Questions and Answers
Which bone in the upper limb is the largest?
Humerus
What is the study of bones called?
Osteology
Where does the humerus articulate with the scapula?
Glenoid cavity
What forms the anatomical neck of the humerus?
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Which part of the upper limb includes the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges?
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Study Notes
Upper Limb Anatomy
- The largest bone in the upper limb is the humerus.
- Osteology is the study of bones.
- The humerus articulates with the scapula at the glenohumeral joint.
- The anatomical neck of the humerus is formed by a narrowing of the bone immediately below the head.
- The hand is the part of the upper limb that includes the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.
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