Appendicular skeleton Flashcards
How many bones in the Appendicular skeleton
126
what bones are in the appendicular skeleton
the bones of the limbs, the pectoral girdles and the pelvic girdle
what bones make up the pectiral girdle
the clavicle and the scapula
clavicle function
brace the scapulae and the ribs attached to it, as well as provide attachment points for thoracic and shoulder muscles.
joint between clavicle and sternum
Plane/glifiokng joint
Os Coxae
3 seperate bones as children that fuse by adulthood (hips)
difference between male and female palves
female’s are wider
what are lower limbs specialized for
bearing weight
Longest and strongest bone of the body
femur (1/4 of height)
tarsals
carpals of the foot
mortons toe
second toe is longer than the first roe
how many arges in the feet
2
longitudanial arches
run up and down the foot
transverse arche
runs left to right on the foot
joint between os Coxae and femur
ball and socket