Superior limb osteology & arthrology

Question 1

ID bony landmark at 31

Answer 1

Sulcus Musculi Subclavius [Groove for Subclavius Muscle of the clavicle]- Deep, elongated groove for the attachment of the subclavian muscle. Located on the inferior aspect of the clavicle.

Question 2

ID surface at 33

Answer 2

Facies articularis acromialis [acromial articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the acromion of the scapula

Question 3

ID surface at 28

Answer 3

Facies articularis sternalis [sternal articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the sternum

Question 4

ID 36

Answer 4

Linea trapezoidea [Trapezoid line of the clavicle] - Ridge just lateral to the Conoid tubercle of the clavicle. Gives attachment for the coracoclavicular ligament.

Question 5

ID 12

Answer 5

Facies articularis clavicularis [Clavicular Articular Surface of the Scapula]- Facet on the anteromedial border of the acromion. Articulates with the clavicle.

Question 6

ID 13

Answer 6

Angulus Acromii [Acromial Angle of Scapula]- Sharp bend where the spine of the scapula passes into the lateral margin of the acromion.

Question 7

ID 8

Answer 7

Tuberculum Deltoideum [Deltoid Tubercle of the scpaula]- Located on the medial aspect on the spine of the scapula, just lateral to the medial border of the scapula. Attachment point for the trapezius and deltoideus mm.

Question 8

ID 22

Answer 8

Tuberculum infraglenoidale [Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula] - small tubercle located just inferior to the glenoid fossa of the scapula

Question 9

ID 23

Answer 9

Tuberculum supraglenoidale [Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula] - small tubercle located just superior to the margin of the glenoid fossa of the scapula

Question 10

ID 29

Answer 10

Sulcus Nervi Ulnaris [Groove for Ulnar Nerve of the humerus]- Groove on the posterior surface of the medial border of the medial epicondyle that transmits the ulnar nerve.

Question 11

ID 15

Answer 11

Sulcus Nervi Radialis [Groove for Radial Nerve of the humerus]- Spiral groove for the radial nerve that passes from the posterior surface of the humerus around the lateral border to reach the anterolateral surface.

Question 12

ID 9

Answer 12

Crista Tuberculum Majoris [Crest of Greater Tubercle of Humerus]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the greater tubercle that gives attachment to the pectoralis major muscle. The lateral lip.

Question 13

ID 10

Answer 13

Crista Tuberculum Menoris [Crest of Lesser Tubercle of Humerus]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the lesser tubercle that gives attachment to the pectoralis major muscle. Medial lip.

Question 14

ID 17

Answer 14

Crista supracondylaris medialis [Medial supracondylar crest of the humerus]-Medial supraepicondylar ridge; Medial supracondylar ridge. Sharp, inferior end of the medial border of the humerus. It is continuous with the medial epicondyle.

Question 15

ID 20

Answer 15

Crista supracondylaris lateralis [Lateral supracondylar crest of the humerus]- Lateral supracondylar ridge. Sharp, inferior end of the lateral border of the humerus that is continuous with the lateral epicondyle.

Question 16

ID 3

Answer 16

Fovea Articularis [Articular Fovea of the head of the Radius]- Concavity that receives the capitulum of the humerus.

Question 17

ID 4

Answer 17

Circumferentia Articularis [Articular Circumference of Head of Radius]- Rimlike surface around the head of the radius for articulation with the radial notch of the ulna.

Question 18

ID 11

Answer 18

Tuberositas Pronatoria [Pronator Tuberosity of Radius]- Attachment site of the pronator teres muscle . Roughened portion, Located on the lateral aspect of the body of the radius

Question 19

ID 16

Answer 19

Crista Suprastyloidea [Suprastyloid Crest of the Radius]- ridge just proximal to the styloid process that gives attachment for the brachioradialis m.

Question 20

ID 17

Answer 20

Tuberculum Dorsale [Dorsal Tubercle of the Radius]- Bony ridge that is often palpable through the skin between the grooves for the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles.

Question 21

ID 24

Answer 21

Tuberositas Ulnae [Tuberosity of Ulna]- Roughened area distal to the coronoid process for attachment of the brachialis muscle.

Question 22

ID 36

Answer 22

Circumferentia Articularis [Articular circumference of the head of the ulna] - Anterolateral articular surface for articulation with the ulnar notch of the radius

Question 23

ID 34

Answer 23

Crista Musculi Supinatoris [Crest of the supinator muscle of the ulna]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the radial notch on the posterior surface of the shaft that gives origin to the supinator muscle.

