Chapter 8, Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

Pectoral Girdle

Answer 1

Articulates with the trunk and supports the upper limbs

Question 2

Pectoral Girdle consists of

Answer 2

Clavicles and scapulae

Question 3

Clavicle

Answer 3

S-shaped bone that is known as your collarbone

Question 4

Scapula

Answer 4

broad flat triangle, known as shoulder blade

Question 5

Upper limbs

Answer 5

Humerus in the brachial area, the radius and ulna in the antibrachial, 8 carpal bones in the wrist, 5 metacarpals in the palm, and finally fourteen phalanges in the fingers

Question 6

Os Coxae

Answer 6

The hip bone

Question 7

Ilium

Answer 7

Superior area of the os coxae and the acetabulum

Question 8

Ischium

Answer 8

Superior/posterior margin of

acetabulum

Question 9

Pubis

Answer 9

Anterior region of the os coxae

Question 10

Lower limbs

Answer 10

Femur in the femoral area, Patella in the kneecap region, Tibia and fibula in the calf region, 7 tarsals in the ankle, 5 metatarsals in the sole of the foot, 14 phalanges in the toes

Question 11

Arches of the foot

Answer 11

Helps prevent pinching of
muscles, nerves, and blood
vessels

Question 12

What are the three major arches

Answer 12

Medial (highest arch), Lateral (lowest arch), Transverse(perpendicular to other arches)