Anatomy of Shoulder and Spine Joints

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What is the primary function of the glenoid labrum in the shoulder joint?

To reduce friction in the joint

To connect the shoulder blades

To deepen the glenoid cavity and reduce dislocation risk (correct)

To provide a cushion for the humerus

Which joint movements occur in the sagittal plane?

External and internal rotation

Extension and flexion (correct)

Circumduction and rotation

Abduction and adduction

What type of joint is formed between the vertebral bodies in the spine?

Pivot joint

Symphysis type of cartilaginous joint (correct)

Synovial joint

Saddle joint

How many cervical vertebrae are present in the cervical spine?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical feature serves to protect the spinal cord and nerves?

Vertebral canal Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is characterized by the arm moving away from the midline?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the lordotic curve associated with?

Cervical spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cervical spine regarding blood circulation?

Facilitating and protecting blood flow to the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the thoracic spine?

It consists of 12 vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs. Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the lumbar vertebrae allows them to carry the upper body's weight effectively?

Their cylindrical structure. Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is formed between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the sacrum?

Lumbosacral joint Signup and view all the answers

What limits the range of motion in the thoracic spine compared to the lumbar spine?

The rib cage structure. Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the pubic symphysis?

Cartilaginous joint Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a joint of the pelvis?

Cervical joint Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the sacroiliac joints is correct?

They are synovial articulations with smooth surfaces. Signup and view all the answers

Which motion is characteristic of the lumbar spine?

Flexion, lateral bending, and rotation. Signup and view all the answers

What role do the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) serve in the knee joint?

They prevent the femur and tibia from sliding too far forwards and backwards. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the knee meniscus is correct?

There are two menisci located between the femur and tibia. Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes the ankle joint's structural formation?

It has a mortise structure created by the tibia and fibula. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hyaline cartilage on the surfaces of the hip and ankle joints?

To absorb shocks and prevent wear and tear. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ligaments is responsible for preventing side-to-side movement in the knee joint?

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Signup and view all the answers

What movement occurs in the ankle joint that is primarily produced by the muscles in the posterior compartment of the leg?

Plantarflexion Signup and view all the answers

Which ligaments resist over eversion of the foot?

Medial ligaments Signup and view all the answers

The main function of articular cartilage is to:

Reduce friction in joints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the ankle joint is correct?

It is classified as a hinge type joint. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the growth cartilage in late teens?

It ossifies and stops growth. Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg are responsible for dorsiflexion?

Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus Signup and view all the answers

The lateral ligaments of the ankle joint primarily resist which movement?

Over inversion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage primarily bears load and provides a wear-resistant surface?

Articular (hyaline) cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of ligaments?

They connect bone to bone. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples illustrates the function of fibrocartilage?

Support between ulna and metacarpals. Signup and view all the answers

Which injury is caused by repetitive forceful weight-bearing activities?

Gymnast wrist Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary role of tendons?

Connect muscle to bone. Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by pain along the shinbone?

Shin splints Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ligaments serves as stabilizers within joints?

Collateral ligaments Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is specifically involved in the stabilization of the shoulder joint?

Rotator cuff Signup and view all the answers

Which injury involves tearing of tendons due to excessive stress?

Forearm splints Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shoulder Joint

Articulating surfaces are covered with hyaline cartilage.
Head of humerus is larger than glenoid fossa, providing a wide range of motion but also making it inherently unstable.
Glenoid labrum deepens the glenoid fossa, reducing the risk of dislocation.
Shoulder movements include extension, flexion, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.

Spine

Two types of joints in the spine: inter-vertebral discs and facet joints.
Vertebral bodies are joined by inter-vertebral discs made of fibrocartilage, forming a symphysis.
Vertebrae have four articular processes, two above and two below, that connect via synovial joints (facet joints)
Vertebrae protect the spinal cord and nerves.

Cervical Spine

Composed of seven vertebrae, labelled C1 to C7.
Connects to the skull at the top and to the thoracic vertebrae at the shoulder level.
Forms a lordotic curve, gently curving towards the front of the body and the back.
Functions in protecting the spinal cord, supporting the head and its movements, and facilitating blood flow to the brain.

