GLENOHUMERAL JOINT(SHOULDER JOINT)

Daniel HarrisAmanda HouseRebecca MillerGinny Rinaldi

Ligaments

What is a ligament?• A ligament most commonly refers to a band of tough, fibrous dense

regular connective tissue that connects bones to other bones (not bones to muscles) to form a joint. Some ligaments limit the mobility of articulations, or prevent certain movements altogether.

• Ligaments gradually lengthen when under tension, and return to their original shape when the tension is removed

• The consequence of a broken/overstretched ligament can be instability of the joint. Over time instability of a joint can lead to wear of the cartilage which can eventually lead to osteoarthritis.

Acromioclavicular Ligament The acromioclavicular ligament is at the top of the shoulder; it is part of

the acromioclavicular joint, which lies between the acromion process and clavicle. The acromioclavicular ligament is divided into superior and inferior parts.

This ligament provides horizontal stability to the Acromioclavicular joint.

CORACOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT • The coracoclavicular ligament is the combination of the conoid ligament,

and the trapezoid ligament. Together these ligaments provide stabilization for the acromioclavicular joint. They are attached between the coracoid process of the scapula and the underside of the clavicle.

SUPERIOR TRANSVERSE SCAPULAR LIGAMENT

The superior transverse scapular ligament creates a small foramen from the scapular notch. This ligament is attached by one end to the base of the coracoid process, and by the other to the medial end of the scapular notch.

The ligament will sometimes ossify.

CORACOHUMERAL LIGAMENT• The coracohumeral ligament- a broad ligament which strengthens the upper part

of the capsule of the shoulder joint. • It arises from the lateral border of the coracoid process, and passes diagonally

downward and laterally to the front of the greater tubercle of the humerus.• Flexion, Extension

TRANSVERSE HUMERAL LIGAMENT The transverse ligament of the humerus consists of a narrow sheet of

connective tissue fibers that runs between the lesser and the greater tubercles of the humerus.Together with the intertubercular groove of the humerus, the ligament creates a canal through which the long head of the biceps brachi muscle passes.

GLENOHUMERAL LIGAMENTS Three ligaments (seen in blue) on the anterior side of the glenohumeral

joint. Together these ligaments reinforce the anterior glenohumeral joint capsule.

The superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral ligaments play different roles in the stability of the head of the humerus depending on arm position and degree of rotation.

Abduction, Adduction, External/Internal rotation

BURSAE

WHAT DO BURSAE DO?• Bursae are flattened sacs made of synovial membrane that are filled with

synovial fluid. These sacs function as cushions between your bones and the muscles (deep bursae) or bones and tendons (superficial bursae)

• Bursae reduce friction and allow your soft tissue to slide over bone easily during muscle contraction.

• The synovial fluid found in bursae comes form synovial cells and are rich in protein and collagen. This acts as the lubricant between areas in your body where friction is greatest.

SUBDELTOID & SUBACROMIAL BURSAE

Subdeltoid bursa- Located between the deltoid muscle and the shoulder joint cavity and is usually joined to the subacromial bursa.

Subacromial bursa- Situated below the acromion process and above the greater tubercle of the humerus lessening the friction when you move your arm or raise it overhead.

SUBSCAPULAR & SUBCORACOID BURSAE

Subscapular bursa- Located between the joint capsule and the tendon of the subscapularis muscle. The subscapular bursa usually is continuous with the synovial cavity of the joint cavity.

Subcoracoid bursa- sits between the coracoid process of the scapula and the shoulder joint capsule.

The grey arrow shows subcoracoid bursa

BURSITIS When pressure or friction is too great, excess fluid can build up in the

bursa sac causing swelling and inflammation. When a bursa becomes inflamed, moving the shoulder becomes very painful and movement can be difficult. Any actions that put pressure on the inflamed bursa can increase irritation and cause further inflammation and pain.

