Anatomy of Clavicle: Medial and Lateral Ends

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Which of the following is NOT a surface of the scapula?

  • Lateral surface (correct)
  • Medial surface
  • Anterior (ventral or costal) surface
  • Posterior (dorsal) surface

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the clavicle's lateral end (acromial end)?

  • Convex posteriorly
  • Convex anteriorly
  • Contains the subclavius groove (correct)
  • Contains the conoid tubercle and trapezoid ridge

What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?

  • Synovial plane joint (correct)
  • Hinge joint
  • Ball and socket joint
  • Pivot joint

Which part of the clavicle is typically the commonest site for a fracture?

<p>Middle 1/3 of the shaft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common fracture site of the clavicle?

<p>Humeral head (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of the clavicle compared to other long bones?

<p>It is placed horizontally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the notch located on the superior border of the scapula?

<p>Suprascapular notch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone of the upper limb has a shaft with two surfaces and two borders?

<p>Clavicle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the glenoid cavity of the scapula?

<p>Shallow concave articular surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the clavicle in relation to weight and forces transmission?

<p>It transmits weight and forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the scapula is the subclavius groove located?

<p>Medial border (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone in the upper limb is most commonly fractured?

<p>Clavicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a border of the scapula?

<p>Anterior border (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes of the scapula articulates with the clavicle?

<p>Coracoid process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the upper end of the humerus?

<p>Trochlea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?

<p>Ball and socket joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common fracture site of the clavicle?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements is NOT a possible movement of the shoulder joint?

<p>Pronation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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