The Shoulders Flashcards
1
Q
The shoulders form the _______ ________ which supports the arms and hands. This is also known as the ________ _________
A
Pectoral girdle, shoulder girdle.
2
Q
The term girdle refers to
A
A structure that encircles the body.
3
Q
The bones of the shoulder are: (3)
A
The clavicle, the scapula, the acromion.
4
Q
What is the clavicle?
A
The clavicle, also known as the collar bone, is a slender bone that connects the manubrium of the sternum to the scapula.
5
Q
What is the scapula also known as?
A
The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade (plural, scapulae)
6
Q
What is the acromion?
A
The acromion is an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder.
