Bio Mechanics of The Shoulder
Bio Mechanics of The Shoulder
Bio Mechanics of The Shoulder
of
the Shoulder
Osteology
• The shoulder
complex formed
by
Sternum
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Osteology
Manubrium
Body
Xyphoid process
Osteology
Superior view
Inferior view
Osteology
• Acromioclavicular joint
• Coracoclavicular joint
• Scapulothoracic joint
• Glenohumeral joint
Sternoclavicular Joint
• Strong enough so that dislocation of joint
is less common than fracture of clavicle
• Provides major axis of rotation for
movement of clavicle and scapula
• Elevation: 60°.
• 24-30° motion anterior, posterior, and
inferior
• Helps position GH joint
Acromioclavicular Joint
• Irregular diarthrodial joint between the
acromion process of the scapula and the
distal clavicle.
– Allows limited motions in all three planes.
• Rotation occurs during arm elevation
• Close-packed position with humerus
abducted to 90 degrees
Coracoclavicular Joint
• A syndesmosis with coracoid process of
scapula
– Bound to the inferior clavicle by the
coracoclavicular ligament.
• Permits little movement
Scapulothoracic joint
• Not a true joint
• The movement of the scapula on the wall
of the thoracic cage is critical to shoulder
motion
• Contraction of the scapular muscles that
attach the scapula to the axial skeleton, is
critical in stabilizing the scapula and
providing a base for joint function
Glenohumeral Joint
• Movements of
the Scapula
– Abduction
(Protraction)
Movements of Scapula
Serratus Anterior
Movements of the Shoulder
Complex
• Movements of
the Scapula
– Adduction
(Retraction)
Movements of Scapula
Trapezius
Scapula
– Elevation
Movements of Scapula
Levator
Scapulae
Trapezius
Scapula
– Depression
Movements of Scapula
Trapezius
Pectoralis minor
Serratus Anterior
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
• Movements of the
Scapula
– Upward rotation
Movements of Scapula
Trapezius
Serratus Anterior
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
• Movements of the
Scapula
– Downward rotation
Movements of Scapula
Levator Scapulae
Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Coracobrachialis
Biceps brachii
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
• Movements of
Glenohumeral joint
– Extension
Teres major
Deltoid
Triceps brachii
Latissimus dorsi
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
Abduction Adduction
Abduction
• Movements of
Glenohumeral joint
– Abduction
Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Adduction
• Movements of
Glenohumeral joint
– Adduction
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
External Rotation
• Movements of
Glenohumeral joint
– Medial rotation
Infraspinatus Teres minor
Internal Rotation
• Movements of
Glenohumeral joint
– Medial rotation
Internal Rotation
Pectoralis major
Teres major
Movements of
the Shoulder Complex
Biomechanics of GH
Stability
• The normal shoulder constrains the
humeral head to the center of the glenoid
cavity throughout most of the arc of
movement
– Static restraints
– Dynamic restraints
Static restraints
• Glenoid labrum and articular surfaces
• Negative intra-articular pressure
• Ligaments and capsule
• Joint fluid adhesiveness
Dynamic restraints
• Rotator cuff muscles
• Deltoid and biceps
• Concavity compression
Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff
Stability Ratio
• Maximal displacing force in a given
direction(perpendicular to glenoid center
line) that can be stabilized by compressive
load
• Affected by
– Glenoid/labrum depth
– rim lesions
– Glenoid version
– Dynamic stabilizer compromise
Load on the Shoulder
Load on the Shoulder