Patient Care Exam 2

Front

What ligaments restrict shoulder external rotation?

Back

Glenohumeral ligaments (sup, middle, inf), and coracohumeral ligament

Front

What does the transverse humeral ligament do?

Back

Holds long head of biceps tendon in the bicipital groove

Front

What does the coracoacromial ligament do?

Back

Shields humeral head

Front

What ligament provides lateral stability, preventing varus forces of the elbow?

Back

Radial collateral ligament (RCL)

Front

What ligament provides medial stability, preventing valgus forces on the elbow?

Back

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)

Front

What ligament prevents excessive ulnar deviation of the wrist?

Back

Radial collateral ligament (RCL)

Front

What ligament prevents excessive radial deviation of the wrist?

Back

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)

Front

What ligament limits excessive wrist extension, stabilizing the wrist in flexion activities?

Back

Palmar radiocarpal ligament

Front

What ligament limits excessive wrist flexion, providing stability for wrist extension activities?

Back

Dorsal radiocarpal ligament

Front

What structure provides protection to the structures in the palm, aiding in grip stability and hand function?

Back

Palmar fascia (palmar aponeurosis)