Anatomy Quiz

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Describe the position and function of the coracoid process.

The coracoid process is located in a seated position and serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii.

How would you locate the medial border of the scapula?

Start from the spinous process of C7, move inferiorly 2-3 vertebrae, and then laterally to reach the medial border of the scapula.

What are the attachments of the rhomboid major and minor muscles?

The rhomboid major and minor muscles attach to the medial border of the scapula.

How would you locate the spine of the scapula?

In a seated or prone position, start from the acromion, travel posteriorly, then medially to find the prominent ridge of bone known as the spine of the scapula. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the upper traps?

The upper traps are associated with the spine of the scapula. Signup and view all the answers

How would you locate the lateral border of the scapula?

In a prone position, start from the inferior angle and move laterally and superiorly along the border towards the axilla. Signup and view all the answers

What is the attachment point for the teres minor?

The teres minor muscle attaches to the lateral border of the scapula. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how to locate the inferior angle of the scapula.

In a prone position, start from the medial border of the scapula and move inferiorly along the border. Signup and view all the answers

What muscle attaches to the inferior angle of the scapula?

The latissimus dorsi muscle attaches to the inferior angle of the scapula. Signup and view all the answers

How would you locate the superior angle of the scapula?

In a prone position, start from the medial border of the scapula and move superiorly along the border until reaching the most superior part, then curl your fingers around the angle. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the attachment point of the levator scapulae muscle?

Supraspinous fossa Signup and view all the answers

What position can the levator scapulae muscle be palpated in?

Prone or seated Signup and view all the answers

What is the neutral landmark for palpating the levator scapulae muscle?

Spine of the scapula Signup and view all the answers

What is the trail to follow when palpating the levator scapulae muscle?

From the spine of the scapula, move superiorly and curl fingers deep in the concave area of bone from the inferior angle/lateral border to feel the angle pop up into your hand. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the attachment point of the supraspinatus muscle?

Infraspinous fossa Signup and view all the answers

What position can the supraspinatus muscle be palpated in?

Prone or seated Signup and view all the answers

What is the neutral landmark for palpating the supraspinatus muscle?

Spine of the scapula Signup and view all the answers

What is the trail to follow when palpating the supraspinatus muscle?

From the spine of the scapula, move medial and outline the medial border following it inferiorly to the angle then superiorly again along the lateral border Signup and view all the answers

Where is the attachment point of the infraspinatus muscle?

Subscapular fossa Signup and view all the answers

What position can the infraspinatus muscle be palpated in?

Sidelying Signup and view all the answers

What is the neutral landmark for palpating the infraspinatus muscle?

SP C7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the trail to follow when palpating the infraspinatus muscle?

Cradle patient arm in a “chicken wing” position, moving inferolateral to the medial border, curl fingers onto the anterior surface of the scapula. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the attachment point of the subscapularis muscle?

Infraglenoid tubercle Signup and view all the answers

What position can the subscapularis muscle be palpated in?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

What is the neutral landmark for palpating the subscapularis muscle?

Lateral border of the scapula Signup and view all the answers

What is the trail to follow when palpating the subscapularis muscle?

Follow the lateral border superiorly and laterally towards the axilla. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the attachment point of the triceps brachii muscle?

Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers