osteology : clavicle

Question 1

what shape is the clavicle

Answer 1

S-shaped

Question 2

what is the lateral end of the clavicle called and what does it articulate with (Hint: “lateral”)

Answer 2

Acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the Acromion of the scapula

Question 3

what is the medial end of the clavicle called and what does it articulate with (Hint: “medial”)

Answer 3

sternal end of the clavicle articulates with the jugular notch of the sternum

Question 4

what are the 2 sites of attachment for ligaments and muscles on the clavicle

Answer 4

conoid tubercle (proximal to acromial end)
costal tuberosity (distal to acromial end)

Question 5

is the Acromial side next to the high-arched (convex) curve or the low-arched (concave) curve

Answer 5

high-arched curve (convex)

Question 6

is the sternal end next to a high-arched (convex) or low-arched (concave) curve

Answer 6

concave (low-arched) curve

Question 7

if you were to label medial and lateral sides, where ( Acromial end or Sternal end) would you put the lateral label

Answer 7

Acromial end

Question 8

if when reading the clavicle on the book, from your left to right, and the Acromial end comes before the Sternal end, is your clavicle a right or left arm clavicle

Answer 8

right arm clavicle