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What is the appendicular skeleton?
What is the appendicular skeleton?
Is composed of the bones of the upper limbs, the lower limbs, the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.
How many phalanges are in the appendicular skeleton?
How many phalanges are in the appendicular skeleton?
126 bones.
What is the structure and function of the appendicular skeleton?
What is the structure and function of the appendicular skeleton?
It is composed of the bones of the upper limbs and the lower limbs, including the pectoral and pelvic girdles.
What is the longest bone in the arm?
What is the longest bone in the arm?
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What are the bones in the wrist called?
What are the bones in the wrist called?
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What bones are found in the lower part of the arm?
What bones are found in the lower part of the arm?
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How many bones make up the metacarpals (Palm)?
How many bones make up the metacarpals (Palm)?
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What is the longest bone in the leg?
What is the longest bone in the leg?
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Where is the patella located?
Where is the patella located?
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Where are the tibia and fibula bones found?
Where are the tibia and fibula bones found?
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What are the bones of the ankle called?
What are the bones of the ankle called?
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What are the bones of the foot called?
What are the bones of the foot called?
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What is another name for the shoulder blades?
What is another name for the shoulder blades?
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What is the clavicle commonly known as?
What is the clavicle commonly known as?
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What is the pectoral girdle?
What is the pectoral girdle?
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What is the pelvic girdle?
What is the pelvic girdle?
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What is the largest bone in the lower leg?
What is the largest bone in the lower leg?
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How many bones does the pelvic girdle consist of?
How many bones does the pelvic girdle consist of?
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What is the bone of the heel called?
What is the bone of the heel called?
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What are the names of the bones found in the pelvic girdle?
What are the names of the bones found in the pelvic girdle?
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Study Notes
Appendicular Skeleton Overview
- Comprises bones of upper limbs, lower limbs, pectoral girdle, and pelvic girdle.
- Total of 126 bones in the appendicular skeleton contributes to the overall human skeletal system of 206 bones.
Function and Structure
- Upper limbs are designed for grasping and manipulating objects.
- Lower limbs facilitate locomotion and movement.
- Pectoral girdle connects upper limbs to the axial skeleton, while the pelvic girdle connects lower limbs.
Key Bones
- Humerus: Longest bone in the arm.
- Carpals: Eight bones form the wrist.
- Ulna and Radius: Bones found in the lower arm.
- Femur: Longest bone in the leg.
- Patella: Known as the kneecap.
- Tibia and Fibula: Located in the lower leg.
Additional Bone Information
- Tarsals: Bones of the ankle.
- Metatarsals and Phalanges: Bones found in the foot.
- Scapula: Another name for shoulder blades.
- Clavicle: Refers to the collarbone.
Girdles
- Pectoral Girdle: Connects upper limbs to the axial skeleton, includes clavicle and scapula.
- Pelvic Girdle: Formed by the pelvis, anchors hind limbs; consists of six bones.
Specific Bones
- Calcaneus: Name for the heel bone.
- Pelvic Girdle Bones: Made up of ilium, ischium, pubis, obturator foramen, and acetabulum.
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Description
Explore the essential components of the appendicular skeleton, which includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the pectoral and pelvic girdles. This quiz covers key bones, their functions, and structures within the human skeletal system.
