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Shoulder Girdle and Ribs Flashcards

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Which end (medial or lateral) of the clavicle articulates with part of the scapula?

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Lateral (acromial)

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Which end (medial or lateral) of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?

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Medial (sternal)

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

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Lies just above the first rib

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Which classification of joint are sternoclavicular (SC) joints and acromioclavicular (AC) joints?

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Synovial

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Which type of joint are SC and AC joints?

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Gliding

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

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Males

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Anterior aspect of scapula

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Costal surface

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Deep depression on superior border of the scapula

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Scapular notch

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Large protrusion on dorsal surface of the scapula, separates the two fossae on the posterior surface of the scapula

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Spine

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Lateral extension of scapular spine of the scapula, articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle (thickened)

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Acromion

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Extends from the superior angle to the inferior angle of the scapula

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Medial border

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Large fossa at lateral angle of the scapula

Cavity for humeral head (articulates)

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Glenoid cavity

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The junction of the medial and lateral borders of the scapula, most distal

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Inferior angle

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The junction of the medial and superior borders of the scapula

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Superior angle

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Extends from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle of the scapula

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Lateral angle

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Extends from superior angle to coracoid process of the scapula (top scapular border)

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Superior border

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Slender, fingerlike projection extending anteriorly and laterally from near the lateral angle of the scapula (superior)

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Coracoid process

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Large depression on the costal surface of the scapula (anterior)

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Subscapular fossa

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Area above the scapular spine on dorsal surface of the scapula (posterior-superior scapular fossa)

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Supraspinous fossa

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Large, broad area below the spine on dorsal surface of the scapula (posterior-inferior scapular fossa)

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Infraspinous fossa

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Large, rounded eminence of the humerus that articulates with the glenoid cavity

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Head

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Constriction of the shaft of the humerus inferior to the tubercles

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Surgical neck

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Narrow constriction of the humerus superior to the tubercles

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Anatomic neck

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Bony process of the humerus on the anterior surface of the shaft, inferior from the anatomic neck

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Lesser tubercle

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Bony process of the humerus on the lateral surface of the bone
Greater tubercle
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Deep depression on the humerus that separates the two tubercles
Intertubercular (bicipital) groove
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Posterior shoulder girdle bone
Scapula
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Bone that articulates with scapula (glenoid cavity)
Humerus
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Scapular spine ridge
Crest
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Bone classification for humerus
Long
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Bone classification for scapula
Flat
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Anterior part of the shoulder girdle
Clavicle
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Scapular border
Lateral
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Lateral end of clavicle
Acromial
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Medial end of the clavicle
Sternal
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2 fossae located on the posterior surface of the scapula
Supraspinous | Infraspinous
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3 scapular borders
Lateral Medial Superior
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3 scapular angles
Superior Inferior Lateral
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3 shoulder girdle articulations
Scapulohumeral Acromioclavicular Sternoclavicular
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Which type of joint is the scapulohumeral joint?
Ball and socket
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Which bone articulates with the medial end of the clavicle?
Sternum
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What positioning maneuver should be avoided if the patient possibly has a fractured humerus or dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint?
Recumbent
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What should the patient's respiration be for AP projections of the shoulder?
Suspended
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Which image of the AP shoulder is obtained by positioning the humeral epicondyles parallel to the IR?
External rotation
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Which image of the AP shoulder is obtained by positioning the humeral epicondyles at an angle of approximately 45 degrees the IR?
Neutral rotation
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Which image of the AP shoulder is obtained by positioning the humeral epicondyles perpendicular to the IR?
Internal rotation
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Which image of the AP shoulder shows the greater tubercle in profile on the lateral aspect of the humerus?
External rotation
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Which image of the AP shoulder shows the lesser tubercle in profile pointing medially?
Internal rotation
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Which image of the AP shoulder shows the outline of the lesser tubercle between the humeral head and the greater tubercle?
Neutral rotation
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What will a properly positioned AP oblique shoulder (Grashey) image demonstrate in profile?
Glenoid cavity
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What breathing instructions should be given to the patient during an AP clavicle projection?
Suspend at the end of respiration
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How does the appearance of the clavicle differ in the axial projections compared with the AP projections of the clavicle?
Most of the clavicle projected above the ribs and scapula
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Which type of respiration should the patient use to obliterate lung detail?
Slow breathing
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Which scapular border should be demonstrated free from superimposition with the ribs for the AP projection?
Lateral
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When performing AP projections of the shoulder, where should the central ray be directed?
1 inch (2.5 cm) inferior to the coracoid process
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Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile?
AP projection with external rotation
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Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the humeral head in profile?
AP projection with external rotation
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Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile and pointing toward the glenoid cavity?
AP projection with internal rotation
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Which projection of the shoulder is being performed when the patient is supine with the right shoulder centered on the IR a vertical CR is being directed perpendicular to the center of the IR and the humeral epicondyles are parallel with the plane of the IR?
AP projection with external rotation
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Which projection will demonstrate the scapulohumeral joint space open and the glenoid cavity in profile?
AP oblique projection (Grashey method)
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What would be the required patient position to demonstrate the left shoulder using the A P oblique projection (Grashey method)?
35 to 40 degrees LPO
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If the patient's condition permits, which shoulder joint should be demonstrated with the patient in an upright position?
Acromioclavicular
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How many degrees and in which direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the clavicle?
15 to 30 degrees
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When performing the AP projection of the scapula, the central ray should be directed toward a point 2 inches ____ to the coracoid process?
Inferior
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When performing a lateral projection of the scapula with the patient positioned right anterior oblique (RAO) or left anterior oblique (LAO) approximately how much body rotation is necessary for the average patient?
45 to 60 degrees
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Superior part of sternum Supports the sternal ends of the clavicles Articulates with the anterior ends of the first pair of ribs to form the first sternocostal joints
Manubrium
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Breast bone | Centered on midline of anterior thorax
Sternum
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Classification of first seven ribs | Attach their costal cartilage to the lateral borders of the sternum
True
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Inferior part of sternum | Corresponds with the T10 location of the thoracic column
Xiphoid process
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Classification of ribs eleven and twelve
Floating
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Only articulation between the upper limbs and the trunk
Sternoclavicular joints (SC)
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Palpable concavity at superior manubrial border
Jugular notch
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Portion of rib that articulated with transverse process of thoracic vertebrae
Tubercle
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Classification of ribs that do not articulate directly with sternum Attach to the costal cartilage of the seventh rib Pairs of ribs eight through twelve
False
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3 structures that form the bony thorax (chest)
Sternum 12 pairs of ribs 12 thoracic vertebrae
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3 functions of the bony thorax
Protects heart and lungs | Supports wall of pleural
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3 parts of the sternum
Manubrium (superior) Body Xiphoid process (inferior)
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What is the approximate length of the sternum for the average adult?
6 inches (15 cm)
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The jugular notch is found anterior to which precise location of the thoracic vertebral column?
The disk space between T2 and T3
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Where is the sternal angle located?
At the junction of manubrium and sternal body
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To which location of the thoracic column does the sternal angle correspond?
The disk space between T4 and T5
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What structure form costovertebral joints?
The head of the rib and the demifacets of the two adjacent vertebral bodies
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Consists of clavicle and scapula | Functions to connect the upper limb to the trunk of the body
Shoulder girdle
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2 surfaces of the scapula
Costal (anterior, ribs) | Dorsal (posterior)

RAD 112: Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning (6 decks)

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