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A&P I Chapter 8

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What is the appendicular skeleton? Arms and Legs
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton? 126 Bones
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle? Clavicles/ Scapulae
Where does the pectoral girdle articulate with the axial skeleton? With the manubrium
Which end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium? Which end articulates with the scapula? Sternal(medial)/ Acromial(lateral)
What are the three sides of the body of the scapulae called? Superior/Medial/Lateral border
Where does the scapula articulate with the clavicle? (process name) Acromion
Where does the scapula articulate with the humerus? (cavity name) Glenoid cavity
Which two bones make up the forearm? Radius(lateral)/ Ulna(medial)
How are the radius and ulna connected along their shafts? Interosseous membrane
What are the four PROXIMAL carpal bones? The four distal? Scaphoid/Lunate/Triquetrum/Pisiform
What are the four proximal carpal bones? The four DISTAL? Trapezium/Trapezoid/Capitate/Hamate
How are the metacarpals numbered? I-V/ Thumb is I (lateral)
Which of the hand digits have two phalanges and which have three? Pollex(thumb)/ Fingers
Which bones fuse to form the hip bones in adulthood? Ilium/ Ischium/ Pubis
What is the acetabulum and why is its structure significant? Hip socket/ Articulates with head of the femur
Where does the hip bone articulate with the femur? Acetabulum
Which of the fused hip bones articulates with the sacrum? Ilium
What structures make up the pelvis? Sacrum/ Coccyx
What is the true pelvis? The false? What forms the boundary between these two? Encloses pelvic cavity, holds repoductive organs and digestive, urinary tracts/ Blades of ilium, extends higher into torso/ Pelvic Brim
Know the differences between the male and female pelvis. Why do these differences exist? Female: Smoother and lighter, Less prominent muscle and ligament attch, more borad and shorter, enlarged pelvic outlet/ Child bearing
What type of bone is the patella? What is the function of these types of bones? (recall from chapter 6) Sesamoid bone/ Kneecap
Which two bones make up the lower leg? Tibia & Fibula
Which lower leg bone is larger and more responsible for weight bearing? Tibia
Which lower leg bone is medial and which is lateral? Tibia(medial), Fibula(lateral)
What are the seven tarsal bones? Talas, calcaneus, navicular, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform, cuboid
Which of the tarsals is most responsible for transferring weight from the tibia? Talus
Which tarsal is considered the heel bone? 34. How are the metatarsals numbered? Calcaneus
Which of the foot digits have two phalanges and which have three? Hallux(big toe)/ Four toes
What is sexual dimorphism? Distinct difference in size or appearance and between the sexual organs.
Know the sex differences from slides 71-73.
Why are bone markings generally less prominent in females than males? Heavier bones and more prominent bone marking suggest more muscle mass
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