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Appendicular Skeleton Anatomy

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  • What are the two bones of the pectoral girdle?
    The scapula and clavicle form the pectoral girdle.
  • Name three key features of the scapula.
    The scapula has the acromion, glenoid fossa, and coracoid process.
  • What is the function of the glenoid fossa?
    The glenoid fossa is the socket that articulates with the head of the humerus.
  • Identify the major parts of the humerus.
    The humerus includes the head, anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater and lesser tubercles, and shaft.
  • What are the two bones of the forearm?
    The forearm consists of the radius and ulna.
  • Which bone is lateral in the forearm, radius or ulna?
    The radius is lateral, and the ulna is medial in the forearm.
  • Name the three groups of bones in the hand.
    The hand contains carpals (wrist), metacarpals (palm), and phalanges (fingers).
  • What three bones make up the pelvic girdle?
    The pelvic girdle is formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
  • What is the acetabulum?
    The acetabulum is the socket on the pelvis that articulates with the femoral head.
  • Name two important features of the ilium.
    The ilium has the iliac crest and greater sciatic notch.
  • What is the ischial tuberosity?
    The ischial tuberosity is the roughened area of the ischium that supports body weight when sitting.
  • Identify the major parts of the femur.
    The femur includes the head, neck, greater and lesser trochanters, shaft, and medial and lateral condyles.
  • What is the fovea capitis on the femur?
    The fovea capitis is a small pit on the femoral head for ligament attachment.
  • What bone is the kneecap?
    The patella is the kneecap bone.
  • Name the two bones of the lower leg.
    The lower leg contains the tibia and fibula.
  • Which bone forms the medial malleolus of the ankle?
    The tibia forms the medial malleolus.
  • Which bone forms the lateral malleolus of the ankle?
    The fibula forms the lateral malleolus.
  • What are the three groups of bones in the foot?
    The foot contains tarsals (ankle), metatarsals (midfoot), and phalanges (toes).
  • Name two important tarsal bones.
    The calcaneus (heel) and talus (ankle joint) are key tarsal bones.