Lab 4 - Bones of Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle

Question 1

Scapula

Answer 1

shoulder blade; connects to humerous and clavicle
-triangular shaped bone with

Question 2

Clavicle

Answer 2

collar bone, connects the scapula and sternum
-roughly “s” shape

Question 3

Humerus

Answer 3

upper arm bone; articulates with the scapula
-long with large proximal ball end (fits into socket of scapula)

Question 4

Radius

Answer 4

forearm bone on the side of the thumb (lateral)
-rounded proximal end
-widens at distal end

Question 5

Ulna

Answer 5

forearm bone on the side of the pinky (medial)
-bottle opener/U shaped on proximal end
-“U” for ulna

Question 6

Carpal Bone

Answer 6

wrist bones
-allows for movement for the wrist
-carpal tunnel

Question 7

Metacarpal

Answer 7

intermediate hand bones
-palm of hand

Question 8

Phalanges of Hand

Answer 8

finger bones
-three phalanges in each finger (except for thumb)