Question 24

ID border at 33

Answer 24

Margo Anterior [Anterior Border of Ulna]- Margin facing anteromedially.

Question 25

ID border at 32

Answer 25

Margo Posterior [Posterior Border of Ulna]- Margin facing posteriorly.

Question 26

ID border at 31

Answer 26

Margo Interosseous [Interosseous Border of Ulna]- Attachment site of the interosseous membrane.

Question 27

ID 15

Answer 27

Sulcus Carpi [Carpal Groove]- Palmar groove between the tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium on the radial side and the hook of hamate and pisiform on the ulnar side. It is converted by a transverse ligament into a closed canal for the flexor tendons of the fingers.

Question 28

ID 5

Answer 28

Tuberculum Ossis Scaphoidei [Tubercle of Scaphoid Bone]- Prominence on the anterior surface of the scaphoid. It protrudes visibly with radial abduction of the hand.

Question 29

ID 10

Answer 29

Tuberculum Ossis Trapezii [Tubercle of Trapezium Bone]- Tubercle situated distal to the tubercle of the scaphoid and radial to the groove for the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Question 30

ID 20

Answer 30

Processus Styloideus (of Mc. III) [Styloid Process of Third Metacarpal Bone]- Dorsal process at the base of the third metacarpal radial to the capitate.

Question 31

ID 29

Answer 31

Trochlea Phalangis [Phalangeal Trochlea]- Trochlea of phalanx. The pulleylike head of the proximal and middle phalanges.

Question 32

ID

Answer 32

Labrum Glenoidale [Glenoidal Labrum]- lip of firbrocartilage around the margin of the shoulder joint that augments the bony articular surface.

Question 33

ID green highlight and the 2 structures inferior to it

Answer 33

Ligamenta Glenohumeralia [Glenohumeral Ligaments of the glenohumeral joint]- three thickened bands (superior, middle, inferior) within the anterior wall of the joint capsule.

Question 34

ID green

Answer 34

Ligamentum Coracohumerale [Coracohumeral Ligament of the glenohumeral joint]- Thickened portion of the joint capsule that extends from the root of the coracoid process of the scapula to the superior margins of the lesser and greater tubercles of the humerus.

Question 35

ID green

Answer 35

Ligamentum transversum humeri [Transverse humeral ligament of the glenohumeral joint] Transverse band that extends over the intertubercular sulcus, converting it into a canal for the passage of the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle

Question 36

ID Joint

Answer 36

Articulatio Cubiti - elbow joint

Question 37

ID green

Answer 37

Ligamentum Collaterale Ulnare [Ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow joint] - Triangular plate of fibers, the apex of which is directed superiorly. It is situated on the medial aspect of the arm between the humerus and ulna.

Question 38

ID green

Answer 38

Ligamentum Collaterale Radiale [Radial collateral ligament of the elbow joint] - Lateral collateral ligament. Its fibers radiate from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and blend into the anular ligament of the radius, which continues to the ulna

Question 39

ID green

Answer 39

Ligamentum Anulare Radii [Anular ligament of elbow joint] - Ringlike band that is woven into the joint capsule and encircles a portion of the articular circumference of the head of the radius. It is attached to the anterior and posterior margins of the radial notch of the ulna. A more lateral view is shown here.

Question 40

ID green

Answer 40

Ligamentum Quadratum [Quadrate ligament of the elbow joint] - Thin band of fibers that extends from the distal margin of the radial notch of the ulna to the neck of the radius.

Question 41

ID joint

Answer 41

Articulatio Ossis Pisiformis [Joint of Pisiform Bone]

Question 42

ID 2

Answer 42

Facies articularis sternalis/acromialis [acromial articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the acromion.

Question 43

ID 3

Answer 43

Facies articularis sternalis/acromialis [sternal articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the sternum.

Question 44

ID 5

Answer 44

Linea trapezoidea [Trapezoid line of the clavicle] - Ridge just lateral to the Conoid tubercle. Gives attachment for the coracoclavicular ligament, which is sometimes called the trapezoid ligament.

Question 45

ID green

Answer 45

Facies articularis acromialis [acromial articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the acromion.

