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Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
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Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards

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What is the acromial end?

Specific part of the clavicle

What is the clavicle?

Entire bone connecting the arm to the body

What is the coracoid process?

Specific part of the scapula

What is the glenoid cavity?

<p>Specific part of the scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sternal end?

<p>Specific part of the clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spine?

<p>Specific part of the scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acetabulum?

<p>Specific part of the pelvic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical neck?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capitate?

<p>Carpal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capitulum?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are carpals?

<p>Group of bones in the wrist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coronoid fossa?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coronoid process?

<p>Specific part of the ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deltoid tuberosity?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are phalanges?

<p>General group of bones in fingers and toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the greater trochanter?

<p>Specific part of the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the greater tubercle?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hamate?

<p>Carpal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the head?

<p>Specific part of bones such as the humerus and femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the iliac crest?

<p>Specific part of the ilium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ilium?

<p>Specific region of the pelvic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ischial tuberosity?

<p>Specific part of the ischium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ischium?

<p>Region of the pelvic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral epicondyle?

<p>Specific part of the humerus and femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lesser trochanter?

<p>Specific part of the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lesser tubercle?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lunate?

<p>Carpal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medial epicondyle?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are metacarpals?

<p>Bones of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the obturator foramen?

<p>Specific part of the pelvic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the olecranon process?

<p>Specific part of the ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pisiform?

<p>Specific bone of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pubic symphysis?

<p>Specific part of the coxal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pubis?

<p>Specific region of the pelvic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radial notch?

<p>Specific part of the ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radial tuberosity?

<p>Specific part of the radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scaphoid?

<p>Specific bone of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trapezium?

<p>Specific bone of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trapezoid?

<p>Specific bone of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the triquetrum?

<p>Specific bone of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trochlea?

<p>Specific part of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trochlear notch?

<p>Specific part of the ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tibial tuberosity?

<p>Specific part of the tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the olecranon fossa?

<p>Located on the posterior side of the distal end of the humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ulna?

<p>The medial bone of the forearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius?

<p>Lateral bone of the forearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the femur?

<p>Bone of the upper leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shaft of the femur?

<p>The diaphysis or femoral body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the patella?

<p>Sesmoid bone referred to as the knee cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tibia?

<p>The anteriomedial bone of the lower leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fibula?

<p>Long thin bone lateral and slightly posterior to the tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appendicular Skeleton Key Points

  • Clavicle: Known as the collarbone; serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.
  • Scapula (Shoulder Blade): Features important parts including:
    • Acromial End: Connects to the acromion on the scapula.
    • Coracoid Process: A hook-like structure providing attachment for muscles and ligaments.
    • Glenoid Cavity: A shallow socket that articulates with the head of the humerus.
    • Spine: Prominent ridge on the posterior surface.
  • Humerus: Upper arm bone with several key regions:
    • Head: The rounded proximal end that fits into the glenoid cavity.
    • Greater and Lesser Tubercle: Sites for muscle attachment.
    • Capitulum: Articulates with the radius.
    • Trochlea: Articulates with the ulna.
    • Coronoid Fossa: Receives the coronoid process of the ulna during elbow flexion.
  • Ulna: The medial bone of the forearm with specific features:
    • Olecranon Process: The bony prominence of the elbow.
    • Coronoid Process: Articulates with the humerus.
    • Radial Notch: Articulates with the head of the radius.
  • Radius: The lateral bone of the forearm known for:
    • Radial Tuberosity: Site for biceps attachment.
    • Styloid Process: Prominent bony projection at its distal end.
  • Pelvic Bone: Composed of three fused bones:
    • Ilium: Uppermost and largest part.
    • Ischium: Lower part of the pelvis; features the ischial tuberosity.
    • Pubis: Anterior portion; includes the pubic symphysis.
    • Acetabulum: Socket for the head of the femur.
  • Femur: Longest bone in the body with elements like:
    • Head: Fits into the acetabulum.
    • Greater and Lesser Trochanters: Muscle attachment sites.
    • Medial and Lateral Condyles: Form knee joint with tibia.
  • Tibia: The larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg; features include:
    • Tibial Tuberosity: Site for patellar ligament attachment.
    • Medial Malleolus: Bony prominence on inner ankle.
  • Fibula: The thinner bone parallel to the tibia; provides stability to the ankle.
  • Patella (Kneecap): A sesamoid bone that protects the knee joint.
  • Carpals and Metacarpals: Bones of the wrist and hand; essential for dexterity.
  • Tarsals and Metatarsals: Bones of the foot playing a crucial role in mobility and balance.
  • Phalanges: Bones of fingers and toes; enable gripping and movement.

Carpal and Tarsal Bones

  • Carpals:
    • Include specific bones like Scaphoid, Lunate, Hamate, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, and Triquetrum.
  • Tarsals:
    • Include Calcaneus, Cuboid, Medial Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform, and Talus.

General Notes

  • The appendicular skeleton supports movement and stability for the limbs.
  • Numerous bony landmarks serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments, indicating the importance of these structures for mobility and strength.

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Test your knowledge on the appendicular skeleton with these flashcards. Each card presents a specific part or bone and challenges you to identify it. Perfect for anatomy students looking to reinforce their understanding of skeletal anatomy.

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