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What is the significance of the clavicle in the human body?
What is the significance of the clavicle in the human body?
- It is the only bony attachment of the upper limb to the axial skeleton. (correct)
- It is the last long bone to start ossification.
- It is the first bone to fuse during skeletal development.
- It is the only bone that articulates with the scapula.
At what age does the scale-like ossification center at the sternal end of the clavicle begin to fuse with the diaphysis?
At what age does the scale-like ossification center at the sternal end of the clavicle begin to fuse with the diaphysis?
- 5-6 years
- 30-35 years
- 18-25 years (correct)
- 12-15 years
Which bone in the human body is the first long bone to begin ossification?
Which bone in the human body is the first long bone to begin ossification?
- Radius
- Femur
- Clavicle (correct)
- Humerus
During skeletal development, what can the fusion of the clavicle be mistaken for?
During skeletal development, what can the fusion of the clavicle be mistaken for?
Which bone does the clavicle articulate with proximally and distally?
Which bone does the clavicle articulate with proximally and distally?
Which part of the scapula acts as an attachment site for the trapezius muscle?
Which part of the scapula acts as an attachment site for the trapezius muscle?
What is the primary function of the coracoid process on the scapula?
What is the primary function of the coracoid process on the scapula?
Where is the glenoid cavity located on the scapula?
Where is the glenoid cavity located on the scapula?
How many main bones make up the shoulder girdle?
How many main bones make up the shoulder girdle?
Which part of the skeletal structure connects the axial skeleton to the appendicular skeleton?
Which part of the skeletal structure connects the axial skeleton to the appendicular skeleton?
Which part of the humerus is more commonly associated with fractures?
Which part of the humerus is more commonly associated with fractures?
Where is the deltoid tuberosity located in relation to the humerus head?
Where is the deltoid tuberosity located in relation to the humerus head?
Which part of the humerus is commonly referred to as a 'bump'?
Which part of the humerus is commonly referred to as a 'bump'?
In the anatomy of the humerus, which part separates the greater and lesser tubercles?
In the anatomy of the humerus, which part separates the greater and lesser tubercles?
Which part of the humerus is most proximal?
Which part of the humerus is most proximal?
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
Which structure divides the sternoclavicular joint into two compartments?
Which structure divides the sternoclavicular joint into two compartments?
Where does the clavicle articulate with the scapula?
Where does the clavicle articulate with the scapula?
Which joint allows movements of the shoulder girdle?
Which joint allows movements of the shoulder girdle?
Why is the glenoid cavity considered shallow in the shoulder joint?
Why is the glenoid cavity considered shallow in the shoulder joint?
Which ligament is responsible for shoulder stability by connecting the acromion and the clavicle?
Which ligament is responsible for shoulder stability by connecting the acromion and the clavicle?
Which joint in the shoulder region is susceptible to dislocation when falling on an outstretched arm?
Which joint in the shoulder region is susceptible to dislocation when falling on an outstretched arm?
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
In a complete shoulder separation injury, which ligaments are ruptured?
In a complete shoulder separation injury, which ligaments are ruptured?
What is the common outcome of a fall capable of separating the AC joint?
What is the common outcome of a fall capable of separating the AC joint?
What structure deepens the glenoid cavity in the shoulder joint?
What structure deepens the glenoid cavity in the shoulder joint?
Which ligament plays a role in stabilizing the shoulder joint by connecting the acromion and the coracoid process?
Which ligament plays a role in stabilizing the shoulder joint by connecting the acromion and the coracoid process?
Which structure separates the supra and infraspinatus muscles from the acromion and coracoacromial ligament?
Which structure separates the supra and infraspinatus muscles from the acromion and coracoacromial ligament?
Which type of joint is the glenohumeral joint in the shoulder region?
Which type of joint is the glenohumeral joint in the shoulder region?
Which anatomical feature in the shoulder provides attachment for the trapezius muscle?
Which anatomical feature in the shoulder provides attachment for the trapezius muscle?
What is the primary function of the acromion in the shoulder joint?
What is the primary function of the acromion in the shoulder joint?
In which type of shoulder dislocation does the humeral head often end up in a subcoracoid location?
In which type of shoulder dislocation does the humeral head often end up in a subcoracoid location?
What is the structure on the scapula that serves as an attachment site for the trapezius muscle?
What is the structure on the scapula that serves as an attachment site for the trapezius muscle?