Question 46

ID green

Answer 46

Facies articularis sternalis [sternal articular surface of the clavicle] - articular surface facing the sternum.

Question 47

ID green

Answer 47

Linea trapezoidea [Trapezoid line of the clavicle] - Ridge just lateral to the Conoid tubercle. Gives attachment for the coracoclavicular ligament, which is sometimes referred to as the trapezoid ligament

Question 48

ID green

Answer 48

Sulcus Musculi Subclavius [Groove for Subclavius Muscle of the clavicle] - Deep, elongated groove for the attachment of the subclavian muscle. Located on the inferior aspect of the clavicle.

Question 49

ID green

Answer 49

Angulus Acromii [Acromial Angle of Scapula] - Sharp bend where the spine of the scapula passes into the lateral margin of the acromion.

Question 50

ID green

Answer 50

Facies articularis clavicularis [Clavicular Articular Surface of the Scapula] - Facet on the anteromedial border of the acromion. Articulates with the clavicle.

Question 51

ID 9

Answer 51

Facies articularis clavicularis [Clavicular Articular Surface of the Scapula] - Facet on the anteromedial border of the acromion. Articulates with the clavicle.

Question 52

ID green

Answer 52

Tuberculum supraglenoidale/infraglenoidale [Supraglenoid/Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula]- small tubercle located on the superior portion of the glenoid fossa, origin for the long head of the biceps brachii m./ Small tubercle inferior to the glenoid fossa, origin for the long head of the triceps brachii m.

Question 53

ID 3

Answer 53

Crista Tuberculi Minoris [Crest of Lesser Tubercle of Humerus] - Bony ridge extending distalward from the lesser tubercle that gives attachment to the teres major and latissimus dorsi muscles.

Question 54

ID 4

Answer 54

Crista Tuberculi Majoris [Crest of Greater Tubercle of Humerus]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the greater tubercle that gives attachment to the pectoralis major muscle.

Question 55

ID 21

Answer 55

Sulcus Nervi Ulnaris [Groove for Ulnar Nerve of the humerus] - Groove on the posterior surface of the medial border of the medial epicondyle that transmits the ulnar nerve.

Question 56

ID 22

Answer 56

Sulcus Nervi Radialis [Groove for Radial Nerve of the humerus]- Spiral groove for the radial nerve that passes from the posterior surface of the humerus around the lateral border to reach the anterolateral surface.

Question 57

ID green

Answer 57

Crista Tuberculi Majoris [Crest of Greater Tubercle of Humerus]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the greater tubercle that gives attachment to the pectoralis major muscle.

Question 58

ID green

Answer 58

Crista Tuberculi Minoris [Crest of Lesser Tubercle of Humerus] - Bony ridge extending distalward from the lesser tubercle that gives attachment to the teres major and latissimus dorsi muscles.

Question 59

ID green

Answer 59

Sulcus Nervi Ulnaris [Groove for Ulnar Nerve of the humerus] - Groove on the posterior surface of the medial border of the medial epicondyle that transmits the ulnar nerve.

Question 60

ID green

Answer 60

Sulcus Nervi Radialis [Groove for Radial Nerve of the humerus] - Spiral groove for the radial nerve that passes from the posterior surface of the humerus around the lateral border to reach the anterolateral surface.

Question 61

ID 9

Answer 61

Crista supracondylaris lateralis [Lateral supracondylar crest of the humerus]- Lateral supracondylar ridge. Sharp, inferior end of the lateral border of the humerus that is continuous with the lateral epicondyle.

Question 62

ID green

Answer 62

Fovea Articularis [Articular Fovea of Radius] - Concavity that receives the capitulum of the humerus.

Question 63

ID green

Answer 63

Circumferentia Articularis [Articular Circumference of Head of Radius] - Rimlike surface around the head of the radius for articulation with the radial notch of the ulna.

Question 64

ID purple

Answer 64

Tuberositas Pronatoria [Pronator Tuberosity of Radius] - Attachment site of the pronator teres muscle . The roughened portion located on the lateral aspect of the body of the radius

Question 65

ID green

Answer 65

Tuberculum Dorsale [Dorsal Tubercle of the Radius] - Bony ridge that is often palpable through the skin between the grooves for the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles.

Question 66

ID

Answer 66

Crista Suprastyloidea [Suprastyloid Crest of the Radius] - ridge just proximal to the styloid process that gives attachment for the brachioradialis m. On the anterior aspect.

