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Append. Skeleton

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Attaches the upper limbs to the trunk   Pectoral girdle  
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Attaches the lower limbs to the trunk   Pelvic girdle  
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(Upper and lower limbs differ in function but share the same structural plan)   (Upper and lower limbs differ in function but share the same structural plane)  
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Consists of the clavicle and the scapula Does not quite encircle the body completely Provides attachment for many muscles that move the upper limb Very light and upper limbs are mobile   The Pectoral Girdle  
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Socket of the shoulder joint   glenoid cavity (shallow;good for flexibility, bad for stability)  
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Look at slide 6 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Articulated Pectoral Girdle   Look at slide 6 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Articulated Pectoral Girdle  
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Extend horizontally across the superior thorax Sternal end articulates (joins) with the manubrium Acromial end articulates with scapula Hold scapulae and arms laterally Transmit compression forces from the upper limbs to the axial skeleton   Clavicles  
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Look at slide 6 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Right Clavicle   Look at slide 6 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Right Clavicle  
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Lie on the dorsal surface of the rib cage Located between ribs 2–7   Scapulae  
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3 borders of the Scapulae   Superior Medial (vertebral) Lateral (axillary)  
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3 angles of the Scapulae   Lateral Superior Inferior  
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Look at slides 11-13 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Scapulae   Look at slides 11-13 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Scapulae  
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How many bones form each upper limb?   30  
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3 groups of bones in the upper limb   Arm Forearm Hand  
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The only longest and strongest bone of the upper limb Articulates with the scapula at the shoulder Articulates with the radius and ulna at the elbow   Humerus  
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Look at slides 18 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Humerus   Look at slides 18 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Humerus  
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Formed from the radius and ulna Proximal ends articulate with the humerus Distal ends articulate with carpals   Forearm  
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Describe the radius and ulna in anatomical positions   The radius is lateral and the ulna is medial  
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Interconnects radius and ulna   The inter-osseous membrane  
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Where do the radius and ulna articulate (join)?   At the proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints  
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Main bone responsible for forming the elbow joint with the humerus Hinge joint allows forearm to bend on arm Distal end is separated from carpals by fibrocartilage Plays little to no role in hand movement   Ulna  
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Look at slides 22-23 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Radius and Ulna   Look at slides 22-23 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Radius and Ulna  
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Superior surface of the head articulates with the capitulum Medial part of the head articulates with the radial notch of the ulna Distal part articulates with carpal bones Contributes heavily to the wrist joint   Radius  
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Look at slides 25 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Distal Ends of the Radius and Ulna   Look at slides 25 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Distal Ends of the Radius and Ulna  
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Bones of the Hand   Carpus—wrist Metacarpals—palm Phalanges—fingers  
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Forms the true wrist—the proximal region of the hand Gliding movements occur between carpals Composed of eight marble-sized bones   Carpus  
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2 irregular rows of the Carpus   Proximal row from lateral to medial Scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, and pisiform Distal row from lateral to medial Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate A mnemonic to help remember carpals: Sally left the party to take Carmen home  
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Look at slide 29 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Hand   Look at slide 29 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Hand  
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radiate distally from the wrist   Metacarpus  
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Articulate proximally with the distal row of carpals Articulate distally with the proximal phalanges   Metacarpals (palm) (Numbered 1–5, beginning with the pollex (thumb))  
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Fingers   Phalanges (Numbered 1–5, beginning with the pollex (thumb))  
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How many phalanges does each finger have? What are their names?   Except for the thumb, each finger has three phalanges (named proximal, middle, and distal)  
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Look at slide 32 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Upper Limb   Look at slide 32 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Upper Limb  
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Attaches lower limbs to the spine Supports visceral organs Attaches to the axial skeleton by strong ligaments Consists of paired hip bones (coxal bones) united anteriorly Articulates posteriorly with the sacrum   Pelvic Girdle  
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A deep hemispherical socket on lateral pelvic surface (deep cup that holds the head of the femur)   Acetabulum  
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A deep, basin-like structure Formed by: Coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx   Pelvic Girdle  
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Look at slide 36 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Pelvic Girdle   Look at slide 36 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Pelvic Girdle  
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Which three separate bones does the Pelvic Girdle consist of in childhood?   Ilium, ischium, and pubis  
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Large, flaring bone Forms the superior region of the coxal bone Articulation with the sacrum forms sacroiliac joint   Ilium  
