, and to prescribe an exercise program for improvement, the application of some basic principles help the evaluator to effectively apply forces to control movement of the person/limb being evaluated and to better isolate a desired muscle for a better analysis of its functionality. This becomes essential when seeking to appropriately apply forces to strengthen (or stretch) the target musculature.
- Isolate the muscle by:
- Stabilizing the proximal segment (test in open chain)
- Placing “slack” in other agonist muscles (put other agonists in a shortened, active insufficient position)
- Eliminate other unnecessary joint movements (minimizes contribution of other muscle groups)
- Apply a 90-degree angle of resistance against the distal segment.
Question: How would you apply this principle to the hamstring muscle group, triceps brachii muscle, and
pectoralis major muscle?
Hamstrings? | Triceps Brachii? | Pectoralis Major?
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- Apply that resistance to the distal end of the distal segment
- To overcome a musculoskeletal imbalance or deformity:
- Stretch the tight muscle groups
- Strengthen the weak muscle groups
- An external force is usually required (to stretch and strengthen)
- Maintain proper posture at all times
Note: On the following pages, skeleton illustrations are provided so students may draw on the associated muscles to help them in their learning of the muscle’s origin, insertion and muscle line of pull.
Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle - Anterior |
Pectoralis Minor Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation:
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Serratus Anterior Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation:
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Subclavius Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation:
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Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle - Posterior |
Levator Scapulae Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation: | 
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Rhomboids Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation: |
Trapezius (upper) Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation: |
Trapezius (middle)
Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation: |
Trapezius (lower) Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
Nerve innervation: |
Suboccipitals (Not shoulder girdle muscles) Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
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Force Couples: When 2 or more muscles pull in different directions to accomplish the same motion there is a summative effect, if not greater, in the force production contributing to the similar movement. Consider the combined pull of these three muscles in producing scapular upward rotation. Describe the pull direction for each muscle using a single word.
- Upper Trapezius pulls: _________________________
- Lower Trapezius pulls: _________________________
- Serratus Anterior pulls: _________________________
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Kyphosis & Upper Crossed Syndrome |
Kyphosis is defined as an excessive posterior curvature (rounding) of the thoracic spine associated with thoracic extensor muscle weakness, usually accompanied with a forward head and rounded shoulders. Upper Crossed Syndrome describes a specific muscle imbalance pattern, with some components similar to kyphosis, and is defined as tightness of the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis major, and weakness of the rhomboids, serratus anterior, middle and lower trapezius, and the deep neck flexors, especially the scalene muscles.
Forward Head & Rounded Shoulders | Upper Crossed Syndrome |
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Therapeutic Interventions for Upper Crossed Syndrome |
In the spaces below identify the muscles that are “weak” and those that are “tight” with respect to Kyphosis and Upper Crossed Syndrome and then identify therapeutic interventions to help correct the problem.
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Weak Muscles to be “Strengthened” | Tight Muscles to be “Stretched” |
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Shoulder (Glenohumeral) Joint (enarthrodial - triaxial) Closed-Packed Position: Shoulder abducted 90º, and external rotated 90º Open-Packed Position: Shoulder abducted 55º, and horizontally adducted 30 º |
- Glenoid Labrum: serves to deepen the glenohumeral joint and provide attachment for the joint capsule and long head of biceps.
- Joint capsule: is lax and permits a significant range of motion, but becomes tauter in the closed pack position.
- Superior, Middle, & Inferior Glenohumeral ligaments: are thickenings of the anterior and inferior joint capsule. They prevent anterior and inferior displacement of the humeral head.
- Coracohumeral ligament: runs from the coracoid process of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus. It is believed that this ligament’s primary function is to resist gravity’s downward pull on the joint in a resting position. It also limits shoulder external rotation when the arm is to the side, as well as the extremes of shoulder flexion and extension.
- Transverse Humeral ligament: binds down the long head of the biceps brachii by attaching from the greater tubercle to the lesser tubercle crossing over the intertubercular/bicipital bicipital groove. Although name as a ligament, it functions as a retinaculum.
- Coracoacromial ligament: attaches from the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion process of the scapula. Provides a protective arch over the glenohumeral joint protecting the soft tissues in the subacromial space (supraspinatus, biceps long head tendon, subacromial bursa, and superior capsule) from superior blows directed downward and protects the glenohumeral joint from superior dislocations of the humerus.
