Cervical Spine & Knee Capsular Pattern Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the capsular pattern of the glenohumeral joint?

Medial rotation, abduction, adduction

Lateral rotation, abduction, medial rotation (correct)

Medial rotation, lateral rotation, extension

Lateral rotation, adduction, flexion

What is the capsular pattern of the cervical spine?

Flexion and extension equally limited, lateral flexion

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, flexion

Lateral flexion most limited followed by rotation and extension

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension (correct)

What is the capsular pattern of restriction of the ulnohumeral joint?

Extension > flexion > external rotation

Flexion > abduction > extension

Extension > flexion

Flexion > extension (correct)

What is the capsular pattern of restriction of the knee joint?

Flexion > extension Signup and view all the answers

The greatest anticipated range of motion restriction in a patient with a capsular limitation at the glenohumeral joint would be:

Lateral rotation Signup and view all the answers

The greatest anticipated range of motion restriction in a patient with a capsular limitation at the proximal radioulnar joint would be?

Supination Signup and view all the answers

What is the capsular pattern for the talocrural joint?

Plantar flexion restricted greater than dorsiflexion Signup and view all the answers

Which condition would be most likely to contribute to a capsular pattern?

Ligamentous adhesions Signup and view all the answers

What movements are commonly restricted with the capsular pattern of the hip?

Flexion, abduction, medial rotation Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern of restriction would indicate a capsular pattern at the radiocarpal joint?

Flexion and extension equally limited Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Glenohumeral Joint

Capsular pattern: lateral rotation, abduction, medial rotation.
Common condition: Adhesive capsulitis, characterized by restrictions in lateral rotation and abduction.

Cervical Spine

Capsular pattern: lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension.
Close packed position: full extension.
Loose packed position: midway between flexion and extension.

Ulnohumeral Joint

Capsular pattern: flexion > extension.
Indicates that elbow flexion restrictions exceed those of elbow extension.
A sign of possible pathology relating to the joint capsule.

Knee Joint

Capsular pattern: flexion > extension.
Shows knee flexion is more restricted than knee extension.
Potential indication of joint capsule-related pathology.

Proximal Radioulnar Joint

Greatest restriction: supination.
Capsular pattern reflects limitations in both pronation and supination, with supination being the most affected.

Talocrural Joint

Capsular pattern: plantar flexion restricted greater than dorsiflexion.
Restriction indicates capsule pathology and may elicit pain, leading to muscle inhibition of motion.

Ligamentous Adhesions

Most likely to contribute to a capsular pattern.
Adhesions restrict motion by making affected ligaments less extensible, leading to pain and functional limitations.

Hip Joint

Capsular pattern: flexion, abduction, medial rotation.
The hip joint is formed by the convex femur head and concave acetabulum.

Radiocarpal Joint

Capsular restriction indicated by: flexion and extension equally limited.
Represents a specific sign of capsular involvement at the radiocarpal joint.

Description

Test your knowledge of the capsular patterns associated with various joints, particularly the glenohumeral joint. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of joint mobility and related conditions like adhesive capsulitis.