Appenicular Skeleton – Flashcards
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Name the anterior depression on the scapula.
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Subscapular fossa
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The humerus fits into what specific part of the scapula?
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Gelnoid cavity
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What specific part of the clavicle attaches to the scapula?
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Acronimal end
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Frequently, the clavicle is broken when the arms are extended to brace a fall. Explain how hitting the ground with your hands can fracture the clavicle.
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The pressure is put on the clavicle, because it is a weaker smaller bone it is easily broke. It is also not fully ossified until after 20 years of age.
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The epiphyseal line on the humorous has what other name?
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Anatomical neck
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The condyles of the humorous have specific names. What are they?
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capitulum and trochlea
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Name the ridge of bony tissue proximal to the lateral condyle of the humous.
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epicondyles
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What is the name of the lateral bone of the forearm?
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Radius
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Name the depression on the ulna into which the humorous inserts.
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Trochlear notch
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Name the bony process that extends distally from the head of the ulna.
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Stylized process
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How does the head of the ulta differ in position from the head of radius?
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Radius is proximal while the ulna is distal
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Each metacarpal bone consists of three major regions. What are they?
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carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
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Name the carpal bone at the base of the thumb.
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Trapezium
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The [blank] joins the 2 os coxa at the anterior junction of these bones.
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symphysis-pubis
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What curve area occurs on the os coxa directly inferior to the posterior inferior ilic spine?
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greater sciatic notch
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What is the cup-like depression of the os coxa into which the head of the femur fits?
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acetabulum
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Name the roughened line that runs along the length of the posteriors femur.
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intertrochanteric line
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Name the sesamoid bone that forms the quadriceps tendon.
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patella
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What is the name of the process on the distal portion of the tibia.
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medial malleous
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What is the function of the fibula?
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attach joints to muscle
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What is another name of for the heel-bone?
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calcanious
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what is the name of the bone of the foot that joins the tibia and fibula?
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talus
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How many bones are in the ankle?
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7
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How many bones are in the foot?
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8
