Anatomy - Superficial Back and Scapular Area
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What 4 Joints connect the clavicle to the Sternum, Scapula, and Humerus? | Sternoclavicular, Acromioclavicular, Scapulothoracic, Gelenohumeral joints.
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The Sternal End of the Clavicle articulates with what structure? What Joint connects these two structures? | Articulates with the Manubrium of the Sternum via the Sternoclavicular joint.
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The Acromial End of the Clavicle articulates with what structure? What Joint connects these two structures? | Articulates with the Acromion of the Scapula via the Acromioclavicular joint.
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What two muscles pull the Clavicle superiorly? | The Trapezius, and the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM).
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What 4 LIGAMENTS hold together the Sternoclavicular joint? | Interclavicular Ligament, Anterior Sternoclavicular Ligament, Posterior Sternoclavicular Ligament, and the Costoclavicular Ligament.
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What directions can the Sternoclavicular Joint move? | Superoinferiorly (S-I) or Anteroposteriorly (A-P)
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True or False: The Sternoclavicular Joint is the most commonly dislocated joint. | False. It is an extremely strong joint that is rarely dislocated.
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In the case of a clavicular fracture, what 3 muscles change function? | Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Trapezius, and Pectoralis Major
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In the case of a clavicular fraction, how will the Sternocleidomastoid react? | It will elevate the medial fragment of the clavicle (the lateral fragment is not connected to it anymore)
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In the case of a clavicular fracture, how will the Trapezius react? | The weight of the shoulder is too much on the Trapezius alone so the shoulder drops.
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In the case of a clavicular fracture, how will the Pectoralis Major react? | It will pull the humerus medially.
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Does the Scapula overlie the Thorax Anterolaterlaly or Posterolaterally? | Posterolaterally (over ribs 2-7)
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Observing the Scapula POSTERIORLY, what two fossa are separated by the spine of the scaplua? | Supraspinous Fossa and Infraspinous Fossa
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What is the fossa present on the ANTERIOR surface of the scapula? | Subscapular Fossa
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What is the function of the fossa on the scapula? | They are attachment sites for 3 of the 4 rotator cuff muscles. Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, and Subscapularis (Not Teres Minor)
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What part of the Scapula continues with the Acromion and articulates with the Clavicle to form the Acriomioclavicular Joint? | The Spine of the Scapula.
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What are the two Scapular Notches? | The Suprascapular Notch and the Spinoglenoid Notch (AKA The Greater Scapular Notch)
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In anatomical terms, where on the Scapula is the Suprascapular notch? | On the superior border, medial to the coracoid process.
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What Ligament bridges the Suprascapular Notch to form a foramen? | Superior Transverse Scapular Ligament
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What nerve passes through the Suprascapular Notch? | The Suprascapular Nerve.
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In anatomical terms, where on the Scapula is the Spinoglenoid Notch (Greater Scapular Notch)? | On the Free Lateral Edge of the Spine.
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A certain nerve and artery pass through the Spinoglenoid (Greater Scapular) Notch. What are they? | The Suprascapular Nerve and the Suprascapular Artery.
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True or False: The Suprascapular Nerve only passes through the Spinoglenoid Notch but not the Suprascapular Notch. | False. The Suprascapular Nerve Passes through both the Suprascapular Notch and the Spinoglenoid (Greater Scapular) Notch.
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True or False: The Suprascapular Artery passes through both the Suprascapular Notch and the Spinoglenoid Notch. | False. The Suprascapular Artery only passes through the Spinoglenoid (Greater Scapular) Not, but not theough the Suprascapular Notch.
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The Suprascapular Nerve passes through both the Suprascapular Notch and the Spinoglenoid Notch and proceeds to what muscle? | Infraspinatous
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In Anatomical terms, where on the Scapula is the Glenoid Cavity? | On the Lateral Angle of the Scapula.
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What structure does the Glenoid Cavity articulate with? | The Humerus.
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The articulation of the Glenoid Cavity to the Humerus forms what joint? | The Glenohumeral Joint.
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What Tubercles are above and below the Glenoid Cavity? | The Supraglenoid and Infraglenoid Tubercles, respectively.
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The Acromioclavicular Joint connects what two structures? | The Acromion of the Scapula to the Clavicle (known as the Acromial end of Clavicle)
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What 2 Ligaments hold together the AcomioClavicular (AC) Joint? | Acromioclavicular Ligament and the Coracoclavicular Ligament.
