Upper Extermity Review

Clavicle

The bone that connects the manubrium to the scapula

Acromioclavicular joint

Articulation between the scapula and clavicle

Glenohumeral joint

Articulation between the humerus and scapula

Humerus

Upper arm bone

Ribs

12 pairs of bones

Scapula

Shoulder blade bone

Radial tuberosity

Proximal radius and insertion of biceps brachii

Acromion process

Superior ridge of scapula, which is located above the head of the humerus

Coracoid process

Prominent feature on the anterior portion of the scapula

Radius

Lateral bone of the forearm

Lateral epicondyle

Distal lateral bony landmark of humerus and location for pain for someone with tennis elbow

Medial epicondyle

Distal medial bony landmark of humerus and location for pain for someone with pitcher's (golfers) elbow

Olecranon fossa

Posterior depression on the distal humerus

Carpal bones

Short bones of the wrist

Metacarpal bones

Distal to the carpal bones

Proximal phalangeal bones

Just distal to metacarpal bones

Middle phalangeal bones

Just distal to proximal phalangeal bone

Distal phalangeal bones

Most distal bones of the hand

Ulna

Medial bone of the forearm

Humeroulnar joint

Articulation between the humerus and ulna

Radioulnar joint

Articulation between the radius and ulna

Humeroradial joint

Articulation between the humerus and radius

Olecranon process

Proximal ulna and insertion of triceps brachii