Shoulder Structures/Joints & Ligaments

Question 1

An ‘S’ shaped bone which connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton

Answer 1

Clavicle

Question 2

The clavicle end that connects to the scapula

Answer 2

Acromial End

Question 3

The clavicle end that connects to the manubrium

Answer 3

Sternal End

Question 4

The top part of the breastbone

Answer 4

Manubrium

Question 5

A triangular bone, sitting flat against rib cage from the 2nd-7th ribs, connecting the clavicle to the humerus

Answer 5

Scapula

Question 6

The lateral tip of the shoulder, projecting anteriorly

Projecting over the head of the humerus

Answer 6

Acromion

Question 7

Aka. “Ravens Beak”. Projects superoanteriorly

Answer 7

Coracoid Process

Question 8

Small tubercle at the superior margin of the glenoid cavity for the origin of the long head of the biceps.

Answer 8

Supraglenoid Tubercle

Question 9

Cavity where the head of the humerus articulates with the scapula

Answer 9

Glenoid Fossa (Cavity)

Question 10

Small tubercle at the inferior margin of the glenoid cavity for the origin of the long head of the triceps.

Answer 10

Infraglenoid Tubercle

Question 11

AKA. Axillary Border - “armpit”

Facing the humerus

Answer 11

Lateral Border

Question 12

Lower angle of the scapula

Answer 12

Inferior Angle

Question 13

Concavity on the costal surface.

Answer 13

Subscapular Fossa

Question 14

AKA. Vertebral Border.

Border of the scapula facing the vertebral column

Answer 14

Medial Border

Question 15

Upper medial angle of the scapula

Answer 15

Superior Angle

Question 16

Indentation in the superior margin of the scapula

Answer 16

Suprascapular Notch

Question 17

Fossa that extends from above the spinous process to the superior margin of the scapula.

Answer 17

Supraspinous Fossa

Question 18

Long bony ridge on the posterior scapular surface extending into the acromion

Answer 18

Spine of the Scapula

Question 19

Sometimes referred to the medial end of the spine

Answer 19

Root of the Spine

Question 20

An indent/fossa below the spine of the scapula

Answer 20

Infraspinous Fossa

Question 21

A functional joint articulating with the thorax and scapula - not an anatomical joint

Answer 21

Scapulothoracic Joint (S-T Joint)

Question 22

A saddle joint at the sternal end of the clavicular articulating with the manubrium motioning an S/I and A/P glide

Answer 22

Sternoclavicular Joint (S-C Joint)

Question 23

The Sternoclavicular Joint is strengthen by 3 ligaments

Answer 23

• Sternoclavicular
• Interclavicular
• Costoclavicular (

Question 24

Term for falling on an outstretched arm

Answer 24

Foosh

Question 25

A plane joint at the acromial end of clavicular articulating with the acromion of scapula motioning an A/P glide and rotation

Answer 25

Acromioclavicular Joint (A-C Joint)

Question 26

Ligament attachment from the clavicle to the acromion

Answer 26

Acromioclavicular Ligament

Question 27

Ligament attachment from the coracoid process to the acromion

Answer 27

Coracoacromial Ligament

Question 28

An arch formed by the: Coracoid Process/Coracoacromial Ligament/Acromion

Answer 28

Coracoacromial Arch

Question 29

The Trapezoid and Conoid Ligament make up what ligament?

-It attaches from the coracoid process to the clavicle

Answer 29

Coracoclavicular Ligament