Upper And Lower Limb Bones Flashcards
What comprises the Shoulder Girdle?
The Shoulder Girdle consists of the scapula and clavicle, connecting the arm to the body.
What is the Humerus?
The Humerus is the bone of the upper arm, connecting to the shoulder and elbow.
What are the Radius and Ulna?
The Radius and Ulna are bones of the forearm, with the radius on the thumb side and the ulna on the pinky side.
How many Carpal Bones are there?
There are 8 Carpal Bones: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate.
What are Metacarpal Bones?
Metacarpal Bones are the 5 bones of the palm.
What are Phalanges?
Phalanges are the bones of the fingers, divided into proximal, middle, and distal sections.
What forms the Pelvic Girdle?
The Pelvic Girdle is formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
What is the Femur?
The Femur is the thigh bone and the largest bone in the body.
What is the Patella?
The Patella is the knee cap, which protects the knee joint.
What are the Tibia and Fibula?
The Tibia and Fibula are leg bones, with the tibia being the larger, weight-bearing bone, and the fibula being the smaller, lateral bone.