If the space becomes too crowded around the subacromial bursa, the acromion can begin to pinch the bursa or tendon causing an impingement (more commonly known as tennis shoulder) when your arm is raised in a forward reaching or overhead position.

CARTILAGE• Cartilage serves several functions, including providing a framework upon

which bone deposition can begin and also supplying smooth surfaces for the movement of articulating bones. Cartilage is found in many places in the body and is classified as either "hyaline," "elastic," or "fibrous" cartilage.

• Cartilage is distinctive in that it has only one cell type, is avascular (lacks blood vessels), aneural (no neurons and nerves), and alymphatic (no lymphatic system).

GLENOID LABRIUM• A fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity

in the shoulder blade. The glenoid fossa (the socket) of the scapula. Without the glenoid labrium only only one third of the head of the humerous would be covered (the ball) Therefore the socket is deepened by the glenoidal labrum.

ARTICULAR CARTILAGE The term "articular cartilage" refers to the hyaline cartilage on the

articular surfaces of bones. Hyaline cartilage (aka “Gristle") is a type of cartilage found on many joint

surfaces. It is pearly bluish in color with firm consistency and considerable collagen.

ARTICULAR CAPSULE• An articular capsule (or joint capsule) is an envelope surrounding a

synovial joint. Each capsule consists of two layers: A fibrous layer and a synovail membrane.

• On the inside of the capsule, articular cartilage covers the end surfaces of the bones that articulate within that joint.

• The outer layer is highly innervated by the same nerves which go through through the adjacent muscles associated with the joint.

FIBROUS LAYER• An outer layer (fibrous strarum) of the articular capsule composed of

avascular white fibrous tissue.

SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE • An inner layer (synovial stratum) of the articular capsule which is a

secreting layer, and is usually described separately as the synovial membrane.

Rotator Cuff MusclesS.I.T.S

• Supraspinatus • Infraspinatus

Teres Minor • Subscapularis

Clinical ConcernsR.O.M

Normal Range of motion for the shoulder:

Abduction 180⁰Adduction 45⁰Extension 45⁰Flexion 90⁰Internal rotation 55⁰External rotation 40-45⁰

Rotator Cuff Injuries:

• Rotator Cuff Conditions

• Rotator cuff tear: An injury tears a rotator cuff tendon that’s been weakened by age or wear and tear. Weakness in the arm (and usually pain) are the symptoms.

• Rotator cuff tendinitis (tendonitis): Repetitive overhead use of the arms (such as painting or throwing) causes a painful strain injury. Rest, ice, and pain relievers are usually effective treatments.

• Rotator cuff impingement: The tendons of the rotator cuff are squeezed between the humerus and a nearby bone called the acromion. Symptoms and treatment of impingement are similar to tendinitis.

• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): The humerus adheres to the shoulder blade, causing shoulder pain and stiffness. Symptoms usually resolve with time and exercise, or steroid injections.

• Subacromial bursitis: Inflammation of the small sac of fluid (bursa) that cushions the rotator cuff tendons from a nearby bone (the acromion).

Treatments

• Pain medicines: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, or other medicines can be used to relieve the pain of rotator cuff injuries.

• Corticosteroid injections: Cortisone or another anti-inflammatory steroid medicine is injected into the shoulder. The reduction in inflammation helps relieve pain.

• Physical therapy: Various exercises can improve flexibility and strength of the other muscles in the rotator cuff. This increased strength can help compensate for a rotator cuff problem.

• Occupational therapy: Similar to physical therapy, occupational therapy for rotator cuff injuries focuses on daily tasks that require shoulder movements.

• Arthroscopic surgery: A surgeon operates through small incisions, using an arthroscope (a tube with a camera and tools on its end). The torn rotator cuff tendon is reattached to the bone.

• Traditional (open) surgery: Through a larger incision, a surgeon cuts through the muscles and other tissues to reach a torn rotator cuff tendon. The tendon can then be reattached to the bone.

