SAR HS 369 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: External Occipital Protuberance, Palpation, Acromion
13 Mar 2018
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Occipital protuberance bottom ridge of occipital bone arch at rear base of skull. Ligamentum nuchae ligament below occipital protuberance; nodding down pulls it taut. Spinous processes bony bumps of the vertebrae; easiest to palpate on lower neck. Inferior angle of the scapula bottom inside corner of scapula; sticks out in handcuff position. Superior angle of the scapula topmost inside corner of scapula; hand must dig deep through muscle to palpate. Medial/vertebral border of the scapula inside edge of the scapula; walk hand upward and in from inferior angle when in handcuff position. Lateral/axillary border of the scapula outside edge of the scapula; walk hand upward and out from inferior angle when in handcuff position. Spine of the scapula walk hand from inferior angle along medial border; sneeze position makes it stick out on back. Acromion process of the scapula outer top corner of spine of scapula; immobile when moving flexed elbow like door.
