Shoulder Joint Complex Anatomy

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What is the main cause of the shoulder joint's susceptibility to dislocation and other injuries?

The spheroid shape of the glenohumeral joint (correct)

The tightness of the coracohumeral ligament

The presence of numerous ligamentous and muscular structures

The connection of the upper arm and the thorax

What occurs as the humerus moves into internal rotation at the glenohumeral joint?

An inferior rolling of the convex humeral head

No rolling or gliding

An anterior rolling of the convex humeral head (correct)

A posterior rolling of the convex humeral head

In which plane does shoulder flexion and extension occur?

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane (correct)

Transverse plane

Oblique plane

Where does the clinician apply pressure during the Posterior Glide mobilization?

On the posterior humeral head Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Mobilization technique described in the first paragraph?

To treat restrictions in glenohumeral external rotation Signup and view all the answers

In which position can the Prone Mobilization technique be performed?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

In the first technique, where is the clinician positioned?

At the front of the treatment table Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the second technique described in the text?

To treat overall restrictions of scapular mobility Signup and view all the answers

How is stabilization achieved in the second technique during mobilization?

Bodyweight of client will stabilize Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternate method for mobilization in the first technique?

Grasping the medial border of the posterior scapula Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main cause of the shoulder joint's susceptibility to dislocation and other injuries?

What occurs as the humerus moves into internal rotation at the glenohumeral joint?

In which plane does shoulder flexion and extension occur?

Where does the clinician apply pressure during the Posterior Glide mobilization?

What is the goal of the Mobilization technique described in the first paragraph?

In which position can the Prone Mobilization technique be performed?

In the first technique, where is the clinician positioned?

What is the goal of the second technique described in the text?

How is stabilization achieved in the second technique during mobilization?

What is an alternate method for mobilization in the first technique?

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