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Which three muscles have an attachment site (origin or insertion) at the coracoid process of the scapula? 

A 14-year-old patient reports to the emergency room following a cycling accident where he fell off his bike and struck a tree with his arm.  X-rays show that this patient has a fractured humerus. The patient presents with significant weakness with elbow and wrist extension. Based on the patient’s motor weakness, you suspect that the fracture occurred in the region of which bony landmark of the humerus? (Hint: First ask yourself which terminal branch of the brachial plexus is likely affected.) 

Which of the following is true regarding the leg?

The pectoral girdle articulates with the axial skeleton only at the:

Compared to the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint, the hip (coxal) joint:

Of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint, which two originate on the axial skeleton? Latissimus dorsi Supraspinatus Pectoralis major Teres major Coracobrachialis

Which of the following is true about the bones of the upper extremity?

Of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint, which two originate on the axial skeleton? Latissimus dorsi Supraspinatus Pectoralis major Teres major Coracobrachialis

Which is correct regarding the pelvis?

Which of the following is true regarding the muscles of the thigh?