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Chapter 8 The Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards

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acetabulum

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large, cup-shaped cavity located on the lateral side of the hip bone; formed by the junction of the ilium, pubis, and ischium portions of the hip bone

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acromial end of the clavicle

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lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula

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acromion

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flattened bony process that extends laterally from the scapular spine to form the bony tip of the shoulder

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acromial process

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acromion of the scapula

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acromioclavicular joint

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articulation between the acromion of the scapula and the acromial end of the clavicle

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adductor tubercle

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small, bony bump located on the superior aspect of the medial epicondyle of the femur

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anatomical neck

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line on the humerus located around the outside margin of the humeral head

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ankle joint

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joint that separates the leg and foot portions of the lower limb; formed by the articulations between the talus bone of the foot inferiorly, and the distal end of the tibia, medial malleolus of the tibia, and lateral malleolus of the fibula superiorly

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anterior border of the tibia

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narrow, anterior margin of the tibia that extends inferiorly from the tibial tuberosity

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anterior inferior iliac spine

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small, bony projection located on the anterior margin of the ilium, below the anterior superior iliac spine

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anterior sacroiliac ligament

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strong ligament between the sacrum and the ilium portions of the hip bone that supports the anterior side of the sacroiliac joint

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anterior superior iliac spine

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rounded, anterior end of the iliac crest

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anterior sacroiliac ligament

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strong ligament between the sacrum and the ilium portions of the hip bone that supports the anterior side of the sacroiliac joint

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anterior superior iliac spine

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rounded, anterior end of the iliac crest

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apical ectodermal ridge

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enlarged ridge of ectoderm at the distal end of a limb bud that stimulates growth and elongation of the limb

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arcuate line of the ilium

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smooth ridge located at the inferior margin of the iliac fossa; forms the lateral portion of the pelvic brim

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arm

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region of the upper limb located between the shoulder and elbow joints; contains the humerus bone

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auricular surface of the ilium

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roughened area located on the posterior, medial side of the ilium of the hip bone; articulates with the auricular surface of the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint

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base of the metatarsal bone

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expanded, proximal end of each metatarsal bone

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bicipital groove

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intertubercular groove; narrow groove located between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus

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calcaneus

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heel bone; posterior, inferior tarsal bone that forms the heel of the foot

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capitate

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from the lateral side, the third of the four distal carpal bones; articulates with the scaphoid and lunate proximally, the trapezoid laterally, the hamate medially, and primarily with the third metacarpal distally

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capitulum

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knob-like bony structure located anteriorly on the lateral, distal end of the humerus

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carpal bone

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one of the eight small bones that form the wrist and base of the hand; these are grouped as a proximal row consisting of (from lateral to medial) the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform bones, and a distal row containing (from lateral to medial) the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate bones

