Shoulder Conditions
Inflammation of the tendon which lies adjacent to the rotator cuff
Biceps tendonitis
Ecchymosis in the upper anterior arm following the rupture
Biceps tendon rupture
Hawkins impingement test
Impingement syndrome
The joint formed by the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle
Acriomclavicular joint
Two forces acting in opposite directions to rotate a part around an axis
Force couple
Results from a direct blow to the tip of the shoulder
Acromioclavicular separations, AC separations
Athlete will complain of pain in the vicinity of the AC joint and deformity of the joint
Acromioclavicular separation/AC separation
Special test for Acromioclavicular (AC) separation?
Acromioclavicular (AC) shear test
The tissue that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder girdle
Synergistically
Narrowing the space between the humeral head and acromion
Impingement syndrom
Intense pain from neck down to the arm and pins-and-needle sensation
Brachial plexus injury
What is one special test for rotator-cuff tears?
Shoulder hiking, drop-arm sign, or supraspinatus manual muscle strength test
A slightly concave projection of the scapula
Glenoid fossa
True or False: Movement of the shoulder complex occurs with the aid of ligaments, cartilage, and layers of the muscle.
True
Damage to the muscles surrounding the shoulder that make up the rotator cuff
Rotator-cuff tear
Glenoid labrum injuries
Clunk test
Glenoid labrum tears
The area where the clavicle and the sternum connect
Sternoclavicular joint
Pain that is felt in one body area but originates elsewhere in the body
Referred pain
A blow to the head and neck that stretches the nerves on the opposite side
Brachial plexus injury
Pain and tenderness in the glenohumeral area, pain or weakness with active abduction in midrange, limited internal rotation compared to non-involved side, confirmation with special tests, tenderness to palpation in subacromial area
Impingement syndrome
Positive sign for clunk test?
Click or pop produced in the shoulder
A collective set of four deep muscles of the glenohumeral joint
Rotator cuff
What degree of sprain includes severe pain and complete rupture of the AC joint ligaments?
Third-degree AC sprain