The clavicle articulates with ______of scapula.

Acromion process

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Glenoid cavity

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Acetabulum cavity

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Ball and socket joint

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Solution

The correct option is A Acromion process
The clavicle articulates with the acromion process of the scapula laterally, forming the acromioclavicular joint. Medially, it articulates with manubrium of the sternum.

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Match the following columns and select the correct option.

	Column-I		Column-II
(a)	False ribs	(i)	Flat, expanded process of scapula
(b)	Glenoid cavity	(ii)	Articulates with head of humerus
(c)	Clavicle	(iii)	Has two curvatures and articulates with a process of scapula
(d)	Acromion	(iv)	Do not articulate directly with sternum

Each pectoral girdle :

i. has 2 pairs of bones, a pair of clavicle and a pair of scapula.

ii. scapula contains expanded process and glenoid cavity, the latter is for articulation of the head of femur

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