Week 8 - The Shoulder Girdle

Question 1

Describe the acromioclavicular joint

Answer 1

Articulation between the acromion process of the scapula and outer end of clavicle.

Question 2

Describe the sternoclavicular joint

Answer 2

Only bony connection between the upper appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton.

Saddle joint (multiaxial)
Movement of clavicle relative to sternum in shoulder girdle ab/adduction and elevation/depression.

Question 3

What are the shoulder girdle movements

Answer 3

Elevation
Depression
Adduction
Abduction
Upward rotation

Question 4

What are the muscles of the shoulder girdle

Answer 4

Posterior: trapezius, rhomboids, and levator scapulae
Anterior: pectoralis minor, serratus anterior

Question 5

What is the Nuchal Ligament

Answer 5

Occipital pertuberance to spinous process of C7
Supports the weight of the head
Point of attachment for some muscles.

Question 6

Do the rest once lecture recording comes out