Upper limb bones

Question 1

What does the scapula articulate with?

Answer 1

humerus, clavicle

Question 2

Where does the costal surface of scapula face

Answer 2

ribcage

Question 3

where does the subscapularis originate from

Answer 3

subscapular fossa

Question 4

what three muscles attach to coracoid process

Answer 4

pectoralis minor
coracobrachialis
short head of bicep brachii

Question 5

what bony prominance projects off superolateral surface of teh costal scapula

Answer 5

coracoid process

Question 6

what are the important bony landmarks of the lateral scapula

Answer 6

glenoid fossa
supraglenoid tubercle
infraglenoid tubercle

Question 7

what is the function of glenoid fossa

Answer 7

articulate with head of humerus

Question 8

what attaches to supraglenoid tubercle

Answer 8

long head of bicep brachii

Question 9

what attaches to infraglenoid tubercle

Answer 9

long head of tricep brachii

Question 10

the acromion articulates with what at what joint

Answer 10

the clavicle at acromioclavicular joint

Question 11

the scapula has two main articulation what are they?

Answer 11

glenohumeral joint and acromioclavicular joint

Question 12

what are the clavicles three main functions

Answer 12

1. attaches the upper limb to the trunk
2. protects the underlying neurovasc structures supplying upper limb
3. transmits force

Question 13

sternal end of clavicle articulates with what structure

Answer 13

seternum at sternocalvicular joint

Question 14

what muscles attach to shaft of clavicle (6)

Answer 14

deltoid, trapezius, subclavius, pectoralis major, sternocleidomastoid and sternohyoid

Question 15

lateral end of clavicle attaches to what at what junction

Answer 15

acromion at acriomioclavicular joint