Scapula Landmarks
This bony projection forms the highest point of the shoulder.
What is the acromion?
This end of the clavicle articulates with the sternum.
What is the sternal end?
This smooth, round structure articulates with the glenoid cavity.
What is the head of the humerus?
This ligament encircles the radial head to stabilize forearm rotation.
What is the annular ligament?
This rounded structure at the proximal radius articulates with the capitulum.
What is the head of the radius?
This ridge divides the posterior surface of the scapula into two fossae.
What is the spine of the scapula?
This joint connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton.
What is the sternoclavicular joint?
This groove provides a pathway for the biceps long head tendon.
What is the intertubercular sulcus?
This large posterior projection of the ulna forms the point of the elbow.
What is the olecranon?
This roughened projection of the radius is the insertion of biceps brachii.
What is the radial tuberosity?
This depression houses the infraspinatus muscle.
What is the infraspinatus fossa?
This joint is commonly injured in shoulder separations.
What is the acromioclavicular joint?
This small anterior projection serves as an attachment for subscapularis.
What is the lesser tubercle?
This articulation allows pronation and supination near the elbow.
What is the proximal radioulnar joint?
This slender distal projection of the radius contributes to wrist stability.
What is the styloid process of the radius?
This notch on the superior border transmits the suprascapular nerve.
What is the suprascapular notch?
This fascial layer spans from the thoracic to the lumbar region and serves as a major muscle attachment site.
What is the thoracolumbar fascia?
This posterior groove houses the radial nerve.
What is the radial (spiral) groove?
This ligament on the medial elbow is commonly injured in pitchers.
What is the ulnar collateral ligament?
This tuberosity at the top of the ulna serves as a brachialis insertion site.
What is the ulnar tuberosity?
This lateral concavity articulates with the humeral head.
What is the glenoid cavity?
This end of the clavicle articulates with the acromion.
What is the acromial end?
This region is a common fracture site just below the humeral head.
What is the surgical neck?
This notch on the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus.
What is the trochlear notch?
This process at the distal ulna is palpable on the medial wrist.
What is the styloid process of the ulna?