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Bones of the upper Extremities U3 Flashcards

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acromial end

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this is the end of the clavicle that articulates the acromion process of the scapula

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Sternal end

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this is the end of the clavicle that Articulates with the sternum

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Conoid tubercle

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  • closer to the acromial end of the clavicle

Attachment site for the coracoclavicular ligament on the clavicle

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Glenoid fossa

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Articulates with the head of the humerus

- this is on the scapula

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Coracoid process

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Attachment site for the coracobrachialis, short head of the biceps brachii, & pectoralis minor muscles & coracoclavicular ligament on the scapula

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Acromion process

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Articulates with the clavicle, attachment for the middle part of the deltoid
- on the scapula

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Scapular spine

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Separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossa, attachment for the deltoid and trapezius muscles
- on the scapula

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Medial border

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Attachment for the levator scapulae, rhomboid major, rhomboid minor, & serratus anterior (anterior portion of the medial border)
- on the scapula

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Lateral border

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Attachment for teres minor

- on the scapula

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Inferior angle

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Attachment site for the teres major muscle

- on the scapula

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Superior angle

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Attachment for the levator scapulae

  • on the scapula
  • this is the most superior portion that then curves and becomes horizontal
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Subscapular fossa

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Fossa on the anterior scapula that holds the subscapularis muscle
- on the scapula

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Supraspinous fossa

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Fossa on the posterior surface that holds the supraspinatus

- on the scapula

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Infraspinous fossa

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Fossa on the posterior surface that holds the infraspinatus

- on the scapula

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Supraglenoid tubercle

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Attachment for the long head of the biceps brachii

- on the scapula

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Infraglenoid tubercle

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below the glenoid fossa on the scapula

Attachment for the long head of the triceps

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Suprascapular notch

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Passageway for the suprascapular nerve

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Head of humerus

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Articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula

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Anatomical neck

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Just distal to the head of the humerus

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Surgical neck

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Common site for fractures of the humerus

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Deltoid tuberosity

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Attachment for the deltoid muscle

- on the humerus

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Lesser tubercle on the humerus

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Attachment for the subscapularis muscle (and teres major)

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Greater tubercle on the humerus

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Attachment for the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor

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intertubercular sulcus (groove)

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Passageway for the tendon of the long head of the biceps; attachment for the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles
- on the humerus

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Radial groove

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Radial nerve travels here on its course around the posterior humerus

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Medial epicondyle of the humerus

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Attachment site for muscles of the anterior forearm (flexors and pronator teres)

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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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Attachment site for muscles of the posterior forearm (extensors and supinator)

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Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus

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Attachment site for some posterior forearm muscles

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Medial supracondylar ridge of the humerus

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Attachment site for some anterior forearm muscles

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Capitulum

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Articulates with the head of the radius

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Trochlea

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on the distal end of the anterior humerus on the medial side
Articulates with the ulna

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Radial fossa

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Space for radius during elbow flexion

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Coronoid fossa

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this is above the capitulum

Space for the coronoid process of the ulna during elbow flexion

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Olecranon fossa

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  • on the distal end of the posterior humerus

Space for the olecranon process of the ulna during elbow extension

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Trochlear notch

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Articulates with the trochlea of the humerus

- on the ulna

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Olecranon process

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  • enters the olecranon fossa on the humerus during elbow extension
    Attachment for the triceps brachii
  • on the ulna
37
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Coronoid process

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Attachment for ligaments of the elbow

  • on the proximal end of the ulna and is below the trochlear notch
  • on the ulna
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Radial notch

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site of the proximal articulation articulation with the head of the radius
- on the ulna

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Head on the ulna

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Articulates distally with the radius and with carpal bones

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Styloid process of the ulna

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Attachment for a ligament of the wrist

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Head of the radius

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Articulates with the ulna and humerus

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Radial tuberosity

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Attachment for the biceps brachii tendon

  • this is located more proximal on the radius
  • it is on the medial side of the radius
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Styloid process of the radius

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Attachment site for the brachioradialis muscle

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Ulnar notch

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Distal articulation with the ulna on the radius

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carpometacarpal joints

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these are the joints between the carpal bones and the metacarpal bones

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metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP)

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  • these are the joints between the metacarpal bones and the proximal phalanges
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proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP)

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this is the joints between the proximal phalanges and the middle phalanges
- there is not one on the thumb

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Distal interphalangeal joints (DIP)

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  • this is the joint between the middle and distal phalanges
49
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Interphalangeal joint (IP)

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  • this is the joint in the thumb between the proximal and distal phalange in the thumb

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