clavicle Flashcards
clavicle
Long bone (has no medullary cavity). ‘S’ shaped
1
Sternoclavicular joint articulation between the sternal end of the clavicle
and the clavicular notch of the manubrium of the sternum
2
Acromioclavicular joint: articulation between the acromial (lateral) end
of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula.
Associated Muscles:
Cervical {neck} flexors (sternocleidomastoid)
scapula
flat bone
associated joints 1
Acromioclavicular joint: articulation between the acromial (lateral) end of
the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula.
2
Glenohumeral joint: articulation between the glenoid fossa of the scapula and
the head of the humerus.
3
Scapulothoracic joint: articulation between subscapular fossa and the
posterior upper rib cage.
humerus
long bone
associated joints 1
Glenohumeral joint: articulation between the glenoid fossa of the scapula and
the head of the humerus.
2
Humeroradial joint: articulation of the capitulum of the humerus and the
head of the radius.
3
Humeroulnar joint: articulation of the trochlea of the humerus, received by
the trochlear notch of the ulna.
radius
long bone
associated joints 1
Humeroradial joint: articulation of the capitulum of the humerus and the
head of the radius.
2
Proximal radioulnar joint: articulation of head of the radius and radial
notch of the ulna.