Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
What does the appendicular system consist of
Girdles and limbs
What does the pectoral girdle consist of
Scapula and clavicle
What is the scapula
A large flattish, triangular bone that provides a surface for the attachment of muscles
What does the clavicle do
Supports the shoulder
What is the bone at the top of the arm called
The humerus
What type of joint does the humerus form with the scapula
Ball and socket joint
What are the 2 bones in the lower arm
Radius and ulna
What is the wrist made up of
Carpals
What bones are in the palm of a hand
Metacarpals
What bones are fingers
Phalanges
What is the pelvic girlde
A cup-shaped collection of joined bones that support the soft organs
What is the bone at the top of the leg called
Femur
What is the longest bone in our body
The Femur
What are the 2 bones in our lower leg
Tibia and Fibula
What are the bones found in the ankle called
Tarsals
