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Kinesiology Exam 2 -Shoulder Joint
Question | Answer |
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What are common shoulder pathologies? | 1.Acromioclavicular separation 2.Clavicle Fracture 3.Anterior shoulder dislocation 4.Glenohumeral subluxation/instability 5.Subacromial impingement 6.Adhesive capsules (frozen shoulder) 7.Rotator cuff tears 8.Bicipital tendonitis |
What are the 3 types of levers? | 1.1st Class Lever - Fulcum is in middle 2.2nd Class Lever 3.3rd Class Lever - Axis at one end, force is in middle, resistance is at other end. |
What is the advantage of the 1st class lever? | Balance |
What is the 2ns class lever designed for? | Power. *Very few in the human body. |
Which lever is most prevalent in the human body? | 3rd class lever. *Advantage is ROM. |
What is the role of the rotator cuff muscles? | To keep the head of the humerus "rotating" against the glenoid fossa during joint motion. |
What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? | Numbness and tingling in the hand (often at night). Pain and weakness -especially in thumb, index and middle finger. |
What is the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome? | Repetitive motions. Compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. |
How do you fix carpal tunnel? | Cut the transverse ligament to relieve symptoms. Allows for more room. |
What are the motions at the glenohumeral joint? |