Which part of the shoulder girdle is responsible for connecting the axial skeleton to the appendicular skeleton?
Which part of the shoulder girdle is responsible for connecting the axial skeleton to the appendicular skeleton?
Why are shoulder dislocations, particularly anterior dislocations, more common in patients younger than 30 years?
Why are shoulder dislocations, particularly anterior dislocations, more common in patients younger than 30 years?
Which muscle originates from the spine of the scapula, acromion, and lateral 1/3 of the clavicle to insert on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?
Which muscle originates from the spine of the scapula, acromion, and lateral 1/3 of the clavicle to insert on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?
Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle responsible for abducting the arm?
Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle responsible for abducting the arm?
Which structure on the scapula serves as an attachment point for the trapezius muscle?
Which structure on the scapula serves as an attachment point for the trapezius muscle?
What function does the acromion serve in the shoulder joint?
What function does the acromion serve in the shoulder joint?
Where does the deltoid tuberosity attach on the humerus in relation to the humeral head?
Where does the deltoid tuberosity attach on the humerus in relation to the humeral head?
Which structure originates from the anterior surface of the scapula and inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
Which structure originates from the anterior surface of the scapula and inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
What nerve innervates the teres minor muscle, which is a lateral rotator located deep to the deltoid muscle?
What nerve innervates the teres minor muscle, which is a lateral rotator located deep to the deltoid muscle?
In the shoulder girdle, which muscle is primarily responsible for initiating the first 15 degrees of abduction?
In the shoulder girdle, which muscle is primarily responsible for initiating the first 15 degrees of abduction?
Which muscle, innervated by the suprascapular nerve, is a lateral (external) rotator of the humerus?
Which muscle, innervated by the suprascapular nerve, is a lateral (external) rotator of the humerus?
Which muscle, originating from the posterior surface of the scapula, provides stability to the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle, originating from the posterior surface of the scapula, provides stability to the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is most vulnerable to injury due to repeated abduction and flexion?
Which muscle is most vulnerable to injury due to repeated abduction and flexion?
What is the primary function of the acromion in relation to the shoulder joint?
What is the primary function of the acromion in relation to the shoulder joint?
Where does the teres major muscle originate from?
Where does the teres major muscle originate from?
Which structure forms a musculotendinous cuff around the shoulder joint?
Which structure forms a musculotendinous cuff around the shoulder joint?
What causes pain in the supraspinatus (impingement) syndrome between 60 and 120° of abduction?
What causes pain in the supraspinatus (impingement) syndrome between 60 and 120° of abduction?
Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle and passes anterior to the teres minor but posterior to the teres major?
Which muscle originates from the infraglenoid tubercle and passes anterior to the teres minor but posterior to the teres major?
Which muscle provides stability to the glenohumeral joint by connecting the acromion to the humerus?
Which muscle provides stability to the glenohumeral joint by connecting the acromion to the humerus?
Which structure creates borders for the triangular space in the shoulder, allowing structures to pass through?
Which structure creates borders for the triangular space in the shoulder, allowing structures to pass through?
What is the primary function of the acromion within the shoulder joint anatomy?
What is the primary function of the acromion within the shoulder joint anatomy?
Which part of the humerus separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle?
Which part of the humerus separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle?
Through which space do the radial nerve and deep artery of the arm pass?
Through which space do the radial nerve and deep artery of the arm pass?
What mnemonic is used to remember that the artery is superficial and the nerve is deep to the transverse scapular ligament?
What mnemonic is used to remember that the artery is superficial and the nerve is deep to the transverse scapular ligament?
Which vessels provide collateral circulation to the upper limb if the proximal part of the axillary artery becomes occluded?
Which vessels provide collateral circulation to the upper limb if the proximal part of the axillary artery becomes occluded?
Which structures supply both the supra- and infraspinatus muscles?
Which structures supply both the supra- and infraspinatus muscles?
What do the axial rich vascular anastomoses around the shoulder joint primarily supply?
What do the axial rich vascular anastomoses around the shoulder joint primarily supply?
Which muscle retracts and medially rotates the scapula?
Which muscle retracts and medially rotates the scapula?
Where does the trapezius muscle insert?
Where does the trapezius muscle insert?
Which nerve innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?
Which nerve innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?
What is the primary function of the coracoid process on the scapula?
What is the primary function of the coracoid process on the scapula?
Which structure deepens the glenoid cavity?
