HEAD NECK
OSTEOLOGY OF HEAD NECK
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Question
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Clavicle
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Humerus
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Scapula
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The clavicle is a sigmoid-shaped long bone with a convex surface along its medial end when observed from cephalad position. It serves as a connection between the axial and appendicular skeleton in conjunction with the scapula, and each of these structures forms the pectoral girdle.
Detailed explanation-2: -The clavicle joins the scapula, or shoulder blade, and sternum to form two joints on either end of the bone, which are: Acromioclavicular (AC) joint: The acromioclavicular joint forms between the acromion of the scapula and clavicle at the top of the shoulder, held together by the acromioclavicular ligament.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pelvis, femur, fibula, tibia and all of the foot bones as well as the scapula, clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna and all of the hand bones are classified as appendicular.