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CH 13 Appendicular

BIOL 2401 Practical 3 Vocabulary

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Clavicle Collar bone.
Sternal End of Clavicle Articulates with sternum (medial end of clavicle).
Acrominal End of Clavicle Articlulates with scapula (lateral end of clavicle).
Conoid Tubercle Prominence on inferior surface of the lateral end of clavicle.
Scapula Shoulder blade.
Acromion An extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder.
Coracoid Process Process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment.
Suprascapular Notch Serves as a nerve passageway.
Spine of Scapula Separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae and ends in the acromion.
Infraspinous Fossa Origin of infraspinatus.
Supraspinous Fossa Origin of supraspinatus.
Glenoid Cavity Socket in scapular that receives head of humerus.
Humerus Upper arm bone.
Head of Humerus Articulates with glenoid cavity of scapula.
Anatomical Neck Site for the epiphyseal line.
Surgical Neck Neck of the humerus that is prone to fractures.
Greater Tubercle Large lateral prominence; site of the attachment of rotator cuff muscles.
Lesser Tubercle Insertionsof subscapularis.
Intertubercular Groove Groove between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus.
Trochlea Articlulates with the ulna.
Capitulum Articulates with the radius.
Coronoid Fossa Anterior depression that receives the coronoid process of the ulna during forearm flexion.
Radial Fossa Receives the head of the radius when the arm is flexed.
Olecranon Fossa Located on the posterior side of the distal end of the humerus, superior to the trochlea and articulates with the olecranon process of the ulna.
Radius Lateral bone of the forearm (in anatomical position, same side of arm as thumb).
Head of Radius Articulates with capitulum of humerus.
Neck of Radius Narrowed region immediately distal to the head of the radius.
Radial Tubersoity Insertion of biceps brachii.
Styloid Process of Radius Brachioradialis insertion.
Ulna Medial bone of the forearm (in anatomical position, same side of arm as pinky).
Olecranon Process Bony projection of the ulna at the elbow.
Coronoid Process Insertion of the brachialis.
Trochlear Notch Articulates with trochlea of humerus.
Radial Notch Articulates with head of radius.
Head of Ulna Distal end of ulna.
Styloid Process of Ulna Stabilizes the wrist.
Carpal Bones Wrist bones.
Proximal Row of Carpal Bones, in anatomical position, lateral to medial Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform
Distal Row of Carpal Bones, in anatomical position, lateral to medial Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
Metacarpals Bones of the palm.
Phalanges (of hand) Fingers (Proximal 5, Intermediate 4 - no thumb & Distal 5)
Coxal Bone Hip bone composed of 3 fused bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis
Ilium The uppermost and largest region of the coxal bone.
Iliac Crest Upper margin of iliac bones.
Iliac Fossa The broad, slightly concave inner surface of the ilium.
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) The attachment for the inguinal ligament; creates a noticeable bump on the two coxa.
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS) Posterior projection of the iliac crest.
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS) Origin of rectus femoris.
Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine (PIIS) A bony projection located inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine.
Greater Sciatic Notch Allows blod vessels and the large sciatic nerve to pass from the pelvis posteriorily into the thigh.
Auricular Surface Articulates with the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint.
Ischium The L-shaped posterior portion of the coxal bone.
Ischial Spine Sharp, posterior projection, superior to ischial tuberosity.
Ischial Tuberosity Receives the weight of the body when sitting.
Ischial Ramus Narrow portion of the bone that articulates with the pubic to form obturator foramen.
Lesser Sciatic Notch Inferior to ischial spine.
Pubis The medial anterior portion of the pelvis.
Ramus of pubis Articulates with ramus of ischium to form obturator foramen.
Pubic Symphysis Cartilaginous joint at which two pubic bones fus together.
Acetabulum Socket formed by the fusion of pubis, ischium, and ilium.
Obturator Foramen Opening in hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami.
Femur Thigh bone.
Head of Femur Articulates with acetabulum.
Fovea Capitis Pit in head of femur for attachment of ligamentum teres.
Neck of Femur Common fracture site.
Greater Trochanter A bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint.
Lesser Trochanter The projection on the medial/superior portion of the femur.
Linea Aspera Site of muscle attachment of posterior side of femur.
Lateral Condyle of Femur Articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia.
Medial Condyle of Femur Articulates with the medial condyle of the tibia.
Patella Kneecap.
Tibia Shin (medial and bigger bone in leg).
Lateral Condyle of Tibia Articulates with lateral condyle of femur.
Medial Condyle of Tibia Articulates with media condyle of femur.
Tibial Tuberosity Point where the patellar ligament attaches.
Media Malleolus Distal process on medial tibial surface.
Fibula The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg, not weight bearing.
Head of Fibula Proximal end of fibula.
Lateral Malleolus Distal end of the fibula; forms the outer part of the ankle.
Tarsal bones Ankle bones.
Distal Tarsals (3CNC) (Medial to Lateral) Medial Cuneiform, Intermediate Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform, Navicular, and Cuboid
Posterior Tarsals (TC) (Medial to Lateral) Talus and Calcaneus
Calcaneus Heel bone.
Metatarsals Foot bones.
Phalanges (of foot) Toes: Proximal-5, Intermediate-4, not in big toe, & Distal-5
Longitudinal Arch Arch that runs along the medial side of the foot.
Transverse Arch of Foot Runs obliquely from one side of the foot to the other.
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