Which structure deepens the glenoid cavity?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for protracting and laterally rotating the scapula?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for protracting and laterally rotating the scapula?
Injury to which nerve can lead to the clinical presentation of 'winged scapula'?
Injury to which nerve can lead to the clinical presentation of 'winged scapula'?
What is the primary function of the acromion in relation to the shoulder joint?
What is the primary function of the acromion in relation to the shoulder joint?
Which structure on the scapula serves as an attachment point for the deltoid muscle?
Which structure on the scapula serves as an attachment point for the deltoid muscle?
What can cause injury to the long thoracic nerve leading to 'winged scapula'?
What can cause injury to the long thoracic nerve leading to 'winged scapula'?
What nerve innervates the levator scapulae muscle, which attaches to the transverse processes of the upper cervical vertebrae and elevates the scapula?
What nerve innervates the levator scapulae muscle, which attaches to the transverse processes of the upper cervical vertebrae and elevates the scapula?
Which artery changes its name to the axillary artery at the lateral border of the first rib and continues through the axilla to the inferior border of the teres major muscle?
Which artery changes its name to the axillary artery at the lateral border of the first rib and continues through the axilla to the inferior border of the teres major muscle?
In the shoulder region, where does the subclavian artery change its name to the axillary artery?
In the shoulder region, where does the subclavian artery change its name to the axillary artery?
Which muscle primarily elevates the scapula by attaching to the superior angle of the scapula and providing attachment to the posterior rib cage?
Which muscle primarily elevates the scapula by attaching to the superior angle of the scapula and providing attachment to the posterior rib cage?
What structure separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle on the humerus?
What structure separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle on the humerus?
What is the primary function of the acromion in the shoulder joint?
What is the primary function of the acromion in the shoulder joint?
Which structure attaches to the coracoid process on the scapula?
Which structure attaches to the coracoid process on the scapula?
Where is the glenoid cavity located in relation to the scapula?
Where is the glenoid cavity located in relation to the scapula?
What is the function of the coracoid process in relation to the shoulder joint?
What is the function of the coracoid process in relation to the shoulder joint?
Which part of the skeletal structure attaches to the posterior rib cage?
Which part of the skeletal structure attaches to the posterior rib cage?
What structure serves as an attachment site for the deltoid muscle and is located at the lateral end of the scapular spine?
What structure serves as an attachment site for the deltoid muscle and is located at the lateral end of the scapular spine?
Which anatomical feature in the shoulder provides attachment for multiple muscles, including the pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis, and biceps brachii?
Which anatomical feature in the shoulder provides attachment for multiple muscles, including the pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis, and biceps brachii?
In the shoulder region, what structure acts as the socket for the head of the humerus and contributes to shoulder joint stability?
In the shoulder region, what structure acts as the socket for the head of the humerus and contributes to shoulder joint stability?
Which part of the skeletal structure provides attachment sites for muscles that stabilize and move the scapula, such as serratus anterior and rhomboids?
Which part of the skeletal structure provides attachment sites for muscles that stabilize and move the scapula, such as serratus anterior and rhomboids?
What structure, when deepened by the glenoid labrum, enhances the stability of the shoulder joint by increasing the contact area with the humeral head?
What structure, when deepened by the glenoid labrum, enhances the stability of the shoulder joint by increasing the contact area with the humeral head?
Where does the axillary vein change its name to the subclavian vein?
Where does the axillary vein change its name to the subclavian vein?
Where does the cephalic vein empty into the axillary vein?
Where does the cephalic vein empty into the axillary vein?
Which structure is created by spinal nerves from spinal cord levels C5 through T1?
Which structure is created by spinal nerves from spinal cord levels C5 through T1?
Where is the coracoid process located in relation to the shoulder girdle?
Where is the coracoid process located in relation to the shoulder girdle?
What provides stability to the glenohumeral joint by connecting the acromion to the humerus?
What provides stability to the glenohumeral joint by connecting the acromion to the humerus?
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The brachialis muscle
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The musculocutaneous nerve
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The coracobrachialis muscle
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The nerves of the upper extremity arise from which plexus?
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Where does the musculocutaneous nerve change names?
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Study Notes
Pectoral Girdle
- Composed of two bones: clavicle and scapula
- Clavicle:
- S-shaped bone
- Articulates with sternum proximally and scapula distally
- Only bony attachment of the upper limb to the axial skeleton
- First long bone to start ossification (week 5-6) and last to fuse (22-25 years)
- Scale-like ossification center at the sternal end
- Scapula:
- Resembles a small shovel
- Provides stability and support for the upper limbs
- Key features:
- Acromion: outermost projection of the spine at the end of the collarbone
- Point of attachment for several muscles (trapezius, etc.)
