Chapter 7: The Pectoral Girdle & Upper Limbs Flashcards
1
Q
What does the pectoral girdle consist of?
A
2 clavicles
2 scapulae
2
Q
What are the clavicles?
A
The collarbone
3
Q
What are the scapulae?
A
The shoulder blades
4
Q
What part of the scapulae does the collarbone attach to?
A
The acromion process
5
Q
What does the pectoral girdle support?
A
The upper limbs
6
Q
What are the main parts of the upper limb?
A
- Humerus
- Ulna
- Radius
- Carpal
- Metacarpal
- Phalanges
7
Q
Which part of the pectoral girdle attaches to the upper limb?
A
The glenoid cavity
8
Q
What are the parts of the humerus?
A
- Head
- Greater/lesser tubercle
- Capitulum
- Trochlea
9
Q
What bones make up the forearm?
A
Ulna (medial) & Radius (lateral)
10
Q
What part of the humerus does the ulna attach to?
A
Trochlea
11
Q
What are the parts of the radius?
A
- Head
- Radial tuberosity
- Styloid process
- Ulnar notch
12
Q
What are the parts of the ulna?
A
- Trochlear notch (U-shaped)
- Head (at distal end)
- Styloid process
13
Q
What does the styloid process connect to?
A
The hand
14
Q
What are the parts of a hand?
A
- Carpal
- Metacarpal
- Phalanges
15
Q
What does carpal refer to?
A
The writs bones (8)
