Bony Landmarks Of The Arm And Shoulder Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is the primary bone that forms the shoulder girdle?
Clavicle
True or False: The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ connects the upper limb to the trunk.
shoulder girdle
Which bone is located on the lateral side of the shoulder girdle?
Scapula
What are the two main joints associated with the shoulder girdle?
Sternoclavicular joint and acromioclavicular joint
Identify the bony landmark on the scapula that articulates with the humerus.
Glenoid cavity
What is the name of the bony prominence at the end of the clavicle?
Acromion
True or False: The humerus is the only bone in the upper arm.
True
What is the greater tubercle of the humerus?
A bony prominence on the lateral side of the humerus
Which muscle attaches to the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
Subscapularis
What is the function of the coracoacromial ligament?
It provides support to the shoulder joint.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the large cavity in the scapula that receives the head of the humerus.
glenoid cavity
What is the anatomical term for the upper part of the shoulder blade?
Superior angle
True or False: The spine of the scapula is located on the anterior surface.
False
What is the name of the depression on the posterior side of the scapula?
Supraspinous fossa
Identify the landmark on the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches.
Deltoid tuberosity
What is the primary function of the shoulder girdle?
To connect the arm to the trunk and allow for a wide range of motion.
Which bony landmark is found at the distal end of the humerus?
Capitulum
True or False: The scapula has three borders: medial, lateral, and superior.
True
What structure provides stability to the shoulder joint?
Rotator cuff muscles
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the area on the humerus that separates the greater and lesser tubercles.
intertubercular groove
What is the function of the acromioclavicular joint?
It allows for movement between the clavicle and scapula.
Which part of the scapula is known for its flat, triangular shape?
Body of the scapula
Identify the major nerve that runs along the posterior side of the shoulder.
Axillary nerve