bones & stuff
A slightly concave projection of the scapula.
What is the glenoid fossa?
A collective set of four deep muscles of the glenohumeral joint.
What is the rotator cuff?
A condition that occurs when the space between the humeral head below and the acromion above becomes narrowed.
What is impingement syndrome?
Pain that is felt in one body area (such as the shoulder), but actually originates elsewhere in the body.
What is referred pain?
The lateral triangular projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle.
What is the acromion process
Name one of three large muscles that are NOT part of the rotator cuff.
What is deltoid, pectoralis major and trapezius?
Inflammation of the tendon that connects the biceps to the shoulder girdle.
What is biceps tendonitis?
Two forces acting in opposite directions to rotate a part around an axis.
What is force couple?
The upper portion of the humerus bone, where the bone attaches to the scapula.
What is the head of the humerus?
Name the four rotator cuff muscles.
What is supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor?
A traumatic sprain to the AC joint, usually caused by a direct blow to the shoulder.
What is acromioclavicular separation?
This is what we call the elastic wrap on the shoulder.
What is shoulder spika?
There are this many bones in the shoulder girdle.
What is 4?
The infraspinatus is located here.
What is the posterior or back side of the scapula?
An injury caused by stretching or compressing the brachial plexus.
What is burner or stinger?
The first 4 steps of your evaluation.
What is history, observation, palpation and special tests?