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Shoulder Anatomy: Muscles, Ligaments and Joints
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- 1What specific movement would put all 3 glenohumeral ligaments under tension?Lateral rotation of the humerus
- 2What is the origin of the Pectoralis Major?The medial clavicle, anterior sternum, and costal cartilages of ribs 1-6
- 3The fibres of both heads of the biceps converge into a single tendon. Where does this insert?The radial tuberosity
- 4What does the superior glenohumeral ligament help to stabilise?The tendon of biceps brachii
- 5Name the muscle in this imageTeres Major
- 6What ligament acts to prevent the superior displacement of the humeral head?Coracoacromial
- 7The coracoclavicular helps to prevent superior displacement of the ______________ jointAcromioclavicular
- 8What nerve innervates all deltoid muscles?Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
- 9What is the main purpose of the glenoid labrum?Acts to increase the depth of the joint and the area of contact between the humeral head and the glenoid fossa - Very important for stability
- 10The acromioclavicular joint is classified as a ____________ __________ jointPlane synovial
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