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What is the primary function of the clavicle?
What is the primary function of the clavicle?
Which bony structure articulates with both the humerus and the scapula?
Which bony structure articulates with both the humerus and the scapula?
The scapula features several fossae. Which one is located on the anterior surface?
The scapula features several fossae. Which one is located on the anterior surface?
Which part of the humerus is commonly referred to as the surgical neck?
Which part of the humerus is commonly referred to as the surgical neck?
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What separates the radius and ulna in the forearm?
What separates the radius and ulna in the forearm?
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Which feature is specific to the ulna and not found on the radius?
Which feature is specific to the ulna and not found on the radius?
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Which of the following correctly describes the carpal bones?
Which of the following correctly describes the carpal bones?
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What term is used to describe the distal ends of the metacarpal bones?
What term is used to describe the distal ends of the metacarpal bones?
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Which process in the ulna serves as the attachment site for muscles?
Which process in the ulna serves as the attachment site for muscles?
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What is the approximate length of the clavicle?
What is the approximate length of the clavicle?
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What is the primary role of the clavicle in the skeletal system?
What is the primary role of the clavicle in the skeletal system?
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Which specific area of the scapula is primarily responsible for muscle attachment?
Which specific area of the scapula is primarily responsible for muscle attachment?
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Where does the radial tuberosity, an important landmark for muscle attachment, reside?
Where does the radial tuberosity, an important landmark for muscle attachment, reside?
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What structure serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii muscle?
What structure serves as the attachment point for the biceps brachii muscle?
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Which of the following bones does NOT directly articulate with the radius?
Which of the following bones does NOT directly articulate with the radius?
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What shape is the scapula described as having?
What shape is the scapula described as having?
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Which of the following features is part of the humerus?
Which of the following features is part of the humerus?
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What structure separates the proximal and distal parts of the radius?
What structure separates the proximal and distal parts of the radius?
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Which structure of the ulna is thick and serves as a leverage point for muscle action?
Which structure of the ulna is thick and serves as a leverage point for muscle action?
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Which carpal bone is located at the most lateral position in the proximal row?
Which carpal bone is located at the most lateral position in the proximal row?
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Study Notes
Clavicle
- S-shaped bone, approximately 15-17 cm long
- Articulates with the sternum and scapula
- Connects the upper extremity to the trunk
- Forms a boundary between the neck and trunk
- Composed of 1 body and 2 faces (superior and inferior) and 2 margins (anterior and posterior)
- Conoid tubercle is where the conoid ligament inserts
- Trapezoid line is where the trapezoid ligament inserts
- Groove for the subclavius muscle is on the inferior face
Scapula
- Triangular-shaped bone situated between the 2nd and 7th ribs
- Flat bone
- Articulates with the humerus and clavicle
- Features a costal and posterior face
- Spine, acromion, supraspinous fossa, infraspinous fossa, and subscapular fossa
- Medial and lateral margins
- Scapular notch, coracoid process, glenoid fossa
- Superior and inferior angles, lateral border
Humerus
- Composed of a head, anatomical neck, surgical neck, body, greater and lesser tubercles, intertubercular groove, radial nerve sulcus, nutrient foramen, and deltoid tubercle
- Articulates with the scapula and radius and ulna.
- Has medial and lateral epicondyles
- Trochlea, capitulum, radial fossa, coronoid fossa, and olecranon fossa
- Has a body and medial and lateral epicondyles,
Radius and Ulna
- Connected by an interosseous membrane
- Radius: articulates with the humerus, ulna, and carpal bones. Has a head, radial tuberosity, neck, body, and distal styloid process.
- Ulna: articulates with the humerus, radius, and carpal bones. Has an olecranon, coronoid process, trochlear notch, radial notch, ulnar tuberosity, body, and distal styloid process
Bones of the Hand
- Composed of carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal bones
- Carpal bones: arranged in proximal and distal rows
- Metacarpal bones: form the palm of the hand. Each has a base, body, and head
- Phalanges: form the fingers and thumb. Each finger has three phalanges, while the thumb has two
Sternum
- Flat bone, approximately 17 cm long
- Composed of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
- Manubrium: the broadest part of the sternum, articulates with the clavicle and first rib
- Jugular notch: a depression at the superior border of the manubrium,
- Body: the elongated portion, connected to the manubrium at the sternal angle.
- Xiphoid process: small, cartilaginous structure at the inferior end of the sternum
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the clavicle, scapula, and humerus. This quiz covers key features, articulations, and functions of these essential upper limb bones. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