Thoracic Spine

The second segment of the vertebral column, located between the cervical and lumbar segments.
Composed of 12 vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs.
Forms part of the thoracic cage along with the sternum and ribs.
Vertebra body is heart shaped.
Presence of demi-facets on the sides of each vertebral body for articulation with the heads of the ribs.
Costal facets on the transverse processes for articulation with the tubercles of the ribs.
Long spinous processes that slant inferiorly, offering increased protection to the spinal cord.
Has restricted range of motion due to the rib cage.

Lumbar Spine

Composed of five individual cylindrical bones.
Carries the weight of the upper body, while providing flexibility and movement to the trunk.
Movements include flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation.
Has a greater range of motion than the thoracic spine but is restricted by facet facing and heavy ligaments.

Pelvic Joints

Include the sacrococcygeal, lumbosacral, pubic symphysis, and sacroiliac joints.
Lumbosacral joint is formed by L5 and the sacrum, with an intervertebral disc between the articular processes.
Sacrococcygeal joint is a fusion of the bone between the sacrum and coccyx, with an intervertebral disc between the two vertebrae.
Sacroiliac joints are synovial articulations between the ilium and sacrum.
Pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint located between the pubic bones and is flexible, particularly during pregnancy.

Hip Joint

A ball and socket joint formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis.
A cartilaginous labrum increases the size of the bony socket.

Knee Joint

A hinge type synovial joint that primarily allows for flexion, extension, and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation.
Formed by articulations between the patella, femur, and tibia.

Knee Ligaments

Ligaments connect bone to bone.
The four major ligaments of the knee connect the femur to the tibia: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
ACL and PCL prevent the femur and tibia from sliding too far forwards and backwards.
MCL and LCL prevent side to side movement.

Knee Menisci

Thick pads of cartilage located between the femur and tibia.
Medial and lateral menisci reduce shock, absorb impact, stabilize the knee, and facilitate smooth motion.

Ankle Joint

Formed by the tibia, fibula, and talus.
Tibia and fibula are bound together by tibiofibular ligaments and form a socket called the mortise.
Talus fits snugly into the mortise and has a wedge shape, with a broad anterior part and a narrow posterior part.
A hinge type joint, allowing for plantarflexion and dorsiflexion.
Eversion and inversion occur at other joints of the foot.

Cartilage

Three types of cartilage: articular, growth, and fibrocartilage.

Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage

Connective tissue covering the ends of bones.
Provides smooth articular surfaces for movable joints.
Shock absorbing.
Poor regenerative capacity, damage leads to degeneration.

Growth Cartilage (physis or growth plate)

Responsible for growth in height.
Fuses during late adolescence.
Tubercles on bones for tendon attachment also have growth plates.

Fibrocartilage

Articular pad for some movable joints.
Provides tough union between structures.
Examples: between ulna and metacarpals, between vertebrae, lateral and medial meniscus cartilage.

Ligaments

Strong rope-like tissue joining bone to bone.
Ligamentous joint capsule surrounds movable joints.
Some ligaments are within joints, like in the knee and hip.
Collaterals ligaments: often found on either side of joints between long bones.

Tendons

Strong rope-like tissue joining muscle to bone.
Inverts into the periosteum of bone.
Can form sheets called fascia.
Some act as joint stabilizers (rotator cuff).

Common Injuries and Diseases

Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Sever's disease.
Injuries to knee ligaments during under rotation on the longitudinal axis.
Injuries to ankles during under rotation on the transversal axis.

Forearm Splints

Tendons unable to withstand stress, tear away from bones.
Similar to shin splints, taking a similar amount of time to heal.
Occur in athletes, gymnasts, and weight trainers.

Shin Splints

Pain along the front of the lower leg and shin bone.
Caused by overuse, particularly intense or prolonged activities: running, high-impact activities.

Gymnast Wrist

Overuse injury in adolescent gymnasts.
Combination of injuries to bone and ligaments of the wrist.
Caused by repetitive compressive forces applied across the wrist during weight bearing gymnastics activities.
Often involves a chronic stress fracture of the distal radius, near the growth plate of the wrist.

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