The Pectoral Girdle - Appendicular Skelton

Question 1

Sternal End

Answer 1

Large, circular end of the clavicle.

Question 2

Acromial End

Answer 2

Small, thin end of the clavicle. Acromial = shoulder

Question 3

Conoid Tubercle

Answer 3

Posterior, Inferior and Lateral…Small bump (tubercle) on clavicle.

Question 4

Acromion Process

Answer 4

Extends from scapula to front.

Question 5

Coracoid Process

Answer 5

Hook shaped bone at front (Crow shaped).

Question 6

Glenoid Cavity

Answer 6

Socket of joint to humerus (Eyeball)

Question 7

Scapular Spine

Answer 7

Shelf like plate at top of scapula, projects to dorsal surface.

Question 8

Subscapular Fossa

Answer 8

The negative curve of the scapula. (Under)

Question 9

Infraspinous Fossa

Answer 9

The positive curve of the scapula. (Top)

Question 10

Supraspinous Fossa

Answer 10

Makes the superior angle; Above/superior to the clavicle.