Ch 3 Upper Extremity A&P Flashcards
Number of cervical vertebrae
7
Number of thoracic vertebrae
12
Number of lumbar vertebrae
5
Number of sacrum vertebrae
5
Number of coccyx vertebrae
4
Lordotic curves
Cervical & Lumbar curves
Kyphotic curves
Thoracic and Sacral curves
Vertebrae anatomy includes:
Body
Vertebral arch
Processes extending from the arch
Vertebrae that have facets for rib articulation
Thoracic
Largest, strongest vertebrae
Spinous processes are short, thick
Lumbar
Vertebrae foundation for pelvic girdle
Contain sacral foramina for nerves and blood vessels
Sacrum
True ribs
1-7
False ribs
8-10
Floating ribs
11-12
False ribs articulate with the sternum via:
Cartilage of Rib 7
Only bony connection for arms and upper torso
Clavicle
Clavicle articulates with _____ medially
Articulates with ______ laterally
Sternum
Acromion
Part of the scapula that forms the tip of the shoulder
Extends anteriorly and superiorly over the humeral head
Acromion process
Scapula
Provides attachment site for muscles and ligaments
Coracoid process
Anatomy of the ligaments of the pectoral girdle
Acromioclavicular ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
Coracoacromial ligament
The labrum consists of:
Glenoid cavity
Glenoid labrum
Shallow cavity, allowing only 25% of the humeral head to make contact
Articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint
Glenoid Cavity
Forms a ring around the glenoid cavity
Deepens the glenoid and provides more stability to the joint
Glenoid labrum