Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pectoral girdle?
- Scapula
- Clavicle
- Humerus (correct)
- Femur (correct)
The pelvic inlet in females is smaller and heart-shaped compared to males.
The pelvic inlet in females is smaller and heart-shaped compared to males.
False (B)
What is the name of the bony socket where the femur joins the pelvic girdle?
What is the name of the bony socket where the femur joins the pelvic girdle?
Acetabulum
The ______ is a large, flat bone that forms the shoulder blade.
The ______ is a large, flat bone that forms the shoulder blade.
Match the following anatomical structures with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following anatomical structures with their corresponding descriptions:
Flashcards
Pectoral Girdle
Pectoral Girdle
The structure comprising the clavicle and scapula that supports the shoulder.
Acromion
Acromion
The tip of the shoulder where the clavicle attaches.
Glenoid Cavity
Glenoid Cavity
The socket in the shoulder where the humerus fits.
Pelvic Girdle
Pelvic Girdle
Signup and view all the flashcards
Patella
Patella
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Pectoral Girdle
- Composed of the clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade)
- Clavicle attaches to the sternum (breastbone) and the scapula
- Acromion: Tip of the shoulder; where the clavicle attaches
- Glenoid cavity: Socket where the humerus (upper arm bone) joins
- Coracoid process: Inferior to acromion; where pectoral muscles attach
Pelvic Girdle
- Results from the fusion of three bones
- Male pelvis is smaller and heart-shaped
- Female pelvis is larger and wider
- Acetabulum: Socket for the head of the femur (thigh bone)
- Obturator foramen: Opening for nerves and muscles
Lower Limb
- Femur (thigh bone): Largest and strongest bone in the body
- Greater trochanter: A prominent projection on the femur
- Tibia (shin bone): Medial and weight-bearing
- Fibula: Lateral bone in the lower leg
- Patella (kneecap): Provides leverage and protects the knee
- Tarsals (ankle bones), Metatarsals (foot bones), Phalanges (toe bones)
- Calcaneus (heel bone): Biggest ankle bone (receives half of body weight)
- Medial and lateral malleolus are projections of the tibia and fibula at the ankle
- Patella: Protects knee, increases leverage for quadriceps
- Knee joint is mechanically and structurally advantageous. Quadriceps are 50% stronger
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
