ligaments of the pectoral girdle

Question 1

what is the proximal and distal attachment of the sternoclavicular ligament?

Answer 1

Proximal: Manubrium
Distal: Medial Clavicle

Question 2

Is the sternoclavicular ligament capsular or accessory?

Answer 2

capsular

Question 3

what are the proximal and distal attachments of the costoclavicular ligament?

Answer 3

Proximal: Costal Cartilage of rib 1
Distal: Inferior surface of clavicle

Question 4

is the costoclavicular ligament capsular or accessory?

Answer 4

accessory

Question 5

what is the function of the subclavius?

Answer 5

depress clavicle

Question 6

what are the proximal and distal attachments of the coracoclavicular ligament?

Answer 6

Proximal: coracoid process
Distal: inferior aspect of lateral clavicle

Question 7

what is the function of the coracoclavicular ligament?

Answer 7

makes sure that the clavicle and scapula stay AND move together

Question 8

where does the acromioclavicular ligament extend?

Answer 8

extends over superior aspect of joint

Question 9

where does an AC separation occur?

Answer 9

at the acromioclavicular joint/ligament