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humerus/shoulder
humerus/shoulder
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08/04/2008

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the shoulder girdle consist of:
Definition
the clavicle and scapula
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the shoulder girdle attaches to the
Definition
upper limb to the axial skeleton
Term
the scapula extends from:
Definition
2nd posterior (t2) rib to the 7th posterior rib(t7).
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the top of the scapula is at:
Definition
(t2)-2nd posterior rib
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the bottom of the scapula is at
Definition

(t7)-7th posterior rib

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what are the 3 parts of the clavicle:
Definition
acromial extremity,sternal extremity and the body
Term
the collar bone is know as the:
Definition
clavicle
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the acromial extremity articulates with
Definition
acromian of the scapula at the AC joint
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the sternal extremity articulates with the
Definition
manubrium of the sterum at the SC joint
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the body of the clavicle is located?
Definition
between the two extremities
Term
the female clavicle is?
Definition
shorter and less curved
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the scapula has---borders,---angles, and ---surfaces
Definition
3 borders, 3 angles and 2 surfaces
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what are the scapula borders?
Definition

the medial or vertebral border

the lateral or axiallary border

the superior border

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what are the angles of the scapula?
Definition

the lateral angle(head of the scapula)

the superior angle

the inferior angle

Term
the humeral head articulates with ?
Definition
the scapula at the glenoid cavity(fossa)
Term
what are the 3 names of the joint that attaches the scapula to the glenoid cavity
Definition

scalpohumeral joint

glenohumeral joint

shoulder joint

Term
 the costal surface is --- because of its proximity to the ribs.
Definition
anterior
Term
what is the large depression, of the middle of the costal suface called?
Definition
subscapular fossa
Term
the acromian extends
Definition
laterally over the head of the humerus
Term
the coracoid process projects
Definition
anteriorly beneath the clavicle
Term
the posterior surface is the what surface?
Definition
dorsal surface
Term
the scapular spine is located where?
Definition
on the posterior surface of the scapular and continues laterally to form the acromian
Term
where is the crest of the spine located at?
Definition
 is the thick ridge on the scapular spine
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the scapular spine separates the posterior surface into the
Definition
supraspinous fossa and the infraspinous fossa
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the thin scapula appears as a ---- from a lateral view
Definition

Y

Term
how is the Y formed
Definition
the upper portions of the acromian and the coracoid process, the bottom of the y is the body of the scapula
Term

how are the upper portions of the y formed?

Definition
the upper portions are the acromian and the coracoid process
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what forms the bottom of the Y?
Definition

is the body of the scapula

Term
all the joints of the shoulder girdle are classified as being----?
Definition
synovial classification
Term
what is the mobility of the joints?
Definition
diathrodial
Term
the movement of the scalpohumeral joint is?
Definition

spherodial

ball and socket

Term
the movement of the SC joint is ----?
Definition
a plane or gliding joint
Term
the movement of the AC joint is----?
Definition
plane or gliding joint
Term

what are the exposure factors for the humerous and shoulder?

Definition

medium kv 70-80

small focal spot

shield

Term
fxs an dislocations of the shoulder girdle can come from?
Definition
osteroperosis and osteoarthritis
Term
what is the anterior surface of the scapular
Definition

costal surface

because of its proximity to the ribs

Term
the coracoid process projects---- of the clavicle
Definition
anteriorly  beneath
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what is the AC joint ?
Definition
the acromial extremity that articulates with the acromian of the scapula
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what is the SC joint?
Definition
the sternal extremity that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum
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