Shoulder Examination

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Which muscle acts to stabilize the glenohumeral joint by inserting on the caput humeri?

M. infraspinatus

What structure surrounds and deepens the glenoid cavity of the scapula to provide stability for the glenohumeral joint?

Firbocartilage labrum

What is the bony ridge on the dorsal side of the scapula that serves as the insertion location for the m. trapezius and m. deltoideus?

Spina scapulae

What is the space between the acromion and humerus head called?

<p>Subacromial space</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tendon runs through the sulcus intertubercularis and has its insertion on the top ridge of the cavitas glenoidalis?

<p>Tendon of m. biceps brachii</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prerequisite for any treatment in the shoulder region of a patient with pain?

<p>A precise and comprehensive picture of the signs and symptoms during assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the shoulder complex difficult to assess?

<p>Due to its many structures, movements, and possible lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does having a systematic and structured approach to shoulder history and examination ensure?

<p>Ensures key aspects of the condition are elicited and important conditions are not missed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been challenged over time regarding evaluation strategies based on clinical tests and diagnostic imaging?

<p>The accuracy of clinical tests in identifying pain-generating structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the glenohumeral joint, where else does movement occur in relation to the arm?

<p>In the acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint, and upper costosternal and costovertebral joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

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