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* The clavicle and scapula protect the shoulder.
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* Acromioclavicular joint ( AC joint ), the shoulder junction between the scapula and the clavicle
In human anatomy, the clavicle or collarbone is a long bone of short length that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum.
In anatomy, the scapula ( Medical Latin ), or shoulder blade, is the bone that connects the humerus ( upper arm bone ) with the clavicle ( collar bone ).
The deltoid originates on the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion and the crest of the spine of the scapula.
This reflect, according to one interpretation, a scapula positioned high on a funnel-shaped thorax and a clavicle positioned obliquely as in extant great apes.
The shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle ( collarbone ), the scapula ( shoulder blade ), and the humerus ( upper arm bone ) ( see diagram ).
The acromioclavicular ( AC ) joint is located between the acromion ( part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder ) and the clavicle.
A shoulder separation occurs where the collarbone ( clavicle ) meets the shoulder blade ( scapula ).
When ligaments that hold the AC ( acromioclavicular ) joint together are partially or completely torn, the outer end of the clavicle may slip out of place, preventing it from properly meeting the scapula.
A bone fracture of the shoulder involves a partial or total crack through one of the three bones in the shoulder, the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus.
The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle ( collarbone ), the scapula ( shoulder blade ), and the humerus ( upper arm bone ) as well as associated muscles, ligaments and tendons.
The shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle, composed of the clavicle and the scapula, connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton through the sternoclavicular joint ( the only joint in the upper limb that directly articulates with the trunk ), a ball and socket joint supported by the subclavius muscle which acts as a dynamic ligament.
The acromioclavicular joint, the joint between the acromion process on the scapula and the clavicle, is similarly strengthened by strong ligaments, especially the coracoclavicular ligament which prevents excessive lateral and medial movements.
Skeleton showing shoulder girdle1 suprascapula, 2 scapula, 3 clavicle, 4 procoracoid
The bones that form the shoulder are the clavicle, the humerus, and the scapula that features the glenoid fossa, acromion and coracoid processes.
The deltoid muscles lie just lateral to the trapezius muscles, originating from several fibers spanning the clavicle and scapula, converging to insert at the humerus.
The clavicle forms a slight S-shaped curve where it curves from the sternal end laterally and anteriorly for near half its length, then forming a posterior curve to the acromion of the scapula.
It is the junction between the acromion ( part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder ) and the clavicle.
* The acromioclavicular ligament, which attaches the clavicle to the acromion of the scapula.
The Coracoclavicular Ligament serves to connect the clavicle with the coracoid process of the scapula.
In cursorial mammals ( for example the horse and other quadrupeds ), the scapula is hanging vertically on the side of the thorax and the clavicle is absent.
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The clavicle or collar-bone forms the lower limit of the neck, and laterally the outward slope of the neck to the shoulder is caused by the trapezius muscle.
* Forequarter ( amputation of the whole arm, along with the shoulder blade and the clavicle )
* Mumford procedure, also called distal clavicle excision or distal clavicle resection, an orthopedic surgical procedure used in shoulder surgery
The condemned knelt before the executioner, who placed a wad of cotton or similar material on the subject's shoulder or clavicle area.
TOS may occur due to a positional cause-for example, by abnormal compression from the clavicle ( collarbone ) and shoulder girdle on arm movement.
Horses do not have a clavicle, so the shoulder can freely rotate backwards.
As for the pectoral girdle of H. floresiensis, they studied a broken clavicle of LB1 and a shoulder blade of LB6.
The clavicle was relatively short, which in combination with the shape of the shoulder blade and the low twist of the arm bone resulted in the shoulder being moved slightly forward, as if it was shrugged.
Skeletal similarities include the neck, the pubis, the wrists ( semi-lunate carpal ), the ' arms ' and pectoral girdle, the shoulder blade, the clavicle and the breast bone.
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The supensory ligaments sustain the breast from the clavicle ( collarbone ) and the clavico-pectoral fascia ( collarbone and chest ), by traversing and encompassing the fat and milk-gland tissues, the breast is positioned, affixed to, and supported upon the chest wall, while its shape is established and maintained by the skin envelope.
The vertebral attachment can be found just below the neck and the majority of this bone can be found above the level of the clavicle.
The external jugular vein can usually be seen through the skin ; it runs in a line drawn from the angle of the jaw to the middle of the clavicle, and close to it are some small lymphatic glands.
On 8 July 2002, Persson fell while riding his bicycle at Harpsund and broke his left clavicle.
David is not a scientist and there is no dinosaur, intercostal clavicle or museum.
He broke his clavicle and was unable to play for a while.
Surgically implanted infusion ports are placed below the clavicle ( infraclavicular fossa ), with the catheter threaded into the right atrium through large vein.
** Deltoideopectoral glands: Situated between the pectoralis major and deltoid muscles inferior to the clavicle.
The hyoid bone and the clavicle are the only bones located in the throat of mammals.
* The mid-clavicular line, a line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the midpoint of the clavicle.
The collar bone ( clavicle ) is absent.
Bugs removes his mask to drink, sending her into a frenzy and mad dash ; it seems that a rabbit ( clavicle ) is the missing ingredient for her witch's brew.
From this origin they proceed downward and laterally to be inserted into the posterior border of the lateral third of the clavicle.
It articulates with the clavicle ( collar bone ) to form the acromioclavicular joint.
Its medial border, shorter than the lateral, is concave, gives attachment to a portion of the trapezius, and presents about its center a small oval surface for articulation with the acromial end of the clavicle.
* The coracoclavicular ligament-to the clavicle.
The unclothed torso and head is displayed with the ribcage and clavicle clearly visible.
In one play, Forystek suffered a broken vertebra, a broken clavicle, and a severe concussion ; it was the last play of Forystek's sports career.
During this period, ambition led Korzenowksi to use the clavicle to open the first exploratory gate within the way, leading to the universe of the Jarts.
It extends vertically in the chest and curves posteriorly to the left carotid artery and left internal jugular vein at the C7 vertebral level to empty into the junction of the left subclavian vein and left jugular vein, below the clavicle, near the shoulders.
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