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Anatomy Chapter 8

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a major functional difference between the appendicular and axial divisions   the appendicular division makes you an active, mobile person  
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bones that make up the appendicular division of the skeleton   the pectoral and pelvic girdles, and the upper and lower limbs  
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pelvis   composite structure that includes portions of both the appendicular and axial skeleton  
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clavicle and scapula   PECTORAL girdle bones  
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acromion process   large posterior process on the scapula  
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ulna and radius   parallel bones that support the forearm  
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head   process of the humerus that articulates the scapula  
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ilium, pubis, ischium   PELVIC girdle bones  
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primary function of the PECTORAL girdle   position the shoulder joint and provide a base for arm movement  
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pubic symphysis   amphiarthrotic articulation which limits movements between the two pubic bones  
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tibia   large medial bone of the lower leg  
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linea aspera   prominent deviation that runs along the center of the posterior surface of the femur, which serves as an attachment site for muscles that abduct the femur  
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broad, light, smooth   general appearance of the female pelvis (as compared to the male)  
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oval to round   shape of the pelvic inlet in the female  
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development of various ridges and general bone mass   selections that would be used to estimate muscular development and body weight  
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skull and pelvis   two specific areas of the skeleton that are used to identify significant differences between a male and female  
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bone weight and bone markings   skeletal elements generally used to determine sex and age  
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the size and roughness of bone markings   selections used to determine the age of a skeleton  
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UPPER and LOWER EXTREMITIES   The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the PECTORAL and PELVIC and the __________ and ________ ________  
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clavicle   the only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton  
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PECTORAL girdle   the shoulder area and its component bones  
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glenoid fossa   where the scapula articulates witht he proxima end of the humerous  
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styloid processes   long shaft processes of the ulna and the radius  
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radiocarpal articulations and intercarpal articulations   are responsible for the movements of hte wrist  
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coxae   the six bones of the pelvic girdle  
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ventrally   how the coxae are connected by a pad of fibrocartilage at the pubic symphasis  
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malle olus   process that the tibia and fibula have in common that acts as a shield for the ankle  
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acetabulom   articulates with the head of the femur at hip joint to either side  
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popliteal ligaments   are responsible for reiforcing the back of the knee  
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enlarged pelvic outlet   in the female, an adaptation for child-bearing  
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examine the condition of an individual's teeth   a major means of determining the medical history of a person  
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axially on the skull and appendicular aspects of the pelvis   the skeletal differences between males and females  
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a skeletal change related to age   reduction in mineral content of the bony matrix  
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carpals, tarsals   wrist and ankle bones  
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ball and socket   shoulder joint  
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patella   kneecap  
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