Scapula

Question 1

Where on the Skeleton is the Scapula Located

Answer 1

Pectoral/Shoulder Girdle

Appendicular Skeleton

Question 2

Describe the Shape of the Scapulae

Answer 2

Flat and Triangular

Question 3

The Scapulae are Located on the Trunk of the Body between which 2 Ribs

Answer 3

2nd and 7th

Question 4

How to Differentiate between L and R

Answer 4

Glenoid Fossa faces Laterally

Coracoid Process faces Anteriorly

Question 5

How to Differentiate between Ant and Post

Answer 5

Spine of Scapula faces Posteriorly

Subscapular Fossa faces Rib Cage (Anteriorly)

Question 6

What Type of Bone is the Scapula

Answer 6

Flat Bone

Question 7

Which 3 Joints are Associated with the Scapulae

Answer 7

1) Acromioclavicular Jt
2) Glenohumeral Jt
3) Scapulothoracic Jt

Question 8

Describe the Articulating Surfaces of the Acromioclavicular Jt

Answer 8

Acromial (Lateral) end of Clavicle and Acromion Process of Scapula

Question 9

Describe the Articulating Surfaces of the Glenohumeral Jt

Answer 9

Glenoid Fossa of Scapula and Head of the Humerus

Question 10

Describe the Articulating Surfaces of the Scapulothoracic Jt

Answer 10

Subscapular Fossa of Scapula and Posterior Upper Rib Cage

Question 11

Structural Classification of Acromioclavicular Jt

Answer 11

Synovial Planar/Gliding

Question 12

Structural Classification of Glenohumeral Jt

Answer 12

Synovial Ball and Socket

Question 13

Structural Classification of Scapulothoracic Jt

Answer 13

Not a Synovial Jt

Question 14

Muscle Actions Associated with the Scapula (9)

Answer 14

1) Scapula Retractors
2) Scapula Protractors
3) Elevators
4) Scapula Depressors
5) Internal Rotators of Humerus
6) External Rotators of Humerus
7) Extensors of Humerus
8) Flexors of Humerus
9) ABductors of Humerus

Question 15

What are the 11 Palpable Landmarks on the Scapula

Answer 15

1) Spine
2) Angles (3 Corners) - Superior, Medial, Inferior
3) Borders - Superior, Medial, Lateral
4) Supraglenoid Tubercle
5) Infraglenoid Tubercle
6) Tubercle of the Spine
7) Acromion Process
8) Coracoid Process
9) Supraspinous Fossa
10) Infraspinous Fossa
11) Subscapular Fossa

Question 16

Function of Spine of Scapula

Answer 16

MA: Trapezius and Posterior Deltoid

Question 17

Function of Superior Angle

Answer 17

MA: Levator Scapula

Question 18

Function of Medial Angle (Root of the Spine)

Answer 18

MA: Rhomboid Minor and Lower Trapezius

Question 19

Function of Inferior Angle

Answer 19

MA: Teres Major and Latissimus Dorsi

Question 20

Function of Superior Border

Answer 20

MA: Levator Scapula and Omohyoid

Question 21

Function of Medial (Vertebral) Border

Answer 21

MA: Levator Scapula, Rhomboid Minor, Rhomboid Major, and Serratus Anterior (on Ant. Aspect of Medial Border)

Question 22

Function of Lateral (Axillary) Border

Answer 22

MA: Teres Minor (Superior) and Teres Major (Inferior)

Question 23

Function of Supraglenoid Tubercle

Answer 23

MA: Biceps Brachii Long Head

Question 24

Function of Infraglenoid Tubercle

Answer 24

MA: Triceps Brachii Long Head

Question 25

Function of Tubercle of the Spine

Answer 25

Widest Portion of Spine; Generally 1/3 of way from Medial Angle

Question 26

Function of Acromion Process

Answer 26

Joint Surface: Acromioclavicular Jt MA: Trapezius and Deltoid LA: Coracoacromial Lig., Sup and Inf Acromioclavicular Lig.

Question 27

Function of Coracoid Process

Answer 27

MA: Biceps Brachii Short Head, Pectoralis Minor, and Coracobrachialis LA: Coracoclavicular Lig. and Coracoacromial Lig.

Question 28

Function of Supraspinous Fossa

Answer 28

MA: Supraspinatus

Question 29

Function of Infraspinous Fossa

Answer 29

MA: Infraspinatus

Question 30

Function of Subscapular Fossa

Answer 30

MA: Subscapularis

Question 31

4 Non-Palpable Landmarks of Scapula

Answer 31

1) Neck 2) Suprascapular Notch 3) Spinoglenoid Notch 4) Glenoid Fossa

Question 32

Where is the Neck of the Scapula Located

Answer 32

Medial of the Glenoid Projection

Question 33

Function and Location of Suprascapular Notch

Answer 33

F: Passageway for Nerve (Suprascapular) MA - Infraspinatus and Supraspinatus LA - Transverse Scapular Lig. L: Lateral End of Superior Border

Question 34

Function and Location of Spinoglenoid Notch

Answer 34

F: Passageway for Suprascapular Nerve AND Artery L: At Junction of Spine and Neck

Question 35

Function of Glenoid Fossa

Answer 35

- Joint Surface: Glenohumeral Jt - Receives Head of Humerus - Attachment for Glenoid Labrum