Question 67

ID 14

Answer 67

Tuberositas Ulnae [Tuberosity of Ulna] - Roughened area distal to the coronoid process for attachment of the brachialis muscle.

Question 68

ID green

Answer 68

Tuberositas Ulnae [Tuberosity of Ulna] - Roughened area distal to the coronoid process for attachment of the brachialis muscle.

Question 69

ID 16

Answer 69

Circumferentia Articularis [Articular circumference of the head of the ulna] - Anterolateral articular surface for articulation with the ulnar notch of the radius

Question 70

ID green

Answer 70

Circumferentia Articularis [Articular circumference of the head of the ulna] - Anterolateral articular surface for articulation with the ulnar notch of the radius

Question 71

ID purple

Answer 71

Crista Musculi Supinatoris [Crest of the supinator muscle of the ulna]- Bony ridge extending distalward from the radial notch on the posterior surface of the shaft that gives origin to the supinator muscle.

Question 72

ID purple

Answer 72

Margo Anterior [Anterior Border of Ulna] - Margin facing anteromedially.

Question 73

ID purple

Answer 73

Margo Posterior [Posterior Border of Ulna] - Margin facing posteriorly.

Question 74

ID

Answer 74

Crista Musculi Supinatoris [Crest of the supinator muscle of the ulna] - Bony ridge extending distalward from the radial notch on the posterior surface of the shaft that gives origin to the supinator muscle.

Question 75

ID purple

Answer 75

Margo Interosseous [Interosseous Border of Ulna] - Attachment site of the interosseous membrane.

Question 76

ID purple

Answer 76

Tuberculum Ossis Scaphoidei [Tubercle of Scaphoid Bone] - Prominence on the anterior surface of the scaphoid. It protrudes visibly with radial abduction of the hand.

Question 77

ID purple

Answer 77

Tuberculum Ossis Trapezii [Tubercle of Trapezium Bone] - Tubercle situated distal to the tubercle of the scaphoid and radial to the groove for the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Question 78

ID green

Answer 78

Processus Styloideus (of Mc. III) [Styloid Process of Third Metacarpal Bone] - Dorsal process at the base of the third metacarpal radial to the capitate.

Question 79

ID green

Answer 79

Trochlea Phalangis [Phalangeal Trochlea] - Trochlea of phalanx. The pulleylike head of the proximal and middle phalanges.

Question 80

ID joint at 13

Answer 80

Labrum Glenoidale [Glenoidal Labrum] - lip of firbrocartilage around the margin of the shoulder joint that augments the bony articular surface.

Question 81

ID

Answer 81

Ligamentum Corachohumerale [Coracohumeral Ligament of the glenohumeral joint] - Thickened portion of the joint capsule that extends from the root of the coracoid process of the scapula to the superior margins of the lesser and greater tubercles of the humerus.

Question 82

ID

Answer 82

Ligamenta Glenohumeralia [Glenohumeral Ligaments] - three thickened bands (superior, middle, inferior) within the anterior wall of the joint capsule.

Question 83

ID

Answer 83

Ligamentum transversum humeri [Transverse humeral ligament] - Transverse band that extends over the intertubercular sulcus, converting it into a canal for the passage of the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle

Question 84

ID 8

Answer 84

Ligamentum Collaterale Ulnare [Ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow joint] - Triangular plate of fibers, the apex of which is directed superiorly. It is situated on the medial aspect of the arm between the humerus and ulna.

Question 85

ID 8

Answer 85

Ligamentum Collaterale Ulnare [Ulnar collateral ligament] - Triangular plate of fibers, the apex of which is directed superiorly. It is situated on the medial aspect of the arm between the humerus and ulna.

Question 86

ID

Answer 86

Ligamentum Collaterale Radiale [Radial collateral ligament] - Lateral collateral ligament. Its fibers radiate from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and blend into the anular ligament of the radius, which continues to the ulna

Question 87

ID 4

Answer 87

Ligamentum Anulare Radii [Anular ligament of radius] - Ringlike band that is woven into the joint capsule and encircles a portion of the articular circumference of the head of the radius. It is attached to the anterior and posterior margins of the radial notch of the ulna.

Question 88

ID

Answer 88

Ligamentum Quadratum [Quadrate ligament] - Thin band of fibers that extends from the distal margin of the radial notch of the ulna to the neck of the radius.