Ligament Attachment Of The Clavicle Flashcards
What is the primary ligament that attaches the clavicle to the sternum?
The sternoclavicular ligament.
True or False: The clavicle has no ligamentous attachments to the scapula.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament connects the clavicle to the first rib.
costoclavicular
What is the function of the conoid ligament?
To stabilize the acromioclavicular joint.
Which ligament is part of the coracoclavicular ligament complex?
The trapezoid ligament.
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
C) Coracoclavicular ligament.
What are the two components of the coracoclavicular ligament?
The conoid ligament and trapezoid ligament.
True or False: The acromioclavicular ligament is located at the lateral end of the clavicle.
True.
What is the role of the acromioclavicular ligament?
To provide stability to the acromioclavicular joint.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament runs from the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum.
sternoclavicular
Which ligament reinforces the capsule of the sternoclavicular joint?
The anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments.
Multiple choice: Which ligament is NOT associated with the clavicle? A) Conoid ligament B) Palmar ligament C) Trapezoid ligament D) Acromioclavicular ligament
B) Palmar ligament.
What is the anatomical significance of the costoclavicular ligament?
It anchors the clavicle to the first rib.
True or False: The clavicle articulates directly with the scapula.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament helps to prevent superior displacement of the clavicle.
coracoclavicular
What is the main function of the trapezoid ligament?
To prevent excessive movement of the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint.
Which ligament connects the clavicle to the acromion?
The acromioclavicular ligament.
True or False: The conoid ligament is situated medially to the trapezoid ligament.
True.
What type of joint is formed between the clavicle and the sternum?
A synovial saddle joint.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament helps to stabilize the clavicle during arm movements.
coracoclavicular
Multiple choice: Which ligament is primarily involved in shoulder separation injuries? A) Acromioclavicular ligament B) Costoclavicular ligament C) Sternoclavicular ligament D) Conoid ligament
A) Acromioclavicular ligament.
What is the clinical significance of the costoclavicular ligament?
It can be a site of compression in thoracic outlet syndrome.
True or False: The ligaments attaching the clavicle are primarily elastic in nature.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament provides a connection between the clavicle and the acromion.
acromioclavicular
What is the role of the sternoclavicular joint ligaments?
To stabilize the joint and allow for movement during arm elevation.
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
C) Acromioclavicular ligament.
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint classified as?
A synovial plane joint.
True or False: The ligaments associated with the clavicle are primarily responsible for its movement.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ ligament consists of two parts that attach the clavicle to the coracoid process.
coracoclavicular
What is the main role of the sternoclavicular joint?
To connect the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
Multiple choice: Which ligament is NOT found in the shoulder girdle? A) Conoid ligament B) Coracoclavicular ligament C) Radial collateral ligament D) Acromioclavicular ligament
C) Radial collateral ligament.
