Upper Appendicular: Skeletal Bones Flashcards
Spinosum process (Scapula)
A large prominent ridge on the posterior side of the scapula that angles obliquely; Best landmark for posterior
Acromion (Scapula)
Bulge located at the lateral edge of the psine of the scapula
Coracoid process (Scapula)
Bulge located anteriorly to the acromion
Supraspinous foss (Scapula)
Depression found superior to the spine of the scapula
Infraspinous fossa (Scapula)
Depression found inferior to the spine of the scapula
Superior angle (Scapula)
Pointy area located superior to the supraspinous foss and is also the most superior portion of the scapula
Inferior angle (Scapula)
Pointy area located at the most inferior portion of the scapula
Lateral border (Scapula)
The entire lateral edge of the scapula
Medial border (Scapula)
The entire medial edge (nearest the vertebral column) of the scapula
Glenoid cavity/fossa (Scapula)
Depression located at the proximal portion of the scapula at the superior edge of the lateral border; the best landmark to determine lateral
Suprascapular notch (Scapula)
Notch located on the superior edge of the scapula between the coracoid process and the superior angle of the scapula but yet nearest the coracoid process
Subscapular fossa (Scapula)
Depression on the anterior aspect of the scapula
Body of the Scapula
The entire area of the scapula extending from the spine of the scapula to the inferior angle and actually consists of both the anterior and posterior aspects of the scapula
Sternal end (Clavicle)
The most medial edge of the clavicle, which connects to the sternum
Acomial end (Clavicle)
The most lateral edge of the clavicle, which connects to the acromion of the scapula
Conoid tubercle (Clavicle)
A small bulge on the inferior edge of the clavicle nearest the acromial end
Head (Humerus)
The proximal, rounded portion that fits into the glenoid cavity; Best landmark for medial
Greater tubercle (Humerus)
A bulge lateral to the head of the humerus
Lesser tubercle (Humerus)
A small bulge inferior and medial to the greater tubercle
Intertubercular sulcus (Humerus)
Vertical groove located between the greater and lesser tubercles
Deltoid tuberosity (Humerus)
A roughened area on the lateral edge of the humerus just a few centimeters distal to the greater tubercle
Capitulum (Humerus)
The lateral condyle at the distal end of the humerus