CHAPTER 4: THE SHOULDER Flashcards
Long, slender bone that lies horizontally across the root of the neck just beneath the skin
Clavicle
The clavicle articulates with the (a)\_\_\_ and 1st costal cartilage medially and with the (b)\_\_\_laterally
(a) Sternum
(b) Acromion process of the scapula
Transmits forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton and provides attachment for
muscles
Clavicle
The medial two thirds of the clavicle is (a)___- forward and its lateral third is (b)___
forward
(a) convex
(b) concave
Most common fractured bone in the body
Clavicle
Flat triangular bone that lies on the posterior chest wall between the 2nd and 7th ribs
Scapula
The lateral end of the spine is free and forms the ___, which articulates with the
clavicle
Acromion
The superolateral angle of the scapula forms the pear-shaped ___, or fossa, which articulates with the head of the humerus at
the shoulder joint
Glenoid cavity
Projects upward and forward above the glenoid cavity and
provides attachment for muscles and ligaments
Coracoid process
The anterior surface of the scapula is concave and forms the shallow ___
Subscapular fossa
The posterior surface of the scapula is divided by the spine into the (a)____
above and an (b)___
(a) Supraspinous fossa
(b) Infraspinous fossa
Summit of the shoulder
Acromion process
Different types of Acromion process
I- Flat
II- Curved
III- Hooked
IV- Upturned
Parts of the scapula (3)
i. Acromion process
ii. Coracoid process
iii. Glenoid fossa/cavity
shallow cavity that articulates with the
Glenoid fossa/cavity
deepens the cavity/ enhances the depth
Glenoid labrum
Articulates with the glenoid fossa to form the shoulder joint which
forms about one third of a sphere
Humeral head
- end attachment of the joint capsule
Anatomical neck
most common site of fracture in the humerus; may affect the axillary nerve
Surgical neck
serves as attachment of the SIT muscle
Greater tuberosity
sevrves as attachment of the Subscapularis mm.
Lesser tuberosity
it houses the radial nerve
Spiral groove
Walls of the Axilla: anterior wall
By the pectoralis major, subclavius, and pectoralis minor muscles
Walls of the Axilla: posterior wall
By the subscapularis, latissimus dorsi, and teres major muscles
from above down