4.2 Anatomy of the Skeleton Part II: The Appendicular Skeleton Part 2 Flashcards
What are the components of the humerus?
head
neck
shaft
capitulum
trochlea
What is the capitulum of the humerus?
articulates with a small portion of the radius
What does the trochlea of the humerus articulate with?
ulna
Where can you palpate the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
medial side of the arm at the elbow
Where can you palpate the lateral epicondyle of the humerus?
lateral side of the arm at the elbow
What are the lower bones of the arm?
radius and ulna
Where can you palpate the olecranon process of the ulna?
posterior elbow
What increases the flexibility of the hand?
the many bones
How many carpal bones are located in the wrist?
eight
What are the bones of the proximal row of carpal bones?
scaphoid
lunate
triquetral
pisiform
What are the bones of the distal row of carpal bones?
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
How many metacarpal bones are there and what do they form?
five; form the framework for the palm
What is the first and fifth metacarpal fo the hand?
first is the thumb and fifth is the pinky
What does digit refer to?
fingers or toes
What are the bones of the fingers and thumb known as?
phalanges
