Clavicle & Scapula

Anatomy Quiz

Clavicle

Long, S-shaped bone running horizontally between the sternum and scapula

Acromial end

Lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula

Sternal end

Medial end of the clavicle that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum

Conoid tubercle

Bump on the inferior surface of the lateral clavicle

Costal tuberosity

Roughened area on the inferior surface of the medial clavicle

Scapula

Flat, triangular bone on the posterior thoracic wall

Acromion process

Lateral projection of the scapula forming the top of the shoulder

Acromioclavicular joint

Joint between the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle

Coracoid process

Hook-like anterior projection of the scapula below the clavicle

Glenoid fossa

Shallow socket on the lateral angle of the scapula

Spine

Ridge running across the posterior surface of the scapula

Supraspinous fossa

Depression above the spine on the posterior scapula

Infraspinous fossa

Depression below the spine on the posterior scapula

Subscapular fossa

Concave surface on the anterior side of the scapula

Medial border

Border of the scapula closest to the vertebral column

Lateral border

Border of the scapula closest to the arm

Superior border

Upper edge of the scapula

Inferior angle

Bottom point of the scapula

Superior angle

Upper medial corner of the scapula

Lateral angle

Outer corner of the scapula where the glenoid fossa is located