Shoulder Joint Complex - 1
Shoulder Joint Complex - 1
Shoulder Joint Complex - 1
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the structure of the scapula, clavicle and
humerus
2. Orientate the scapula, clavicle and humerus in relation to
the human body
3. Identify the different parts of the scapula, clavicle and
humerus
Contents
• Osteology of Clavicle
• Osteology of Scapula
• Osteology of humerus
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S Scapula
L Type of bone: Irregular Bone
3 borders: medial
lateral
superior
3 angle: superior
Medial
inferior
Anterior View
Infraspinous fossa
Scapula
Coracoid process
S Anterior View
L Scapular notch
/ Glenoid cavity
Anterior View
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Acromium
process
Lateral border
Spine of Scapular
Posterior border
Infraglenoid tubercle
Posterior View
Clavicle
P
L
A
L
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Upper end of
humerus
Shaft of
humerus
Humerus
Greater tuberosity
Anatomical neck of
humerus
Intertubercular groove /
Bicipital groove
Lesser tuberosity
Anterior View
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Head of Humerus
• Convex
P • 2/5 of a sphere
30 to 40 • Directed superiorly /
degrees medialy / posteriorly
posterior
Medial border Lateral border
Deltoid tubersosity
medial lateral
Anterior border
Anterior border
Lateral border
Medial border
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References
• Drake RL., Vogl AW. & Mitchell AWM (2009) Gray’s Anatomy for
Students:Churchill Livingstone (2nd.edn)
• Netter FH. (2010) Atlas of Human Anatomy, saunders (5th Edition )
• Tortora GJ. & Derrickson B. (2011) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
(13th edn.) . John Wiley and Sons.