Clavical Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for the clavicle?
A
Collar Bone
2
Q
What does the clavicle connect?
A
The upper limb to the trunk.
3
Q
What are the two ends of the clavicle called and what do they articulate with?
A
- Sternal end - articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.
- Acromial end - articulates with the acromion of the scapula at the acromioclavicular joint.
4
Q
The Medial 2/3 of the shaft of the clavicle are _______ ________, whereas the lateral 1/3 is flattened and _____ ______.
A
convex anteriorly; concave anteriorly.
5
Q
What do the curvatures do to help the clavicle?
A
Increase the resilience of the clavical and give it an āSā shape.
6
Q
The pectoral girdle and bones of the free part of the upper limb form the?
A
Superior appendicular skeleton
7
Q
What does the superior appendicular skeleton articulate with and where and what does this allow?
A
Axial Skeleton; at the sternoclavicular joint. Allowing great mobility.
