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Upper Body 1 Flashcards

Shoulder, arm joints and bones

1
Q

What is the superior-lateral process of the scapula called?

A

acromion

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2
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what is the inferior-medial process of the scapula called?

A

coracoid

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3
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Which bones comprise the shoulder girdle?

A

scapula and clavicle

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4
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What is the name of the shallow depression on the lateral part of the scapula?

A

glenoid fossa

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5
Q

What is the shoulder joint called?

A

glenohumeral joint

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6
Q

what is the joint name of the scapula>clavicle?

A

acromioclavicular joint

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7
Q

name of joint clavicle to sternum

A

sternoclavicular joint

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8
Q

what is the superior portion of the sternum called?

A

manubrium

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9
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name of joint scapula to ribcage

A

scapulothoracic

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10
Q

what type of joint is the acromioclavicular

A

gliding

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11
Q

what type of joint is the sternoclavicular

A

generally plane although can vary between people

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12
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what type of joint is the glenohumeral

A

ball and socket

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13
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what joints form the elbow complex

A

humeroulnar
radiohumeral
proximal radioulnar

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14
Q

what sort of joint is the humeroulnar

A

hinge

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15
Q

what type of joint is the radioulnar

A

pivot

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16
Q

where does pronation and supination occur

A

proximal and distal radioulnar joints

17
Q

what distinguishes the ulnar and radius

A

radius is round at proximal end and has wider base at distal end. sits above thumb

18
Q

what type of joint is the radiohumeral joint

A

limited ball and socket

19
Q

what lies in between the radius and ulnar

A

interosseous membrane

20
Q

what type of joint is the radiocarpal

A

ellipsoidal

21
Q

name of joint metacarpals and proximal phalanges

A

metacarpo-phalangeal

22
Q

type of joint typically at metacarpo-phalangeal? does this differ for the thumb?

A

ellipsoid although thumb is a hinge

23
Q

type of joint inter-carpal

A

plane/gliding

24
Q

what type of joint is the 1st carpometacarpal joint

A

saddle

25
Q

what type of joints are the interphalangeal

A

hinge

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