Anatomy Flashcards
Scapula Bone
Also known as the shoulder blade; connects the humerus with the clavicle.
Spine of the Scapula
Plate of bone that obliquely crosses the medial four-fifths of the scapula at its upper part. Separates the supra from the infraspinatous fossa.
Infrascapular Fossa
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Acromion
Bony process (an outgrowth of tissue) on the scapula. Extends laterally over the shoulder joint. Forms the acromioclavicular joint.
Sternum
Also called the breastbone. A long, flat bone in the central part of the chest. Connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the ribcage.
Sternoclavicular Joint
The joint between the manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle bone.
Clavicle
Also known as the collarbone. It is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone. There are two clavicles, one on the left and one on the right. The clavicle is the only long bone in the body that lies horizontally. Together with the shoulder blade, it makes up the shoulder girdle.
Humerus Bone
The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. It is located between the elbow joint and the shoulder. At the elbow, it connects primarily to the ulna, as the forearm’s radial bone connects to the wrist. At the shoulder, the humerus connects to the frame of the body via the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
Carpal Bones
The eight small bones that make up the wrist (or carpus) that connects the hand to the forearm.
Phalanges
The bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot. There are 56 phalanges in the human body, with fourteen on each hand and foot.
Ilium
The uppermost and largest part of the hip bone. Together with the ischium and pubis, to which the ilium is connected, these form the pelvic bone.
Iliac Crest
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PSIS
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ASIS Bone
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Isichial Tuberosity (Sit Bones)
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