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Identify the bones of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle and their principal markings. Identify the bones of the upper limb and their principal markings. Describe the joints between the upper limb bones. 8/8/2018 2
Bone of the upper limbs are attached to the skeleton of the trunk by the shoulder girdle. It is made up of two bones: ◦ Clavicle — Collarbone ◦ Scapula — Shoulder blade 8/8/2018 7
10 Sternum Sternoclavicular joint CLAVICLE Acromioclavicular joint Glenohumeral joint SCAPULA Rib Humerus
Rib Humerus Vertebrae Anterior view of pectoral girdle Posterior view of pectoral girdle
One in number. Flat bone lying over the ribs on the upper back between the levels of the second and seventh ribs. Also know as SHOULDER BLADE. Triangular Shaped has 2 Surfaces, 3 Angles and 3 Borders. 8/8/2018 13
Supraspinous fossa Infraspinous fossa Subscapular fossa
ANGLES: Scapula has three angles. Superior Angle. Inferior Angle. Lateral Angle. ◦ LATERAL ANGLE contains GLENOID CAVITY into which head of Humerus fits to form the GLENOHUMERAL (shoulder) JOINT. 8/8/2018 16
BORDERS: Scapula has three borders. Medical Border. Lateral Border. Superior Border. ◦ SUPERIOR BORDER ends in CORICOID PROCESS to which the tendons and ligaments attach. 8/8/2018 17
8/8/2018 19 Each upper limb includes a Humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. Clavicle Scapula HUMERUS RADIUS ULNA CARPALS METACARPALS PHALANGES
One in number. The humerus, or arm bone, is the longest and largest bone of the upper limb. It articulates proximally with the scapula and distally at the elbow with two bones, the ulna and the radius. Long bone of upper limbs extending from shoulder to elbow. It has two Extremities and One Shaft. 8/8/2018 20