Anatomy 1- Shoulder & pectoral griddle region 1 Flashcards
what does the cubital region contain
cubital median vein
what 3 bones make the pectoral griddle
scapula
clavicle
sternum
name 3 functions of the clavicle
1- rigid support from which scapula and free limb suspended
2- protection to neurovascular bundle of upper limb
3- transmits shock from upper limb to axial skeleton
which end of the clavicle is rounded and thicker
sternal end
which end of the clavicle is flat
acromion end
is the anterior medial end of the clavicle concave or convex
convex
is the anterior lateral end of the clavicle concave or convex
concave
what is the WEAKEST AREA of the clavicle & most common fracture site
medial 2/3
lateral 1/3
what rib is at the same level as the superior angle of the scapula
rib 2
what rib is at the same level as the inferior angle of the scapula
rib 7
what fractures can occur to the scapula (5)
acromial fracture coracoid process fracture scapular body fracture glenoid fracture scapular winging
at what joint does the hummers and the scapula articulate
glenohumeral joint (glenoid process of scapula and head of humerus)
at what joint does the hummers and the radius/ulna articulate
elbow joint
most common fracture site of the humerus!!!
SURGICAL NECK
what are the 3 joints of the pectoral region
sternoclavicular
acromioclavicular
gelenohumeral
what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint
SADDLE- but acts as BALL AND SOCKET