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Forms postero-inferior region of the coxal bone Anteriorly joins the pubis   Ischium  
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strongest part of the hip bone   Ischial tuberosities  
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Forms the anterior region of the coxal bone Lies horizontally in anatomical position   Pubis  
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Fibrocartilage at the midline joining the two pubic bones   Pubic symphysis  
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Angle inferior to the pubic symphysis that helps to distinguish male from female pelves   Pubic arch  
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Look at slide 41 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Hip Bone   Look at slide 41 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Hip Bone  
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2 regions of the pelvis   False (greater) pelvis—bounded by alae of the iliac bones True (lesser) pelvis—inferior to pelvic brim and forms a bowl containing the pelvic organs  
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Look at slide 43 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of True vs. False Pelves   Look at slide 43 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of True vs. False Pelves  
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What are the major differences between male and female pelves?   Female pelvis is adapted for childbearing Pelvis is lighter, wider, and shallower than in the male Provides more room in the true pelvis  
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Look at slide 45-46 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of Female vs. Male Pelves   Look at slide 45-46 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of Female vs. Male Pelves  
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Thicker, stronger limb that carries the entire weight of the erect body   The Lower Limb  
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3 segments of the lower limb   Thigh, leg, and foot  
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The region of the lower limb between the hip and the knee   Thigh  
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The single bone of the thigh Longest and strongest bone of the body Ball-shaped head articulates with the acetabulum   Femur  
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Look at slide 49 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Femur   Look at slide 49 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Femur  
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Triangular sesamoid bone Imbedded in the tendon that secures the quadriceps muscles Protects the knee anteriorly Improves leverage of the thigh muscles across the knee   Patella  
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Refers to the region of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle Composed of the tibia and fibula   Leg  
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more massive medial bone of the leg Receives weight of the body from the femur   Tibia  
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stick-like lateral bone of the leg   Fibula  
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Connects the tibia and fibula   Interosseous membrane  
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Articulation that forms the knee joint   Tibia articulates with femur at superior end  
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Articulation that forms the ankle joint   Tibia articulates with talus at the inferior end  
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Fibula does not contribute to the knee joint but does stabilize the ankle joint   Fibula does not contribute to the knee joint but does stabilize the ankle joint  
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Look at slides 53-54 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Tibia and Fibula   Look at slides 53-54 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Tibia and Fibula  
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composed of: Tarsus, metatarsus, and the phalanges   The Foot  
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Supports body weight Acts as a lever to propel body forward when walking Segmentation makes pliable and adapted to uneven ground   The Foot  
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Makes up the posterior half of the foot Contains seven bones called tarsals   Tarsus  
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Site of articulation of tarsus with the tibia   Trochlea of the talus  
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Cuboid, navicular, medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiforms are examples of:   Tarsals  
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Consists of five small long bones called metatarsals Numbered 1–5 beginning with the hallux (great toe) First metatarsal supports body weight   Metatarsus  
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Compare phalanges of the toes with phalanges of the fingers:   Phalanges of the toes are smaller and less nimble than those of the fingers  
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How many phalanges are in the toe?   14 (3 in each toe except for 2 in the big toe)  
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Look at slides 59-61 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Foot   Look at slides 59-61 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Bones of the Foot  
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3 arches of the foot   Medial longitudinal arch Lateral longitudinal arch Transverse arch  
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How are arches in the foot maintained?   Interlocking shapes of tarsals Ligaments and tendons “Keystones”  
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What is the keystone in the medial longitudinal arch called?   Talus  
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What is the keystone in the lateral longitudinal arch called?   Cuboid  
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Look at slides 63-64 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Arches of the Foot   Look at slides 63-64 in CHAP-8 to see an illustration of the Arches of the Foot  
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Disorder where the head of the femur slips out of acetabulum   Hip dysplasia  
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Disorder where soles of the feet turn medially   Clubfoot  
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Growth of which skeleton increases height and changes body proportions?   The Appendicular Skeleton  
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At birth, head and trunk are 1.5 times as long as lower limbs Lower limbs grow faster than the trunk Upper/lower body ratio of 1 to 1 by age 10   At birth, head and trunk are 1.5 times as long as lower limbs Lower limbs grow faster than the trunk Upper/lower body ratio of 1 to 1 by age 10  
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Few changes occur in adult skeleton until middle age, when the skeleton loses mass and osteoporosis and limb fractures become more common   Few changes occur in adult skeleton until middle age, when the skeleton loses mass and osteoporosis and limb fractures become more common  
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