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True or False: The Acromioclavicular Ligament is weaker than the Coracoclavicular Ligament. | True. The coracoclavicular ligament is stronger since it is made up of 2 smaller ligaments.
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What two ligaments make up the Coracoclavicular Ligament? | Trapezius Ligament and the Conoid Ligament.
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What directions can the AC Joint Move? | A-P and S-I
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True or false: The AC Joint is the most common site of Shoulder SEPARATION. | True.
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True or false: Shoulder SEPARATION (not dislocation) is caused by AC Joint dislocation. | True.
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What happens to the clavicle and acromion after AC Joint separation? | Weight from the arm displaces clavicle from acromion (this is the shoulder separation).
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The dysfunction of what muscles would cause an inability to ELEVATE the scapula? | Levator Scapulae, Superior Trapezius, and the Rhomboids
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The dysfunction of what muscles would cause an inability to DEPRESS the scapula? | Pectoralis Minor, Inferior Trapezius, and Serratus Anterior Inferior
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The dysfunction of what muscles would cause an inability to PROTRACT the scapula? | Pectoralis Minor and Serratus Anterior
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The dysfunction of what muscles would cause an inability to RETRACT the scapula? | Rhomboids, Middle Trapezius, and Latissimus Dorsi.
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How does Latissimus Dorsi help retract the scapula if it is not even attached to the scapula? | By pulling medially on the Humerus.
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What muslces are involved in a rotation of the arm that ELEVATES the Glenoid Cavity? (Abduction of arm) | Superior Trapezius, Inferior Trapezius, and Serratus Anterior Inferior.
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What muslces are involved in a rotation of the arm that DEPRESSES the Glenoid Cavity? (Adduction of arm) | Rhomboids, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, and Latissimus Dori.
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What group of muscles are known as the Extrinsic Back Muscles? | The superficial and intermediate back muscles.
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Where do Extrinsic Back Muscles (except for the trapezius) receive their innervation from? | Anterior Rami of Spinal Nerves.
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Where does the Trapezius receive its innervation from? | Cranial Accessory Nerve XI
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The Latissimus dorsi connects what to what? | The thoracolumbar fascia to the Intertubercular Groove of the humerus.
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The Latissimus dorsi is innervated by what nerves? | Thoracodorsal Nerves C6-C8.
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How would damage to Thoracodorsal Nerves C6-C8 present clinically? | Inability to extend, abduct, or medially rotate the humerus. Example: Can't raise body while climbing.
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The Levator Scapulae connects vertebrae C1-C4 to what part of the scapula? | Medial border of the scapula, superior to the spine.
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The Levator Scapulae is innervated by what nerves? | Dorsal Scapular Nerve C5 and Spinal Nerves C3-C4.
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How would damage to the Dorsal Scapular Nerve, C5, Or Spinal Nerves C3-C4 present clinically? | Scapula would depress, rotate medially, and the Glenoid Cavity would tilt superiorly.
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The Rhomboid Minor connects what to what? | Spinous processes C7-T1 to the triangular area at the medial end of the Scapula.
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The Rhomboid Major connects what to what | Spinous processes T2-T5 to the medial border of the Scapula between the Spine and Inferior Angle.
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Both Rhomboids are innervated by what nerve? | Dorsal Scapular Nerve, C5
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How would damage to Dorsal Scapular Nerve C5 present clinically? | Scapula would protract laterally and would rotate medially, elevating the Glenoid Cavity.
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True or False: The Serratus Posterior (superior and inferior) muscles are superficial back muscles. | False. They are intermediate back muscles.
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Serratus posterior muscles are innervated by what nerves? | Anterior Rami or Spinal Nerves
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Serratus Posterior Superior connects what to what? | Spinous processes to Ribs 2-5
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Serratus Posterior Inferior connects what to what? | Spinous processes to Ribs 9-12
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How does the Serratus Posterior Superior (SPS) act on the ribs? | SPS elevates the upper ribs
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How does Serratus Posterior Inferior (SPI) act on the ribs? | SPI depresses the lower ribs.
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By elevating and depressing the upper and lower ribs, SPS and SPI ultimately help the function of what other process? | Respiration.
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Dorsal Scapular Nerve, C5, innervates what 3 muscles? | Levator Scapulae, Rhomboid Major and Rhomboid Minor
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