Humerus and Shoulder Anatomy Flashcards
Select the term(s) that correctly describe the shoulder joint:
A. humeroscapular
B. scapulohumeral
C. glenohumeral
D. Both B and C
both B and C
Which specific joint is found on the lateral end of the clavicle?
acromioclavicular (AC)
What are the 3 angles of the scapula?
superior
inferior
lateral
Which of the following structures of the scapula extends most anteriorly?
glenoid cavity
acromion
scapular spine
coracoid process
coracoid process
The male clavicle is shorter and less curved that the female clavicle.
false
The bony structure that separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae:
scapular spine
Which of the following is considered the most posterior?
scapular notch
coracoid process
acromion
glenoid process
acromion
What is the type of joint movement for the scapulohumeral joint?
ball and socket
The shoulder girdle consists of what 3 things?
clavicle
scapula
humerus
The 3 aspects of the clavicle:
sternal extremity
body
acromial extremity
What is the anterior surface of the scapula referred to as?
costal surface
What’s the anatomic name for the armpit?
axilla
Names of the two fossae located on the posterior scapula:
infraspinous
supraspinous
All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are classified as:
synovial
The greater and lesser tubercles are part of the:
proximal humerus
The coracoid process is part of the:
scapula
The acromial extremity is part of the:
clavicle
The surgical neck is part of the:
proximal humerus
The crest of spine is part of the:
scapula
The intertubercular sulcus is part of the:
proximal humerus
The most common injury to the rotator cuff is to the __________ tendon.
supraspinatus
Which of the following humeral structures is most distal?
A. anatomic neck
B. greater tubercle
C. lesser tubercle
D. surgical neck
surgical neck
What is another term for the mid area of the costal surface of the scapula?
A. subscapular fossa
B. infraspinous fossa
C. supraspinous fossa
D. scapulohumeral surface
subscapular fossa
Which of the following scapular structures is most posterior?
A. coracoid process
B. glenoid cavity
C. scapular notch
D. acromion
acromion
What is the joint classification for the scapulohumeral joint?
A. trochoidal
B. plane
C. bicondylar
D. spheroidal
spheroidal
