Ch. 9 Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
number of bones in appendicular skeleton
126
parts of appendicular skeleton (4)
- pectoral girdles
- upper extremities
- pelvic girdles
- lower extremities
Pectoral girdles (2)
- clavicle
- scapula
Upper extremity (arm) (6)
- humerus
- radius
- ulna
- carpals
- metacarpals
- phalanges
Pelvic girdle (3)
- ilium
- ischium
- pubis
Lower extremity (leg) (7)
- femur
- tibia
- fibula
- patella
- tarsals
- metatarsals
- phalanges
Collar bone (2)
- clavicle
- anterior
Shoulder bone (2)
- scapula
- posterior
Pectoral girdle function
connects the upper extremity to the axial skeleton
Upper arm bone
humerus
Forearm bones (2)
radius and ulna
Wrist bones
carpals
Hand bones
metacarpals
Fingers or digits
phalanges
Coxal bones names
- os coxae
- hip bones
Coxal bones formation
fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis
Pelvic girdle function
connects the lower extremity to the vertebral column
Pelvis formation
paired hip bones articulate with the sacrum and coccyx
Thigh bone
femur
Lower leg bones (2)
- tibia
- fibula
Ankle bones
tarsals
Foot bones
metatarsals
Toes or digits
phalanges