Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Biomechanics

Goal:

To instruct the student, through self-paced study, of the anatomy and basic biomechanics of the human shoulder, methods of injury, diagnostic tests, and rehabilitation of the rotator cuff of the human shoulder.

Student Objectives:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the musculature of the human shoulder.

2. Describe the vascular anatomy of the human shoulder.

3. Describe the accessory structures of the human shoulder including ligaments, bursae and capsules.

4. Describe the basic biomechanics of the human shoulder with the motions of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, horizontal abduction, horizontal adduction, internal rotation and external rotation.

5. Describe the role of the accessory structures of the human shoulder during the shoulder’s biomechanics.

6. Describe the importance of scapulohumeral rhythm with shoulder biomechanics.

7. Describe the basic anatomy of the rotator cuff.

8. Describe the difference between partial and complete tears of the rotator cuff.

9. Describe the potential for impingement of the shoulder and identify the critical structures usually involved with impingement.

10. Describe 3 tests used to test for rupture of the rotator cuff

11. Describe 2 tests used to test for shoulder impingement.

12. Describe the foundations for shoulder rehabilitation.