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Appendicular Skelton (126) |
____consists of ___ Bones |
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Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle |
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Carpals |
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Metacarpals |
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Infraglenoid Tubercle |
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Clavicle |
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Scapula |
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Glenoid Cavity |
A shallow socket that articulates with the head of the humerus
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Spine (Of scapula) |
A ridge of bone on the posterior surface that is easily felt through the skin |
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Acromion |
The Lateral end of the spine of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle to form the AC joint
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Coracoid Process |
Projects above the glenoid cavity as a hooklike process; helps attach the biceps brachii muscle
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Suprascapular notch |
Small notch located medial to the coracoid process that allows for the passage of blood vessels and a nerve
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Phalanges |
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Humerus |
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Greater Tubercle |
Large lateral prominence; site of the attachment of rotator cuff muscles
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Lesser Tubercle |
Small medial prominence; site of attachment of rotator cuff muscles
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Intertubercular sulcus |
A groove separating the greater and lesser tubercles; the tendon of the biceps brachii lies in this groove
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Deltoid Tuberosity |
A roughened area about midway down the shaft of the lateral humerus; site of attachment of the deltoid muscle
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Radial Fossa |
Small lateral depression; receives the head of the radius when the forearm is flexed
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Coronoid Fossa |
Small medial anterior depression; receives the coronoid process of the ulna when the forearm is flexed
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Capitulum |
A rounded lateral condyle that articulates with the radius
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Trochlea |
A flared medial condyle that articulates with the ulna
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Lateral Epicondyle |
Small condyle proximal to the capitulum
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Medial Epicondyle |
rough condyle proximal to the trochlea
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Olcranon Fossa |
Large distal posterior depression that accommodates the olecranon of the ulna
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head of Humerus |
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Anatomical Neck of Humerus |
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Surgical Neck |
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Radius |
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Head of Radius |
Proximal end of the radius that forms part of the proximal radioulnar joint and articulates with the capitulum of the humerus
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Radial Tuberosity |
Medial prominence just below the head of the radius; site of attachment of the biceps brachii
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Radial Styloid Process |
Distal prominence; site of attachment for ligaments that travel to the wrist
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Ulnar Notch |
small distal depression that accomodates the head of the ulna, forming the distal radioulnar joint
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Ulna |
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Olecranon |
Prominent process on the posterior proximal ulna; articulates with the olecranon fossa of the humerus when the forearm is extended
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Trochlear Notch |
Deep notch that separates the olecranon and the coronoid process; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus
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Coronoid Process |
shaped like a point on a crown; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus
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Radial Notch |
Small proximal lateral notch that articulates with the head of the radius; forms part of the proximal radioulnar joint
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Head of Ulna |
Slim distal end of the ulna; forms part of the distal radioulnar joint
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Ulnar Styloid Process |
Distal pointed projection; located medial to the head of the ulna
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Pelvic (Hip) Girdle |
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Ossa Coxae (Coxal bones) |
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Acetabulum |
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Obturator Foramen |
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Ilium |
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Anterior Superior iliac spine |
The blunt anterior end of the iliac crest
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Posterior superior iliac spine |
The sharp posterior end of the iliac crest
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Anterior inferior iliac spine |
Small projection located just below the anterior superior iliac spine
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Posterior Inferior iliac spine |
Small projection located just below the posterior superior iliac spine
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Greater sciatic notch |
Deep notch located inferior to the posterior inferior iliac spine; allows the sciatic nerve to enter the thigh
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Iliac fossa |
Shallow depression below the iliac crest; forms the internal surface of the ilium
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Auricular Surface |
Rough medial surface that articulates with the auricular surface of the sacrum, forming the sacroiliac joint
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Sacroiliac Joint |
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Ischium |
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Ischial Tuberosity |
Rough projection that receives the weight of our body when we are sitting
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Pubis |
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Pubic symphysis |
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Patella |
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Femur |
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Neck of femur |
Weakest part of the femur, the usual fracture site of a broken hip
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Greater Trochanter |
Large lateral projection; serves a site for muscle attachment on the proximal femur
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Lesser Trochanter |
Large posteromedial projection; serves a site for muscle attachment on the proximal femur
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Intertrochanteric Crest |
Prominent ridge of bone that connects the two trochanters posteriorly |
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Gluteal Tuberosity |
Thin ridge of bone located posteriorly; serves as a site for muscle attachment on the proximal femur
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Linea Aspera |
Long vertical ridge of bone on the posterior shaft of the femur
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Medial condyle |
Distal "wheel shaped" projections that articulate with the tibia, each condyle has a corresponding epicondyle
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Lateral Condyle |
Distal "wheel shaped" projections that articulate with the tibia, each condyle has a corresponding epicondyle
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Intercondylar Fossa |
Deep depression located between the condyles and beneath the popliteal surface
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Head of Femur |
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Lateral Epicondyle |
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Medial Epicondyle |
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Patellar surface |
Smooth distal anterior surface between the condyles; articulates with the patella
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Tibia |
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Lateral condyle |
slightly concave surface that articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur; the inferior region of this condyle articulates with the fibula to form the superior tibiofibular joint
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Medial Condyle |
Slightly concave surface that articulates with he medial condyle of the femur
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Intercondylar eminence |
Irregular projection located betweent he two condyles
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Tibial tuberosity |
Roughened anterior surface; site of patellar ligament attachment
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Anterior Border |
Sharp ridge of bone easily palpated because it is close to the surface
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Medial Malleolus |
forms the medial bulge of the ankle
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Fibula |
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Head of Fibula |
Proximal end of the fibula that articulates with the tibia to form the inferior tibiofibular joint |
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Lateral Malleolus |
Forms the lateral bulge of the ankle and articulates with the talus
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Tarsal |
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Metatarsals |
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Phalanges |
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calcaneus |
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