LRA 218 chapter 5 Questions with Complete Solutions

LRA 218 chapter 5 Questions with Complete
Solutions

what is the coracoid proceess? thick, beaklike process that projects anteriorly beneath the

clavicle




what is teh notch on the superior border that is partially formed by the base of the coracoid

process? suprascapular notch




posterior view of teh scapula ________________________________




prominent structure on the dorsal, or posterior surface of the scapula? spine




the spine starts where and ends where? starts at the vertebral border and ends at the acromion




the acromion hangs over the shoulder joint posteriorly




the posterior border or ridge of the soine is theckened and termed what? the crest of the spine

, the spine seperates the posterior surface into what? the infraspinous fossa and supraspinous

fossa




what do the 2 posterior fossa serve as? surfaces to attach the shoulder muscles




lateral view of the scapula _________________________________




the thin scapula looks like what letter in the lateral position? Y




what are the upper parts of the Y? acromion and coracoid process




what is the acromion? expanded distal end of the spine that extends superiorly and posteriorly

to the glenoid cavity




what is the coracoid process? located more anteriorly in relationship to the glenoid cavity




the lower portion of the y is what? the body of the scapula