- Subacromial bursa: located between the acromion process of the scapula and the rotator cuff tendon, serves to reduce friction between the rotator cuff tendons inferiorly and the acromion process and the deltoid muscle superiorly.
Shoulder Joint Movements & Average Range of Motion Values |
Flexion – movement of humerus anteriorly from any point in the sagittal plane. (120° or 180° w/ shoulder girdle) Extension – movement of the humerus posteriorly from any point in sagittal plane. (60°) Abduction – upward lateral movement of humerus in the frontal plane away from body. (120° or 180° w/ shoulder girdle) Adduction – downward medial movement of humerus in frontal plane toward body from an abducted position. (75°, 0º trunk rest) Internal Rotation – movement of the humerus medially in the transverse plane around its long axis toward body midline. (70º) External Rotation – movement of the humerus laterally in the transverse plane around its long axis away from body midline. (90º) Horizontal Adduction – movement of humerus in a horizontal or transverse plane anteriorly and across the chest. (135º) Horizontal Abduction – movement of the humerus in a horizontal or transverse plane posteriorly away from the chest. (45º)
Note: Reference start position for the “horizontal” movements is shoulder abducted 90°. |  Figure 17 Figure 18  |
Shoulder Joint Arthrokinematics (Roll and Glide/Slide) |
As the shoulder joint performs:
- Flexion, the humeral head rolls _______________________ and glides __________________________
- Extension, the humeral head rolls _____________________ and glides __________________________
- Abduction, the humeral head rolls _____________________ and glides __________________________
- Adduction, the humeral head rolls _____________________ and glides __________________________
- Internal rotation, the humeral head rolls ____________________ and glides _______________________
- External rotation, the humeral head rolls ___________________ and glides _______________________
- Horizontal adduction, the humeral head rolls __________________ and glides _____________________
- Horizontal abduction, the humeral head rolls __________________ and glides _____________________
The shoulder girdle and shoulder joint work together in performing upper extremity movements. However, movement of the shoulder girdle is not dependent on shoulder joint movement by shoulder muscles. During the linear movements of scapular elevation/depression and protraction/retraction, it is possible to move the shoulder girdle up, down, laterally, or medially without moving the humerus. However, shoulder joint movements must accompany the angular movements of scapular upward and downward rotation. The following chart identifies the scapular movements that must occur during various shoulder joint movements.
Shoulder Joint Movement | Coupled Shoulder Girdle (Scapular) Movements |
Flexion | Upward rotation; elevation; protraction |
Extension | Downward rotation; depression; retraction |
Abduction | Upward rotation; elevation |
Adduction | Downward rotation; depression |
Internal Rotation | Protraction |
Lateral Rotation | Retraction |
Horizontal Adduction | Protraction |
Horizontal Abduction | Retraction |
It is important to note though that the muscles of the shoulder girdle are essential in providing a stabilized or fixated scapula so the muscles of the shoulder joint will have a stable base (bone) from which to exert a pulling force to cause shoulder movement. As such, the shoulder girdle muscles contract to maintain the scapula in a relatively static position (static stabilization) during many shoulder joint movements. As the shoulder joint moves through more extreme ranges of motion, the shoulder girdle muscles contract to move the shoulder girdle (dynamic stabilization) into a more functional position so that further shoulder joint movement can occur, while still providing a stabilizing effect on the scapula. The result is that most shoulder joint motion requires coordinated joint action of the scapula and clavicle.
This coupled action between the shoulder girdle and shoulder joint (collectively the shoulder joint complex) is referred to as scapulohumeral rhythm. Without this coupled action the shoulder joint would be limited to only 120° abduction, and high reaching movements would be very restricted. As such, when a person fully abducts the arm 180°, in reality only 120° of motion occurred at the shoulder joint, and 60° was due to scapular motion (upward rotation) at the scapulothoracic articulation with the arm “going along for the ride.”
For every 2 degrees of shoulder flexion or abduction that occurs, the scapula must upwardly rotate 1 degree. This total scapulohumeral rhythm movement pattern - 120° abduction at the glenohumeral joint and 60° scapular upward rotation at the scapulothoracic articulation - can be divided into an early phase and a late phase. Each phase consisting of 90 degrees total ROM. |  Figure 19 |
Early Phase (initial 90 degrees) Shoulder abducts 60°, scapula upward rotates 30°. This scapular upward rotation of 30° relative to the ribcage is created by two motions:
- The clavicle elevates 25° at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint pulling the scapula along for the ride, thereby changing its position and upwardly rotating relative to the ribcage.
