The document provides an overview of the anatomy of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint, including:
1) It describes the bones that make up the joint - the scapula and humerus.
2) The joint is a ball and socket joint that allows movement in all three planes with the convex humeral head moving within the concave glenoid fossa.
3) Key supporting structures include the rotator cuff muscles, capsular ligaments, coracohumeral ligaments, glenoid labrum and long head of the biceps.
Introduction to the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) and its components, including the shoulder girdle (scapula and clavicle) and the joint structure.
Details on the osteology of the glenohumeral joint, highlighting bones like the scapula and humerus, with emphasis on their anatomical features.
Exploration of the ball and socket structure of the GH joint, degrees of freedom, and arthrokinematics involved in shoulder movements.
Overview of the rotator cuff and ligaments that support the glenohumeral joint, enhancing its stability and function.
List of muscles associated with the GH joint, including deltoid, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, and the rotator cuff muscles.
Detailed analysis of muscle origins, insertions, actions, and innervation of shoulder muscles, emphasizing their roles in movement.
Discussion of common shoulder pathologies such as AC separation, fractures, dislocations, and rotator cuff tears.
Engaging activities to identify shoulder muscle functions and actions during physical tasks such as push-ups, promoting muscle recognition.
JOINT STRUCTURE OFTHE GH JOINT
Ball and socket joint
Movement in all three planes (3 degrees of
freedom)
Articulation between the humeral head of the
humerus and the glenoid fossa of the
scapula
One of the most movable joints in the body
and, consequently, one the stable.
VISUAL EXERCISE
• Watchyour partner perform the following
movements and guesstimate the degrees of
motion for each of the following:
• Shoulder flexion:
• Shoulder hyperextension:
• Shoulder abduction:
• Shoulder internal rotation:
• Shoulder external rotation:
14.
JOINT MOVEMENT OFTHE GH
JOINT…CONT
Arthrokinematics
• Concave-convex rule
• The convex humeral head moves within the concave
glenoid fossa
• The convex joint surface (humeral head) moves in a
direction opposite to the movement of the body segment
(humeral shaft)
• Flexion – humeral head glides
• Abduction – humeral head glides
• Extension – humeral head glides
• Adduction – humeral head glides
• Internal rotation – humeral head glides
• External rotation – humeral head glides
15.
JOINT MOVEMENT OFTHE GH
JOINT…CONT
• Arthrokinematics
• The articular surface of the humeral head is
greater than that of the glenoid fossa
• If the humeral head simply rotated in the glenoid
fossa, it would run out of articular surface before
full abduction occurred
• So, as abduction occurs, the humeral head rolls
across the glenoid fossa and glides inferiorly
(thanks to the rotator cuff)
• Complete abduction can occur only with full
external rotation
16.
SUPPORTING STRUCTURES OFTHE GH
JOINT
• Rotator cuff
• SITS muscles surround humeral head and actively hold it
against the glenoid fossa
• Capsular ligaments
• Relatively loose capsule attaches the rim of the glenoid fossa
and anatomic neck of the humerus
• Coracohumeral ligaments
• Connects coracoid process and anterior side of greater
tubercle
• Glenoid labrum
• A fibrocartilaginous ring that encircles the rim of the glenoid
fossa, deepening the socket and sealing the joint
• Long head of the Biceps
• The proximal portion of the tendon wraps around the
superior aspect of the humeral head, providing anterior
stability
17.
MYOLOGY OF THEGH JOINT (MUSCLES)
• Deltoid
• Pectoralis major
• Latissimus dorsi
• Teres major
• Supraspinatus
• Infraspinatus
• Teres minor
• Subscapularis
• Coracobrachialis
• Biceps brachii
• Triceps brachii, long head
18.
Anterior
Deltoid: Anterior
Origin Anteriorsurface of the lateral aspect
of the clavicle
Insertion Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Action Sh flexion, HADD, Sh IR, Sh ABD
Innervation Axillary n.
Middle Deltoid
Deltoid: Middle
OriginSuperior lateral surface of
the acromion
Insertion Deltoid tuberosity of the
humerus
Action Sh ABD, Sh flexion
Innervation Axillary n.
21.
