Appendicular skeleton Flashcards

1
Q

How many bones in the Appendicular skeleton

A

126

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2
Q

what bones are in the appendicular skeleton

A

the bones of the limbs, the pectoral girdles and the pelvic girdle

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3
Q

what bones make up the pectiral girdle

A

the clavicle and the scapula

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4
Q

clavicle function

A

brace the scapulae and the ribs attached to it, as well as provide attachment points for thoracic and shoulder muscles.

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5
Q

joint between clavicle and sternum

A

Plane/glifiokng joint

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6
Q

Os Coxae

A

3 seperate bones as children that fuse by adulthood (hips)

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7
Q

difference between male and female palves

A

female’s are wider

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8
Q

what are lower limbs specialized for

A

bearing weight

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9
Q

Longest and strongest bone of the body

A

femur (1/4 of height)

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10
Q

tarsals

A

carpals of the foot

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11
Q

mortons toe

A

second toe is longer than the first roe

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12
Q

how many arges in the feet

A

2

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13
Q

longitudanial arches

A

run up and down the foot

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14
Q

transverse arche

A

runs left to right on the foot

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15
Q

joint between os Coxae and femur

A

ball and socket

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