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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What forms part of the pelvic brim?

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

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

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

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