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carpal tunnel
passageway between the anterior forearm and hand formed by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum
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carpometacarpal joint
articulation between one of the carpal bones in the distal row and a metacarpal bone of the hand
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coracoclavicular ligament
strong band of connective tissue that anchors the coracoid process of the scapula to the lateral clavicle; provides important indirect support for the acromioclavicular joint
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clavicle
collarbone; elongated bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum medially and the acromion of the scapula laterally
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coracoid process
short, hook-like process that projects anteriorly and laterally from the superior margin of the scapula
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coronoid fossa
depression on the anterior surface of the humerus above the trochlea; this space receives the coronoid process of the ulna when the elbow is maximally flexed
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coronoid process of the ulna
projecting bony lip located on the anterior, proximal ulna; forms the inferior margin of the trochlear notch
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costoclavicular ligament
band of connective tissue that unites the medial clavicle with the first rib
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coxal bone
hip bone
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cuboid
tarsal bone that articulates posteriorly with the calcaneus bone, medially with the lateral cuneiform bone, and anteriorly with the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones
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deltoid tuberosity
roughened, V-shaped region located laterally on the mid-shaft of the humerus
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distal radioulnar joint
articulation between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius
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distal tibiofibular joint
articulation between the distal fibula and the fibular notch of the tibia
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elbow joint
joint located between the upper arm and forearm regions of the upper limb; formed by the articulations between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna, and the capitulum of the humerus and the head of the radius
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femur
thigh bone; the single bone of the thigh
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fibula
thin, non-weight-bearing bone found on the lateral side of the leg
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fibular notch
wide groove on the lateral side of the distal tibia for articulation with the fibula at the distal tibiofibular joint
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flexor retinaculum
strong band of connective tissue at the anterior wrist that spans the top of the U-shaped grouping of the carpal bones to form the roof of the carpal tunnel
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foot
portion of the lower limb located distal to the ankle joint
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forearm
region of the upper limb located between the elbow and wrist joints; contains the radius and ulna bones
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fossa
(plural = fossae) shallow depression on the surface of a bone
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fovea capitis
minor indentation on the head of the femur that serves as the site of attachment for the ligament to the head of the femur
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glenohumeral joint
shoulder joint; formed by the articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus
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glenoid cavity
(also, glenoid fossa) shallow depression located on the lateral scapula, between the superior and lateral borders
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gluteal tuberosity
roughened area on the posterior side of the proximal femur, extending inferiorly from the base of the greater trochanter
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greater pelvis
(also, greater pelvic cavity or false pelvis) broad space above the pelvic brim defined laterally by the fan-like portion of the upper ilium
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greater sciatic foramen
pelvic opening formed by the greater sciatic notch of the hip bone, the sacrum, and the sacrospinous ligament
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greater sciatic notch
large, U-shaped indentation located on the posterior margin of the ilium, superior to the ischial spine
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greater trochanter
large, bony expansion of the femur that projects superiorly from the base of the femoral neck
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greater tubercle
enlarged prominence located on the lateral side of the proximal humerus
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hallux
big toe; digit 1 of the foot
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hamate
from the lateral side, the fourth of the four distal carpal bones; articulates with the lunate and triquetrum proximally, the fourth and fifth metacarpals distally, and the capitate laterally
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hand
region of the upper limb distal to the wrist joint
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head of the femur
rounded, proximal end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint
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head of the fibula
small, knob-like, proximal end of the fibula; articulates with the inferior aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia
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head of the humerus
smooth, rounded region on the medial side of the proximal humerus; articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula to form the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint
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head of the metatarsal bone
expanded, distal end of each metatarsal bone
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head of the radius
disc-shaped structure that forms the proximal end of the radius; articulates with the capitulum of the humerus as part of the elbow joint, and with the radial notch of the ulna as part of the proximal radioulnar joint
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head of the ulna
small, rounded distal end of the ulna; articulates with the ulnar notch of the distal radius, forming the distal radioulnar joint
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hip bone
coxal bone; single bone that forms the pelvic girdle; consists of three areas, the ilium, ischium, and pubis
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hip joint
joint located at the proximal end of the lower limb; formed by the articulation between the acetabulum of the hip bone and the head of the femur
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hook of the hamate bone
bony extension located on the anterior side of the hamate carpal bone
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humerus
single bone of the upper arm
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iliac crest
curved, superior margin of the ilium
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iliac fossa
shallow depression found on the anterior and medial surfaces of the upper ilium
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ilium
superior portion of the hip bone
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inferior angle of the scapula
inferior corner of the scapula located where the medial and lateral borders meet
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inferior pubic ramus
narrow segment of bone that passes inferiorly and laterally from the pubic body; joins with the ischial ramus to form the ischiopubic ramus
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infraglenoid tubercle
small bump or roughened area located on the lateral border of the scapula, near the inferior margin of the glenoid cavity
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infraspinous fossa
broad depression located on the posterior scapula, inferior to the spine
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intercondylar eminence
irregular elevation on the superior end of the tibia, between the articulating surfaces of the medial and lateral condyles
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intercondylar fossa
deep depression on the posterior side of the distal femur that separates the medial and lateral condyles
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intermediate cuneiform
middle of the three cuneiform tarsal bones; articulates posteriorly with the navicular bone, medially with the medial cuneiform bone, laterally with the lateral cuneiform bone, and anteriorly with the second metatarsal bone

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