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Chapter 5 Humerus and Shoulder
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- 1What is the largest and longest bone of the upper limb?Humerus
- 2What is the clavicle classified as?Long Bone
- 3What part of the humerus is the most frequent site for fractures?Surgical Neck
- 4What are the small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues called?1 in (2.5 cm) inferior to coracoid process
- 5What does the scapular Y of the shoulder demonstrate?Scapula, scapulohumeral joint, and proximal humerus
- 6What are the small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues called?Bursae
- 7What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?Subscapular Fossa
- 8Which part of the scapula is a thick beaklike process that projects anteriorly?Coracoid Process
- 9What modality best demonstrates shoulder joint pathology such as rotator cuff tears using dynamic evaluation techniques during joint movement?MRI
- 10What forms the arms of the Y on a PA oblique scapular Y shoulder projection?Acromion and Coracoid Process
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