Pectoral Region

Question 1

Sternoclavicular joint

Answer 1

synovial classification- sellar or saddle

Question 2

Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 2

synovial classification- plane or gliding

Question 3

Glenohumeral joint

Answer 3

synovial classification- ball & socket

Question 4

Scapulothoracic joint

Answer 4

synovial classification- pseudo-joint necessary for full glenohumeral function

Question 5

Coracoclavicular function

Answer 5

Stabilizes acromioclavicular joint limiting medial displacement, protraction & elevation

Question 6

Acromioclavicular function

Answer 6

Stabilizes acromioclavicular joint

Question 7

Coracoacromial function

Answer 7

Prevents the superior displacement of the humeral head by forming the coracoacromial arch

Question 8

Coracohumeral function

Answer 8

Reinforces superoanterior aspects of joint capsule

Question 9

Costoclavicular function

Answer 9

Stabilizes sternoclavicular joint, limiting elevation of the clavicle

Question 10

Superior transverse scapular function

Answer 10

Closes off the suprascapular notch

Question 11

Glenoid capsule function

Answer 11

N/A

Question 12

Glenohumeral (three ligg.; superior, middle, inferior) function

Answer 12

Stabilizes glenohumeral articulation

Question 13

Coracoclavicular attachments

Answer 13

Trapezoid attachments - from coracoid process to trapezoid line of clavicle

Conoid attachments- from coracoid process to conoid tubercle of clavicle

Question 14

Acromioclavicular attachments

Answer 14

From superior aspect of acromial end of the clavicle to adjacent acromion

Question 15

Coracoacromial attachments

Answer 15

From lateral border of coracoid process to acromion adjacent to clavicular articulation

Question 16

Coracohumeral attachments

Answer 16

From base of coracoid process to anterior aspect greater tubercle

Question 17

Costoclavicular attachments

Answer 17

From superior aspect of cartilage of first rib to undersurface of the clavicle

Question 18

Superior transverse scapular attachments

Answer 18

From the base of the coracoid process to the medial edge of the scapular notch

Question 19

Glenoid capsule attachments

Answer 19

From the circumference of glenoid cavity to anatomical neck of the humerus

Question 20

Glenohumeral (three ligg.; superior, middle, inferior) attachments

Answer 20

From upper part of medial margin of glenoid cavity to lesser tubercle & anatomical neck