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Which ligament attaches to the costal tuberosity of the clavicle?
Which ligament attaches to the costal tuberosity of the clavicle?
What is the key differentiating feature between the superior and inferior surfaces of the clavicle?
What is the key differentiating feature between the superior and inferior surfaces of the clavicle?
Where is the subclavian groove located on the clavicle?
Where is the subclavian groove located on the clavicle?
Which bony landmarks on the clavicle serve as attachment points for the coracoclavicular ligament?
Which bony landmarks on the clavicle serve as attachment points for the coracoclavicular ligament?
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What anatomical direction is the costal tuberosity located on the clavicle?
What anatomical direction is the costal tuberosity located on the clavicle?
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Study Notes
Clavicle Structure
- The superior surface of the clavicle is smooth.
- The inferior surface of the clavicle is rough.
- Medially, a costal tuberosity is present, providing attachment for the costoclavicular ligament.
- Centrally, a subclavian groove exists.
- Laterally, the clavicle has a conoid tubercle and a trapezoid line, which connect with the coracoclavicular ligament.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the clavicle with this quiz. Explore details about its surfaces, attachments, and unique features. Understand the significance of structures like the costal tuberosity and conoid tubercle.
