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1
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What are the joints of the pectoral girdle

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Sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, and glenohumeral joint

2
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Major role of joints of pectoral girdle

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Positioning the distal upper extremity to perform manipulations

3
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What is the law of hilton

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Joints are innervated by the nerves supplying the muscles that move the joint

4
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The sternoclavicular joint is what type of synovial joint

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Saddle type

5
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The articular disc in the sternoclavicular joint has how many compartments

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Two

6
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The articular disc in the sternoclavicular joint is held in place by

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Anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments

7
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Articular disc in sternoclavicular joint acts as what

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Shock absorber

8
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The interclavicular ligament runs between what

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The two clavicles

9
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Function of interclavicular ligament

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Strengthens the joint capsule superiorly and connects the clavicles

10
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Sternal head of clavicle articulates with what

A

Manubrium and 1st costal cartilage

11
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What surrounds the sternoclavicular joint

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Fibrous capsule lined with synovial membrane

12
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What reinforces the fibrous capsule of the sternoclavicular joint

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Anterior and posterior ligaments

13
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Function of costoclavicular ligaments

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Anchor the proximal clavicle inferiorly to the 1st rib costal cartilage

14
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Sternoclavicular joint can abduct how many degrees

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60

15
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The sternoclavicular joint can move in the A-P range of how many degrees

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30

16
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What innervates the sternoclavicular joint

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Supraclavicular nerves and nerve to subclavius

17
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What is the type of synovial joint of the acromioclavicular joint

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Plane type

18
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The articular surfaces of the acromioclavicular joint are separated by

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Incomplete articular disc

19
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What strengthens the superior margin of the acromioclavicular joint capsule

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Fibers of trapezius muscle

20
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What in the acromioclavicular joint strengthens the superior joint capsule and connects bony ends

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Acromioclavicular ligament

21
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The coracoclavicular ligament runs from

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Coracoid process to clavicle

22
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What are the two parts of the coracoclavicular ligament

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Conoid and trapezoid ligaments

23
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Function of coracoclavicular ligament

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Prevents the acromion from being driven beneath the clavicle and serves to suspend upper extremity from the clavicle

24
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What provides the most strength to the acromioclavicular joint

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Extrinsic ligaments

25
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Do the extrinsic ligaments attach to the acromioclavicular joint

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No

26
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Function of the coracoacromial ligaments

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Anchor the acromion to the coracoid process

27
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What are the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint

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Acromioclavicular, coracoclavicular, extrinsic and coracoacromial ligaments

28
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Acromioclavicular joint is innervated by

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Lateral cutaneous branch of the Supraclavicular nerve, the axillary and lateral pectoral nerve

29
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What is the type of synovial joint of glenohumeral joint

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Ball and socket type

30
Q

What is the most mobile and unstable joint in the body

A

Glenohumeral joint

31
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The glenoid cavity is deepened by what

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Fibrocartilaginous glenoid labrum

32
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The joint surfaces of the glenohumeral joint are lined by

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Hyaline cartilage

33
Q

1/3rd of the humerus head is accommodated by what

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Glenoid fossa

34
Q

What ligaments are associated with the glenohumeral joint

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Glenohumeral, coracohumeral, transverse humeral, coracoacromial ligament

35
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What ligament is 3 bands, strengthens anterior joint of glenohumeral joint

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Glenohumeral ligament

36
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What ligament runs across the top of the glenohumeral joint

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Coracohumeral ligament

37
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What ligament covers the interbercular groove of the glenohumeral joint

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Transverse humeral ligament

38
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What ligament is from coracoid to acromial process of the glenohumeral joint

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Coracoacromial ligament

39
Q

What helps maintain the head in proper position of the glenohumeral joint

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Intrinsic tone of the of the rotator cuff muscles

40
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A loose fibrous capsule attaches to what on the glenohumeral joint

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Medial margin of the glenoid cavity and laterally to the anatomical neck of the humerus

41
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The glenohumeral joint has what lining the capsule

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Synovial membrane

42
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The synovial membrane of the glenohumeral joint forms a sheath for what

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The long head of the biceps

43
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What bursa in the glenohumeral joint communicates with the synovial joint

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Subscapular bursa

44
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The glenohumeral ligament is formed by

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Folds of fibrous bands radiating from the labrum inferiorly and laterally

45
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What ligament in the glenohumeral joint serves to strengthen the anterior capsule

A

Glenohumeral ligament

46
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Where can you see the glenohumeral ligament

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Internal inspection of the capsule

47
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What ligament in the glenohumeral joint strengthens the capsule superiorly

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Coracohumeral ligament

48
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The coracohumeral ligament runs from

