Anatomy Unit 3: Bones of Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
Part of scapula that attaches long head of triceps brachii
infraglenoid tubercle
Most lateral projection of scapula
lateral angle
gentle depression on the posterior surface of the humerus indicates the position where the radial n. and deep brachial n. pass against the bone
radial groove
What process is located on inferior surface of clavicle?
Conoid Tubercle
Process on anterior surface of scapula that connects to clavicle via ligament
Coracoid process
Part of scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus
glenoid fossa
Part of scapula that attaches to long head of biceps brachii
supraglenoid tubercle
spool shaped articular process on humerus around which the trochlear notch of ulna articulates
trochlea
digit bone(s)
14: phalanges
Upper arm bone(s)
1: humerus
Forearm bone(s)
2: radius + ulna
hand bone(s)
5: metacarpals
wrist bone(s)
8: carpals
What joint connects the clavicle with the scapula?
Acromioclavicular joint
What is the "corner" of the shoulder?
Acromion
What views can the greater tubercle of the humerus be seen?
Ant + Post
What views can the lesser tubercle be seen?
Ant only
What type of joint is shoulder joint?
Ball & Socket
What 2 bones make up Pectoral Girdle?
Clavicle Scapula
What articulates with the radial fossa of humerus?
Head of radius when elbow is fully flexed
Divet in the anterior surface of scapula
Subscapular fossa
Bottom point of scapula. Visible/touchable
Inferior angle
What do the ends of the clavicle articulate with?
Medial- sternum Lateral- acromion process of scapula
The upper limb attaches to the axial skeleton through _________
Pectoral Girdle
Is the spine of the scapula attached anteriorly or posteriorly?
Posteriorly
Distally the humerus articulates with what bones?
Radius + Ulna
Where does the Pectoral Girdle attach to the axial skeleton?
Sternoclavicular joint
Round articular process on humerus for head of radius
capitulum
Part of humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna in elbow flexion
coronoid fossa