Clavicle

Question 1

The clavicle is considered a _____ even though it’s _____

Answer 1

long bone

not very long or straight (has 2 curves)

Question 2

The medial end of the clavicle attaches where?

Answer 2

The sternum (sternal end)

Question 3

The lateral end of the clavicle attaches where?

Answer 3

The acromion of the scapula (acromial end)

Question 4

Both the sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular joint are ______

Answer 4

synovial joints

Question 5

The medial end of the clavicle bulges _____ and is curved concave _____ with a ?

Answer 5

anteriorly
posterior
short block shaped head

Question 6

The lateral end of the clavicle bulges ______ and is curved concave _______ with a?

Answer 6

Posteriorly
Anterior
flat, rounded head.

Question 7

Some common landmarks of the clavicle include:

Answer 7

The conoid tubercle(attachment of the conoid ligament)
The deltoid tubercle (attachment of the deltoid muscle)
The trapeziod line (attachment of the trapezoid ligament)

Question 8

The conoid and trapezoid ligaments together form the _______

Answer 8

coracoclavicular ligament

Question 9

The lateral, posterior side is where the ______ ligament attaches

Answer 9

trapezius