- Provides protection against blows to the head or neck
- Coracoid process: hook-like extension near the top of the shoulder blade
- Attachment site for muscles (pectoralis major, serratus anterior)
- Glenoid cavity: shallow depression on the ventral side of the scapula's spine
- Articulating region where the humerus bone fits into place during arm movement
- Surrounded by ligaments for extra stability
- Acromion: outermost projection of the spine at the end of the collarbone
Shoulder Girdle
- Consists of two main bones: clavicle and scapula
- Connects the axial skeleton (head, trunk, arms) to the appendicular skeleton (upper limb)
- Key joints:
- Sternoclavicular joint: articulation between the clavicle and sternum
- Acromioclavicular joint: articulation between the clavicle and acromion of the scapula
- Glenohumeral joint: articulation between the humerus and glenoid cavity of the scapula
- Ligaments and muscles stabilize the joints
Humerus
- Single bone of the arm
- Head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula
- Key features:
- Proximal end:
- Anatomical neck
- Lesser tubercle (anteriorly)
- Greater tubercle (laterally)
- Intertubercular (bicipital) groove (on the anterior side)
- Distal end:
- Capitulum (for articulation with the radius of the forearm)
- Trochlea (for articulation with the ulna)
- Radial fossa and coronoid fossa (anteriorly)
- Olecranon fossa (posteriorly)
- Medial and lateral epicondyles
- Supracondylar ridges
- Radial groove (on the medial aspect of the humerus)
- Proximal end:
Blood Supply and Innervation
- Axillary artery and vein
- Brachial plexus:
- Extends from the neck to the axilla
- Supplies the upper limb
- Composed of roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches
- Dermatomes of the brachial plexus:
- C5: lateral side of the forearm and thumb
- C6: skin of the neck, shoulder, inner aspect of the biceps, and ulnar half of the forearm
- C7: deltoid, axilla, and lateral epicondyle of the humerus### Limb Structure
- Superficial fascia layer directly beneath the skin
- Deep fascia layer surrounding deep structures, including muscles, nerves, and arteries
- Perivascular sheath containing major nerves and arteries
- Intermuscular septa dividing limbs into compartments, separating groups of muscles
Compartment Syndrome
- Deep fascia not expansible, leading to pressure buildup and ischaemia
- Compression of low-pressure blood vessels and nerves causing tingling and numbness
- Ischaemia leading to muscle damage and swelling
- Untreated compartment syndrome leading to tissue death
- Fasciotomy used to relieve pressure and prevent further damage
Biceps Brachii Muscle
- Two heads (long and short) arising from scapula and coracoid process
- Insertion on radial tuberosity, with bicipital aponeurosis in medial forearm
- Functions as a flexor at the elbow and shoulder joints
- Weak flexor at the shoulder, powerful flexor and supinator at the elbow
Anterior Compartment Muscles
- Brachialis muscle arising from anterior humerus, inserting on ulnar tuberosity
- Coracobrachialis muscle running from coracoid process to medial humerus
- Flexes and adducts the arm at the glenohumeral joint
Nerves of the Upper Extremity
- Musculocutaneous nerve arising from lateral cord of brachial plexus
- Innervates coracobrachialis muscle, then travels between biceps and brachialis muscles
- Emerges lateral to biceps tendon at the elbow, becoming lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
- Median and ulnar nerves have no branches in the arm
Blood Vessels
- Brachial artery passing through the elbow, dividing into radial and ulnar arteries
- Profunda brachii (deep brachial artery) branching off from the brachial artery
- Radial artery remaining superficial, ulnar artery going deep
Neurovascular Bundle
- Median and ulnar nerves, and brachial artery in close proximity on the medial side of the arm
- Brachial pulse can be palpated at this location
Venous System
- Deep veins accompanying major arteries, venae comitantes
- Superficial veins running independently in the superficial fascia, important for thermoregulation
- Superficial veins becoming more prominent when deep veins are compressed
Cubital Fossa
- Triangular region marked by the epicondyles and the borders of the pronator teres and brachioradialis muscles
- Containing superficial veins, cutaneous nerves, and the biceps tendon and bicipital aponeurosis
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