- The scapula upwardly rotates 5° at the acromioclavicular (AC) joint relative to the clavicle; again, changing its position and upwardly rotating relative to the ribcage.
| Late Phase (final 90 degrees) Shoulder abducts another 60°; scapula upwardly rotates another 30°. This additional scapular upward rotation of 30° relative to the ribcage is created by two motions:
- The clavicle elevates an additional 5° at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint pulling the scapula along for the ride, thereby changing its position and upwardly rotating relative to the ribcage.
- The scapula upwardly rotates an additional 25° at the acromioclavicular (AC) joint relative to the clavicle; again, changing its position and upwardly rotating relative to the ribcage.
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Brachial Plexus: Innervation of the Upper Extremity
Spinal Nerve Functions – Sensory & Motor Testing of the Upper Extremity |
As previously mentioned, spinal nerves contain both motor fibers and sensory fibers. The motor fibers innervate certain muscles, while the sensory fibers innervate certain areas of skin. A skin area innervated by the sensory fibers of a single nerve root level is known as a dermatome. A muscle or group of muscles predominately innervated by the motor fibers of a single nerve root level is known as a myotome.
Dermatome: a striplike or area of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve level | Myotome: a muscle or group of muscles innervated predominantly by a specific motor spinal nerve level |
Nerves are typically injured through compression or tensile/stretching forces. When a nerve root in the brachial or lumbosacral plexus is damaged, certain patterns of motor and sensory deficits occur in the corresponding limbs. Dermatomes and myotomes are used to evaluate these deficits when nerve root injury is suspected.
To test for nerve root damage, the corresponding dermatome supplied by that nerve root may be tested for abnormal sensation (Hypoesthesia = decreased sensation, Hyperesthesia = excessive sensation, Anesthesia = loss of sensation, and Paresthesia = numbness, tingling, burning sensation). To test for sensitivity of a dermatome, a pin, cotton ball, paper clip, the pads of the fingers, or fingernails may be used. The patient, with their eyes closed, should be asked to provide feedback regarding their response to the various stimuli. All tests should be compared bilaterally. A cutaneous distribution pattern is an area or patch of skin innervated by a specific sensory peripheral nerve. This nerve maybe be made up of sensory fibers from one or more nerve root levels.
Figure 21 | C1-Top of head C2-Temporal & occipital C3-Neck, post cheek C4-Superior shoulder & clavicle area C5-Anterolateral shoulder and upper arm area C6-Lateral forearm, thumb & index finger C7-Posterolateral forearm, middle finger C8-Medial forearm, ulna border, ring & little finger T1-Medial forearm & upper arm
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Nerve Root | Dermatome Afferent (Sensory) | Myotome Efferent (Motor) | Functional Application |
C1 | Touch: Vertex of skull | Upper neck muscles | Capital flexion and extension |
C2 | Touch: Temple, forehead, occiput | Upper neck muscles | -Sensation behind ear and post. skull -Capital and upper cervical flexion |
C3 | Touch: Entire neck, posterior cheek, temporal area, under mandible | Trapezius Splenius Capitis | -Scapula retraction, neck lateral flexion and extension -Sensation to cheek and side of neck |
C4 | Touch: Shoulder area, clavicular area, upper scapular area | Trapezius Levator Scapulae | -Scapula elevation and retraction -Sensation to clavicle and upper scapula |
C5 | Touch: Deltoid area, anterior aspect of entire arm to base of thumb | Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Deltoid Biceps Brachii | -Shoulder abduction -Sensation to lateral side of the arm and elbow |
C6 | Touch: Anterior arm, radical side of hand to thumb and index finger | Biceps Brachii Supinator Wrist extensors | -Elbow flexion, wrist extension -Sensation to lateral side of forearm including thumb and index fingers |
C7
| Touch: Lateral arm and forearm to index, long, and ring fingers | Triceps Brachii Wrist flexors | -Elbow extension, wrist flexion -Sensation to middle of anterior forearm and long finger |
C8 | Touch: Medial side of forearm to ring and little fingers | Ulnar Deviators Thumb Extensors Thumb Abductors | -Thumb extension, wrist ulnar deviation -Sensation to posterior elbow and medial forearm to little fingers |
T1 | Touch: Medial arm and forearm to wrist | Intrinsic muscles of hand except for Opp. Pollicis & Abd. Pollicis Brevis | -Abduction and adduction of fingers -Sensation to medial arm and elbow |
T2 | Touch: Medial side of upper arm to medial elbow, pectoral and midscapular areas | Intercostal Muscles | -Sensation to medial upper arm, upper chest, and midscapular area |
T3-T12 | Touch: T3-T6, upper thorax T5-T7, coastal margin T8-T12, abdomen and lumbar region | Intercostal Muscles Abdominal Muscles | Sensation to chest, abdomen, and low back |
The myotomes may be tested, in the form of isometric resisted muscle testing, for weakness of a particular group of muscles. Results may indicate lesion to the nerve root level, or intervertebral disc herniation pressing on the spinal nerve roots. All tests should be compared bilaterally.
