Clavicle

Question 1

costal impression (tuberosity)

Answer 1

lies on the medial end of the inferior surface of the clavicle
Broad, rough surface

Question 2

subclavian sulcus (groove)

Answer 2

runs along the posteroinferior quadrant of the midshnaft, providing a roof over the great vessels of the neck and an insertion for the subclavian muscle

Question 3

conoid tubercle

Answer 3

found on the lateral end of the clavicle and located posteriorly

Question 4

trapezoid line (oblique ridge)

Answer 4

leads laterally from the conoid tubercle

attachment site for the trapezoid ligament

Question 5

superior surface

Answer 5

bears less relief (smoother) than the inferior surface

Question 6

Siding: medial end

Answer 6

round

Question 7

Siding: lateral end

Answer 7

flattened

Question 8

Siding: whole bone

Answer 8

bone bows anteriorly from the medial end, curves posteriorly at midshaft and then sweeps anteriorly again as it reachers the lateral, flattened end

Question 9

Siding: inferior surface

Answer 9

most irregularities and roughenings found here

Question 10

Siding: facet for the first costal cartilage

Answer 10

on the inferior edge of the medial clavicle and the costal tuberosity is also inferior