Pectoral Girdle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pectoral girdle?
A
Connects upper limb to axial skeleton on each side
2
Q
Note that the entire upper limb and pectoral girdle articulate at one small joint only - which is this?
A
Glenohumeral Joint
3
Q
Which aspect of clavicle is flatter than medial aspect
A
Lateral
4
Q
Which surface of clavicle is smoother?
A
Superior
5
Q
What is the attachment for conoid ligament?
A
Conoid Tubercle
6
Q
Where is the conoid tubercle on clavicle?
A
Inferior aspect of lateral portion of clavicle
7
Q
Which part of clavicle is weakest and commonly fractures during fall?
A
Between Mid and Lateral 1/2 of Clavicle
8
Q
All lymphatic vessels from upper limb drain into
A
Axillary Nodes
