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Hace 3 días · The clavicle is one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body. It also serves as an important and easily located bony landmark due to its superficial location and projection from the trunk. The clavicles are cylindrical bones around 6 inches (15 cm) long and curved in the transverse plane like a letter S.
Hace 5 días · The acromion of the scapula is a large bony projection on the superior end of the scapula. It is an important landmark of the skeletal system and a muscle attachment point essential to the function of the shoulder joint. The acromion also forms the acromioclavicular (AC) joint with the clavicle.
Hace 5 días · The acromioclavicular ligament is a band of fibrous connective tissue that connects the acromion of the scapula to the lateral end of the clavicle. It plays an important role in the function of the shoulder by holding the acromioclavicular joint together.
18 de jun. de 2024 · Located above the back, the scapula assists with shoulder motion and joins the clavicle to the upper arm. Learn more about the scapula's anatomy, function, and conditions that affect it.
24 de jun. de 2024 · Osteochondromas are a relatively common imaging finding, accounting for 10-15% of all bone tumors and ~35% of all benign bone tumors. Although usually thought of as a benign bone tumor, they may be thought of as a developmental anomaly.
14 de jun. de 2024 · The central nervous system lies largely within the axial skeleton, the brain being well protected by the cranium and the spinal cord by the vertebral column, by means of the bony neural arches (the arches of bone that encircle the spinal cord) and the intervening ligaments.
11 de jun. de 2024 · The collarbone, also known as the clavicle, is that prominent bone we can feel at the top of our chest. While it might seem delicate, it plays a crucial role in supporting the shoulder and allowing for a wide range of arm movements. But like any bone, it is also susceptible to breaks.
