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EVERYTHING ELMHURST > Anatomy: Post-Cranial Skeleton, Articulations, Joints > Flashcards

Anatomy: Post-Cranial Skeleton, Articulations, Joints Flashcards

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Sternum

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Breastbone with three parts: body, xiphoid process, manubrium.

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Manubrium

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Upper part of the sternum.

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Xiphoid Process

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Small, pointed lower part of the sternum.

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Costal Cartilage

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Cartilage connecting ribs to the sternum.

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True Ribs

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First 7 pairs (directly attached to the sternum).

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Clavicular Notch

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Notch on the manubrium for clavicle attachment

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Ribs

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Curved bones forming the rib cage.

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False Ribs

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Ribs 8-10 (attached indirectly to the sternum).

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Floating Ribs

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Ribs 11-12 (not attached to the sternum).

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Head (rib)

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Rounded end of the rib that articulates with the vertebrae.

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Tubercle

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Bump on the rib that connects to vertebrae.

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Shaft (rib)

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Long, curved part of the rib.

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Vertebrae

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Individual bones forming the spine.

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Vertebral Arch

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Surrounds the vertebral foramen

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Spinous Process

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Projection on the back of a vertebra.

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Lamina

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Flat part of the vertebral arch.

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Pedicle

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Connects the body to the arch.

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Vertebral Foramen

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Opening for the spinal cord.

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Transverse Process

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Lateral projections from the vertebra.

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Superior Articular Process

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Articulates with the vertebra above.

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Intervertebral Disc

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Cartilage between vertebrae.

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Inferior Articular Process

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Articulates with the vertebra below.

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Intervertebral Foramen

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Openings for spinal nerves.

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Cervical Vertebra

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Vertebrae in the neck region

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Atlas

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First cervical vertebra, supports the skull.

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Transverse Foramen

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Holes in cervical vertebrae for blood vessels.

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Anterior Tubercle

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Small bump on the atlas.

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Axis

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Second cervical vertebra, allows rotation.

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Superior Articular Facet

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Surface for articulation with the skull.

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Dens (Odontoid Process)

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Projection on the axis for rotation.

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Thoracic Vertebra

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Vertebrae in the mid-back region.

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Transverse Costal Face

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Articulates with the ribs.

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Sacrum

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Triangular bone at the base of the spine

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Median Sacral Crest

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Bony ridge along the posterior sacrum.

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Ala

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Wing-like projections on the sacrum.

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Sacral Promontory

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Anterior projection of the sacrum.

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Auricular Surface

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Surface for hip bone articulation.

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Sacral Canal

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Passage for spinal nerves

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Hyoid

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U-shaped bone in the neck, supports the tongue.

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Apex

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Pointed end of the sacrum.

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Coccyx

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Small bone at the bottom of the vertebral column.

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Pectoral Girdle

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Bones supporting the upper limbs.

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Acromion End

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Lateral end of the clavicle.

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Sternal End

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Medial end of the clavicle.

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Clavicle

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Collarbone.

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Conoid Tubercle

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Bump on the clavicle for ligament attachment.

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Scapula

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Shoulder blade.

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Acromion

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Projection on the scapula.

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Superior Border

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Top edge of the scapula.

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Subscapular Fossa

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Anterior surface of the scapula.

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Coracoid Process

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Hook-like projection on the scapula.

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Glenoid Cavity

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Socket for the humerus

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Spine

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Ridge on the posterior scapula.

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Supraspinous Fossa

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Above the spine of the scapula.

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Infraspinous Fossa

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Below the spine of the scapula.

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Humerus

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Bone of the upper arm.

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Head

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Rounded top of the humerus.

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Lesser Tubercle

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Smaller bump on the humerus.

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Greater Tubercle

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Larger bump on the humerus.

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Intertubercular Sulcus

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Groove between tubercles on the humerus.

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Anatomical Neck

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Slightly constricted area below the head.

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Deltoid Tuberosity

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Rough area for muscle attachment on the humerus.

