Shoulder Girdle Anatomy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What bone classification is the clavicle?

Irregular

Short

Flat

Long (correct)

The medial end of the clavicle is the ____________ extremity.

sternal

The lateral end of the clavicle is the ________________ extremity.

acromial

Which end of the clavicle articulates with part of the scapula?

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

Which end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

Medial Signup and view all the answers

At what rib level is the clavicle located?

just above the first rib Signup and view all the answers

Which joint classification are the SC joints and AC joints?

Synovial Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint are the SC and AC joints?

Gliding Signup and view all the answers

Which gender of adults has more sharply curved clavicles?

Males Signup and view all the answers

What bone classification is the scapula?

Flat Signup and view all the answers

How many surfaces, borders, and angles does a scapula have?

2 surfaces, 3 borders, and 3 angles Signup and view all the answers

Which surface of the scapula is the costal surface?

Anterior Signup and view all the answers

Name the two fossae located on the posterior surface of the scapula.

supraspinous fossa, infraspinous fossa Signup and view all the answers

What structure separates the two fossae on the posterior surface of the scapula?

scapular spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lateral end of the scapular spine?

Acromion Signup and view all the answers

Where on the scapula is the scapular notch located?

near the lateral end of the superior border Signup and view all the answers

What is the most anterior bony projection of the scapula?

coracoid process Signup and view all the answers

List the names of the scapular borders.

superior, lateral, medial Signup and view all the answers

List the names of the scapular angles.

superior, inferior, lateral Signup and view all the answers

What bone forms the anterior part of the shoulder girdle?

clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What muscles cover and attach to the costal surface of the scapula?

subscapularis Signup and view all the answers

The portion of the humerus located between the tubercles and the head is called the _________ neck.

anatomical Signup and view all the answers

Small, synovial fluid-filled sacs that relieve pressure and reduce friction in tissue are called ___________.

bursa Signup and view all the answers

Name the articulations of the shoulder girdle.

acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, scapulohumeral Signup and view all the answers

What bone articulates with the glenoid cavity?

humerus Signup and view all the answers

What bone articulates with the medial end of the clavicle?

sternum Signup and view all the answers

What structure of the scapula articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle?

acromion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Clavicle Anatomy

The clavicle is classified as a long bone.
The medial end of the clavicle is known as the sternal extremity.
The lateral end of the clavicle is referred to as the acromial extremity.
The lateral end articulates with part of the scapula, while the medial end articulates with the manubrium.
Positioned just above the first rib, the clavicle is a key component of the shoulder girdle.
Both the sternoclavicular (SC) and acromioclavicular (AC) joints are classified as synovial joints and exhibit gliding joint characteristics.
Adult males tend to have more sharply curved clavicles.

Scapula Anatomy

The scapula is a flat bone with two surfaces, three borders, and three angles.
The anterior surface of the scapula is also called the costal surface.
The posterior surface features two fossae: the supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa, separated by the scapular spine.
The lateral end of the scapular spine is known as the acromion.
The scapular notch is located near the lateral end of the superior border of the scapula.
The coracoid process serves as the most anterior bony projection of the scapula.
Scapular borders include superior, lateral, and medial, while the angles consist of superior, inferior, and lateral.

Shoulder Girdle Components

The anterior section of the shoulder girdle is formed by the clavicle.
The subscapularis muscle covers the costal surface of the scapula and attaches to it.
The anatomical neck of the humerus is situated between the head and the tubercles.

Joint and Bursa Information

Bursa are small synovial fluid-filled sacs that alleviate pressure and minimize friction within tissues.
Articulations of the shoulder girdle include:
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint
- Sternoclavicular (SC) joint
- Scapulohumeral joint
The humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula, while the medial end of the clavicle articulates with the sternum.
The acromion of the scapula connects with the lateral end of the clavicle.

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Test your knowledge of the shoulder girdle anatomy with these flashcards. Each card focuses on essential details about the clavicle and its end classifications. Enhance your understanding of this crucial area in human anatomy.