Albany Medical College Virtual Anatomy Lab

Lab2 - Module 1 - Anatomy of the Superficial Back: Page 1 of 3

READINGS:

Gray's Anatomy for Students (Fourth Edition): Pages: 86-101



CASE REPORT:

56 y/o male painter presents to his physician with a one-month history of pain in his right (dominant) shoulder. The pain is made worse with movement, especially when the arm is raised above his head. The patient states that he is awoken at night with a “toothache” type pain in his shoulder. He is unable to participate in his favorite pastimes of tennis and golf.

EXAMINATION:

  • • Shoulders appeared symmetrical

  • • No obvious swelling or deformity

  • • Patient reported pain on palpation directly over the greater tuberosity of the humerus

  • • Patient was unable to lift affected arm over his head

  • • Patient had pain and weakness when trying to abduct his arm at the glenohumeral joint

  • • Patient had paid and weakness with the “empty can” maneuver.



    • Begin with the bony structures of the Thorax.
    Before you continue to the . Look at the top of this panel and notice the "<" and ">" commands. After the video Click on the "<" button to return to this Lessons Panel.
    Review The Shoulder Pain Exam video.