Shoulder examination Flashcards

1
Q

Which 2 muscles are responsible for external rotation of the shoulder?

A

Infraspinatus and teres minor

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2
Q

Which muscle or muscles does the axillary nerve innervate?

A

Deltoid and teres minor

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3
Q

What are the movements of the shoulder?

A

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation

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4
Q

Which nerve is the most likely to be damaged by a shoulder injury?

A

Axillary nerve

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5
Q

Which muscle is this and what is it responsible for?

A

Infraspinatus.

External rotation of the shoulder (along with teres minor)

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6
Q

Which muscle is responsible for innitiating shoulder abduction?

A

Supraspinatus

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7
Q

What shoulder movements are infraspinatus and teres minor responsible for?

A

External rotation of the shoulder

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8
Q

Which four joints make up the shoulder girdle?

A

Sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral and scapular thoracic

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9
Q

Which sensory area of the shoulder is innervated by the axillary nerve?

A

Lateral aspect of the upper arm (the regimental badge area).

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10
Q

Which joint is shown here?

A

Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ)

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11
Q

Which four muscles make up the rotator cuff?

A

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis

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12
Q

What movement is supraspinatus responsible for?

A

Initiates abduction of the shoulder

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13
Q

How would you test for a supraspinatus tear?

A

Empty can test or resisted initiation of abduction

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