Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

Pectoral girdle

Answer 1

Scapula and clavicle

Question 2

Acromion process - location and functions

Answer 2

Superior tip of shoulder blade
1) Form a protective cover for the shoulder joint
Form attachment site for clavicle
provide attachment points for shoulder msucles

Question 3

Function of clavicle

Answer 3

Holds limb away from the body, therefore facilitates limb movement

Question 4

Upper limb bone of arm

Answer 4

humerus

Question 5

Where does the humeral head articulate

Answer 5

The gelnoid cavity of the scapula

Question 6

What muscles attach to the humerus

Answer 6

Biceps brachii - attached through intertubercular groove

Deltoids - attached by deltoid tuberosity

Question 7

Capitulum

Answer 7

A condyle of the humerus that articulates with the radius

Question 8

Trochlea

Answer 8

A condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna

Question 9

The two bones of the forearm

Answer 9

Ulna - side with pinkie

Radius - side with thumb

Question 10

Trochelar notch

Answer 10

Proximal end of ulna that articulates wit hthe humerus

Question 11

Olecranon process

Answer 11

The elbow

Question 12

Styloid process

Answer 12

A process of the ulna that attaches to wrist ligaments. There is also a styloid process on the radius.

Question 13

How many bones are in the wrist?

Answer 13

Eight carpal bones

Question 14

The 8 bones of the write, from sop row

Answer 14

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So long top part, here comes the thumb
Scaphoid
Lunate
triquetrium
Psisform
Hamate
Capitate
Trapezoid
Trapezium

Question 15

Carpal tunnel

Answer 15

A ligament from the trapezium to teh hamate

Tendons, nerves, and blood vessels pass through here

Question 16

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 16

Edema (fluid buildup) or connective tissue deposition put pressure against nerves and vessels passing through the tunnel

treated either through stretches and anti-inflammatory meds, or surgically