Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

the upper extremity is divided into?

Answer 1

shoulder girdle, arm/forearm, and wrist & hand

Question 2

bones of the shoulder girdle include:

Answer 2

left and right clavicles, left and right scapula

Question 3

the only bone of the upper arm is

Answer 3

humerous

Question 4

the humerous is:

Answer 4

2nd largest and strongest

Question 5

articulates with the wrist on the THUMB SIDE

Answer 5

radius

Question 6

articulates with the wrist on the PINKY SIDE

Answer 6

ulna

Question 7

the forearm consists of what 2 bones

Answer 7

radius and ulna

Question 8

how many bones are in the wrist and hand for precise movements

Answer 8

27

Question 9

what are the 8 carpal (wrist) bones

Answer 9

hamate, pisiform, triquetrum, lunate, scaphoid, capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid

Question 10

how many metacarpal bone?

Answer 10

5

Question 11

how many phalangees make up the fingers

Answer 11

14

Question 12

three types of phalangees and how many there are in each hand

Answer 12

proximal (5), middle (4), and distal (5)

Question 13

what is the lower extremity divided into

Answer 13

pelvic girdle, leg, ankle, and foot

Question 14

protects the reproductive organs, bladder, and part of the large intestine

Answer 14

pelvic girdle

Question 15

the pelvic girdle is formed by what two large bones

Answer 15

coxal and sacrum

Question 16

the coxal bone is composed of what three bones

Answer 16

ilium, ischium, and pubis bone

Question 17

the single bone in the upper leg is the

Answer 17

femur

Question 18

____ is the largest and strongest bone in the body

Answer 18

femur

Question 19

lower leg is composed of what 3 bones

Answer 19

tibia, fibula, patella

Question 20

bears most of the weight of the body

Answer 20

tibia (shinbone)

Question 21

primary function is for muscle attachment

Answer 21

fibula

Question 22

aka the kneecap

Answer 22

patella

Question 23

there are ____ bones in the ankle and foot, providing support and allowing mobility

Answer 23

26

Question 24

what are the 7 tarsal (ankle) bones

Answer 24

calcaneous, cuboid, talus, navicular, lateral cuneiforms, intermediate cuneiforms, medial cuneiforms

Question 25

how many metatarsals are in the foot

Answer 25

5

Question 26

how many phalangees make up the foot

Answer 26

14

Question 27

what type of phalangees make up the foot

Answer 27

distal, middle, and proximal

Question 28

don’t forget to study the labeling of the bones!!

Answer 28

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