VEINS OF THE SHOULDER JOINT• CEPHALIC: The cephalic vein runs up the lateral side of the arm from the hand to the

shoulder. In the shoulder, it pierces the tissues and empties into the axillary vein. After the cephalic vein joins the axillary vein, it becomes the subclavian vein and empties into the superior vena cava.

• BASILIC: The basilic vein passes along the back of the forearm on the ulnar side for a

distance and then curves to the surface below the elbow. It continues to move up the medial side until it reaches the middle of the upper arm. There, it enters deep into the tissues and joins the brachial vein. As the basilic and brachial veins merge, they form the axillary vein.

• AXILLARY:The axillary vein is formed where the basilic and brachial veins come

together, in the deep tissue of the upper arm.

VEINS

ARTERIES OF THE SHOULDER JOINTARTERY MUSCLE

Subclavian

Transverse Cervical Trapezius: Upper, Middle, Lower

Lateral Thoracic Pectoral Major, Serratus Anterior

Deep Scapular Lattisimus Dorsi.Rhomboideus: Major and Minor

Suprascapular Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus

Brachial Coracobrachialis

Axillary Pectoralis Minor

Dorsal Scapular Levator Scapulae

Posterior Circumflex Deltoid: Anterior, Middle and Posterior

Circumflex Scapular Teres Major. Teres Minor

Subscapular Subscapularis

ARTERIES

ARTERY MUSCLE

Subclavian

Transverse Cervical Upper, Middle, Lower Trapezius,

Lateral Thoracic Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Major

Deep Scapular Lattisimus Dorsi

Suprascapular Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus,

Brachial Coracobrachialis

Axillary Pectoralis Minor

Dorsal Scapular Levator Scapulae, Major and MinorRhomboideus

Posterior Circumflex Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Deltoids

Circumflex Scapular Teres Minor and Major

Subscapular Subscapularis

Muscles Nerve Supply

NERVE ORIGIN STRUCTURE INNERVATED

Cervical Nerves C3, C4 Levator Scapulae

SHOULDER JOINT NERVES: SPINAL ACCESSORY NERVE

NERVE ORIGIN STRUCTURE INNERVATED

Spinal Accessory Cranial Nerve XI Upper, Middle, and Lower Trapezius,

SHOULDER JOINT NERVES: CERVICAL PLEXUS

NERVES

Cervical Plexus and Spinal Accessory Nerve

SHOULDER JOINT NERVES: BRACHIAL PLEXUS

• The Brachial Nerve Plexus is made up of roots, trunks, divisions and cords, formed by combining the lower 4 cervical nerves (C5 – C8) and the first thoracic nerve (T1). The Brachial Plexus is responsible for the innervation of the muscles of the upper extremity (except the Levator Scapula and trapezius)

BRACHIAL PLEXUS (C5 – T1)

CADAVER of Brachial Plexus

Brachial Plexus: With Muscle and Skin

Brachial PlexusNERVE ORIGIN MUSCLE INNERVATEDDorsal Scapula C5, C4 Rhomboids, levator Scapulae

Long Thoracic C5, C6, C7 Serratus Anterior

SuprascapularSuperior Trunk C4,C5,C6, Supraspinatus and infraspinatus, shoulder joint

Lateral PectoralLateral CordC5, C6, C7 Pectoralis major and minor

Medial PectoralMedial cordC8, T1

Pectoralis minor and sternocostal of pectoralis major

AxillaryPosterior CordC5, C6

Glenohumeral Joint, teres minor, deltoid muscles, (sensory) skin of superolateral arm

MusculocutaneousLateral CordC5 - C7

Coracobrachialias, biceps brachi, brachialias, (Sensory) skin of lateral forearm

ThoracodorsalPosterior CordC6, C7, C8 Lattissimus dorsi

SubscapularPosterior CordC5, C6 Subscapularis, Teres Major

Surface anatomy

Surface anatomy cont.

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