Pectoral Girdle and arm bones Flashcards
1
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Pectoral girdle
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Each pectoral girdle consists of a scapula and a clavicle. Its purpose is to support the upper limbs and serves as an attachment point for several muscles.
composed of 4 bones:
2 clavicles (collarbones)
2 scapula (shoulder blades)
2
Q
Scalpula
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3
Q
Acromion process
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bony process of the scapula.
4
Q
Glenoid Cavity
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Articulates with the head of the humerus.
5
Q
Humerus
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Long bone that extends from the scapula to the elbow.
6
Q
Surgical Neck
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Fractures that typically occur on the humerus.
7
Q
Trochlear Notch
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8
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Trochlea
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9
Q
Olecranon process
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Point of elbow.
10
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Styloid process
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Articulates with the bones of the wrist.
11
Q
Clavicle
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12
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Sternoclavicular joint
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13
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Acromioclavicular joint
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14
Q
Ulna
A
goes to pinky. On the proximal end has a U shaped Trochlear notch.
15
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Radius
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Goes to thumb. shorter than ulna.
