Shoulder girdle

Question 1

Which two joints make up the shoulder (pectoral) girdle?

Answer 1

Scapulothoracic joint
Sternoclavicular join

Question 2

Which are the two bones in the shoulder girdle?

Answer 2

Clavicle (collar)
Scapula (shoulder blade)

Question 3

What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?

Answer 3

Plane style synovial - allowing gliding movement

Question 4

Which fossa is located above the spine on the scapula?

Answer 4

Supraspinous

Question 5

Which fossa is located underneath the scapula?

Answer 5

Subscapular fossa

Question 6

Which fossa is located below the spine on the scapula?

Answer 6

Infraspinous

Question 7

What is the the lateral end of the clavicle called?

Answer 7

Acromial end

Question 8

What is the medial end of the clavicle called?

Answer 8

Sternal end

Question 9

What type of bone is the clavicle?

Answer 9

Sigmoid

Question 10

Where is the articulation of the acromioclavicular joint?

Answer 10

The acromion process of the scapula with the lateral end of the clavicle