A&P Chapter 6 Study Guide

Front

What part of the scapula articulates with the clavicle?

Back

The acromion.

Front

How does a fractured coracoid process affect motion?

Back

A person would have difficulty moving their upper arm.

Front

The scaphoid and the lunate bones both articulate with the ______.

Back

Radius only.

Front

How does the structure of the pelvic girdle differ from the pectoral girdle?

Back

The head of the femur is more deeply embedded within the acetabulum than the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa, making the pelvic girdle more stable.

Front

What is the prominent knob of the elbow called?

Back

Capitulum fossa.

Front

What is the primary function of the scapula in the shoulder joint?

Back

To provide attachment for muscles and facilitate arm movement.

Front

What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

Back

Clavicle and scapula.

Front

What is the role of the acromion in shoulder stability?

Back

It serves as a bony projection that helps stabilize the shoulder joint.

Front

What type of joint is formed between the humerus and the glenoid fossa?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the significance of the acetabulum in the pelvic girdle?

Back

It provides a stable socket for the head of the femur, allowing for weight-bearing and mobility.