chapter 9 Flashcards
composed of bones found in the upper and lower limbs
appendicular skeleton
pelvic girdle
os coxae
age of completion of bone development
25
single, strong bone close to trunk, a hinge joint connecting to distal bones
limb
this part is composed of the clavicle and scapula
shoulder girdle
serve as attachment sites for muscles that move the shoulder and arm
shoulder girdle
loosely anchored, s-shaped
clavicle
located on posterior of shoulder
scapula
three boarders of scapula
medial and lateral borders
joint formed by the articulation of the clavicle and scapula
acromioclavicular joint
articulates medially with manubrium of sternum
clavicle
articulates with the head of humerus, forms glenohumeral joint
glenoid cavity
bones found in the arm
humerus
ulna
radius
carpal
metacarpal of the hands
phalanges of fingers
the head of this articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula at the shoulder
humerus