by alex
The clavicle, or collarbone, is a crucial part of the human skeletal system, connecting the arm to the body and providing structural support. Whether you’re a medical student, a healthcare professional, or just curious about human anatomy, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the clavicle. Let’s see how much you know about this essential bone!
Clavicle Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the clavicle?
To protect the heart
To support the shoulder
To aid in breathing
To support the spine
2. Which of the following is a common injury associated with the clavicle?
Clavicle fracture
Dislocated hip
Sprained ankle
Torn meniscus
3. The clavicle is part of which skeletal division?
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Cranial skeleton
Vertebral skeleton
4. Where does the clavicle articulate with the scapula?
Acromioclavicular joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Glenohumeral joint
Costoclavicular joint
5. Which muscle attaches to the clavicle?
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii
Latissimus dorsi
Rectus abdominis
6. What is the shape of the clavicle?
S-shaped
L-shaped
Straight
C-shaped
7. At what age does the clavicle typically fully ossify?
At birth
By age 5
By age 25
By age 50
8. Which artery runs directly beneath the clavicle?
Subclavian artery
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
Brachial artery
9. Which end of the clavicle articulates with the sternum?
Lateral end
Medial end
Superior end
Inferior end
10. Which ligament is NOT associated with the clavicle?
Coracoclavicular ligament
Costoclavicular ligament
Acromioclavicular ligament
Patellar ligament
