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Several prominent parts to the scapula
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1. Positioned over ribs 2 - 7
2. The spine 3. Coracoid process 4. Glenoid cavity 5. Acromion process |
The spine is a long projection that extends to the acromion process to form the point of the shoulder. Moreover, the glenoid and acromion process is where the humerus rests.
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Clavicle
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1. Collarbone
2. Shaped like an S 3. Allows the am to move freeley and way from the chest 4. The medial or sternal end is attached to the sternum 5. The lateral or acromial end is attahed to the acromion of the scapula |
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Humerus
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1. Upper arm bone
2. Long bone with two ends 3. The superior end connects to the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the shoulder joint 4. |
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The collarbone; the first bone in the human body to ossify.
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Clavicle
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The end of the clavicle that is attached to the sternum.
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Sternal end
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The end of the clavicle that is attached to the acromion.
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acromial end
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Another name for the shoulder blade.
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scapula
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Process that helps form point of the shoulder.
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Coracoid
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Cavity where the humerus rests.
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Glenoid cavity
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Upper arm bone.
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humerus
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