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Anatomical terms of bone [ edit on Wikidata ] On the medial part of the clavicle is a broad rough surface, the costal tuberosity ( impression for costoclavicular ligament ), rather more than 2 cm. in length, for the attachment of the costoclavicular ligament .
On the medial part of the clavicle is a broad rough surface, the costal tuberosity (rhomboid impression), rather more than 2 cm. in length, for the attachment of the costoclavicular ligament. The rest of this surface is occupied by a groove , which gives attachment to the Subclavius ; the coracoclavicular fascia , which splits to enclose the ...
It is the major stabilizing factor of the sternoclavicular joint and is the axis of movement of the joint, especially during elevation of the clavicle. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Attached below to the upper and medial part of the cartilage of the first rib , it ascends at an angle posteriorly and laterally, and is fixed above to the costal tuberosity on the ...
The clavicle, collarbone, or keybone is a slender, S-shaped long bone approximately 6 inches (15 cm) long [1] that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum (breastbone). There are two clavicles, one on each side of the body. The clavicle is the only long bone in the body that lies horizontally. [2]
Clavicular facet of scapula is small oval facet on the medial border of the acromion for articulation with the acromial facet on the lateral end of the clavicle. [1] Also called Clavicular articular facet of acromion. The coracoacromial ligament is attached near the clavicular facet. [2]
Mid-clavicular line: A vertical line passing through the midpoint of the clavicle. Mammillary line; Anterior axillary line: A vertical line on the anterior torso marked by the anterior axillary fold. Midaxillary line: A vertical line passing through the apex of the axilla.
The costal margin is the medial margin formed by the cartilages of the seventh to tenth ribs. It attaches to the body and xiphoid process of the sternum. [2] The thoracic diaphragm attaches to the costal margin. [3] The costal angle is the angle between the left and right costal margins where they join the sternum. [2]
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