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Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
- Latissimus Dorsi (correct)
- Levator Scapulae
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
Which muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa?
- Supraspinatus (correct)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Infraspinatus
- Levator Scapulae
Which muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa?
- Levator Scapulae
- Infraspinatus (correct)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Supraspinatus
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle?
Which muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle?
What is the patient position for assessing the levator scapulae attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the levator scapulae attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the supraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the supraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the infraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the infraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the subscapularis attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the subscapularis attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the triceps brachii attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the triceps brachii attachment?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
Which position is recommended to locate the medial border of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the medial border of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the spine of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the spine of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is found by moving laterally and superiorly along the border from the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is found by moving laterally and superiorly along the border from the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is associated with the attachment of the biceps brachii muscle?
Which anatomical landmark is associated with the attachment of the biceps brachii muscle?
Which position is recommended to locate the spine of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the spine of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the medial border of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the medial border of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the interior border of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the interior border of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the coracoid process?
Which position is recommended to locate the coracoid process?
Flashcards
Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
Which muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula?
The Latissimus Dorsi muscle attaches to the superior angle of the scapula, a bony projection at the top of the shoulder blade.
Which muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the supraspinous fossa?
The Supraspinatus muscle, located above the spine of the scapula, attaches to the supraspinous fossa.
Which muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the infraspinous fossa?
The Infraspinatus muscle, located below the spine of the scapula, attaches to the infraspinous fossa.
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
Which muscle attaches to the subscapular fossa?
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Which muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle?
Which muscle attaches to the infraglenoid tubercle?
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What is the patient position for assessing the levator scapulae attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the levator scapulae attachment?
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What is the patient position for assessing the supraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the supraspinatus attachment?
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What is the patient position for assessing the infraspinatus attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the infraspinatus attachment?
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What is the patient position for assessing the subscapularis attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the subscapularis attachment?
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What is the patient position for assessing the triceps brachii attachment?
What is the patient position for assessing the triceps brachii attachment?
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Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the lateral end of the clavicle?
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Which position is recommended to locate the medial border of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the medial border of the scapula?
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Which muscle is attached to the spine of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the spine of the scapula?
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Which anatomical landmark is found by moving laterally and superiorly along the border from the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is found by moving laterally and superiorly along the border from the inferior angle of the scapula?
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Which position is recommended to locate the inferior angle of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the inferior angle of the scapula?
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Which anatomical landmark is associated with the attachment of the biceps brachii muscle?
Which anatomical landmark is associated with the attachment of the biceps brachii muscle?
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Which position is recommended to locate the spine of the scapula?
Which position is recommended to locate the spine of the scapula?
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Which muscle is attached to the medial border of the scapula?
Which muscle is attached to the medial border of the scapula?
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Which anatomical landmark is located at the interior border of the scapula?
Which anatomical landmark is located at the interior border of the scapula?
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Which position is recommended to locate the coracoid process?
Which position is recommended to locate the coracoid process?
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Study Notes
Muscle Attachments
- Superior Angle of the Scapula: Attached to the levator scapulae muscle.
- Supraspinous Fossa: Attached to the supraspinatus muscle.
- Infraspinous Fossa: Attached to the infraspinatus muscle.
- Subscapular Fossa: Attached to the subscapularis muscle.
- Infraglenoid Tubercle: Attached to the triceps brachii muscle.
Assessment Positions
- Levator Scapulae: Patient should be seated or standing for attachment assessment.
- Supraspinatus: Patient in a seated position with arms relaxed at the sides.
- Infraspinatus: Patient in a prone position with the arm hanging off the table.
- Subscapularis: Patient positioned prone with arm abducted.
- Triceps Brachii: Patient above or sitting with the arm at a 90-degree angle.
Anatomical Landmarks
- Lateral End of the Clavicle: Acromion is the anatomical landmark located here.
- Medial Border of the Scapula: Recommended position is standing or seated with arms at the sides.
- Attached to the Spine of the Scapula: The trapezius muscle is attached here.
- Landmark Above the Inferior Angle: The lateral border of the scapula is identified by moving laterally and superiorly from the inferior angle.
- Inferior Angle of the Scapula: Recommended position is either sitting or lying prone.
- Biceps Brachii Attachment: Associated with the supraglenoid tubercle located on the scapula.
- Spine of the Scapula: Recommended position is standing or seated, with arms at the sides.
- Medial Border of the Scapula: Serratus anterior muscle attaches here.
- Interior Border of the Scapula: The subscapularis fossa is located on this border.
- Coracoid Process: Recommended position to locate this landmark is seated with the arm abducted at 90 degrees.
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Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy with this quiz on anatomical landmarks. Explore the positions, trails, and associated muscle attachments of various landmarks, including the Coracoid Process. Challenge yourself with multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions that cover essential concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy.