**Link to view myotome testing procedures: (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKiTwagLYck)
Upper Extremity Myotomes |
Nerve Root Level | Patient Position | Joint & Movement Resisted (tested) |
C1-C2 | Sitting | Neck flexion |
C3 | Sitting | Lateral neck flexion |
C4 | Sitting | Scapular elevation (shrugs) |
C5 | Sitting | Shoulder abduction |
C6 | Sitting | Elbow flexion & Wrist extension |
C7 | Sitting | Elbow extension & Wrist flexion |
C8 | Sitting | Thumb extension |
T1 | Sitting | Finger abduction |
Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR): C5-C6: Biceps Brachii C7-C8: Triceps Brachii
Muscles of the Shoulder |
Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) Origin:
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Pectoralis Major (sternal) Origin:
Insertion:
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Coracobrachialis Origin:
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Deltoid (anterior) Origin:
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Deltoid (middle) Origin:
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Deltoid (posterior) Origin:
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Latissimus Dorsi Origin:
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Teres Major Origin:
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Actions:
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Supraspinatus Origin:
Insertion:
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Infraspinatus Origin:
Insertion:
Actions:
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Teres Minor Origin:
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Subscapularis Origin:
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Rotator Cuff |
The Rotator Cuff is the tendinous cuff formed by the blending together of the insertions of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis muscles. Often remembered or referred to as the “SITS” muscles.
These four muscles have important roles at the shoulder joint. They function to: - Initiate and keep the head of the humerus rotating against the glenoid fossa during joint motion
- Stabilize the head of humerus in the glenoid fossa
- Decelerate (eccentric) the humerus following forceful concentric motions
Injuries: Etiology - Repetitive movement of upper limb above horizontal resulting in recurrent inflammation of the rotator cuff tendon(s) (Impingement of supraspinatus on the coracoacromial arch).
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A Few Shoulder Girdle Review Questions |
- What are the arthrokinematics that would occur at the sternoclavicular joint when reaching straight up toward the sky?
- Why is the trapezius separated into three muscles?
- Why are the rhomboids described as one muscle?
- What scapular must accompany reaching across a table?
- What scapular movement(s) must accompany shoulder abduction?
- What scapular movement(s) would accompany closing a window by pulling downward?
- What scapular movement(s) would accompany combing your hair in the back?
- What is the involved muscle group and involved individual muscles “involved” in maintaining the up position of a dip?
- What exercise would you prescribe to strengthen a person’s weak right rhomboids?
- What position would you place a patient in (whole body and specific joint) to isolate and stretch their soleus?
A Few Shoulder Joint Review Questions |
- What are the shoulder joint movements, scapular movements, and arthrokinematic motions that are required to put your wallet in your right rear pocket with your right hand?
- If you were to fall on outstretched arms/hands, what joint and what ligaments supporting that joint might be most
likely damaged?
- What shoulder joint and shoulder girdle movements would be most important to hold a book under your arm?
- What muscles would be working to perform shoulder horizontal abduction from a prone position?
- What shoulder girdle and shoulder joint movements are involved in erasing a whiteboard moving your right hand from left to right?
- While lying on your right side with your left elbow flexed 90° arm held next to body and holding a weight in
your hand - What is the involved muscle group? What is the prime mover for this?
- Which shoulder movements would be contraindicated for a person who recently dislocated their shoulder anteriorly?