Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
pectoral girdle= ?
scapula and clavicle
upper arm= ?
humerus
forearm/antebrachial= ?
radius and ulna
carpals=?
wrist
What are the proximal carpals?
1) scaphoid
2) lunate
3) triquetrum
4) pisiform
What are the distal carpals?
1) trapezium
2) trapezoid
3) capitate
4) hamate
how many metacarpals are there?
5
How many phalanges are there?
14
pelvic girdle = ?
coxa (ilium, ischium, pubis) sacram
thigh= ?
femur
lower leg (cural region) =?
tibia and fibula
sesamoid bone in lower limb=?
patella
angle =?
tarsal bones
What are the 7 tarsal bones called?
1) talus
2) calcaneus
3) navicular
4) cuboid
5-7) cuneiform
How many metatarsals are there?
5
How many phalanges in the foot are there?
14
what is the only bony attachment with the axial skeleton? And what is the connection?
clavicle / collar bone
sternum and clavicle
The first rib sits on what bone?
medial clavicle
Where does the humerus attach to on the scapula?
glenoid cavity
What is the attachment for the bicep called?
coracoid process
How many fossas, borders, angles, and processes does the scapula have?
3 fossas
3 borders
2 angles
2 processes
The acromion is ___________, while the coracoid process is ___________________.
posterior
anterior
What is known as the crow’s beak on the scapula?
coracoid process
Is the deltoid tuberosity on the lateral OR medial side of which bone?
lateral
humerus
Which landmark or connection point is directly distal to the radial fossa?
the capitulum (where the radius connects)
Which landmark or connection point is below the coronoid fossa?
Trochlea (where the ulna attaches)
What is medial to the trochlea?
the medial epicondyle (distal condyl of the humerus)
What groove is on the proximal end of the humerus?
radial groove
What is the name of the structure that is on the posterior view of the elbow joint?
olecranon of the ulna
Where does the bicep tendon attach?
radial tuberosity
Which bone has a round and kind of flat head?
radius
What is the name of the fibers in between the radius and ulna?
interosseous membrane
What is on the distal end of the ulna?
styloid process
What is the name of the space below (distal) to the ulna and radius?
the ulnar notch
TRUE OR FALSE: The name of the notch is named after what it accepts.
TRUE
When you pronate your arm, which bone spins over?
Radius
What is the most superior portion of the elbow?
olecranon
Trochlear notch is the place where the ____________ sits.
Humerus
There are styloid processes on the ___________ side of the radius and the __________________ side of the ulna
lateral
medial
What are the names of the carpals?
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
The adult pelvis is composed of how many bones?
4
What are the bones of the pelvis?
os coxa
os coxa
sacrum
coccyx
What protects and supports the viscera in the inferior part of the ventral body cavity?
pelvis
The pelvic girdle refers to the ____ and ________ _________ __________ only.
right and left ossa coxae
Name the 3 regions of the pelvis:
1) ilium
2) ischium
3) pubis
The os coxae is known as the “______________” or _____________ bone.
“hip bone” or innominate
The os coxae articulate posteriorly with the sacrum at ____________________ joint.
sacroiliac
There are _____ pubic rami and ______ ischial rami.
2
1
The femur connects into the ___________________. Just like the humerus connects to the _____________.
acetabulum
glenoid
