The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade), like a ball and socket. Other important bones in the shoulder include: 1  The acromion is a bony projection off the scapula. 2  The clavicle (collarbone) meets the acromion in the acromioclavicular joint.
List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska. The U.S. state of Alaska is not in counties, as 48 other states are (Louisiana has parishes instead). It is in boroughs. Many of the more densely populated parts of the state are in Alaska's eighteen organized boroughs, which are somewhat similar to counties in other states.
Alaska Facts. Capital City: Juneau (pop. 32,164) (2011) Alaska Population: 731,449 (2012) (47th) Alaska Population: (per square mile) U.S. State Populations: (all states) Currency: U.S. Dollar (conversion rates) all u.s. currency (banknotes) Alaska Quarter: The fourth commemorative quarter coin released in 2008 honors Alaska, and is the 49th coin in the United States Mint's 50 State QuartersÂ® Program. Alaska was admitted into the Union on January 3, 1959, becoming our Nation's 49th State.