Topic 7 - The Upper Limb Introduction Flashcards
The Upper limb is divided into how many regions ?
3
The Upper limb 3 regions are?
Brachium
antebrachium
hand
The brachium is that portion of the upper limb located between the _____ _____ _____ ____
joint. It is also referred to as the “upper arm”
shoulder joint and elbow
The antebrachium is the region between the ____ ____ ____ _____ _____ ____ It is also referred
to as the “lower arm” or “forearm”
elbow joint and the wrist joint.
Distal to the wrist is the ______
hand
The upper limb contains the following bones:
the humerus, ulna, radius, carpal bones, metacarpal
bones, and phalanges.
The humerus is the ____bone of the ____ _____ or brachium.
single
upper arm
The ulna and radius are the ____ ____ s of the lower arm or antebrachium/forearm. they articulate with the ____ ______.
. In the anatomical position, these 2 bones of the lower arm
are parallel with each other, with the radius being on the _____ _____of the ulna
2 bones
distal humerus.
lateral side