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Ligament Attachment Of The Clavicle Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary ligament that attaches the clavicle to the sternum?

A

The sternoclavicular ligament.

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True or False: The clavicle has no ligamentous attachments to the scapula.

A

False.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament connects the clavicle to the first rib.

A

costoclavicular

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4
Q

What is the function of the conoid ligament?

A

To stabilize the acromioclavicular joint.

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5
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Which ligament is part of the coracoclavicular ligament complex?

A

The trapezoid ligament.

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Multiple choice: Which ligament attaches the clavicle to the coracoid process of the scapula? A) Sternoclavicular ligament B) Costoclavicular ligament C) Coracoclavicular ligament D) Acromioclavicular ligament

A

C) Coracoclavicular ligament.

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What are the two components of the coracoclavicular ligament?

A

The conoid ligament and trapezoid ligament.

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True or False: The acromioclavicular ligament is located at the lateral end of the clavicle.

A

True.

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What is the role of the acromioclavicular ligament?

A

To provide stability to the acromioclavicular joint.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament runs from the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum.

A

sternoclavicular

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11
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Which ligament reinforces the capsule of the sternoclavicular joint?

A

The anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments.

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Multiple choice: Which ligament is NOT associated with the clavicle? A) Conoid ligament B) Palmar ligament C) Trapezoid ligament D) Acromioclavicular ligament

A

B) Palmar ligament.

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What is the anatomical significance of the costoclavicular ligament?

A

It anchors the clavicle to the first rib.

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True or False: The clavicle articulates directly with the scapula.

A

False.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament helps to prevent superior displacement of the clavicle.

A

coracoclavicular

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16
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What is the main function of the trapezoid ligament?

A

To prevent excessive movement of the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint.

17
Q

Which ligament connects the clavicle to the acromion?

A

The acromioclavicular ligament.

18
Q

True or False: The conoid ligament is situated medially to the trapezoid ligament.

A

True.

19
Q

What type of joint is formed between the clavicle and the sternum?

A

A synovial saddle joint.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament helps to stabilize the clavicle during arm movements.

A

coracoclavicular

21
Q

Multiple choice: Which ligament is primarily involved in shoulder separation injuries? A) Acromioclavicular ligament B) Costoclavicular ligament C) Sternoclavicular ligament D) Conoid ligament

A

A) Acromioclavicular ligament.

22
Q

What is the clinical significance of the costoclavicular ligament?

A

It can be a site of compression in thoracic outlet syndrome.

23
Q

True or False: The ligaments attaching the clavicle are primarily elastic in nature.

A

False.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament provides a connection between the clavicle and the acromion.

A

acromioclavicular

25
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What is the role of the sternoclavicular joint ligaments?

A

To stabilize the joint and allow for movement during arm elevation.

26
Q

Multiple choice: Which ligament is most likely to be injured in a fall on an outstretched hand? A) Trapezoid ligament B) Conoid ligament C) Acromioclavicular ligament D) Costoclavicular ligament

A

C) Acromioclavicular ligament.

27
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What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint classified as?

A

A synovial plane joint.

28
Q

True or False: The ligaments associated with the clavicle are primarily responsible for its movement.

A

False.

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament consists of two parts that attach the clavicle to the coracoid process.

A

coracoclavicular

30
Q

What is the main role of the sternoclavicular joint?

A

To connect the upper limb to the axial skeleton.

31
Q

Multiple choice: Which ligament is NOT found in the shoulder girdle? A) Conoid ligament B) Coracoclavicular ligament C) Radial collateral ligament D) Acromioclavicular ligament

A

C) Radial collateral ligament.

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