Deltoid: Posterior
Origin Spineof the scapula
Insertion Deltoid tuberosity of the
humerus
Action Sh extension, HABD, Sh ER
Innervation Axillary n.
22.
Pectoralis Major
Origin Clavicularportion: anterior margin
of the medial portion of the
clavicle
Sternal portion: lateral margin of
the manubrium and body of the
sternum and cartilage of the first
6-7 ribs
Insertion Crest of the greater tubercle of
the humerus
Action Clavicular: Shoulder flexion, IR
and Horiz ADD
Sternal: Sh IR, Sh ADD, Sh
extension to anatomic position
Innervation Clavicular: lateral pectoral n.
Sternal: lat & medial pectoral n.
Latissimus Dorsi
Origin Thoracolumbarfascia, spinous processes
of lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae,
posterior iliac crest, lower 4 ribs and inferior
angle of scapula
Insertion Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus
Action Sh ADD, Sh extension, Sh IR, scapular
depression
Innervation Thoracodorsal n.
“tidbit” Necessary for “crutchwalking” and
transfers!
Teres Major
Origin Inferiorangle of the scapula
Insertion Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Action Sh ADD, Sh extension, Sh IR
Innervation Lower scapular n.
Supraspinatus
Origin Supraspinous fossaof the
scapula
Insertion Greater tubercle of the humerus
Action Sh ABD, stabilization of the GH,
slight ER
Innervation Suprascapular n.
“Tidbit” One of the rotator cuff
muscles
29.
Infraspinatus
Origin Infraspinous fossaof the
scapula
Insertion Greater tubercle of the
humerus
Action Sh ER, stabilization of the GH
joint
Innervation Suprascapular n.
“tidbit” One of the rotator cuff
muscles
30.
Teres Minor
Origin Posteriorlateral border of
the scapula near the
inferior angle
Insertion Greater tubercle of the
humerus (inferior to the
infraspinatus)
Action Sh ER, stabilization of the
GH joint
Innervation Axillary n.
31.
Subscapularis
Origin Subscapular fossaof the
scapula
Insertion Lesser tubercle of the
humerus
Action Sh IR, stabilization of the GH
joint
Innervation Upper and lower subscapular
n.
“tidbit” One of the rotator cuff
muscles
32.
Coracobrachialis
Origin Coracoid processof the scapula
Insertion Medial aspect of the proximal shaft of
the humerus
Action Assists with Sh flexion & add
Innervation Musculocutaneous n.
33.
Biceps
Brachii
Biceps Brachii
Origin Longhead: supraglenoid tubercle of
glenoid fossa
Short head: coracoid process of the
scapula
Insertion Radial tuberosity of the radius
Action Sh flexion, elbow flexion, forearm
supination
Innervation Musculocutaneous n.
“tidbit” The actions of the biceps brachii are
“perfect” in combination for opening a
bottle of wine.“The Corkscrew effect”
Long Head ofthe Triceps Brachii
Origin Infraglenoid tubercle of the
scapula
Insertion Olecranon process of the ulna
Action Sh extension, elbow extension
Innervation Radial n.
36.
MYOLOGY OF THEGH JOINT
(MUSCLES)…CONT
• Anatomical Relationsips
• Muscles that stabilize are deep to muscles that move.
• Therefore, glenohumeral joint muscles are superficial to
shoulder girdle muscles
• Deltoid: forms a superficial cap over the anterior, lateral
and posterior sides of the shoulder
• Anteriorly, pectoralis major covers most of the superficial
chest wall
• Biceps brachii and triceps brachii encompass most of the
anterior and posterior arm, respectively
• If the trapezius were removed, you would see the
supraspinatus above the scapular spine and in
descending order, the infraspinatus, teres minor and
teres major below the scapular spine
• The latissimus dorsi covers the lumbar and lower thoracic
region of the back
37.
MYOLOGY OF THEGH JOINT
(MUSCLES)…CONT
• Anatomical Relationsips
During a pushup, there is a raising of the body
and a lowering of the body. Identify
what type of contraction the muscle is doing
during each component of a push up:
• Isometric
• Concentric
• Eccentric
• No contraction
45.
Raising the bodyLowering the body
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Protractors
Retractors
Abdominals