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Radial Fossa

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Depression for the radius at the humerus.

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Lateral Epicondyle

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Outer bony prominence of the humerus.

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Medial Epicondyle

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Inner bony prominence of the humerus.

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Capitulum

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Round knob on the humerus for radius articulation.

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Trochlea

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Spool-shaped structure for ulna articulation.

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Olecranon Fossa

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Depression for the olecranon of the ulna.

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Radius

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Lateral bone of the forearm.

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Radial Head

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Round, flat part of the radius that articulates with the humerus.

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Ulna

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Medial bone of the forearm.

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Styloid Process (Radius)

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Bony prominence at the wrist end of the radius.

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Radial Tuberosity

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Bump for muscle attachment on the radius.

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Olecranon

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Elbow projection of the ulna.

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Styloid Process (Ulna)

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Bony prominence at the wrist end of the ulna

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Interosseous Membrane

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Membrane connecting the radius and ulna.

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Radial Notch

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Articulates with the radial head on the ulna

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Trochlear Notch

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C-shaped notch on the ulna for humeral articulation.

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Carpals

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Eight wrist bones.

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Coronoid Process

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Projection on the ulna that fits into the humerus.

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Hamate

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Carpal bone with a hook-like projection.

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Capitate

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Largest carpal bone.

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Pisiform

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Small carpal bone, pea-shaped.

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Triquetrum

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Pyramid-shaped carpal bone.

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Lunate

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Carpal bone that articulates with the radius.

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Trapezoid

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Carpal bone, second from the thumb side.

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Trapezium

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Carpal bone that articulates with the thumb.

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Scaphoid

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Carpal bone located near the base of the thumb.

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Metacarpals (1-5)

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Five bones of the hand.

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Phalanges (1-5)

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Finger bones.

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Distal Phalange

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Bone at the tip of the finger.

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Middle Phalange

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Bone between the distal and proximal phalanges (not present in the thumb).

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Proximal Phalange

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Bone closest to the hand.

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Pelvic Girdle

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Bones supporting the lower limbs.

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Pollex

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Ilium

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Uppermost part of the pelvis

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Auricular Surface

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Surface for sacrum articulation on the ilium.

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Iliac Fossa

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Large, concave surface on the ilium.

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Greater Sciatic Notch

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Notch for sciatic nerve passage on the ilium.

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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

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Prominent bony projection on the ilium.

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Iliac Crest

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Top edge of the ilium.

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Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine

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Lower bony projection on the ilium.

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Pubis

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Anterior part of the pelvis.

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Pubic Symphysis

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Cartilaginous joint between the pubic bones.

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Inferior Pubic Ramus

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Bone extending down from the pubis.

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Superior Pubic Ramus

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Bone extending up from the pubis.

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Pubic Body

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Central part of the pubis.

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Ischium

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Lower part of the pelvis.

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Pubic Arch

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Arch formed by the pubic bones

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Ischial Spine

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Projection on the ischium

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Ischial Ramus

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Bone extending from the ischium.

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Ischial Ramus

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Bone extending from the ischium.

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Ischial Tuberosity

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Weight-bearing part of the ischium (sits bones).

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Acetabulum

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Socket for hip joint.

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Pelvic Inlet

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Upper opening of the pelvis.

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Obturator Foramen

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Large opening in the pelvis.

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Pelvic Outlet

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Lower opening of the pelvis.

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Pelvic Brim

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Edge of the pelvic inlet.

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Male vs. Female Pelvis

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Females have a wider pelvic inlet for childbirth.

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Femur

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Thigh bone, longest bone in the body.

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Head (Femur)

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Rounded top that fits into the acetabulum.

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Fovea Capitus

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Small depression in the head of the femur.

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Lesser Trochanter

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Small projection for muscle attachment on the femur.

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Greater Trochanter

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Large projection for muscle attachment on the femur.

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Gluteal Tuberosity

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Bump for gluteal muscle attachment.

