3. Pectoral Girdle Flashcards
Function of pectoral girdle
Increase mobility of upper arm in all range of movements
Function of clavicle
Stabilise shoulder
Acts as a strut, holding glenohumeral joint in parasagittal plane
Increases range of movement in shoulder joint
Transmit supportive stress of upper limb to axial skeleton
Protect subclavian vessels and auxillary neurovascular bundle
What attaches to the costal tuberosity of the clavicle?
Costoclavicular ligament
What attaches to the anterior, inferior and middle aspect of the clavicle?
Pectoralis major
What attaches to the inferior, posterior and medial aspect of the clavicle?
Sternohyoid
Action of Pectoralis major
Adduction, medial rotation and flexion of arm
Action of sternohyoid
Depresses hyoid
What attaches to the conoid tubercle of clavicle?
Conoid ligament
What attaches to the subclavian groove of the clavicle?
Subclavius
Action of subclavius
Depression of clavicle
What attaches to the superior, lateral and posterior aspect of clavicle?
Trapezius
Action of trapezius
Elevation, adduction, depression and rotation of scapula
Action of SCM
Head rotation and flexion
What attaches to the superior, lateral and anterior aspect of the clavicle?
Deltoid
Action of deltoid
Flexion, extension, rotation, abduction of arm
Properties of hyoid bone
Only bone not directly articulating with any other
Sits roughly anterior to C4-5 junction
Attachment for tongue musculature
Can be fractured during strangulation
2 pairs of horns - lesser and greater hornu
What attaches to the anterior inferior body of the hyoid?
Digastricus
Stylohyoid
Mylohyoid
Action of stylohyoid
Elevate tongue
Action of mylohyoid
Raises floor of mouth and tongue
What attaches to the lateral acromion and lower border of spine of scapula?
Deltoid