Clavicle

Question 1

Extent of the clavicle

Answer 1

Manubrium of the sternum

Acromion of the scapula

Question 2

It is classed as a short bone

T or F

Answer 2

F

Long bone

Question 3

Functions of the clavicle

Answer 3

1) connects the upper limb to the trunk
2) protects underlying neuro vascular structures
3) transmits force from the upper limb to axial skeleton

Question 4

Shape of the clavicle

Answer 4

S shaped

Question 5

Landmarks of the clavicle

Answer 5

Sternal end
Shaft
Acromial end

Question 6

Sternal end of the clavicle contains a large facet for the articulation of the
At what joint

Answer 6

Manubrium of the sternum

Sternoclavicular joint

Question 7

The inferior surface of the sternal end is marked by a rough oval depression for the

Answer 7

Costoclavicular ligament

Question 8

The shaft is the point of origin of different muscles name them

Answer 8

Deltoid, trapezius, pectoralis major, subclavius, sternocleidomastoid muscle,sternohyoid

Question 9

The acromial end houses a small facet for articulation with the acromion of the scapula at the

Answer 9

Acromioclavicular joint

Question 10

Acromioclavicular joint serves as a point of attachment of two ligaments

Answer 10

Conoid tubercule

Trapezoid line

Question 11

Describe the Coronoid tubercule

Describe the trapezoid line

Answer 11

1) attachment point of the conoid ligament, the medial part of the coracoclavicular ligament.
2) attachment point of the trapezoid ligament, the lateral part of the coracoclavicular ligament.

Question 12

Function of coracoclavicular ligament

Answer 12

is a very strong structure, effectively suspending the weight of the upper limb from the clavicle.

Question 13

Clinical relevance

Answer 13

Fracturing of the clavicle

Question 14

What percent of fractures occur in the
Lateral third
Middle third
Medial third

Answer 14

15%
80%
5%