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Appendic. Skeleton

The bones in the appendicular skeleton

TermDefinition
Acromion Process Part of the scapula that sticks out
Calcaneus Heel
Carpals 8 bones in the wrist
Clavicle Also known as the collarbone
Collateral Ligaments Located on the sides of the knees
Cruciate Ligaments Forms an "X," ALC, PLC, located at the back of the knee
Deltoid Tuberosity Where the deltoid muscle attatches
Femur Upper bone in the leg, also the largest bone in the body
Fibula Smaller bone located in the lower leg
Glenoid Cavity Shoulder socket
Greater Trochanter Big knob at the top of the leg
Greater Tubercle Big knob at the top of the arm
Humerus Upper arm bone
Ilium Big part of the upper hip
Intertubercular Groove In between tubercules
Ischium Makes up the hip
Lesser Trochanter Smaller knob at the top of the leg
Lesser Tubercle Smaller knob at the top of the arm
Malleolus 2 parts at the base of the ankle
Meniscus Cartilage between the knee joint
Metacarpals 5 bones that fingers and thumb attach to
Metatarsals 5 bones that make up the foot
Os Coxae 1/2 of the pelvic girdle
Patella Kneecap
Phlanges Fingers and toes
Pubic Symphysis Cartilage between pubic bones
Pubis Makes up the hip
Radius Located on the thumb side of the lower arm
Scapula Shoulder blade
Spine of Scapula Attached to the acromion process
Talus What the tibia and fibula articulate with
Tarsals 7 bones that make up the foot
Tibia Larger bone in the lower leg, also known as the shin
Tibial Tuberosity Where the patella tendon attaches
Ulna Found in the lower arm on the pinky side
Tuberosity A rough area on a bone for muscle attachment
Tubercle Rough processes for muscle attachment in the arm
Trochanter Rough processes for muscle attachment in the leg
How many bones are there in each arm? 30
How many bones are in the wrist/hand? 27
Created by: brown.joshua
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