Q-1. The weight of the limb is transmitted from the scapula to the clavicle through (AI 2002)
a) Coraco-acromial ligament
b) Costo-clavicular ligament
c) Sterno-clavicular ligament
d) Coraco-clavicular ligament
e) Inter-tubercular ligament.
Answer- d
Explanation:
The weight of the limb is transmitted from the scapula to the clavicle through coraco-clavicular ligament, and from the clavicle to the sternum through the sterno-clavicular joint. Some of the weight also passes to the first rib Costo-clavicular ligament.