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12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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the pectoral girdle consists of
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scapula and clavicle
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whats in front of what, scapula or clavicle
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clavicle in front
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does the scapula or clavicle attach to the axial skeleton
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just the clavicle
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what is the socket of the shoulder joint like
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shallow, not very strong
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are shoulder dislocations common
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yes
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why are there curves in the clavicle
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so that if it breaks it breaks outward and not inward
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what r the two ends of the clavicles
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sternal and acromial
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names of the three borders of the scapulae
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medial, lateral, and superior
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the cavity of scapula where the humerus articulates with it
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glenoid
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purpose of the acromion
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articulates with the acromial end of the clavicle
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the point of the shoulder
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acromion
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coracoid process, purpose is
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to anchor biceps to the arm
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