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Base of the coracoid process to the anterior aspect of the greater tubercle

49
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The transverse humeral ligament runs from

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The greater to lesser tubercle

50
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What ligament creates a canal for the long head of the biceps

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Transverse humeral ligament

51
Q

The coracoacromial ligament attaches what to what

A

Acromion to the coracoid process

52
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What forms the coracoacromial arch

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The acromion-coracoacromial ligament coracoid process

53
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Function of coracoacromial arch

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Prevents superior displacement of the humerus

54
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The coracoacromial arch is so strong what happens before this structure fails

A

Humerus or clavicle will fracture

55
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What joint in UE has more ROM that any other joint

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Glenohumeral joint

56
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Why does glenohumeral joint have more ROM

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Lax joint capsule and a large head in a shallow cavity

57
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What increases the range of abduction in the glenohumeral joint

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Lateral rotation by releasing the greater tubercle from contact with the coracoacromial arch

58
Q

What scapulohumeral muscles act on the humerus

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Deltoid, teres major, latissimus dorsi and rotator cuff muscles (SITS)

59
Q

What innervates the glenohumeral joint

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Suprascapular, lateral pectoral, axillary, lower subscapular and thoracodorsal nerves

60
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Bursae are located where

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Tendons rub on bones, ligaments or other tendons, or where the skin moves over a bony prominence

61
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Where is the subacromial bursa

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Sits between the acromion, coracoacromial ligament, deltoid muscle, supraspinatus tendon and the joint capsule of glenohumeral joint

62
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Subacromial bursa facilitates what

A

Supraspinatus tendon movement

63
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What are the two bursae of the glenohumeral joint

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Subacromial and subscapular bursa

64
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Where is the subscapular bursa located

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Between the subscapularis tendon and the neck of the scapula

65
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Function of subscapular bursa

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Protects the tendon where it passes inferiorly to the base of the coracoid process and the scapular neck

66
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Dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint occurs how often

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Rarely

67
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What causes an AC joint rupture

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Direct injury or transmitted forces

68
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AC joint rupture is what

A

Shoulder separation

69
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The AC joint is weak compared to

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The extrinsic coracoclavicular ligaments

70
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What happens with the AC joint and coracoclavicular ligament are disrupted

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Pectoral girdle is released from the axial skeleton

71
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AC joint injuries are described at what grades

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Grade 1 mild, grade 2 moderate, grade 3 severe

72
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What is Grade 1 in AC joint injury

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Minor injuries to the fibers of the AC joint, radiographs are normal

73
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Grade 2 of AC joint injury

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Disruption of the acromioclavicular (intrinsic) ligaments with posterior displacement of the distal part of the clavicle that manifests on AP radiograph as AC joint widening

74
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What does Grade 2 AC joint injury look like

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Minimal elevation of the distal clavicle relative to the acromion but the coracoclavicular distance remains normal

75
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Grade 3 of AC joint injury

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Disruption of both the acromioclavicular (intrinsic) ligaments and the coracoclavicular (extrinsic) ligaments

76
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What does grade 3 AC joint injury

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Elevation of the distal clavicle and widening of the coracoclavicular space, the space between the coracoid and the undersurface of the clavicle

77
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What in the rotator cuff is particularly prone to injury

A

Supraspinatus tendon

78
Q

What produces inflammation of the cuff muscles

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Impingement of the humeral head on the coracoacromial arch

79
Q

Why is upward dislocation rare in the UE

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Coracoacromial arch and rotator cuff

80
Q

How does an anterior dislocation of humerus occur

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Pressure is applied to the fully abducted humerus using the acromion as a fulcrum

81
Q

What is the most common dislocation of the UE

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Humerus dislocated inferiorly

82
Q

What occurs during a humerus dislocation inferiorly

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Joint capsule is least supported, usually the head of the dislocated humerus rests anterior to the infraglenoid tubercle

83
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Inferior dislocations are frequently associated with what

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Avulsion fractures of the greater tubercle (insertion site of Supra, infra and teres minor)

84
Q

What is adhesive capsulitis

A

Fibrosis and adhesions

85
Q

What occurs during frozen shoulder

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Fibrosis and adhesions between the glenohumeral joint capsule, rotator cuff tendons, subacromial bursa and deltoid

86
Q

The elbow joint is what type of joint

A

Hinge

87
Q

Where are the articulations in the elbow joint

A

Humerus, radius and ulna

88
Q

Trochlea articulates with what

A

Trochlear notch on ulna

89
Q

Capitulum articulates with what

A

Radial head of radius

90
Q

The fibrous joint capsule surrounds the elbow joint and attaches to

A

Humerus at the margins of the ends of the articular surfaces

91
Q

The synovial membrane of the elbow joint is continuous with what

A

Proximal radio-ulnar joint

92
Q

What strengthens the capsule of the elbow joint

A

Medial and lateral ligaments

93
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Lateral collateral ligament AKA

