Pectoral girdle bone features and ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ligaments of the clavicle?
A
4 at SC Joint Sternoclavicular ligament (Ant. and Post.) Costoclavicular ligament (1st rib) (Fulcrum lig.) Interclavicular ligament
2 at AC joint
Acromioclavicular ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
2
Q
Describe the joints of the clavicle
A
Sternoclavicular joint (Saddle shape joint, intra-articular disc)(synovial joint)
Acromioclavicular joint (fibrocartilidge joint)
3
Q
What are the three angles of the scapula?
A
Superior angle
Inferior angle
Glenoid fossa
4
Q
What are the three borders of the scapula?
A
Superior border
Medial border
Lateral border
5
Q
What are the three surfaces of the scapula?
A
Subscapula fossa
Supraspinous fossa
Infraspinous fossa
6
Q
What are the three protuberences of the scapula?
A
Spine
Acromion
Coracoid process
7
Q
Describe the glenoid;
A
Supraglenoid tubercle
Glenoid fossa
Infraglenoid tubercle
