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What is the term for the end of the clavicle that is closest to the sternum?
What is the term for the end of the clavicle that is closest to the sternum?
What is the shaft of the clavicle?
What is the shaft of the clavicle?
The long, central part of the clavicle.
The ______ of the clavicle is the end that articulates with the shoulder.
The ______ of the clavicle is the end that articulates with the shoulder.
Acromial End
What is the subclavian groove?
What is the subclavian groove?
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What is the conoid tubercle?
What is the conoid tubercle?
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Study Notes
Clavicle Anatomy Components
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Sternal End:
- Connects the clavicle to the sternum (breastbone).
- Located at the medial (inner) portion of the clavicle, plays a crucial role in shoulder stability.
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Shaft:
- The elongated, central portion of the clavicle.
- Provides structural support and serves as an attachment for muscles and ligaments.
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Acromial End:
- Connects to the acromion of the scapula (shoulder blade).
- Positioned laterally (outer) and involved in forming the shoulder joint.
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Subclavian Groove:
- A depression located on the inferior (bottom) surface of the clavicle.
- Serves as a pathway for the subclavian artery and vein, important for blood supply to the upper limb.
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Conoid Tubercle:
- A prominent bony projection located on the clavicle's inferior surface.
- Serves as an attachment point for the conoid ligament, part of the coracoclavicular ligament complex that stabilizes the shoulder joint.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the clavicle with this quiz. Explore the various components like the sternal end, shaft, acromial end, subclavian groove, and conoid tubercle. Understand their functions and significance in shoulder stability and blood supply to the upper limb.
