1 Structure IDs- Back & Pec (Bony Landmarks and Joints) Flashcards
Manubrium of the sternum
Attachments: pectoralis major
Clavicular notch: function: articulates with clavicle
Jugular notch
Acromial end of clavicle
Function: articulates with acromion
Body of the sternum
Attachments: pectoralis major
Xiphoid process of the sternum
Located at the inferior end of the sternum
Sternal end of the clavicle
Function: articulates with the sternum
Superior surface of the clavicle
Attachments: sternocleidomastoid muscle
Inferior surface of the clavicle
Attachments: subclavius muscle
Conoid tubercle: attachments: conoid ligament
Trapezoid line: attachments: trapezoid ligament
Anterior border of the clavicle
Attachments: pectoralis major and deltoid muscles
Posterior border of the clavicle
Attachments: trapezius muscle
Medial border of the scapula
Attachments: rhomboids, serratus anterior
Superior border of the scapula
Attachments: omohyoid muscle and transverse scapular ligament
Suprascapular notch: function: transmits suprascapular nerve
Lateral border of the scapula
Attachments: teres minor muscle
Superior angle of the scapula
Attachments: levator scapulae muscle
Inferior angle of the scapula
Attachments: teres major muscle
Subscapular fossa
Attachments: subscapularis muscle
Supraspinous fossa
Attachments- supraspinatus muscle
Infraspinous fossa
Attachments: infraspinatus muscle
Crest of the scapular spine
Attachments: trapezius muscle
Acromion
Attachments: deltoid
Function: articulates with clavicle
Spinoglenoid notch (scapular spine)
Function: transmits the suprascapular nerve and vessels
Glenoid cavity
Function: articulates with the head of the humerus
Supraglenoid tubercle (scapula)
Attachments: long head of the biceps brachii muscle
Infraglenoid tubercle
Attachments: long head of the triceps brachii muscle
Coracoid process
Attachments: coracoclavicular (conoid and trapezoid) ligament, pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis and short head of biceps brachii muscles