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Appendicular Skeleton

1.

Humerus

Arm bone

2.

Deltoid Tuberosity

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

3.

Scapula and Clavicle

Bones of shoulder girdle (2)

4.

Glenoid cavity

Depression in scapula that articulates with humerus

5.

Clavicle

Shoulder girdle bone that articulates and transmits forces to bony thorax

6.

Scapula

Shoulder girdle bone unattached to axial skeleton

7.

Acromin

Scapular region to which clavicle connects

8.

Radius and Ulna

Forearm bones (2)

9.

Clavicle

Collar bone

10.

Coracoid Process

Process above glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment

11.

Phalanges

Finger bones

12.

Carpals

Wrist bones

13.

Metacarpals

Heads of these bones form knuckles

14.

Scapula and Sternum

Bones that articulate with the clavicle (2)

15.

Coronoid Fossa

Articular depression that receives part of ulna when forearm is flexed

16.

Capitulium

Rounded knob of humerus that adjoins the radius

17.

Trochlea

Distal condyle of humerus that articulates with the ulna

18.

Ulna

Forearm bone involved in formation of elbow joint and medial bone in anatomical position

19.

Ischium

"Sit down" bone of coxal bone

20.

Pubic Symphysis

Point where coxal bones join anteriorly

21.

Tibial Tuberosity

Point where patellar ligament attaches

22.

Bones forming knee joint (3)

  1. Femur
  2. Patella
  3. Tibia
23.

Tibia

Heavy medial leg bone

24.

Fibula

Thin lateral leg bone

25.

Femur

Longest, strongest bone in the body

26.

Sacroiliac Joint

Joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle

27.

Acetabulum

Deep socket of coxal bone that receives head of thigh bone

28.

Iliac Crest

Superiormost margin of coxal bone

29.

Tarsals

Ankle bones

30.

Calcaneous

Largest tarsal bone

31.

Lateral Malleolus

Lateral ankle projection

32.

Medial Malleolus

Medial ankle projection

33.

Tibia

Shin bone

34.

Patella

Kneecap

35.

Talus

Tarsal bone that articulates with tibia

36.

Tibia

Weight bearing bone of leg

37.

Talus

Tarsal bone that sits on calcaneous

38.

Obturator Foramen

Opening in hip bone formed by pelvic and ischial rami

39.

Metatarsals

Bones forming the instep of foot

40.

Gluteal Tuberosity and Greater and Lesser Trochanters

Sites of muscle attachment on proximal femur (2)

41.

What bone make up the shoulder/pectoral girdle? (2)

Clavicle and Scapula

42.

What bones make up the pelvic girdle? (3)

Coxal bone, sacrum, and coccyx