Apendicular Skeleton

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Module 8
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Upper Limp arm and forearm
Humerus arm extends scapula to elbow
radius in an antomical postion lies on lateral thum side of the forearm
ulna medial forarm
Pectoral Girdle positions shoulder joint
Clavicle(collarbone) s-shaped fragile, fractures easily, articluates with sternum and scapula only direct connection betwen pectoral girdle and axial skeleton
scapula broad, flat, triangular spine on posterior side.
Wrist 8 carpal bones
Metacrupal 5, form palm
Phalanges finger bones; 4 each (proximal, distal, and middle)
Thumb 2 (proximal and distal)
Pelvic Girdle Massive Weight being used in locomotion supports trunk
Hip Bone 3 fused bones
Acetabulum deep socket formed by 3 bones articulates with head of fumur
Female Pelvis Wider pubic arch, and pelvic outlet
femur (thigh) longest and heaviest head articulates with acetabulum
Patella(kneecap) embedded in tendon
tbia(shin) weight bearing, articulates with femur
fibula lateral side; does not reach knee; not weight bearing. la
lateral malleoulus outer ankle
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