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?

The spine of the scapula 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?

Acromioclavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ischial tuberosity?

Provides the proximal, tendinous attachment of posterior thigh muscles Signup and view all the answers

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

Symphysial surface Signup and view all the answers

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

Obturator foramen Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pubic symphysis?

Articulates with the corresponding surface of the body of the contralateral pubis 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?

Pecten pubis Signup and view all the answers

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

Pubis Signup and view all the answers

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

Pubic tubercles Signup and view all the answers

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

Which muscle attaches to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle?

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

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

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

What is the function of the ischial tuberosity?

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

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

What is the function of the pubic symphysis?

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

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

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

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

What forms part of the pelvic brim?

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

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