Chapter 8 Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
A collective term for the seven bones in the ankle
Tarsus
The bone of a finger or toe. Plural is phalanges.
Phalanx
The eight bones of the wrist. AKA carpals
Carpal Bones
The seven bones of the ankle.
Tarsal Bones
Pertaining to the chest or breast
Pectoral
A collective term for the five bones located in the foot between the tarsals and the phalanges.
Metatarsus
The appendages attached at the pelvic girdle consisting of the thigh, knee, leg, ankle, food and toes. Also called lower extremity.
Lower limb
A collective term for the eight bones of the wrist
Carpus
a collective term for the five bones that make up the palm
Metacarpus
an embryonic connective tissue from which all other connective tissues arise
Mesenchyme
a flexible rod of mesodermal tissue that lies where the future vertebral column will develop and plays a role in induction
Notochord
a slightly movable cartilaginous joint between the anterior surfaces of the hip bones
Pubic symphysis
The middle primary germ layer that gives rise to connective tissues, blood and blood vessels and muscles.
Mesoderm
The appendage attached to the shoulder girdle, consisting of the arm, forearm, wrist, hand and fingers. Also called upper extremity.
Upper limb
The primary germ layer that gives rise to the nervous system and the epidermis of skin and its derivatives
ectoderm
