Upper Extremity Organization Graphic Organizer
Joints
Instructions:
As you work through each lecture section in the upper extremity complete the appropriate row in the table based on the
content covered.
Anatomical Muscles Acting on
Joint Bony Surfaces Ligaments Movements
Classification Joint
Scapulothoracic Functional Scapula and None Elevation/depression, Trapezius, serratus
thoracic rib cage protraction/retraction, anterior,
upward/downward rhomboids, levator
rotation scapulae, pectoralis
minor
Glenohumeral Synovial, ball Head of Glenohumeral, Flexion/extension, Feltoid, rotator
and socket humerus and coracohumeral, abduction/adduction, cuff, pectoralis
glenoid fossa of coracoacromial, joint IR/Er, circumduction major, latissimus
scapula capsule reinforced by dorsi, teres major,
rotator cuff tendons biceps (long head)
Humero-ulnar Synovial; hinge Trochlea of Ulnar collateral Flexion and extension Biceps brachii,
humerus and ligament brachialis, triceps
trochlear notch brachii, anconeus
of ulna
Humero-radial Synovial; Capitulum of Radial collateral Flexion, extension, Brachioradialis,
hinge/modifie humerus and ligament, annular pronation, supination biceps brachii,
d ball and head of radius ligament brachialis,
socket supinator
Proximal Synovial; pivot Head of radius Annular ligament, Pronation and Pronator teres,
radioulnar and radial notch quadrate ligament supination supinator, biceps
of ulna brachii
Middle Fibrous; Shafts of radius Interosseous Force transmission, Pronator
radioulnar syndesmosis and ulna membrane stability, assists quadratus, biceps
Joints
Instructions:
As you work through each lecture section in the upper extremity complete the appropriate row in the table based on the
content covered.
Anatomical Muscles Acting on
Joint Bony Surfaces Ligaments Movements
Classification Joint
Scapulothoracic Functional Scapula and None Elevation/depression, Trapezius, serratus
thoracic rib cage protraction/retraction, anterior,
upward/downward rhomboids, levator
rotation scapulae, pectoralis
minor
Glenohumeral Synovial, ball Head of Glenohumeral, Flexion/extension, Feltoid, rotator
and socket humerus and coracohumeral, abduction/adduction, cuff, pectoralis
glenoid fossa of coracoacromial, joint IR/Er, circumduction major, latissimus
scapula capsule reinforced by dorsi, teres major,
rotator cuff tendons biceps (long head)
Humero-ulnar Synovial; hinge Trochlea of Ulnar collateral Flexion and extension Biceps brachii,
humerus and ligament brachialis, triceps
trochlear notch brachii, anconeus
of ulna
Humero-radial Synovial; Capitulum of Radial collateral Flexion, extension, Brachioradialis,
hinge/modifie humerus and ligament, annular pronation, supination biceps brachii,
d ball and head of radius ligament brachialis,
socket supinator
Proximal Synovial; pivot Head of radius Annular ligament, Pronation and Pronator teres,
radioulnar and radial notch quadrate ligament supination supinator, biceps
of ulna brachii
Middle Fibrous; Shafts of radius Interosseous Force transmission, Pronator
radioulnar syndesmosis and ulna membrane stability, assists quadratus, biceps
