ARM and HAND: Bones, Processes and Depressions

Question 1

humerus

Answer 1

upper arm bone; from shoulder to elbow

Question 2

glenoid fossa

Answer 2

a depression in the scapula (shoulder blade) into which the humerus fits

Question 3

glenoid humeral joint

Answer 3

shoulder joint

Question 4

labrum

Answer 4

a cuff of cartilage in the glenoid fossa that forms a cap for the end of the humerus to move in

Question 5

ulna

Answer 5

medial, lower arm (forearm)

Question 6

olecranon

Answer 6

bony process of the ulna at the elbow

Question 7

radius

Answer 7

lateral lower arm (in line with the thumb)

Question 8

carpals

Answer 8

wrist bones (2 sets of 4)

Question 9

metacarpals

Answer 9

5 bones of the palm of the hand

Question 10

phalanges (phalanx)

Answer 10

finger bones; thumb has two, rest of the fingers have three