A

Radial collateral ligament

94
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Shape of lateral collateral ligament

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Triangular band

95
Q

The lateral collateral ligament runs from

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus to blend with the annular ligament of the radius

96
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Function of annular ligament

A

Hold the radial head in the radial notch of ulna, allowing for pronation and supination

97
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Medial collateral ligament AKA

A

Ulnar collateral ligament

98
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The medial collateral ligament extends from

A

Medial epicondyle to the conoid process and olecranon of the ulna

99
Q

What are the three parts of the medial collateral ligament

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Anterior cord, posterior cord, oblique band

100
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What is the strongest cord of the medial collateral ligament

A

Anterior cord

101
Q

What is the fan shaped and weakest cord of the medial collateral ligament

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Posterior cord

102
Q

What is tommy John surgery

A

Replacement of the anterior cord of the medial collateral ligament

103
Q

In tommy john surgery what replaces the anterior cord

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Cadaver tendon or palmaris longus

104
Q

Replacement of the anterior cord of medial collateral Iigament results in

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Greater valgus stress tolerance and less joint laxity

105
Q

How is anterior cord replaced in tommy john surgery

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Submuscular placement of ligament/tendon woven in figure 8 pattern through tunnels in the ulna and humerus

106
Q

The promixal radioulnar joint is what type of joint

A

Pivot joint

107
Q

What holds the radial head in place

A

Annular ligament of the radius

108
Q

What is continuous with the elbow joint

A

Joint capsule and synovial membrane

109
Q

How is the annular ligament attached to the elbow joint

A

Ulna anterior and posterior to the radial notch forming a collar around the radial head and has a distal extension to form the sacciform recess

110
Q

The sacciform recess in the proximal radioulnar joint allows for

A

Unimpaired rotation

111
Q

The quadrate ligament in the proximal radioulnar joint is where

A

Extends from the inferior border of the annular ligament below the radial notch to the neck of the radius

112
Q

What are the ligaments in the proximal radioulnar joint

A

Annular ligament and quadrate ligament

113
Q

Main flexors of elbow

A

Biceps, brachialis and brachioradialis

114
Q

Main extensors of elbow

A

Triceps

115
Q

What is the degree that the elbow is fully extended

A

170

116
Q

Carrying angle of elbow for male

A

10 to 15 degree

117
Q

Carrying angle of elbow for females

A

Greater than 15 degrees

118
Q

Blood supply of elbow

A

Periarticular anastomotic network

119
Q

Innervation of elbow

A

Musculocutaneous, radial and ulnar nerves

120
Q

The carrying angle percents the arm to do what

A

Be swung without contacting the hips

121
Q

What are the three olecranon bursae

A

Intratendinous olecranon, subtendinous olecranon, subcutaneous olecranon bursa

122
Q

Location of intratendinous olecranon bursa

A

Present in triceps tendon

123
Q

Location of subtendinous olecranon bursa

A

Present in triceps tendon

124
Q

Location of subcutaneous olecranon bursa

A

Subcutaneous tissue over the olecranon

125
Q

Bicipital bursa does what

A

Separates the biceps tendon from the anterior aspect of the radial tuberosity

126
Q

How to subluxate the radial head of child

A

Lift UE with arm pronates

127
Q

What happens to annular ligament in subluxation of the radial head

A

Disrupted and trapped between the radial head and capitulum

128
Q

How to fix the subluxation of the radial head

A

Slow supination with the elbow extended under mild distraction

129
Q

What is the main radioulnar ligament

A

Interosseous membrane

130
Q

The distal radioulnar joint is what type of joint

A

Pivot, radius moves around the fixed distal end of ulna

131
Q

What binds the ends of the radius and ulna of the distal radioulnar joint

A

Fibrocartilaginous articular disc

132
Q

How does the fibrocartilaginous disc in the distal radioulnar joint attach

A

Attach to medial edge of ulnar notch and apex of the disc is attached to the lateral side of the base of the ulnar styloid process

133
Q

The disc in the distal radioulnar joint separates what

A

Cavity of distal radioulnar joint from cavity of wrist joint

134
Q

Ligaments of the distal radioulnar joint

A

Anterior and posterior ligaments from radius to ulna

135
Q

Nerve and vascular supply of distal radioulnar joint

A

Anterior and posterior interosseous arteries and nerves