Pectoral Girdle

Locate and identify the bones and the major features of the bones that compose the pectoral girdle

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• Composed of 4 parts

  • Two clavicles

  • two scapulae

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​Pectoral Girdle

• Slender, rodlike with s shape at Base of the neck

• Run from manubrium, horizontally to the scapulae

• Help hold scapulae and hold shoulders in place

• Articulates the upper limb, chest, and back muscles​

• Shoulder Blade

• Triangular

• A "Spine" Divides the posterior portion into two parts​

• Spine leadds to acromion process where it articulates to the clavicle. Provides muscle attachments​

Scapulae

• A coracoid process curves anteriorly and inferiorly to the clavicle

• Articulates chest and upper arm muscles

• Glenoid cavity articulates with the humerus​

Scapulae