Scapula Anatomy

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What is the main function of the clavicle in the human body?

  • To provide a surface for muscle attachment
  • To protect the underlying thoracic organs
  • To form the glenohumeral joint
  • To transmit compression forces from the upper limbs to the axial skeleton (correct)

Which muscle attaches to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle?

  • Conoid ligament (correct)
  • Subclavius
  • Pectoralis major
  • Trapezius

What is the name of the fossa formed by the concave costal surface of the scapula?

  • Glenoid fossa
  • Supraspinous fossa
  • Infraspinous fossa
  • Subscapular fossa (correct)

Which part of the scapula is divided into a small supraspinous fossa and a larger infraspinous fossa?

<p>The spine of the scapula (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint formed by the articulation of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula?

<p>Acromioclavicular joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ischial tuberosity?

<p>Provides the proximal, tendinous attachment of posterior thigh muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the pubis articulates with the corresponding surface of the body of the contralateral pubis?

<p>Symphysial surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the large oval or irregularly triangular opening in the hip bone?

<p>Obturator foramen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pubic symphysis?

<p>Articulates with the corresponding surface of the body of the contralateral pubis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sharp raised edge on the posterior margin of the superior ramus of the pubis?

<p>Pecten pubis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the hip bone contributes to the anterior part of the acetabulum?

<p>Pubis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides attachment for the main part of the inguinal ligament?

<p>Pubic tubercles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bony projection at the junction of the inferior end of the body of the ischium and its ramus?

<p>Ischial tuberosity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms part of the pelvic brim?

<p>Pecten pubis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anterosuperior border of the united bodies and symphysis?

<p>Pubic crest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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