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The Appendicular Skeleton

1.

Raised area on lateral surface of humerus to which deltoid muscle attaches

Deltoid tuberosity

2.

Arm bone

Humerus

3.

Bones of the shoulder girdle

Scapula and clavicle

4.

Forearm bones

Radius and ulna

5.

Scapular region to which the clavicle connects

Acromion

6.

Shoulder girdle that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax

Clavicle

7.

Depression in the scapula that articulates with the humerus

Glenoid cavity

8.

Process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment

Coracoid fossa

9.

The collarbone

Clavicle

10.

Distal condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna

Trochlea

11.

Medial bone of forearm in anatomical position

Ulna

12.

Rounded knob of the humerus and adjoins the radius

Capitulum

13.

Anterior depression that receives part of the ulna when the forearm is flexed

Coranoid fossa

14.

Forearm bone involved in formation of elbow joint

Ulna

15.

Wrist bones

Carpal

16.

Finger bones

Phalanges

17.

Heads of these bones form the knuckles

Metacarpals

18.

Bones that articular with the clavicle

Scapula and sternum

19.

How is the arm held clear of the widest dimension of the thoracic cage

Clavicle serves as an anterior base to hold the arm away from the top of the thorax

20.

Total number of phalanges in hand

14

21.

Total number of carpals in the wrist

8

22.

What organs are protected by the pelvic girdle?

Reproductive organs, urinary bladder, part of the large intestine

23.

Distinguish between true and false pelvis.

False pelvis makes up the larger part of the pelvis. Superior. Supports abdominal viscera.

True pelvis is the inferior region, and the cavity is short and small-bowled shape that encases the urinary bladder and reproductive organs

24.

For what anatomical reason do women appear to be slightly knock-kneed?

Women have wider pelvises than men. Angle of hips turn slightly inward, giving that appearance.

25.

How might this anatomical arrangement contribute to knee injuries in women?

More prone to knee injuries such as ACL tears due to high stress/impact directly to knee

26.

What does fallen arches mean?

Ligaments and tendons are weakened which allow the bones to fall. Causes appearance of flat feet.

27.

What 3 bones fuse to form the coxal bone?

Ilium, ischium, and pubis

28.

"Sit down" bone of the coxal bone

Ischium

29.

Point where coxal bones join anteriorly

Pubic symphysis

30.

Superiormost margin of the coxal bone

Iliac crest

31.

Deep socket in the coxal bone that receives the head of the thigh bone

Acetabulum

32.

Joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle

Sacroiliac joint

33.

Longest, strongest bone in the body

Femur

34.

Thin lateral leg bone

Fibula

35.

Heavy medial leg bone

Tibia

36.

Bones forming knee joint

Femur and tibia

37.

Joint where the patellar ligaments arttaches

Tibial tuberosity

38.

Kneecap

Patella

39.

Shinbone

Tibia

40.

Medial ankle projection

Medial malleolus

41.

Lateral ankle projection

Lateral malleolus

42.

Largest tarsal bone

Calcaneus

43.

Ankle bones

Tarsal

44.

Bones forming the instep of the foot

Metatarsus

45.

Opening in hip bone formed by the public and ischeal rami

Orturator foramen

46.

Sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur

Greater and lesser trochanters & gluteral tuberosity

47.

Tarsal bone that sits on the calcaneous

Talus

48.

Weight bearing bone of the leg

Tibia

49.

Tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia

Talus