Scapula, Clavicle, Promixal Humerus

Question 1

What classification of bone is the clavicle

Answer 1

Long bone

Question 2

The medial end is also known as the

Answer 2

Sternal aspect

Question 3

The lateral end is also known as the

Answer 3

Acromial extremity

Question 4

Which end articulates with the part of the scapula

Answer 4

Lateral

Question 5

Which end articulated with the manubrium

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

At what level is the clavicle (with reference to the ribs)?

Answer 6

First rib

Question 7

Which classification of joint are sternoclavicular (sc) joints and acromioclavicular (ac) joints

Answer 7

Synovial

Question 8

Which type of joint are SC and AC joints

Answer 8

Gliding
SC joint (double-gliding)

Question 9

Which gender of adults (males or females) has more sharply curved clavicles

Answer 9

Males

Question 10

Spine (crest of spine)

Answer 10

Large protrusion on dorsal surface

Question 11

Acromion (mainly posterior)

Answer 11

Lateral extension of scapular spine
Terminal and lateral end of spine
Always superior & posterior to coracoid

Question 12

Medial border (seen both a and p)

Answer 12

Runs from superior angle to inferior angle

Question 13

Glenoid cavity (seen both posterior and anterior)

Answer 13

Large fossa on the lateral angle

Question 14

Scapular notch (seen both anterior and posterior)

Answer 14

Deep depression on superior border
Middle of the superior border

Question 15

Costal surface

Answer 15

Anterior aspect of the scapula

Question 16

Inferior angle (seen both posterior and anterior)

Answer 16

The junction of the medial and superior borders

Question 17

Superior angle (seen both posterior and anterior)

Answer 17

The junction of the medial and lateral borders

Question 18

Lateral border (seen both anterior and posterior)

Answer 18

Extends from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle

Question 19

Superior border

Answer 19

Extends from the superior angle to the coracoid process

Question 20

Coracoid process (can be seen anterior and posterior)

Answer 20

Slender, finger like projection extending anteriorly and laterally from near the lateral angle
Inferior & anterior to acromin

Question 21

Subscapular fossa (anterior)

Answer 21

Inferior surface
Large depression on the anterior surface

Question 22

Supraspinous fossa (posterior)

Answer 22

Area above the scapular spine on dorsal surface

Question 23

Posterior Infraspinous fossa

Answer 23

Large, board area below the spine on dorsal surface

Question 24

Proximal Head (humerus)

Answer 24

Large, rounded eminence that articulates with the glenoid cavity
Supermedial aspect

Question 25

Scapula: land marks

Answer 25

Following landmarks can be seen either anterior or posterior surface All angles/borders Scapular notch Acromin Glenoid cavity Coracoid process can only be seen on the anterior surface

Question 26

Surgical neck

Answer 26

(Most fractured) Site of most humeral fractures Constriction of the shaft inferior to tubercles

Question 27

Anatomic neck

Answer 27

Superior to surgical neck Located where head joins the shaft Narrow construction superior to tubercles

Question 28

Lesser tubercle

Answer 28

Boney process on the anterior surface of the shaft, inferior from the anatomic neck Best seen when arm is internally rotated

Question 29

Greater tubercle

Answer 29

Lateral aspect Inferior to anatomic neck Larger and more superior than lesser Best seen when hands are supinated Bony process

Question 30

Intertubercular groove

Answer 30

Aka bicipital Deep depression that separates the two tubercle

Question 31

What bone classification is the scapula

Answer 31

Flat

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Surface: 2 Borders: 3 Angles: 3

Question 33

Which surface of the scapula is the costal surface

Answer 33

Anterior

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Supraspinous/infraspinous

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Crest of the spine

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Acromin

Question 37

Where is the scapular north located

Answer 37

Lateral end of the superior border

Question 38

What is the most anterior bony projection of the scapula

Answer 38

Coracoid process

Question 39

What bone forms the anterior part of the scapula

Answer 39

Clavicle

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Bursae