Clavicle
The shoulder is formed by three bony structures: scapula, humerus, and clavicle.
What our notes say
- The shoulder is formed by three bony structures: scapula, humerus, and clavicle. (muscuskeletal exam — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Last resort options: deliberate fracture of the clavicle, cephalic replacement (Zavanelli manoeuvre) followed by caesarean section, or symphysiotomy. (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
- After delivery: resuscitate the baby and check for injury (clavicle and arm), prevent postpartum haemorrhage by active management of the third stage, repair tears, document clearly, and counsel and debrief the parents. (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
- Pulmonary Stenosis To upper left sternal boarder, beneath clavicle and to back (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Identify and palpate each bony surface landmark: acromion, clavicle, scapula, deltoid muscle, supraspinatus region, infraspinatus region, teres minor region. (muscuskeletal exam — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Anteriorly, the extent of the lungs runs from its apex about 2.5 cm above the clavicle to the lower border anteriorly at the 6th rib. (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
Study material on Clavicle
- Examination of Respiratory system
- Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 July 2019
- muscuskeletal exam
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