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Emily Zhou- 10) Surface features on bones of the upper limb
Surface markings and stuff
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Anatomy
12th Grade
12/01/2011

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Term
Scapula Spine
Definition

Large process on posterior

ends laterally as acromion[image]

Term
Acromion
Definition
flattened lateral portion of spine where clavicle attaches to scapula
Term
Coracoid Process (scapula)
Definition
protruding projection on anterior surface
Term
Gleniod Cavity
Definition
Shallow concavity that articulates with head of humerus[image]
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Subscapular fossa (scapula)
Definition
Anterior concavity where subscapularis muscle attaches
front of scapula- large surface[image]
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Supraspinous/Infraspinous fossa (scapula)
Definition

Supra- posterior concavity superior to scapular spine

Infra- posterior concavity inferior to scapular spine[image]

Term
Greater and lesser tubercle
Definition

projections on the opposite side of the head (therefore not where ball attaches to glenoid cavity)
greater- more lateral
lesser- more anterior

 

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Term
Olecranon fossa
Definition

[image]

posterior depression reciving olecranon of ulna during forearm extension

Term
Medial and Lateral epicondyles
Definition

bony projections to which forearm muscles attach

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Trochlear Notch
Definition

deep fossa that receives the trochlea of humerus during elbow flexion

 

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Term
radial tuberosity
Definition

medial and inferior to neck attach site for biceps

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