ARTHREX Questions And Answers

Shoulder - The most mobile joint in the human body humerus, scapula, clavicle - the three bone structures of the shoulder superior glenohumeral ligament (SGHL) middle glenohumeral ligament (MGHL) inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) complex - what three synovial joints connect the bones of the shoulder? the glenoid fossa of the scapula and the head of the humerus - the glenohumeral joint is created by the articulation of what boney structures? ball and socket joint - what type of joint is the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) true - true or false: the shoulder joint (GHJ) gets its stability from both dynamic and static factors? glenoid labrum - fibrocartilaginous ring that acts as one of the static restraints of the GHJ by deepening the glenoid fossa ~50%, increasing contact surface area, and contributing to the negative intra-articular pressure of the shoulder joint long head of the biceps - what tendon attaches to the superior glenoid labrum shoulder joint capsule - fibrous membrane surrounding the GHJ containing the GHL's important soft tissue stabilizer of the GHJ that limits TRANSLATION and ROTATION - function of the shoulder joint capsule glenoid neck and anatomic neck of the humerus - attachment site of the shoulder joint capsule