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Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?
Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?
- Ulna and carpal bones
- Humerus and radius
- Clavicle and scapula (correct)
- Metacarpal and phalanges
What is the function of the clavicle?
What is the function of the clavicle?
- Allows the limb to swing away from the trunk
- Provides attachment for muscles
- Transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton
- All of the above (correct)
How does the clavicle articulate with the scapula?
How does the clavicle articulate with the scapula?
- At the radioulnar joint
- At the glenohumeral joint
- At the elbow joint
- At the acromioclavicular joint (correct)
What is the shape of the medial two thirds of the clavicle?
What is the shape of the medial two thirds of the clavicle?
Where does the clavicle articulate medially?
Where does the clavicle articulate medially?
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Shoulder girdle bones?
Shoulder girdle bones?
Clavicle and scapula
Clavicle's function?
Clavicle's function?
All of the above (provides attachment for muscles, acts as a brace, protects underlying nerves)
Clavicle-scapula articulation?
Clavicle-scapula articulation?
At the acromioclavicular joint
Clavicle's medial shape?
Clavicle's medial shape?
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Clavicle's medial articulation?
Clavicle's medial articulation?
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