different bones of the appendicular skeleton Flashcards
what is the scientific name for the collar bone
clavicle
what is the scientific name for the shoulder blade
scapula
what is the name of the bone that attaches the shoulder to the elbow
humerus
what are the names the 2 bones of the lower arm
the ulna and the radius
what are the bones of the wrist called
carpal bones
is the radius or the ulna on the inside of the arm and thicker
the radius
is the radius or the ulna on the outside of the arm and thinner
the ulna
what are the bones of the palm
metacarpals
what are the bones of the fingers
phalanges
how many metacarpals are in each hand
5
how many phalanges are in each hand
14
is the shoulder girdle narrow or deep
narrow
what does a narrow socket provide the shoulder girdle
flexability
is the pelvic girdle narrow or deep
deep
what does the deep socket provide the pelvic girdle
stability for walking
how many carpal bones are there in each hand
8
what are the “wings” of the pelvis called
ilium
what is the part of the pelvis called that meets at the center
pubis
what is the lowest part of the pelvis called
ischium
what is th thigh bone called
femur
what are the two bones of the lower leg
tibia and fibula
which of the two bones of the lower leg is not weight bearing
fibula
what are ankle bones called
tarsals
what are foot bones called
metatarsals
what are toe bones called
philanges
what is the heel bone called
calcaneus
what is the name of the bone that the tibia sits on
talus
what is the knee cap bone
patella
