Chapter 6 (Shoulder Girdle)

Question 1

The shoulder girdle is formed by what two bones:

Answer 1

Clavicle and scapula

Question 2

The function of the clavicle and scapula bones is to connect the upper limb to the:

Answer 2

Trunk

Question 3

Although the alignment of the clavicle and scapula is considered a girdle, it is incomplete in the:

Answer 3

Back

Question 4

The girdle is completed in front by the ______, which articulates with the ______ end of the______.

Answer 4

Sternum

Medial

Clavicle

Question 5

The scapulae are widely separated in the:

Answer 5

Back

Question 6

The proximal portion of the humerus is part of the_____ ______ and not the shoulder girdle process.

Answer 6

Upper limbs

Question 7

Because the proximal humerus is included in the _______ _______, it’s anatomy is considered with that of the_______ _______.

Answer 7

Shoulder joint

Shoulder girdle

Question 8

Classified as a long bone, has a body and two articular extremities:

Answer 8

Clavicle

Question 9

The Clavicle lies in a ______ _______ plane just above the _______ rib and forms the _______ part of the shoulder girdle.

Answer 9

Horizontal Oblique

First

Anterior

Question 10

The lateral aspect of the clavicle is termed the ___________ ___________, and it articulates with the _______ of the scapula.

Answer 10

Acromial Extremity

Acromion

Question 11

The medial aspect of the clavicle termed the _______ extremity, articulates with the manubrium of the sternum and the first_______ cartilage.

Answer 11

Sternal

Costal

Question 12

The clavicle, which serves as a ______ for the movements of the arm, is ______ curved for strength. The curvature is more _______ in males than females.

Answer 12

Fulcrum

Doubly

Acute

Question 13

Classified as a flat bone, forms the posterior part of the shoulder girdle:

Answer 13

Scapula

Question 14

Triangular in shape, the scapula has ____ surfaces, _____ borders, and _____ angles.

Answer 14

Two

Three

Three

Question 15

Lying on the superoposterior thorax between the ____ and _____ ribs, the ______ border of the scapula runs _______ with the vertebral column.

Answer 15

Second and seventh

Medial

Parallel

Question 16

The body of the scapula bone is ____ from top to bottom for greater strength, and its surfaces serve as the attachment sites of numerous ______.

Answer 16

Arched

Muscles

Question 17

The flat aspect of the bone lies at approximately a _______- to ______-degree angle in relation to the anatomic position.

Answer 17

45 to 60

Question 18

The costal (anterior) surface of the scapula is slightly concave and contains the____ fossa:

It is filled almost entirely by the attachment of the____muscle:

Answer 18

Subscapular Fossa

Subscapularis Muscle

Question 19

The anterior serratus muscle attaches to the medial border of the costal surface from the:

Answer 19

Superior angle to the inferior angle.

Question 20

The dorsal (posterior) surface is divided into two portions by a:

Answer 20

Prominent spinous process

Question 21

The _____ of ______ arises at the superior third of the medial border from a smooth, triangular area and runs obliquely superior to end in a flattened, ovoid projection called the ______.

Answer 21

crest of spine

Acromion

Question 22

The area above the spine is called the _______ fossa and gives origin to the ___________ muscle.

Answer 22

Supraspinous Fossa

Supraspinatus muscle

Question 23

The infraspinatus muscle arises from the portion below the spine, which is called the:

Answer 23

Infraspinous fossa

Question 24

The teres minor muscle arises from the superior two-thirds of the ______ border of the _____ surface:

Answer 24

Lateral

Dorsal

Question 25

Teres major muscle arises from the ____ third and the ____ angle.

Answer 25

Distal

Inferior

Question 26

The dorsal surface of the medial border affords attachment of the levator muscles of the______, ______ _____ muscle, and the _____ _____ muscle.

Answer 26

Scapulae

Greater rhomboid muscle

Lesser rhomboid muscle

Question 27

The superior border extends from the _____ angle to the ______ ______:

Answer 27

Superior

Coracoid process

Question 28

The superior border has a deep depression on its lateral end called the:

Answer 28

Scapular notch

Question 29

The medial border extends from the _____ to the ______ angles:

Answer 29

Superior

Inferior

Question 30

The lateral border extends from the_____ cavity to the _____ angle:

Answer 30

Glenoid cavity

Inferior Angle

Question 31

The superior angle is formed by the junction of the _____ and _____ borders:

Answer 31

Superior

Medial

Question 32

The inferior angle is formed by the junction of the ______ (vertebral) and ______ borders:

Answer 32

Medial

Lateral

Question 33

The inferior angle lies over the ____ ____:

Answer 33

Seventh Rib (7th)

Question 34

The lateral angle is the _______ part of the body of the Scapula:

Answer 34

Thickest part

Question 35

The lateral angle of the scapula ends in a shallow, oval depression called the:

Answer 35

Glenoid cavity

Question 36

The constricted region around the glenoid cavity is called the _____ of the scapula:

Answer 36

Neck

Question 37

The coracoid process arises from a thick base that extends from the _____ notch to the superior portion of the ____ of the scapula

Answer 37

scapular

neck

Question 38

The coracoid process first projects anteriorly and medially and then curves on itself to project ______:

Answer 38

Laterally

Question 39

The coracoid process can be palpated just distal and slightly medial to the:

Answer 39

Acromioclavicular AC Articulation

Question 40

The acromion, coracoid process, superior angle, and inferior angle are common positioning landmarks for:

Answer 40

Shoulder radiography