18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a surface of the scapula?
Lateral surface
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the clavicle's lateral end (acromial end)?
Contains the subclavius groove
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
Synovial plane joint
Which part of the clavicle is typically the commonest site for a fracture?
Middle 1/3 of the shaft
Which of the following is NOT a common fracture site of the clavicle?
Humeral head
What is the unique feature of the clavicle compared to other long bones?
It is placed horizontally
What is the name of the notch located on the superior border of the scapula?
Suprascapular notch
Which bone of the upper limb has a shaft with two surfaces and two borders?
Clavicle
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the glenoid cavity of the scapula?
Shallow concave articular surface
What is the function of the clavicle in relation to weight and forces transmission?
It transmits weight and forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton
In which part of the scapula is the subclavius groove located?
Medial border
Which bone in the upper limb is most commonly fractured?
Clavicle
Which of the following is NOT a border of the scapula?
Anterior border
Which of the following processes of the scapula articulates with the clavicle?
Coracoid process
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the upper end of the humerus?
Trochlea
Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball and socket joint
Which of the following is a common fracture site of the clavicle?
All of the above
Which of the following movements is NOT a possible movement of the shoulder joint?
Pronation
This quiz covers the anatomical features of the clavicle, focusing on the differences between the medial (sternal) and lateral (acromial) ends, as well as the characteristics of the shaft. Test your knowledge on the articulations, surfaces, and prominent structures of the clavicle.
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