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The clavicle. This bone is normally not consideredto be part of the shoulder an instead a part of the thorax, which is also true. The reason it is part of the shoulder is that it joint part of the scapula to form the soked of the glenohumeral joint.

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Which bones articulate with the clavicle?

The bones that articulate with the clavicle are the manubrium of the sternal end, and the acromion of the scapula.


What specific structure does the medial end of the clavicle articulate?

The lateral third has two surfaces, an upper and a lower; and two borders, an anterior and a posterior.


Clavicle bone articulates with?

the medial end articulates with the sternum and the distal end articulates with the humerus and scapula.


Is the nose lateral to the scapula?

The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.


Are the thoracic vertebrae medial or lateral to the scapula?

You can describe them as medial to the scapula.


What is the most superior medial aspect of the scapula called?

The acromion process is the most superior medial aspect of the scapula. It articulates with the clavicle.


What is the descriptive form of scapula?

The scapula is a flat, triangular-shaped bone situated on the upper back. It has three borders (superior, medial, and lateral) and three angles (superior, inferior, and lateral). The scapula articulates with the clavicle and humerus to form the shoulder joint.


What two joints are formed containing the medial and lateral ends of the clavicle?

The sternoclavicular joint is formed by the medial end of the clavicle and the sternum, while the acromioclavicular joint is formed by the lateral end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula.


Is the lungs lateral to the sternum?

Yes, the right lung is lateral to the heart. Lateral is described from the midline outward; medial is outward toward the midline.


Is the sternum medial to the heart?

The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.


The lateral tip of the shoulder is the what Part of the scapula?

The medial border of the scapula is at the medial end of the spine of the scapula. This border is also called the vertebral border.


Is the sternum lateral to the humerus?

No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.