Topic 2 Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

Scapula

What’s it articulate with?

Answer 1

Shoulder blade

Anterior- lacks a spine
Posterior- has a spine

Articulates with clavicle

Question 2

Clavicle

Articulates with…

Answer 2

Collar bone

Bend facing outwards means it’s facing anteriorly

Has a sternal end and acromial end

Question 3

Humerus

Answer 3

Bone that holds bicep and tricep

Head of humerus is the superior end to the Trochlea which is the bottom attachment

Question 4

Ulna and radius

Answer 4

Forearm bones

Ulna- bigger than radius, has olecranon process which is a hook that attaches to the Trochlea

Radius- smaller than ulna, stamp end is superior

Question 5

Appendicular skeleton

Answer 5

Pectoral girdle and upper limb

Pelvic girdle and lower limb