Appendicular Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of Bones
A
- protection
- support
- miners and growth factor storage
- movement
2
Q
Classification by shape
A
Long: longer than wide
Short: cube-shaped
Flat: thin, hematopoeisis
Irregular: complete caged shape
3
Q
The pectoral girdle is…
A
The clavicle and scapula
4
Q
The bones of the arm are…
A
Humerus, radius, and ulna
5
Q
The bones of the hand are…
A
Carpals (wrist), metacarpals (palm), and phalanges (fingers)
6
Q
The pelvic girdle is…
A
Two coxal bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis)
7
Q
What forms the bony pelvis?
A
The two coxal bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
8
Q
What are the legs bones?
A
Femur (thigh), tibia (shin), and fibula
9
Q
What are the foot bones, and how many are there?
A
7 tarsals (ankle), 5 metatarsals (sole), and 14 phalanges (toes).
