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What is the primary function of the clavicle in relation to the shoulder girdle?
What is the primary function of the clavicle in relation to the shoulder girdle?
Which joint connects the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum?
Which joint connects the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum?
Which characteristic of the clavicle is true regarding its anatomical positioning?
Which characteristic of the clavicle is true regarding its anatomical positioning?
What is the lateral articulation point of the clavicle?
What is the lateral articulation point of the clavicle?
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Which statement describes the clavicle's palpability and structure?
Which statement describes the clavicle's palpability and structure?
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Study Notes
Pectoral Girdle
- Composed of a single bone: the clavicle.
- Functions to connect the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
Clavicle
- Superficial and palpable bone located horizontally on the upper chest.
- Exhibits curvatures for anatomical function.
- Medially articulates with the manubrium of the sternum through the sternoclavicular joint.
- Laterally articulates with the acromion of the scapula through the acromioclavicular joint.
Shoulder
- Structure that facilitates attachment of the arm to the body.
Scapula
- A triangular bone featuring two surfaces and three borders.
- Key components:
- Superior angle, superior border, and superior spine.
- Supraspinous fossa for muscle attachment.
- Medial border, inferior angle, and infraspinous fossa.
- Lateral border leading to the glenoid cavity and acromion.
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Test your knowledge about the pectoral girdle and the clavicle in this anatomy quiz. Explore details on the structure, articulation points, and significance of the clavicle. Perfect for students learning human anatomy or preparing for exams.