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Linea Aspera

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Ridge on the femur for muscle attachment.

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Intercondylar Fossa

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Notch between the condyles of the femur.

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Lateral Epicondyle

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Outer bony prominence of the femur.

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Lateral Condyle

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Round projection on the outer side of the femur

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Medial Epicondyle

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Inner bony prominence of the femur.

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Medial Condyle

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Round projection on the inner side of the femur.

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Patella

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Knee cap, protects the knee joint.

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Tibia

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Larger, medial bone of the lower leg.

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Medial Condyle (Tibia)

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Inner round projection of the tibia.

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Intercondylar Eminence

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Raised area between the condyles on the tibia.

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Interosseous Membrane (Tibia)

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Membrane between tibia and fibula.

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Lateral Condyle (Tibia)

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Outer round projection of the tibia.

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Tibial Tuberosity

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Bump on the tibia for patellar ligament attachment.

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Fibula

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Smaller, lateral bone of the lower leg.

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Medial Malleolus

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Inner bony prominence at the ankle.

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Head of Fibula

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Upper end of the fibula that articulates with the tibia.

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Tarsals

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Seven ankle bones.

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Lateral Malleolus

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Outer bony prominence at the ankle.

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Lateral Cuneiform

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Tarsal bone on the outer side of the foot.

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Intermediate Cuneiform

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Middle tarsal bone.

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Medial Cuneiform

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Tarsal bone on the inner side of the foot.

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Calcaneus

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Talus

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Tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula.

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Cuboid

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Tarsal bone that articulates with the fourth and fifth metatarsals.

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Phalanges (1-5)

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Toe bones.

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Navicular

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Tarsal bone located in front of the talus.

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Metatarsals

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Five bones of the foot.

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Distal Phalange (Toe)

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Bone at the tip of the toe.

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Middle Phalange (Toe)

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Bone between the distal and proximal phalanges (not present in the big toe).

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Proximal Phalange (Toe)

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Bone closest to the foot.

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Hallux

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Big toe (first digit).Fibrous Joint

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Fibrous Joint

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Joints where bones are connected by dense connective tissue; no movement.

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Syndesmosis

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Joint where bones are connected by a ligament; slightly movable (e.g., between tibia and fibula).

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Gomphosis

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Peg-in-socket joint (e.g., teeth in their sockets).

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Cartilaginous Joints

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Joints connected by cartilage; allow limited movement.

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Synchondrosis

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Joint where bones are connected by hyaline cartilage (e.g., epiphyseal plates).

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Symphysis

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Joint where bones are connected by fibrocartilage (e.g., pubic symphysis).

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Articular Capsule

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Surrounds the joint; encloses the joint cavity.

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Synovial Joints

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Freely movable joints with a joint cavity.

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Joint Cavity

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Space containing synovial fluid.

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Fibrous Outer Layer

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Tough outer layer of the articular capsule.

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Hinge Joint

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Allows flexion and extension (e.g., elbow).

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Synovial Membrane

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Inner layer that secretes synovial fluid.

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Plane Joint

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Allows sliding/gliding movements (e.g., intercarpal joints).

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Pivot Joint

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Allows rotation (e.g., atlantoaxial joint).

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Condylar Joint

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Allows movement in two planes (e.g., wrist).

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Ball & Socket Joint

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Allows the most movement (e.g., shoulder, hip).

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Saddle Joint

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Allows a wide range of motion (e.g., thumb).

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Knee Joint

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Complex synovial joint; allows for flexion and extension.

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Fibular (Lateral) Collateral Ligament

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Stabilizes the outer side of the knee.

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Tibial (Medial) Collateral Ligament

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Stabilizes the inner side of the knee.

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Patellar Ligament

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Connects patella to tibia; important for knee extension.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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Prevents forward movement of the tibia.

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament

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Prevents backward movement of the tibia.

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Lateral Meniscus

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Cartilage that cushions the outer side of the knee.

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Medial Meniscus

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Cartilage that cushions the inner side of the knee.

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