Bones of the upper Extremities U3 Flashcards
acromial end
this is the end of the clavicle that articulates the acromion process of the scapula
Sternal end
this is the end of the clavicle that Articulates with the sternum
Conoid tubercle
- closer to the acromial end of the clavicle
Attachment site for the coracoclavicular ligament on the clavicle
Glenoid fossa
Articulates with the head of the humerus
- this is on the scapula
Coracoid process
Attachment site for the coracobrachialis, short head of the biceps brachii, & pectoralis minor muscles & coracoclavicular ligament on the scapula
Acromion process
Articulates with the clavicle, attachment for the middle part of the deltoid
- on the scapula
Scapular spine
Separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossa, attachment for the deltoid and trapezius muscles
- on the scapula
Medial border
Attachment for the levator scapulae, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, & serratus anterior (anterior portion of the medial border)
- on the scapula
Lateral border
Attachment for teres minor
- on the scapula
Inferior angle
Attachment site for the teres major muscle
- on the scapula
Superior angle
Attachment for the levator scapulae
- on the scapula
- this is the most superior portion that then curves and becomes horizontal
Subscapular fossa
Fossa on the anterior scapula that holds the subscapularis muscle
- on the scapula
Supraspinous fossa
Fossa on the posterior surface that holds the supraspinatus
- on the scapula
Infraspinous fossa
Fossa on the posterior surface that holds the infraspinatus
- on the scapula
Supraglenoid tubercle
Attachment for the long head of the biceps brachii
- on the scapula
Infraglenoid tubercle
below the glenoid fossa on the scapula
Attachment for the long head of the triceps
Suprascapular notch
Passageway for the suprascapular nerve
Head of humerus
Articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula
Anatomical neck
Just distal to the head of the humerus