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There are actually two: the coracoid process a thick curved process attached by a broad base to the upper part of the neck of the scapula."Coracoid" in itself means "like a raven's beak. The coracoid process is palpable just below the lateral end of the clavicle. It is otherwise known as the "Surgeon's Lighthouse" because it serves as a landmark to avoid neurovascular damage.
And the acromion (from Greek: akros, "highest", Åmos, "shoulder", plural: acromia) is a bony process on the scapula. Together with the coracoid process it extends laterally over the shoulder joint.
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What are the names of the 3 shoulder girdle?
The shoulder girdle is actually the clavicle scapula and top of sternum. The bony process at top of shoulder is the acromion process which connects with the spine of the scapula. The joint between this and the clavicle is known as the AC joint (Acromioclavicular). These bones make up the shoulder girdle
The triangle shaped bone in your upper back is called?
The triangular bone in your upper back is called the SCAPULA, more commonly known as the shoulder blade, which connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collar bone).
What does the clavicle protect?
It's a good question! Clavicle supports the shoulder joint. It is attached to the flat bone called as scapula. This scapula plays very important role in formation of the shoulder joint. Scapula bone has no bony attachment to the chest wall. It is attached to the chest wall via clavicle. It is better seen on the model than described.
What is the name the anterior depression on the scapula?
This depression is called as sub scapular fossa. Scapula is fitted on convex surface of the chest wall. That is why this surface of the scapula has got depression.
What bone is also known as the collar bone?
The scapula (flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder)
Is it true for the AP projection of the scapula the patient is supine the CR is perpendicular to the film and the patients arm is flexed?
No, it is not true that for an AP projection of the scapula that a patient is supine and the CR is perpendicular to the film with the patients arm flexed. The AP projection of the scapula is done standing up similar to a chest xray.
Which bone in the shoulder girdle articulates and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The scapula
What is the name of the bony projection on the tibial plateau?
Intercondyloid eminence
The term used to describe any bony projection or bump is?
There are actually two terms that could answer this question depending on the size of the projection/bump. My answer would be "process", however, that is usally associated with large projection/bumps whereas "eminence" is a term associated with small projection/bump. As for ANY bony projection or bump, I do not believe there is umbrella-like term for it.
What is the difference between palpating a bony landmark and a muscle?
When you palpate a bony landmark, it will feel harder than the soft tissue around it. For example, feel the point of your shoulder (acromion process of the scapula). Now move more medially (toward the center of your body) to the space between your shoulder and neck. If you feel the front of your body in this area, you will feel the clavicle (collarbone). If you feel the back of the area, you will be on your trapezius muscle, and perhaps supraspinatus and levator scapula. Notice how much softer the muscle areas feel than the bony landmarks. Generally, a bony landmark is a specific place on a particular bone. To use the example above - the acromion process of the scapula - it is the most lateral and superior aspect of the scapula, not just any old place on the scapula.
What structures are related to lateral end of the spine of the scapula?
Scapula is very interesting bone. It holds the upper limb, but have no bony attachment to your thorax. It is attached to thorax, through the collar bone or the clavicle. Lateral end of the clavicle is attached to the lateral end of the spine of the scapula. On the inside of the spine of the scapula and clavicle, you have insertion of the muscle called as trapezius. From out side of this, you have origin of the deltoid muscle. Technically and mechanically, the trapezius muscle continues as deltoid muscle.
What is the bone that is attaches to the scapula called?
The humerus and clavicle attach to the scapula.
What is the spoon shaped portion of the scapula called?
the spoon shaped portion of the scapula is called the olecranon process
What are the names of the 3 shoulder girdle?
The shoulder girdle is actually the clavicle scapula and top of sternum. The bony process at top of shoulder is the acromion process which connects with the spine of the scapula. The joint between this and the clavicle is known as the AC joint (Acromioclavicular). These bones make up the shoulder girdle
The triangle shaped bone in your upper back is called?
The triangular bone in your upper back is called the SCAPULA, more commonly known as the shoulder blade, which connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collar bone).
What does the clavicle protect?
It's a good question! Clavicle supports the shoulder joint. It is attached to the flat bone called as scapula. This scapula plays very important role in formation of the shoulder joint. Scapula bone has no bony attachment to the chest wall. It is attached to the chest wall via clavicle. It is better seen on the model than described.
What is the medical term meaning a benign bony projection covered with cartilage?
Osteochondroma is a benign growth of bone and cartilage.
