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Upper Appendicular Bones and Joints - Anatomy & Physiology

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  • Clavicle: Sternal end
    The medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.
  • Clavicle: Acromial end
    The lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula.
  • Clavicle: Conoid tubercle
    A bony prominence on the inferior surface near the acromial end; attachment site for the conoid ligament.
  • Scapula: Spinous process
    Also called the spine of the scapula; a prominent ridge on the posterior surface.
  • Scapula: Acromion
    The lateral extension of the scapular spine that articulates with the clavicle.
  • Scapula: Supraspinous fossa
    A depression above the spine on the posterior scapula; origin site for the supraspinatus muscle.
  • Scapula: Infraspinous fossa
    A large depression below the spine on the posterior scapula; origin site for the infraspinatus muscle.
  • Scapula: Glenoid cavity
    A shallow socket on the lateral scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus.
  • Scapula: Coracoid process
    A hook-like projection on the anterior scapula; attachment site for muscles and ligaments.
  • Scapula: Lateral border
    The edge of the scapula closest to the arm, running from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle.
  • Scapula: Medial border
    The edge of the scapula closest to the vertebral column.
  • Scapula: Subscapular fossa
    A broad depression on the anterior surface of the scapula; origin site for the subscapularis muscle.
  • Humerus: Head
    The rounded proximal end that fits into the glenoid cavity of the scapula.
  • Humerus: Greater tubercle
    A large lateral projection near the head; attachment site for rotator cuff muscles.
  • Humerus: Lesser tubercle
    A smaller anterior projection near the head; attachment site for rotator cuff muscles.
  • Humerus: Intertubercular sulcus
    A groove between the greater and lesser tubercles; guides the tendon of the biceps brachii.
  • Humerus: Capitulum
    A rounded knob on the distal lateral humerus that articulates with the radius.
  • Humerus: Trochlea
    A spool-shaped structure on the distal humerus that articulates with the ulna.
  • Humerus: Lateral epicondyle
    A bony projection on the distal lateral humerus; attachment site for forearm muscles.
  • Humerus: Medial epicondyle
    A bony projection on the distal medial humerus; attachment site for forearm muscles.
  • Humerus: Coronoid fossa
    A depression on the anterior distal humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion.
  • Humerus: Olecranon fossa
    A large posterior depression on the distal humerus that receives the olecranon of the ulna during extension.
  • Radius: Head
    The disc-shaped proximal end that articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and radial notch of the ulna.
  • Radius: Radial tuberosity
    A roughened projection distal to the head; attachment site for the biceps brachii tendon.
  • Radius: Dorsal radial tuberosity
    A posterior rough area on the radius near the styloid process; muscle attachment site.
  • Radius: Styloid process
    A pointed projection at the distal end of the radius; attachment site for wrist ligaments.
  • Radius: Ulnar notch
    A medial depression at the distal radius that articulates with the head of the ulna.
  • Ulna: Trochlear notch
    A large C-shaped notch on the proximal ulna that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus.
  • Ulna: Olecranon process
    The prominent posterior projection of the proximal ulna; forms the elbow's bony tip.
  • Ulna: Coronoid process
    A triangular projection on the anterior proximal ulna; fits into the coronoid fossa of the humerus.
  • Ulna: Radial notch
    A lateral depression on the ulna that articulates with the head of the radius.
  • Ulna: Head
    The distal end of the ulna; articulates with the ulnar notch of the radius.
  • Ulna: Styloid process
    A pointed projection at the distal end of the ulna; attachment site for wrist ligaments.
  • Wrist bones: Scaphoid
    A proximal carpal bone on the thumb side; articulates with the radius.
  • Wrist bones: Lunate
    A proximal carpal bone in the center of the wrist; articulates with the radius.
  • Wrist bones: Triquetrum
    A proximal carpal bone on the medial side of the wrist.
  • Wrist bones: Pisiform
    A small sesamoid bone on the anterior surface of the triquetrum.
  • Wrist bones: Trapezium
    A distal carpal bone that articulates with the first metacarpal (thumb).
  • Wrist bones: Trapezoid
    A distal carpal bone that articulates with the second metacarpal.
  • Wrist bones: Capitate
    The largest distal carpal bone; articulates with the third metacarpal.
  • Wrist bones: Hamate
    A distal carpal bone with a hook-like projection; articulates with the fourth and fifth metacarpals.
  • Hand bones: Metacarpals 1-V
    Five long bones of the palm numbered from thumb (1) to little finger (5).
  • Hand bones: Proximal phalanges
    The bones in the fingers closest to the palm.
  • Hand bones: Middle phalanges
    The bones in the fingers between proximal and distal phalanges; absent in the thumb.
  • Hand bones: Distal phalanges
    The bones at the tips of the fingers.
  • Long bone: Proximal epiphysis
    The end of a long bone closest to the body's center.
  • Long bone: Distal epiphysis
    The end of a long bone farthest from the body's center.
  • Long bone: Diaphysis
    The shaft or central part of a long bone.
  • Long bone: Compact bone
    Dense bone tissue forming the outer layer of bones.
  • Long bone: Spongy bone
    Porous bone tissue inside epiphyses; contains red bone marrow.
  • Long bone: Medullary cavity
    The hollow central cavity within the diaphysis containing yellow marrow.
  • Shoulder ligament: Acromioclavicular ligament
    Connects the acromion of the scapula to the clavicle.
  • Shoulder ligament: Coracoclavicular ligament
    Connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the clavicle.
  • Shoulder ligament: Coracoacromial ligament
    Connects the coracoid process to the acromion of the scapula.
  • Shoulder ligament: Coracohumeral ligament
    Connects the coracoid process of the scapula to the humerus.
  • Shoulder ligament: Glenohumeral ligaments
    A group of ligaments reinforcing the shoulder joint capsule.
  • Shoulder tendon: Tendon of biceps brachii
    Passes through the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus to attach to the scapula.
  • Elbow ligament: Ulnar collateral ligament
    Connects the medial epicondyle of the humerus to the ulna.
  • Elbow ligament: Radial collateral ligament
    Connects the lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the radius.
  • Elbow ligament: Annular ligament
    Encircles the head of the radius, stabilizing the proximal radioulnar joint.
  • Elbow tendon: Tendon of biceps brachii
    Attaches the biceps brachii muscle to the radial tuberosity.